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Hell yeah... College Football 2025-26 Official Thread !

by discrat
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Wow, it's that time again. Can you believe it ?? College football starts this month.


And getting right into it, will Dan's buckeyes repeat with a another national championship ? I think they have a legit shot at it.No question.

And can Don's Scarlet Knights improve upon their 7-6 record the past two years ?? I will be rooting for em'.

Finally, lets see how those Seminoles do , and I expect Mark's team to bounce back with a big winning record this year.


Hope y'all ready!!

Btw, my Vols are trying to sort out and firmly establish a new QB ever since Iamleava left for the west coast a couple of months ago.. Coach Heupal has his hands full but I think he will be successful in choosing the right one for the job.

Anyway, cheers to a great season and to the other rest of you guys here who like College football lets hear your enthusiasm and what team you
are rooting for
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    The Buckeyes are a question mark. A great deal of talent left for the NFL (14 players taken in the draft) and they will have a new, inexperienced QB.

    I can see a playoff run, but will they have the firepower to get to the Championship game?
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      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      The Buckeyes are a question mark. A great deal of talent left for the NFL (14 players taken in the draft) and they will have a new, inexperienced QB.
      Meh. sandbagger Dan as OSU come December is 12-0.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        Meh. sandbagger Dan as OSU come December is 12-0.
        From your lips to God's ears.
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          i apologize Mark i should know more about FSU schedule ,after all im the one to start the thread. But I did not realize your first game is Bama August 30th. Holy sh@t!!! What a way to start.
          Good lord

          Well iam getting a funny feeling that this game will be closer than most people think. Dare i say an upset in the making ??

          it behooves my Vols to have Bama win but iam going out on a crazy ass limb and say FSU beats Bama 21-17 in the upset at home. I think a team can get beat down so bad that they become dangerous and frustrated in a productive way! Everyone's thinking blowout but the ' beaten dog will snap back' , imho. You heard it here first
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

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    And can Don's Scarlet Knights improve upon their 7-6 record the past two years ?? I will be rooting for em'.
    They have lost their best player to the NFL. I have not followed the changes they have made during the Sumer. Looking forward to hopefully a better record! I will root for all your teams, unless they play Rutgers.

    It's going to be harder for any team to win two National Championships in a row. Now that college football has playoffs and players jump to the NFL. If OSU does it again, that would be great to see. Good luck to everyone this season.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    After the worst record in school history last year, every bit of gloat that has naturally been part of my life for the last almost 50 years has been taken away. I feel like I literally can't say a word about anybody until I see whether anything is different this year.

    With new OC and DC coordinators and a seemingly fairly good haul from the transfer portal and recruiting I HOPE things are better. But at this point, Mike Norvell is on the Willie Taggart timeline.

    Mark the date October 4 in Doak Campbell (Tallahassee). If we lose that game and if nothing has turned around in the previous 4 games against Alabama (L), East Texas A&M (W), Kent State (W), Virginia (W), he needs a one way ticket out of town. And fast!

    FSU fans are like the Buckeye and some other team's fans: we ain't going to put up with this level of idiocy.

    Good luck to everyone!

    Mark

    PS Of course, if we come within 4 TDs of Alabama, I'll be back with the gloating. LOL
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      well Mark i will seriously be rooting for an FSU bounce back!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Regarding the Michigan sign stealing punishment: the NCAA is a feckless husk of an organization that should just limp off into the woods, sit down beneath a tree, a die.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      Regarding the Michigan sign stealing punishment: the NCAA is a feckless husk of an organization that should just limp off into the woods, sit down beneath a tree, a die.
      Yep, this is unadulterated BS. They had no problems taking wins from FSU and many others, but now they don't want to impact any student athletes for cheating. What is about not wanting any consequences for bad behavior these days? That's your national champions, boys. Just go cheat like them, and you can do good too!

      The NCAA has less and less reason to exist.

      Mark
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Here we go sports fans. The season is finally starting in less than 12 hours!

        Really looking forward to iowa st and kansas st tomorrow. Should be a good one.

        Enjoy, guys !!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Here we go!

    Rutgers vs. Ohio
    Tennessee vs. ACC powerhouse Syracuse
    My beloved Noles vs. the Crimson Tide (ouch, need to stock up on bandages I'll need from hitting my head on the table 42 times during the game )
    But the biggest so far has got to be #1 Texas vs. #3 Ohio State.

    Good luck to all!

    Mark
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      my predictions
      Rutgers 21 Ohio 7
      Tennessee 21 Syracuse 10
      Florida St 28 Alabama 24
      Ohio St 35 Texas 14
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        my predictions
        Rutgers 21 Ohio 7
        Tennessee 21 Syracuse 10
        Florida St 28 Alabama 24
        Ohio St 35 Texas 14
        Your lips to God's ears.
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        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        my predictions
        Rutgers 21 Ohio 7
        Tennessee 21 Syracuse 10
        Florida St 28 Alabama 24
        Ohio St 35 Texas 14
        DUDE!!!!!! 31-17!

        Congrats to everyone. Big first week for everyone!

        Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Rutgers plays today at home game time is 6 pm. Good luck to all your teams this weekend!
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      Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

      Rutgers plays today at home game time is 6 pm. Good luck to all your teams this weekend!
      one down three to go (congrats Don ...
      btw, wow 5/5 on going for it on fourth down for the scarlet knights )
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        let's go Mark, go FSU
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      • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        one down three to go (congrats Don ...
        btw, wow 5/5 on going for it on fourth down for the scarlet knights )
        They did good scoring-wise. The defense needs to perform a lot better, or they will get crushed in division play.

        Congratulations, everyone, on your wins this weekend. Enjoy your Labor Day!
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          A chance to finally breath lol

          But what a great long weekend of college football. Really special , topped off by Mark's Seminoles beating a tough crimson tide team !

          Congrats guys to all our teams winning
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    The Buckeyes are better on defense than I expected.
    But they're worse on offense than I expected.

    That said, I'll take the win.

    Great weekend, everybody.
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    This weekend's games

    Dans' OSU plays Grambling St. Tigers - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:30 PM

    Marks' Noles play East Texas A&M Lions - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 12:00 PM

    Roberts' Vols play East Tennessee Buccaneers - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:30 PM

    The Rutgers Scarlet Knights play Miami (Ohio) Red Hawks - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
    at Home.

    Good Luck, everybody!
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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      You gotta be careful about these "off" weeks coming off of a big win or any win, for that matter.

      Good luck everyone.

      Mark

      Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

      This weekend's games

      Dans' OSU plays Grambling St. Tigers - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:30 PM

      Marks' Noles play East Texas A&M Lions - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 12:00 PM

      Roberts' Vols play East Tennessee Buccaneers - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:30 PM

      The Rutgers Scarlet Knights play Miami (Ohio) Red Hawks - Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 3:30 PM
      at Home.

      Good Luck, everybody!
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

        You gotta be careful about these "off" weeks coming off of a big win or any win, for that matter.

        Good luck everyone.

        Mark
        True, and we can attest to that losing a few years back to Georgia State
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    I think the Buckeyes are safe.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      safe here too, Dan !!

      oh Mark ....
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Mark's Seminoles have a bye week

        Dan's OSU have a walk in the park with Ohio

        Don's Scarlet Knights take on Norfolk State

        And finally my Vols have a tough matchup with Georgia. it will be quite the test! Be interested to see how our QB holds up

        Good luck everyone !!
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by discrat View Post

          Mark's Seminoles have a bye week

          Dan's OSU have a walk in the park with Ohio

          Don's Scarlet Knights take on Norfolk State

          And finally my Vols have a tough matchup with Georgia. it will be quite the test! Be interested to see how our QB holds up

          Good luck everyone !!
          Hey, OU just beat WV last week. We're not taking this lightly. But, yes, we should drop 50.
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          • Profile picture of the author discrat
            heartbreak on rocky top!! iam getting smashed lol

            now i know how Dan feels a few years ago
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            • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
              Originally Posted by discrat View Post

              heartbreak on rocky top!! iam getting smashed lol

              now i know how Dan feels a few years ago
              Brutal game, Robert. I thought you had 'em.
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                Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                Brutal game, Robert. I thought you had 'em.
                yeah 4th and 6 and they throw the TD. But Georgia does that shit all the time. So it wasn't luck. Hats off to them carrying big balls like that

                P.S . i think we are one of the five best teams in the country. Maybe not in the polls but we will see at the end of the deason
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Rutgers has won their first 3 games. They beat Norfolk St 60-10. This week coming up will start to test how good they actually are. They play Iowa at home in a night game.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      College Gameday is in Miami for Miami-Florida game. Should be a blowout for the hurricanes.

      Mark your thoughts ??
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    The best of all worlds normally would be for both of them to lose.

    However, this year...

    I can't bring myself to say it directly, so, I'll have to use a different way. Imagine in 2 weeks the #5 Seminoles played the #4 Hurricanes. That might be a game to pay attention to. And, unfortunately that can only happen with two undefeated teams. So, what that means for this weekend is, well, you get the picture.

    Seriously, I'm not sure we'll face Billy Napier. He's on thin ground but beating Miami would win him a few points. I don't think he can do it though. Miami BIG.

    Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      yeah i think Napier's days are numbered
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        big game tonight, Don. can the scarlet Knights go 4-0 ? you gonna do anything special in watching it??
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      Nice and insightful commentary jaab
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Well, that was a tough loss. Rutgers tried their best last night, but it just wasn't enough. Iowa overpowered them in the end. One of the announcers said when Rutgers scored their second touchdown. That was the most points they put up against Iowa in history. Next week, they head to Minnesota.

    Just saw this on Reddit, the UAB guy intentionally stomped on the kicker on your team, Robert. https://www.reddit.com/r/sports/comm...of_tennessees/
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      terrible Don why he did that
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      • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        Terrible, Don, why did he do that?
        Guys like that should be thrown out of the game and suspended from playing for a few weeks, if not banned outright.
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          Mark's Seminoles take on the Cavs at Virginia tonight. Should be an easy win BUT i hope FSU will remain focused on this game and not looking ahead to next week. I have seen big time schools fall because of this !!
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Tomorrow is a great day to be alive. Just an amazing slate of games along with pennant race baseball.

    What do men who aren't sports fans do on the weekend? Their lawns must be immaculate.
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      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      What do men who aren't sports fans do on the weekend? Their lawns must be immaculate.
      i just couldn't imagine life without it, really !!
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Mark join me as my game was probably even more painful two weeks against Georgia !! But make no mistake if FSU wins next week they will be right in the hunt for a Natty
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    I am busy on something else and couldn't watch it besides refreshing the ESPN Gamecast a few times. It's disappointing but after the disaster last year, I'm not giving up yet. Let's see how they respond against Miami next week.

    Yeah Robert, my heart's been broken by the Seminoles much more than any girl. LOL I understand that down in the bone pain you get on these close ones. But I keep coming back to them for some reason. A glutton for punishment?

    Good luck to everyone else tomorrow.

    Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Robert is going to overtime. Hold true, Volunteer! Hold true!

    Edit: There you go!
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      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      Robert is going to overtime. Hold true, Volunteer! Hold true!

      Edit: There you go!
      what a game. Thanks Dan
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        big game between Vandy and BAMA !! Really interested in watching.

        Plus, Mark's Seminoles host the Hurricanes. Go FSU !!!
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          wow FSU nearly came back from a 28-3 deficit. So commendable, Mark
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          • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
            I have spent more time watching the NFL this season because Saturdays have been busy. Rutgers has lost to all the Big Guns so far this year. They play Purdue on Saturday, then face Illinois, both are away games. Rutgers is 3-4, and Purdue is 2-5. Hopefully, they can add a win this weekend.

            What has been interesting is watching CJ Stroud, Trevor Lawrence, Kyle Monangai, and a few other young former CFL players developing in the pros. In the future, these players are going to become big stars in the leagues. Hopefully, all 3 mentioned above get a Super Bowl ring in their future.

            Good luck to your teams this weekend!
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            Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post


            Maybe we should all just root for the Buckeyes the rest of the year.

            Mark
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post


            The Buckeyes are my number 1 priority followed by the Guardians.

            These days, I hate-watch the Browns.
            Mark, I'm rooting for Rutgers this coming weekend. That's if Antwan Raymond can do a repeat of this past Saturday's performance. The Scarlet Knights play Dan's OSU in Ohio this upcoming weekend.

            Dan, I don't know what's worse: being a Browns fan or seeing Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase investigated for gambling. When money is involved, did he throw any games? Good luck, OSU against Rutgers this weekend.
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              Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

              Mark, I'm rooting for Rutgers this coming weekend. That's if Antwan Raymond can do a repeat of this past Saturday's performance. The Scarlet Knights play Dan's OSU in Ohio this upcoming weekend.

              Dan, I don't know what's worse: being a Browns fan or seeing Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase investigated for gambling. When money is involved, did he throw any games? Good luck, OSU against Rutgers this weekend.
              It appears Clase was the ringleader of that cheating scandal. Not only are both going to get a lifetime ban, they're probably looking at prison time, as well. Based on the indictment, they've got them dead to rights. If they avoid jail time, it's because they have money. Well, Clase has money. Ortiz, not so much.

              The Buckeyes play UCLA this weekend and Rutgers on 11/22. Good luck either way.
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            Nothing is on the schedule.. I guess Rutgers has a bye this weekend. Good luck against UCLA this weekend.
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              Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

              Nothing is on the schedule.. I guess Rutgers has a bye this weekend. Good luck against UCLA this weekend.
              Don, please read my mind and not what I wrote. I meant Rutgers plays OSU the 22nd.

              Mark
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              • Profile picture of the author discrat
                The game meant nothing other than pride but extremely satisfying win for my Vols over the Gators
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          • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
            Rutgers got their ass kicked by Dan's OSU, 42-9. Next up is a must-win at home against Penn State to be Bowl Eligible. Congratulations Dan! Now to see how badly the Giants get beaten by the Lions today.
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              Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

              Rutgers got their ass kicked by Dan's OSU, 42-9. Next up is a must-win at home against Penn State to be Bowl Eligible. Congratulations Dan! Now to see how badly the Giants get beaten by the Lions today.
              good luck Don i hope you beat PSU!!

              Btw, we play you guys tomorrow at 1pm eastern in basketball . Dylan Harper who played for Rutgers last year is quite the baller on my Spurs. He is injured but expected to be able to play any day now.
              Great player like his dad!!
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              • Profile picture of the author discrat
                Buckeyes in firm control over Michigan!!
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                • Profile picture of the author discrat
                  congrats Dan...monkey off back
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                  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

                    congrats Dan...monkey off back
                    Thanks. Sorry I took so long to respond. I'm still recovering from the after party. Champagne and bourbon after copious beers doesn't agree with me at this age...
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                      we got a new sheriff in town!!
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                      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

                        we got a new sheriff in town!!
                        I told my son this morning that we were staring in the face of a hangover game. Some goofy ass playcalling, too.
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          • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
            Rutgers played Penn State and was leading in the 4th quarter. Unfortunately, while driving down the field, Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis fumbled the ball. The mistake cost them the game.

            They did have one chance to get the ball back when PSU went for a pass on 4th and long. They chased the QB in the backfield, tackled him, only to have someone hold a receiver to draw a flag. With that, PSU took its time to chew up the clock. PSU 40 Rutgers 36. Losing at home, finishing 5-7.

            I caught the last Quarter of the Texas vs Texas A&M game on Friday night. How does Texas think they belong in the CFL Playoffs, just because they lost to OSU by 7 points earlier in the Season! The Texas coach, after winning the game, and the announcers said they should be considered. The 9-3 record doesn't match those with better records.
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              Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post


              I caught the last Quarter of the Texas vs Texas A&M game on Friday night. How does Texas think they belong in the CFL Playoffs, just because they lost to OSU by 7 points earlier in the Season! The Texas coach, after winning the game, and the announcers said they should be considered. The 9-3 record doesn't match those with better records.
              yeah i totally agree with you , Don. Sarkashian is a bozo for even suggesting that !!!
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          • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
            Two more surprises today with Oregon and Indiana. Some thought Indiana wasn't "real" when compared to a traditional power like Alabama, even after beating Ohio State. I guess Indiana had the answer. And, when does Texas Tech NOT score?

            Now, on to next year!

            Mark
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              way to go Ole Miss, and in yo face Lane Kiffen lol
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          • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
            I have Indiana vs Ole Miss. with Indiana taking it all.
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              Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

              I have Indiana vs Ole Miss. with Indiana taking it all.
              IU really looks unbeatable but if Ole Miss makes it to final they will give them a good game, imho
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            • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
              My Jan 2 post says Indiana vs Ole Miss was wrong; however, I said Indiana will take all, and will stand by it. I think the score in the final game will not be as low as Robert is predicting. I think both sides will put at least 21 points on the scoreboard.

              The New York Jets were rumored to be looking at Moore from Oregon as the #2 pick last night in the NFL draft. Because their QB situation is as bad as the Raiders'. I think the announcers are right, Moore will spend another year in college after last night.

              Hope the championship game is worth watching on the 19th (for Mark, a blowout ;>)) for fans, something going down to the last few seconds to end a close one.
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            • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
              That was a good finish. I was glad Miami didn't get a touchdown in the last few seconds.
              The interception sealed the deal for Indy. However, afterward, there was a flag. Why didn't they show the penalty that put the ball half the distance to the goal?
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            • Profile picture of the author Jason Kanigan
              GF is into NCAA football so this was the first year I really got into it (Go Vols).
              We watched quite a few games, mostly with the very nice Sling Day Pass. Shout out to that, five bucks for HD coverage and way less than a movie. Plus you get to sit at home and enjoy the creature comforts.

              We even saw one game at a drive-in theater. My first time at one of those...they didn't have any around where I grew up.

              These games are fun to watch and you can definitely see the difference between NCAA and NFL play. First time I saw an NFL game after a few college matches, I thought, "These are MEN."
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              • Profile picture of the author discrat
                Originally Posted by Jason Kanigan View Post

                GF is into NCAA football so this was the first year I really got into it (Go Vols).

                These games are fun to watch and you can definitely see the difference between NCAA and NFL play. First time I saw an NFL game after a few college matches, I thought, "These are MEN."
                Go Vols, yes Jason i knew you were a good guy

                And yes i would definitely agree NFL and college is a big difference. Even a bigger difference is NBA and college basketball. I love my vols but compared to my San Antonio Spurs it's like 10 olds vs 20 yr olds. The discrepancy in their shooting accuracy is mind boggling. The Pros are spot on every shot whereas the college basketball players are so inconsistent!
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              • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
                BOOOOOOOOO Vols!!!

                Oh, and welcome to our world.

                Mark

                Originally Posted by Jason Kanigan View Post

                GF is into NCAA football so this was the first year I really got into it (Go Vols).
                We watched quite a few games, mostly with the very nice Sling Day Pass. Shout out to that, five bucks for HD coverage and way less than a movie. Plus you get to sit at home and enjoy the creature comforts.

                We even saw one game at a drive-in theater. My first time at one of those...they didn't have any around where I grew up.

                These games are fun to watch and you can definitely see the difference between NCAA and NFL play. First time I saw an NFL game after a few college matches, I thought, "These are MEN."
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    James Franklin. Lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Hope is the worst emotion a human can have, I think. 28-3 going into the 4th quarter but the Noles fought back to 28-22. So close, but so far. That's the story of Miami - FSU.

    Congrats to Dan.

    Mark

    Edit: By the way, I earlier said that if Mike Norvell hadn't figured things out by the Miami game, to fire him on the spot. Even with two back-to-back close losses, at least this team isn't quitting like last year. I can handle that.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      got some big games coming Saturday:

      Dan's Buckeyes go to champaign to face the tough illini ( which in my opinion should be the host of gameday)

      Bama goes to Mizzou and faces an undefeated and hungry team

      My Vols hosts the razorbacks that may
      be tougher than their record indicates

      Don's Scarlet knights go to Washington to face a tough Huskies team

      and Mark's Seminoles hosts the pitt panthers in a game that i think they will bounce back with a convincing win
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Weird day so far. This was Penn State's Natty or Bust season. They now have three losses and it's not even November.

    ...And the Hoosiers just beat Oregon. That's nuts.

    ... And Xichigan lost to USC. Kind of a great day when you think about it.

    ....And James Franklin for fired. I'm going to miss the lovable idiot.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      BIG game Saturday for my Vols against Bama. But if i was to be honest i can't see us within two tds of Bama if our defense is like it was this Saturday against Arkansas .
      No way !!
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        holy smoke , Louisville with the upset over Miami 25-21 at Miami !!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    The last couple of weeks, we can see the truth in the quote, "on any given Saturday..."

    Where does the parity (at least more parity than before) come from? NIL $$? That quote has always been true. I remember FSU when they were great for years, every once in a while they'd get their cans kicked big time by someone like NC State or Wake Forest. But it seems it's happening more across the board.

    Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    That Miami game was wild.

    Aside from my beloved Buckeyes, today I'm a Vols fan. Let's Rocky Stomp the Thundering Herd!
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      thanks Dan...
      ( as the Buckeyes unsurprisingly and quietly beat the shiit out of everyone they play )
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        thanks Dan...
        ( as the Buckeyes unsurprisingly and quietly beat the shiit out of everyone they play )
        I just felt that Pick 6 in my soul.
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          i'm calling Miracle in Tuscaloosa !!!!
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          • Profile picture of the author discrat
            well so much for any miracle. Simpson is hands down the best QB in the country, imho!


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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Yeah, wow, the temperature is finally going to start cooling off here. I'm so looking forward to it. Sorry for the loss Robert and Don. Congrats to the Buckeyes.

    Mark

    PS These universities need to quit having buyout clauses and be able to fire a coach for poor performance. Whatever love was left in this relationship is 100% gone because, unfortunately, now we know Norvell ain't him.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      yeah i put OSU and IU no. 1 and 2 respectfully!!
      who would have thought IU ??
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Yep, IU. It's a crazy year.

    I can handle heartbreaking losses because that is part of the game. But outside one season a couple of years ago, it hasn't been fun in Tallahassee since that 2013 team that many people say may have been the best college team anywhere, ever. We're going to get beat some by Florida, Miami, or Clemson - that's why we hate them so much. But freaking Stanford? Stanford? Somebody bring the fun back! Please, I'm begging you.

    Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      it's tough , Mark. Believe me i know . We probably won't make the cfp because of an easy 40 yd missed field goal against Georgia.

      Brutal !!

      But i won't be surprised if FSU is back at or near the top in a couple of years. It's still a top notch brand where big time recruits want to go to
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Hey, Robert. You okay, brother?
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      Hey, Robert. You okay, brother?
      just disinterested anymore , college football is dead for me lol

      iam into my Spurs and Wembanyama , totally submerged in that

      Dan you a Cavaliers fan ??
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post


        Dan you a Cavaliers fan ??
        Only on a surface level. I'm not much of a basketball fan. I follow the Buckeyes a little and will follow Kent State if they make March Madness as my wife is an alum.

        The Buckeyes are my number 1 priority followed by the Guardians.

        These days, I hate-watch the Browns.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Robert, I am about there with you. Win or lose, I will always love my Seminoles. But, that "dead" feeling inside is more than it has ever been.

    Maybe we should all just root for the Buckeyes the rest of the year. Give us some hope for something!!!

    Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

      Robert, I am about there with you. Win or lose, I will always love my Seminoles. But, that "dead" feeling inside is more than it has ever been.

      Maybe we should all just root for the Buckeyes the rest of the year. Give us some hope for something!!!

      Mark
      Mark, do you get into NBA or college basketball at all ??
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        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        Mark, do you get into NBA or college basketball at all ??
        Normally not. I watch it every once in a while but don't follow any teams professionally. I get more interested if FSU is doing well.

        Mark
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    Sorry Don, I forget Rutgers plays Ohio State.

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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Looks like Bowl games are in trouble. Notre Dame decided not to play in one. Several other teams have also declined. Rutgers, with a record of 5-7, was invited to play in one over the weekend. They were not bowl eligible after losing to Penn State. They declined the offer. Now, since college football has playoffs, teams do not want to play. Does this mean that in another year or two, they may no longer exist? Or will the number of bowl games decrease? Let's face once the season is over with a losing record, most of the players are done.

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    • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
      I have always thought that a 6-5 or even 7-4 team doesn't deserve bowl games. To me, make it something special. Anyone with barely a winning record shouldn't be able to go. Have an 8-3 minimum, and then they might be special again.

      As far as the CFP goes, the two teams with most favored status (especially next year, where ND is basically guaranteed a spot) are ND and Alabama. Alabama lost to one of the worst teams (FSU) by a blowout and then lost 2 more games, and they are still one of the 12 best? They gotta get in every year because of Bear Bryant, Nick Saban, and just because?

      It's crazy.

      Mark

      Edit: Don, they offered FSU a bowl game too which was declined. FSU should NOT be going to any bowl games until they get their act togeether and look more like winners.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    This Sherrone Moore situation sure escalated quickly...
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      .... Bama
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        did James Madison and Tulane deserve getting in over Vandy and Norte Dame ???
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        • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
          Originally Posted by discrat View Post

          did James Madison and Tulane deserve getting in over Vandy and Notre Dame ???
          I don't follow James Madison, Tulane, or the playoff setup close enough. However, after looking at an article on SI just now. It seems like Notre Dame got the raw deal. It is the same point in the comment about Rutgers being asked to a bowl game. The weaker teams do not belong in the bigger games.

          The NFL, when it only played 14 games and fewer teams, was probably the best setup going in all the sports. Wild Card team vs Wild Card team in the first weekend of playoffs. The Wildcard winner then plays the team with the best record in the division. Everything is a money grab at this point. Between the Bowls games and the College Football playoffs. Better teams with worse records get excluded, while inferior teams playing in weaker divisions get to play in lopsided games. Just my observation. I want to see the best of the best play in the final rounds. Or scrap the playoffs and return to the regular tradional bowel games.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    OSU got handled last night. Once I heard Day would be calling plays, I knew we were screwed. Then Miami played a near perfect game while the Buckeyes were flat.

    Tis what it tis, I guess.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    And it continues with Ole Miss taking down Georgia.

    Who do you have for:

    Oregon vs. Indiana
    Ole Miss vs. Miami

    I haven't seen much on some of these teams, but I'll take Indiana and Miami big.

    Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
      Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

      And it continues with Ole Miss taking down Georgia.

      Who do you have for:

      Oregon vs. Indiana
      Ole Miss vs. Miami

      I haven't seen much on some of these teams, but I'll take Indiana and Miami big.

      Mark
      I agree. If Oregon somehow upsets Indiana, Miami wins the title. Otherwise, we're living in the Upside-down and Indiana wins it all.
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    Good finish to last night's Fiesta Bowl between Ole Miss and Miami. Miami is playing top-notch football. The running game was spot on last night. If they play the same way in the final game. They will wear the other team's defense down.

    Since they won last night, they have a big advantage playing at home. Whoever wins tonight's game is going to face a tough opponent.
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      I can't bring myself to thank you for your post about my sworn, lifelong enemy even in the off chance you may be right.

      Mark

      Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

      Good finish to last night's Fiesta Bowl between Ole Miss and Miami. Miami is playing top-notch football. The running game was spot on last night. If they play the same way in the final game. They will wear the other team's defense down.

      Since they won last night, they have a big advantage playing at home. Whoever wins tonight's game is going to face a tough opponent.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

      Whoever wins tonight's game is going to face a tough opponent.
      i can't see Miami coming close to beating IU, hopefully iam wrong as i would like to see a good game

      But IU is clobbering a good Oregon team!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    It's set: Indiana vs. Miami

    Miami has a ____ team, but I can't see them beating Indiana. From everything I've seen this year, Indiana is the real deal. The problem with big years like this for most nontraditional powers is that it only lasts for a year.

    Who you got?

    Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

      It's set: Indiana vs. Miami

      Miami has a ____ team, but I can't see them beating Indiana. From everything I've seen this year, Indiana is the real deal. The problem with big years like this for most nontraditional powers is that it only lasts for a year.

      Who you got?

      Mark
      i got IU 35-14 over Miami , Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    One of the things I hope they fix is that there are too many bowls. I remember when, for example, FSU went something like 8-3 many years ago, and they were not invited to a bowl. Now with a required win # of 6 only, many mediocre or even bad teams are getting bowl bids. Heck, I mentioned before that this year FSU was even offered a bid since others dropped out.

    Make bowl season special again and let the season end right around NYD. January 20 for the final is too long, in my opinion.

    I agree, Don I hope it's a good game. I hate blowouts in championship games, even the finals.

    Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      well it all culminates tonight; the 2025-26 college football season.

      Hoping Miami and Carson Beck can make it a close one !!!
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        And boy did they , congrats to IU and for Miami in making it a really good game !!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    It's nice to see the "underdog" excel sometimes, and Indiana did it better than anyone else this year. I think it would be good for college football, in general, if they could make a run lasting more than a year. Most of the time it's impossible, but they built this team with no 5 stars, so we'll see.

    Mark
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