For several weeks, fans and pundits argued over which four teams should make the College Football Playoff field. Various scenarios promised chaos and controversy on decision day. By Sunday, however, picking the four-team field to fight for the national championship became a no-brainer. Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Cincinnati will play […]
College Football
Big Ten Championship: Michigan Holds Playoff Destiny in Own Hands vs. Iowa
After a massive win over Ohio State last weekend, the Michigan Wolverines can now clinch a College Football Playoff berth if it captures the Big Ten Championship on Saturday. To do so, they will need to fend off an Iowa team that has dropped out of playoff contention but comes […]
AAC Championship Odds: Cincinnati Faces Houston with Historic Playoff Bid on the Line
The Cincinnati Bearcats have put together one of the most impactful seasons in college football history. They have gone undefeated, threatening to break the hegemony of the Power 5 over the College Football Playoff. But they’ll have to get one last win over Houston in the AAC Championship to continue […]
Big 12 Championship: Oklahoma State Eyes College Football Playoff Berth vs. Baylor
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have slowly worked their way into College Football Playoff contention over the past five weeks, culminating with a rivalry win over Oklahoma last week. Now, they’ll face off against Baylor in a Big 12 Championship that carries serious postseason implications. No. 5 Oklahoma State could easily […]
SEC Championship Odds: Powerhouse Georgia Puts Alabama in Rare Role of Underdog
Alabama hasn’t been the underdog in a college football game since Oct. 3, 2015, but that’s exactly the position the Crimson Tide will find themselves in on Saturday when they face No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship. Georgia was also the last team to put Alabama in that position, […]
Conference Championship Week Picks for College Football DFS
It’s conference championship week in college football, and while the focus will be on the big matchups in the major conferences, I see much more value in DFS among the teams competing in the Group of Five. Here are six players to consider for your rosters on Saturday: Quarterbacks Dustin […]
Pac-12 Championship: Oregon Looks to Avenge Blowout Loss to Utah in Rematch
On Nov. 20, the Utah Utes crushed the Oregon Ducks 38-7, effectively ending the hopes of Oregon – or any other Pac-12 team – making it into the College Football Playoff this season. But Oregon gets a shot at revenge on Friday, as the two teams will face off in […]
National Championship Odds: Field of Contenders Narrows Ahead of Conference Title Games
With only a few relevant conference championship games remaining on the schedule, there’s still plenty of uncertainty surrounding the College Football Playoff field. But while the exact makeup of the top four remains undecided, the contenders are now clear – even if the committee’s decisions will remain a mystery until […]
Oklahoma State Favored vs. Oklahoma in Must Win Bedlam Clash for Both Sides
Oklahoma State hasn’t managed to beat Oklahoma since an overtime victory in 2014. But this year, the Cowboys have a chance to not only hand the Sooners a defeat in the Bedlam rivalry game, but knock Oklahoma out of both Big 12 and national championship contention. The Cowboys enter the […]
Ohio State, Michigan Meet for 116th Edition of The Game with Playoff Berth in the Balance
The Ohio State Buckeyes moved up to No. 2 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings by dismantling Michigan State last weekend. But they’ll need to back up that performance with a win at Michigan on Saturday if they want to play for a national championship this year. The Wolverines […]
National Championship Odds: Cincinnati Up to No. 4 in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings
All season long, pundits have questioned whether the College Football Playoff committee would allow Cincinnati to rise into the top four of its rankings and potentially play for a national championship. The committee answered that question on Tuesday night with a resounding yes. The Bearcats (11-0) landed at No. 4 […]
Heisman Trophy Odds: Dark Horses Chasing Stroud, Young in Apparent Two-Man Race
This year’s college football season has produced numerous memorable performances and potential Heisman moments over the past few months. But, as the regular season nears its conclusion, it seems more and more likely that one of two favorites will walk away with the Heisman Trophy. Oddsmakers have largely narrowed the […]
Ohio State, Michigan State Face Off in Must Win Game for Playoff Hopes
Ohio State and Michigan State have identical 9-1 records, and both are still alive in the chase for the College Football Playoff. But one team will likely see those hopes disappear on Saturday when the Spartans travel to Columbus to face the Buckeyes in a huge Big Ten showdown. Ohio […]
Oklahoma National Championship Odds Lengthen After Baylor Loss, Sooners Still in Contention
The Oklahoma Sooners struggled to gain respect from voters and the College Football Playoff committee all year due to a string of close calls against inferior competition. A game with Baylor offered the opportunity to change that narrative. Instead, the Sooners lost to the Bears, a defeat that could doom […]
Ohio State Seeks Statement Win Against Pesky Purdue Team
The Ohio State Buckeyes moved up to No. 4 in the College Football Playoffs this week, putting themselves in position to make the playoffs and compete for a national championship. But, they’ll have to hold off an upset-minded Purdue team if they want to keep their spot in the top […]
Oklahoma Begins Playoff Push with Trip to Baylor in Big 12 Showdown
The Oklahoma Sooners have disappointed this season, as much as any undefeated Power 5 team can be a disappointment. But the Big 12 powerhouse can start to make its case as a College Football Playoff contender on Saturday when it visits Baylor in a game with both conference and national […]
UNC, Pittsburgh Expecting Thursday Night Shootout in Game with ACC Championship Implications
North Carolina and Pittsburgh both know how to score points. Stopping the other team from filling up the scoreboard is another matter entirely. The Tar Heels will visit the Panthers on Thursday night in what should be a high-scoring affair as Pittsburgh looks to solidify its hold on the ACC […]
Ohio State Jumps into College Football Playoff Position, Georgia Solidifies Championship Favorite Status
Michigan State enjoyed just one week as the darling of college football, as the Spartans lost 40-29 to the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday to cripple their national championship odds. The loss dropped Michigan State from No. 3 to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. Buckeyes among […]
Undefeated Wake Forest Visits North Carolina as Road Underdog
Wake Forest is undefeated and will have a legitimate shot at reaching the College Football Playoff if it can win the ACC without losing a game. North Carolina sits at 4-4, needing a couple more wins just to earn a bowl bid. Yet the Tar Heels come in as the […]
Auburn, Texas A&M Battle for Position in SEC West, College Football Playoff Rankings
Texas A&M will host Auburn on Saturday in a critical game for both teams, as the victor will pick up a quality win while the loser falls out of the SEC West race. Auburn (6-2) ranks No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings, while Texas A&M (6-2) sits right […]