Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; The Arizona State Sun Devils mascot celebrates after the Sun Devils defeat the Iowa State Cyclones at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images On New Year’s Day, the Texas Longhorns will face Arizona State in Peach Bowl at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Sun Devils have flown under-the-radar this season, picking off one ranked …
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Wisconsin football top class of 2025 signee selected to high school All-American Bowl
Wisconsin football class of 2025 edge signee Nicolas Clayton was selected to the Navy All-American Bowl on Tuesday. Clayton, who committed to Wisconsin’s program on June 22, will now receive one more opportunity to display his on-field prowess before joining the Badgers program this offseason. The talented four-star recruit is currently ranked by 247Sports as the No. 375 overall recruit …
Read More »Arkansas vs. Texas Tech prediction, pick, Liberty Bowl odds, spread, live stream, where to watch, TV channel
A former Southwest Conference rivalry is rekindled with the matchup of Arkansas and Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, bringing two great fanbases and programs to the Memphis area for this SEC-Big 12 showdown. In terms of the all-time series, Arkansas leads 29-8, but this game marks the first time that the two programs have squared off in a bowl …
Read More »What Oregon football did during the bye week to prepare for CFP, Rose Bowl
Weeks following the Oregon football team’s Big Ten championship win over Penn State, and subsequent No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, the Ducks finally know who they are playing in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. After No. 8 Ohio State defeated No. 9 Tennessee in the first round of the CFP Saturday, 42-17, the Ducks will …
Read More »Pittsburgh vs. Toledo prediction, odds, line: 2024 GameAbove Sports Bowl picks from college football model
The Pittsburgh Panthers and Toledo Rockets are set to square off in the 2024 GameAbove Sports Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26. Both teams struggled mightily down the stretch in the regular season. The Panthers have lost five straight after opening the season with seven consecutive victories. Toledo, meanwhile, has lost three of its last five, most recently dropping a 21-14 …
Read More »See where UConn ranks on CNBC list of college sports’ most valuable athletics programs
After a run of success few athletic departments in the country could dream of matching, UConn has become even more synonymous with college sports royalty. Still, without membership in a power football conference, there remains a wide gap between UConn and the most valuable athletic programs in the country, according to CNBC. The Huskies came in at No. 71 in …
Read More »USC vs. Texas A&M prediction, odds, line: 2024 Las Vegas Bowl picks, best bets from college football model
The USC Trojans and Texas A&M Aggies are set to square off in the 2024 Las Vegas Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27. USC enters at 6-6, most recently falling to Notre Dame, 49-35, on Nov. 30 after winning back-to-back contests. Texas A&M enters with an 8-4 record, most recently losing to Texas, 17-7, on Nov. 30. The Aggies have lost three …
Read More »The 8 best college football bowl game mascots as of 2024, ranked
Duke’s Mayo Bowl mascot Tubby, Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot (USA TODAY Sports) It’s no secret that there are a lot of college football bowl games and that many of them have mascots — some fun, some odd, some perfect for an absurd sport — that are tied to the bowl’s sponsor. We here at For The Win are not for #brands, but …
Read More »Texas Tech vs. Arkansas prediction, odds: 2024 Liberty Bowl picks, bets by proven college football model
The 2024 AutoZone Liberty Bowl will pit a pair of former conference rivals against each other on Friday as the Arkansas Razorbacks face the Texas Tech Red Raiders. These two went head-to-head in the old Southwest Conference for 35 straight seasons, but this will be their first meeting since 2015. Arkansas (6-6) is searching for its second winning season since …
Read More »On3 calls LSU football an early transfer portal winner
Dec 28, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Nic Anderson (4) avoids an attempted tackle by Arizona Wildcats defensive back Martell Irby (13) in the second half at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports LSU football is off to a good start in the transfer portal, with On3 recognizing the Tigers’ efforts so far. According to …
Read More »College Football Playoff QB Power Rankings: Ohio State’s Will Howard surges after strong first-round showing
CBS Sports Graphic The first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff is over, and boy, howdy, were those games underwhelming. They were so bad — HOW BAD WERE THEY? — they were so bad that it led to every talking head in the college football universe complaining and arguing about the format with some even saying wins aren’t …
Read More »Former Wisconsin defensive lineman commits to FCS program
Former Wisconsin defensive lineman Hank Weber committed to Samford earlier this month. Weber entered the portal after just one year with the Badgers. He moves to the Football Championship Subdivision program with four years of eligibility remaining. Related: Where Wisconsin football transfers have signed so far Weber originally joined the Badgers as a three-star recruit in the class of 2024, …
Read More »Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State prediction, odds: 2024 68 Ventures Bowl picks by college football model
A pair of 7-5 teams will meet on Thursday in the 68 Ventures Bowl 2024 when the Arkansas State Red Wolves face the Bowling Green Falcons. Both programs are familiar with this bowl as they’ve appeared in it more than any other school, with the 2024 68 Ventures Bowl being ASU’s fifth appearance and Bowling Green’s fourth. The Falcons are …
Read More »Seven locals on W.Va. All-State first team; McCullough captains Class AA defense
Dec. 26—Seven locals were named West Virginia first-team All-State with Class AA state champion Frankfort boasting five selections. The Falcons, who finished 14-0, put offensive lineman Daniel Marley, running back Jullian Pattison, defensive lineman Lane Lease, linebacker Jett McCullough and defensive back Jacob Nething on the AA top squad. Marley, who was voted John B. “Jack” Gilmore Memorial Lineman of …
Read More »Chiefs, Ravens prevail on Christmas; LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Lakers sink Warriors late
🏈 Good morning to all, but especially to … THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS … Santa sure looks a lot like Andy Reid, and he absolutely delivered on Christmas. The Chiefs clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a 29-10 blowout of the Steelers. It’s the fourth time in seven seasons with Patrick Mahomes as starter that Kansas City has earned the No. 1 …
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