Texas football has returned to Atlanta, Georgia on a different task with the same ultimate goal: winning the College Football Playoff national championship. The Longhorns’ plane arrived Sunday, giving the team time to prepare for the Peach Bowl against Arizona State. This is their second consecutive year playing in a New Year Six bowl game, having played the Sugar Bowl …
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Georgia QB Gunner Stockton doesn’t have Carson Beck’s arm (or ride), but there’s just something about him
NEW ORLEANS — When Gunner Stockton spoke Monday in front of a large throng of reporters less than 60 hours before the biggest game of his life, he rarely did so above a whisper. His boyish charm and constant smile drew people in, but by the time reporters huddled and elbowed closer to the dais to better make out what …
Read More »James Franklin suggests Nick Saban for college football commissioner
Penn State and James Franklin are gearing up for their Fiesta Bowl matchup against Boise State, but that did not stop the Nittany Lions head coach from getting asked how to fix college football just a few days before the program’s biggest game in years. In his media availability this weekend, Franklin stepped away from discussing how to stop Ashton …
Read More »Georgia vs. Notre Dame game prediction, pick, spread, Sugar Bowl odds, where to watch, TV channel
The College Football Playoff hits the big time as it transitions from first-round games on campus to the quarterfinals and major bowl games. For Georgia, it’s a familiar scene. The Bulldogs haven’t lost a bowl game in six years. That’s not the case for Notre Dame, which hasn’t won a major bowl game since 1994 at the Cotton Bowl, well …
Read More »Alabama football uniforms for ReliaQuest Bowl vs Michigan unveiled
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs against the Michigan Wolverines in the third quarter in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports We now know what uniforms the Alabama Crimson Tide will be wearing at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa …
Read More »Illinois vs. South Carolina game prediction, pick, Citrus Bowl odds, spread, where to watch, TV channel
No. 15 South Carolina faces No. 20 Illinois in the Citrus Bowl in the first all-time meeting between the programs. Illinois is looking for its first bowl win since the 2011 season, while South Carolina seeks its second bowl game win in four seasons under coach Shane Beamer. The Gamecocks ended the regular season on a hot streak. Since losing …
Read More »Did Texas A&M basketball make a move in the AP Top 25 Poll after Week 8?
Dec 28, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Zhuric Phelps (1) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Abilene Christian Wildcats at Reed Arena. The Aggies defeated the Wildcats 92-54. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Texas A&M (11-2) played another tune-up game before getting ready for SEC play, beating Abilene Christian 92-54 at Reed Arena. …
Read More »Washington vs. Louisville odds, prediction, line: 2024 Sun Bowl picks by proven college football model
The Washington Huskies will look to regain some of last season’s glory when they face the Louisville Cardinals in the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Tuesday CBS on Paramount+. The Huskies went to the CFP Championship game last season ranked second in the nation, but they had trouble reaching the same level of dominance their first season in …
Read More »Previewing the Ohio State defense before the Rose Bowl Game
When it comes to media coverage of the Ohio State Buckeyes, most stories are aimed at the offense and those two incredible receivers in Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith. And for good reason. It’s one of the top offenses in the country. But on the other side of the ball is a defense that might be just as good as …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks for crowning 2025 national champion
The 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket is now entering its second phase. With the first round now in the books — and every betting favorite advancing to the quarterfinals — just seven games remain in the season as we move closer toward crowning a national champion. The action began Friday night with (7) Notre Dame winning 27-17 over (10) Indiana, …
Read More »Alabama 2024 Opponent Preview: Michigan Wolverines
Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore walks off the field after a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepare to close out the 2024 season in the coming days, the program will be doing it against what is one of college …
Read More »Washington vs. Louisville game prediction, pick, Sun Bowl odds, spread, where to watch, TV channel
Two of the most productive passing offenses in the country clash at the historic Sun Bowl as Washington faces off against Louisville on New Year’s Eve. The Huskies turned over much of the roster after a trip to the CFP National Championship a year ago but managed to reach bowl eligibility after beating USC and UCLA in the final weeks …
Read More »Men’s basketball AP Poll: Watch top-ranked Tennessee, Florida, Oklahoma as SEC play opens this week
Saturday in the SEC should be a great start to conference play. (Luke Hales/Getty Images) The college basketball world, at least in the SEC, is about to get a lot more entertaining. Here’s everything you missed in Week 8 of the college basketball season, and the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll. SEC play opens this week It was a …
Read More »South Carolia vs. Illinois prediction, odds, line: 2024 Citrus Bowl picks, bets from college football model
The No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini are set to square off in the 2024 Citrus Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31. South Carolina enters at 9-3, most recently defeating No. 12 Clemson, 17-14, on Nov. 30 for its sixth straight victory. Illinois enters 9-3, most recently defeating Northwestern, 38-28, on Nov. 30 for its third …
Read More »Georgia has no transfer commitments after portal window closes
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts after a touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs have no incoming transfer commitments after the closure of the winter transfer portal window. The portal closed on Dec. 28. Georgia remains the only SEC …
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