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College Football with SamWhy Miami Won The Spring Transfer Portal Cycle | Miami Football 2024The spring transfer portal window has closed, and the Miami Hurricanes have emerged as a winner. Miami won the spring transfer portal cycle because they added several impact players at positions of strength and need, without losing any key players. Oregon State running back Damien Martinez, who rushed for 1,185 yards last year, and defensive tackle Simeon Barrow Jr, who recorded 3.5 sacks last year, are my favorite editions, along with wide receiver Samuel Brown. The Miami Hurricanes may have the best roster in ACC Football. Perhaps Miami and Mario Cristobal can contend for their first College Football Playoff appearance if...2024-05-0616 minCollege Football with SamMiami vs Georgia Tech Reaction + Analysis & Rant | College Football 2023JUST TAKE A KNEE!! The Miami Hurricanes lost to the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets 23-20 yesterday night. It was an ugly game from start to finish, with quarterback Tyler Van Dyke going 24-36 for 288 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions. However, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal and his team had every opportunity to win this game and pull away when it mattered most. Instead, due to several mismanaged drives, awful play calls, and poor execution, Georgia Tech hung around and competed in Hard Rock Stadium, eventually winning on a 44-yard Hail Mary pass. At this point, Mario Cristobal has to look within...2023-10-0826 minCollege Football with SamTexas vs Oklahoma Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Texas and Oklahoma are set to have one of their best matchups in the past decade of College Football. Oklahoma Football is averaging 510 yards of offense right now and quarterback Dillon Gabriel has improved by leaps and bounds, passing for nearly 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns. The defense has also taken a step forward, with their worst performance being against Iowa State, where they allowed 20 points. Texas, meanwhile, has ranked wins over Alabama and Kansas and maintains some of the best line play in all of College Football. My prediction is that Texas Football beats Oklahoma by double digits en route...2023-10-0624 minCollege Football with SamNebraska vs Illinois Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Nebraska Football and Illinois Football are battling it out on Friday night for their last chance at redeeming their season. While, technically, each team could lose and still reach bowl eligibility, I think that is rather unlikely. Both teams are coming off of embarrassing losses in Week 5. Nebraska lost to Michigan 7-45 and Illinois lost to Purdue 19-44. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has struggled all season long, throwing for 5 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, and while Nebraska is starting Heinrich Haarberg, Jeff Sims could start again at any moment and he has had turnover problems in 2023 and before at Georgia Tech...2023-10-0635 minCollege Football with SamBig Ten 2024-2028 Football Schedules Thoughts + Analysis | College Football 2023The 2024-2028 Big Ten Conference schedules were released today and I am more impressed with this schedule release than I was with the last. Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA are joining the Big Ten at the beginning of the 2024 College Football season, and along with Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Maryland, and Wisconsin, those four former Pac-12 schools are having success in the 2023 College Football season. I have several thoughts on these new schedules, the biggest one being how much parity there is. While no schedule is ever the same as another, the Big Ten Conference did an impressive...2023-10-0522 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs Minnesota Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023I expect this game to be an undefeated matchup in the preseason. While Jim Harbaugh and Michigan Football have fulfilled my end of the bargain, along with Ohio State and Penn State, the remainder of the Big Ten, especially Minnesota Football, has fallen short of my expectations. Minnesota is 3-2 right now, and despite Potential Power being high on the Gophers, the on-field results are anything but impressive. Outside of running back Darius Taylor and wide receiver Daniel Jackson, Minnesota's offense has been inconsistent in the red zone and straight-up bad when it comes to the passing attack. The...2023-10-0441 minCollege Football with SamMy 2023 College Football Top 10 For Week 6 | College Football 2023College Football's 2023 season has been chaotic, and Week 5 nearly turned the stove stop to a 10. Auburn played No.1 Georgia down to the wire, rushing for ~250 yards and forcing several vital turnovers. Washington Football struggled on the road at night against an inconsistent Arizona team. Finally, Duke nearly upset Notre Dame, only for the Fighting Irish to pull away with Sam Hartman and Audric Estime making big plays to secure a ranked win for Marcus Freeman. Kentucky and Ole Miss upset higher-ranked SEC opponents LSU and Kentucky, and the Oregon State Beavers dominated Utah. Today, we will analyze who I...2023-10-0433 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Maryland Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023An upset win for Maryland results in the College Football world lights itself on fire. A dominant performance by Ohio State results in College Football's 2023 season pursuing business as usual. Over 80% of all public bets are on Maryland to cover a 19.5-point spread that is modest for an Ohio State home game. That implies that many think this game will be competitive. However, Ohio State has several key advantages that make a Maryland win unlikely. In spite of having 5 sacks compared to Maryland's 13, the Buckeyes have a great pass rush and an elite defense, allowing only 9 points per game...2023-10-0440 minCollege Football with SamOhio State Football 2023: Are The Buckeyes Elite? | College Football 2023How good is Ohio State Football? Are the 2023 Buckeyes elite, or are they overrated? Ryan Day won another Top 10 matchup in Week 4 against Notre Dame, and now with a 4-0 record, the Buckeyes only have conference games ahead of them. I think Ohio State has an elite defense this season, but that won't be enough to help them win the Big Ten or a National Title unless their offense continues to improve. Ohio State's defense is only allowing 9.0 points per game and 0.140 points per play, which are good for 2nd best in all of College Football. Defensive backs Denzel...2023-10-0328 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs Nebraska Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines were supposed to face their first test of the 2023 College Football season. Instead, in front of around 80,000 opposing fans, Michigan football beheaded Nebraska by a score of 45-7, for all the world to see. With Penn State, Georgia, and Washington struggling yesterday, Michigan had one of Saturday's most impressive performances. Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy went 12/16 for 156 yards and 2 touchdowns through the air, along with 30 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. The Wolverines also rushed for 249 yards and sacked Heinrich Haarberg 4 times. Overall, Michigan dominated this matchup while Nebraska came out flat. I encourage Nebraska...2023-10-0142 minCollege Football with SamMichigan State vs Iowa Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Michigan State Football is coming off of two losses in a row having a combined score of 72-16, and their nighttime adversary, the Iowa Hawkeyes, is coming off a 31-0 loss to Penn State. Both Michigan State and Iowa have had issues at quarterback, with Noah Kim and Cade McNamara respectively throwing only 2 touchdowns or less for every one interception thrown. Both offenses are also completing less than 60% of their passes and are struggling in the trenches. Defensively, Iowa commands a great defense that has to put up with offensive woes, meanwhile, Michigan State has great players like linebackers...2023-09-3036 minCollege Football with SamPenn State vs Northwestern Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Penn State Football annihilated Iowa in Penn State's annual White Out game. With a final score of 31-0, James Franklin shut out Kirk Ferentz's squad and secured a quality win in the Big Ten Conference. Quarterback Drew Allar has now thrown for 8 touchdowns and 0 interceptions and it appears that the Nittany Lions have a capable offense that also has the capacity to turtle up and play a conservative play without having to rely on big plays to score. This is important because Penn State will be playing an elite defense in Columbus, Ohio, in exactly three weeks. In spite...2023-09-2836 minCollege Football with SamUSC vs Colorado Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023USC Football and Colorado Football will take the field Saturday at Noon EST, 10:00 AM MST, with a chance to produce Saturday's most entertaining game. I say this because both schools, while highly different in their roots and base, are similar. Both schools have great offenses who can zip the football through the air, but defenses that could not stop a nosebleed to save their life. USC quarterback Caleb Williams and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders have thrown for 1,000+ yards and 10+ touchdowns already this season, and they will have more opportunities to expand upon those numbers. Both defenses are allowing well...2023-09-2739 minCollege Football with SamMy 2023 College Football Top 10 For Week 5 | College Football 2023There were several great matchups in College Football's Week 4. Ohio State beat Notre Dame on the 2nd to last play of the game, and Florida State beat Clemson, in overtime, for the first time since 2014. Today, we will be analyzing who I think College Football's 10 best teams are. Notre Dame Football, Oregon State Football, and USC Football are some notable programs that missed my Week 5 Top 10. The Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks climbed up the ladder after having impressive performances. Washington State also entered my Top 10 after having an impressive win over Oregon State (who I had ranked in...2023-09-2729 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs Nebraska Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023The last time Michigan Football and Jim Harbaugh played at Nebraska, the Wolverines escaped with a 32-29 win over an underrated Nebraska squad. This time around, I think Michigan is better than their 2021 selves and Nebraska is probably worse, but this is Michigan's first road game of the year and they are facing a team that has some key similarities. Both College Football teams are chewing around 30 seconds of the clock each play, and both also are in the Top 30 in average yards per rushing attempt. Michigan and Nebraska are also Top 15 in rushing yards allowed per game, Michigan...2023-09-2644 minCollege Football with SamPenn State vs Iowa Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023The Iowa Hawkeyes were chewed up like a piece of gum by Penn State. The Nittany Lions held Iowa's offense to less than 100 total yards and forced 4 total turnovers. James Franklin's squad also had 45 minutes and 27 seconds of possession. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar once again had a turnover-free game as he threw for 166 yards and 4 touchdowns. The defense also had 3 sacks and forced 7 punts and 6 fumbles (4 of which were recovered). Iowa has to go back to the drawing board and prepare for Michigan State, while Penn State will likely go undefeated entering their showdown with Ohio State. In...2023-09-2627 minCollege Football with SamFlorida State vs Clemson Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023To be the man, you have to beat the man, and Florida State Football is one step closer to being the man of the ACC. Florida State beat Clemson 31-24 in overtime on Saturday. Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis accounted for 3 of the Seminoles' 4 touchdowns on Saturday, with the other touchdown being a scoop and score by linebacker Kalen DeLoach. Clemson outgained Florida State 429 to 311 in total yards but a missed field goal, a forced fumble recovered for a touchdown, and several bad play calls and decisions helped Florida State hang around and eventually come away with a win...2023-09-2630 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs Rutgers Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Michigan Football's Mike Sainristil slipped and allowed Rutgers wide receiver Christian Dremel to take a 69-yard reception to the house for a touchdown. After that play, Sainristil, along with the rest of the Wolverines, played a near-flawless game of College Football. Mike Sainristil later collected an interception and returned it for 6 points in the 3rd quarter. On offense, JJ McCarthy went 15/21 for 214 yards and 1 touchdown through the air, appearing to return to his Week 1 and Week 2 self. McCarthy was cool, calm, and accurate, and the entire offense, especially tight end Colston Loveland and running back Blake Corum, flourished. I...2023-09-2534 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Notre Dame Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023My reaction to this game was full of adrenaline. The minute Chip Trayanum punched the ball into the endzone, steamrolling and churning his legs forward against Notre Dame's defensive line, I knew that the game was won by Ohio State. But after blowing a 10-0 lead and surrendering the football due to multiple, inexcusable errors, how did Ohio State Football march down to Notre Dame's endzone and take the game by force? Not only did Ohio State have more talented players than Notre Dame, they had the better coaching staff who made the right decisions to bring the Buckeyes...2023-09-2441 minCollege Football with SamMy 2023 College Football Top 10 For Week 4 | College Football 2023Week 4 of the 2023 College Football season will feature the most Top 25 matchups in a week since 2015. Today, we will be discussing who I think College Football's 10 best teams are. Notre Dame Football and USC Football are some notable programs that missed my Week 4 Top 10, while Oregon State, Utah, and Oregon are teams that are in my Top 10 despite either the AP or Coaches poll leaving them out of their 10 best teams. The Washington Huskies and Penn State Nittany Lions are climbing their way up to new heights, while the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles dropped. Michigan Football, Ohio...2023-09-2127 minCollege Football with SamPenn State vs Iowa Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023The Iowa Hawkeyes and Kirk Ferentz travel to Beaver Stadium to play in Penn State Football's annual White Out game. Both teams are 3-0 and ranked in the Top 25, with Penn State being ranked No.7 and Iowa ranked No.24. Both teams also have phenomenal defenses, specifically elite secondaries. On paper, this game looks to be a defensive showdown, but I think the offenses will be involved because they match up with their opposing defense's weaknesses. Iowa's running back Leshon Williams had a breakout performance against Western Michigan and I believe he will test the interior of Penn State's defensive...2023-09-2136 minCollege Football with SamFlorida State vs Clemson Preview + Prediction with Marquishimo | College Football 2023Today, myself and @Marquishimo will be previewing Florida State vs. Clemson. @Marquishimo is a Florida State Football highlights channel owned by Marcus, whom I met during a few trips I took to Florida. He is a Florida State fan and is intensely knowledgeable about ACC Football. The Seminoles and Tigers have an intense rivalry that has decided the ACC nearly every year, with Clemson winning the rivalry game every year since 2015. Marcus and I will discuss both teams' rosters, coaching staff, matchup advantages, and more in this special collaboration episode. Marcus predicts Florida State to win 35-31. He thinks...2023-09-2045 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs Rutgers Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Michigan Football had a strange and concerning performance against Bowling Green last week. Quarterback JJ McCarthy threw 3 interceptions and he nearly had 2 more turnovers, along with the special teams having an ugly performance in the kick return game. On the year, McCarthy has 701 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, while running back Blake Corum has 254 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Rutgers has an impressive quarterback and running back duo as well, with Gavin Wimsatt passing for 407 yards and 3 touchdowns and Kyle Monangai rushing for 357 yards and 5 touchdowns. Both teams have great defenses that excel at stopping the run and rushing the...2023-09-2036 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Notre Dame Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023In a classic Top 10 matchup, the No.6 Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the No.9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish this Saturday night. Both teams' quarterbacks are Top 10 in efficiency according to ESPN, with Kyle McCord having passed for 815 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception, while Sam Hartman has passed for 1,061 yards and 13 touchdowns. Both teams are also Top 5 in total defense and have explosive ground games. This matchup means a big deal to both teams, with a special emphasis on Ohio State. The Buckeyes are Notre Dame's toughest opponent, and if they win, they will likely reach the College Football Playoffs...2023-09-1947 minCollege Football with SamPenn State vs Illinois Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Penn State and James Franklin kept their eyes forward and pounded the rock, eventually beating Illinois 30-13. Illinois Football put up a great effort on defense, but 5 offensive turnovers, 4 of them being interceptions, proved too much for Bret Bielema and his roster to overcome. Illinois defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton wreaked havoc on Penn State's offensive line, forcing several pressures and ending his day with 6 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 blocked field goal. In spite of his efforts, the rest of Illinoi's defense got tired because of the Fighting Illini's lack of production on offense. Meanwhile, Penn State's offense...2023-09-1932 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Western Kentucky Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Ohio State's offense hummed all day long against Western Kentucky, with the Buckeyes winning 63-10. Ohio State Football is peaking at the right time and I am confident that they will play their best football so far of the 2023 season when they travel to South Bend in six days. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers played a tough game in the 1st quarter, but Ryan Day's squad achieved victory after a 35-point 2nd quarter that included 2 rushing touchdowns by TreVeyon Henderson and Chip Trayanum, and 3 passing touchdowns by Kyle McCord. Ohio State has one of the best running back rooms in...2023-09-1831 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs Bowling Green Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Michigan Football played its final game of the regular season without head coach Jim Harbaugh, and let me tell you, I am glad Harbaugh will be back next week to take on Rutgers Football. Bowling Green took advantage of several lazy mistakes that came from Michigan's staff and roster. The Falcons also, in spite of several injuries, were able to drive down the field and make plays through the air. Michigan's defense, led by defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, was still able to force 3 turnovers and earn 2 sacks, which resulted in Bowling Green failing to score a touchdown. I think...2023-09-1729 minCollege Football with SamMichigan State vs Washington Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023The Washington Huskies destroyed the Michigan State Spartans, 41-7. The score could have been 70-0 if Washington Football's quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., had not been taken out late in the 3rd quarter and if the defensive starters played all four quarters. Penix was 27/35 for 473 yards and 4 touchdowns through the air, and Washington wide receivers Rome Odunze and Ja'Lynn Polk have over 100 yards receiving. The Huskies' defense also had 2 sacks and 7 tackles for loss, holding Michigan State to well under 100 rushing yards and shutting down Noah Kim's arm. Kalen DeBoer commands one of the best teams in the country right...2023-09-1734 minCollege Football with SamCollege Football Week 3 Quick Picks + Previews | College Football 2023Today, I will be previewing Week 3 of the 2023 College Football season as we preview and predict 10 games that take place this week. This will be a recurring series that releases every Friday of the week. I expect to preview games from all across the country in this series, from the Big Ten to the SEC as well as the Pac-12, ACC, and Big 12. In my opinion, the most intriguing game on this list is Tennessee Football traveling to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to take on the Florida Gators. While Tennessee is a 6-point favorite and is objectively the better...2023-09-1630 minCollege Football with SamMinnesota vs North Carolina Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Minnesota Football and Nebraska Football will be meeting for the first time in College Football history this week. College Football's 2023 season is already great, and with a never-before-seen Power 5 matchup being showcased, this season is about to get a pinch better. PJ Fleck has turned Minnesota into one of the most physical programs in the country, while Mack Brown has brought North Carolina to new heights on the offensive side of the football. The Tarheels even have the unanimous No.2 quarterback prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft, Drake Maye. With Minnesota's strong defense, led by defensive lineman Kyler Baugh and...2023-09-1535 minCollege Football with SamPenn State vs Illinois Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Saturday at Noon ET breaks open conference play for Penn State Football and Illinois Football. Both Bret Bielema and James Franklin have met once before, in one of the longest games of the year in which Illinois beat Penn State 20-19 in a 9OT mud fight. Both teams have improved since their 2021 matchup, however, Penn State has gained more significant ground. The Nittany Lions have established an offense that is scoring 50.5 points per game right now with a talented quarterback in Drew Allar. Meanwhile, Illinois' defense is allowing over 200 rushing yards per game, and they are allowing an average...2023-09-1433 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Youngstown State Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Ohio State Football answered some critical questions in their 35-7 win against the Youngstown State Penguins. So far, in their 2023 season, the offense has struggled, especially with running the football. Kyle McCord was named the Buckeyes' starting quarterback, and wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka showed off their talents, catching 3 of Ohio State's 5 total touchdowns. This week, Ryan Day and his staff have one more chance to safely experiment with position group rotations, play calls, and game plans, without risking a loss. Ohio State will face Western Kentucky this weekend at 4:00 PM ET. Western Kentucky runs an...2023-09-1430 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs Bowling Green Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023This is Michigan Football's final 2023 College Football game without Jim Harbaugh as their head coach. Offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Sherrone Moore will be the interim head coach against Bowling Green. Bowling Green Football's head coach Scot Loeffler, like Jim Harbaugh, was a quarterback at Michigan. Both the Michigan Wolverines and the Bowling Green Falcons have had success passing the football on offense, and I expect both teams to showcase their best plays through their quarterback. Quarterback JJ McCarthy has passed for 558 yards and 5 touchdowns this season and has a 202.5 passer rating. The Wolverines also return starting defensive...2023-09-1427 minCollege Football with SamMichigan State vs Washington Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023The stakes for Michigan State Football and Washington Football could not be higher than they are now. The Washington Huskies play in what appears to be the deepest conference in America, the Pac-12. There are eight Pac-12 Conference teams who are ranked in the AP Poll Top 25, those being No.5 USC, No.8 Washington, No.12 Utah, No.13 Oregon, No.16 Oregon State, No.18 Colorado, No.23 Washington State, and No.24 UCLA. In order to continue to build momentum for their Pac-12 Football schedule, Kalen DeBoer and his Washington staff need a win in East Lansing. In contrast, Michigan State needed to make...2023-09-1247 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Youngstown State Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023The Ohio State Buckeyes played Youngstown State on Saturday, and despite the disparity in team talent, we learned more about Ryan Day's squad. Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord won the starting job on Saturday because he outplayed Devin Brown, making better throws and having more confidence in comparison to Brown, his now backup quarterback. McCord went 14/20 for 258 yards and 3 touchdowns, with two of those touchdown passes ending up in Marvin Harrison Jr.'s hands. The offensive line still has inconsistencies that need to be worked out, but the run game looks better and McCord was comfortable in the pocket...2023-09-1226 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs UNLV Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023The Michigan Wolverines beat the UNLV Rebels 35-7 on Saturday afternoon behind two acting head coaches. in Jim Harbaugh's absence, Jay Harbaugh and Mike Hart acted as head coaches for the 1st and 2nd half of the game respectively. Once again, Michigan Football looked like one of the best teams in the country. Michigan Quarterback JJ McCarthy looked like an elite quarterback, going 22/25 for 278 yards and 2 touchdowns. The defense collected 5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss, along with locking out UNLV's offense until the final minutes of the game. I think that our reactions to this game should be ones...2023-09-1025 minCollege Football with SamTexas vs Alabama Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Texas Football earned a statement win last night against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Bryant Denny Stadium. The Texas Longhorns dominated Alabama offensively, winning 34-24 and executing several big plays to close out the game. Steve Sarkisian put a feather in his cap yesterday as he not only beat Nick Saban but also gave Texas their best win in over a decade. If Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers can play at a consistently high level and remain accurate and healthy, I expect that Texas will make the College Football Playoffs as they can afford one loss on their schedule and...2023-09-1035 minCollege Football with SamColorado Dominates Nebraska | Nebraska vs Colorado Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Deion Sanders said that the game against Nebraska was personal, and his team played like it as they thumbed the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The final score of this game was 36-14, and my reaction was one of disgust at Nebraska's lack of discipline. Nebraska Football has one of the worst offenses in the country, and they gave up 4 turnovers today to a Colorado defense that allowed 42 points and over 500 total yards to TCU last week. Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims constantly fumbled snaps, did not complete handoffs, and tried his best to throw to the defense. Runningbacks Gabe Ervin Jr. and...2023-09-1036 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Youngstown State Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Ohio State Football plays their first game in Ohio Stadium against the Youngstown State Penguins. The Penguins are coming off a 52-10 win and are ranked 25th in the FCS Polls. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, are coming off of a confusing 23-3 win over the Indiana Hoosiers. Quarterback Kyle McCord had an underwhelming performance against Indiana, and in spite of the defense dominating the matchup, Ryan Day did not give backup quarterback Devin Brown enough playing time to show off his athleticism and capability. Now that Ohio State is facing off against two limited opponents in a row in Youngstown...2023-09-0829 minCollege Football with SamWhat Is Wrong With Clemson Football And How Can It Be Fixed? | College Football 2023Clemson Football suffered one of its more embarrassing defeats Monday night, losing to the Duke Blue Devils by a score of 28-7. The Tigers outgained Duke in total yards and made multiple trips to the red zone, but at the end of it all, Dabo Swinney's squad could not finish, and Duke fans stormed the field to conclude Week 1. After watching the game and listening to Dabo Swinney's post-game press conference, I am concerned about the future of Clemson's football program. It feels like Swinney's stubbornness has put his team in a position to win the ACC, yet be...2023-09-0726 minCollege Football with SamMichigan State vs Richmond Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Michigan State Football had an impressive 2nd half against Central Michigan, winning 31-7 after entering the half up 10-7. The Spartans played well on defense, making tough tackles, penetrating the Chippewa offensive line, and also containing Bert Emaunel Jr.'s rushing attack. On offense, Noah Kim had two passing touchdowns to wide receiver Tyrell Henry and tight end Maliq Carr, and while the offense took 25 minutes to transition to a consistent attack, running back Nathan Carter was making explosive plays for much of the game. Carter had 113 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown, and I expect him to improve and...2023-09-0729 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs UNLV Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Michigan Football dominated East Carolina 30-3 last Saturday. This Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines will be taking on the UNLV Rebels, who are under first-year head coach Barry Odom. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is back to call plays for Michigan, and cornerback Will Johnson and safety Rod Moore returned to practice this week. Both teams boast an impressive rushing attack, with UNLV rushing for 283 yards and 5 touchdowns against Bryant, while Michigan has the nation's best running back, Blake Corum, and a Top 10 running back behind him in Donovan Edwards. I will be paying close attention to the offensive line and...2023-09-0633 minCollege Football with SamNebraska vs Colorado Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Nebraska Football and Colorado Football will take the field Saturday to rekindle one of the most underrated rivalries in College Football history. A rivalry that used to determine the order of hierarchy in the Big 12 Conference has been dead since 2011, the year when both programs departed the Big 12 for the Big Ten (Nebraska) and Pac-12 (Colorado). The Colorado Buffaloes won the 2018 and 2019 matchups, and now the Nebraska Cornhuskers will be out for revenge. Deion Sanders vs. Matt Rhule is going to be primetime entertainment. Both coaches are trying to rebuild struggling programs but in unique ways. Nebraska has a...2023-09-0645 minCollege Football with SamFlorida State Roughhouses LSU | Florida State vs LSU Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Florida State 45, LSU 24. The critical statistic of the game was that LSU was 3 of 13 on 3rd and 4th down plays while the Seminoles were 10 of 15 on such series. Mike Norvell and Florida State Football absolutely roughhoused LSU Football, as Florida State ended the day with a superior quarterback, receivers, rushing attack, defense, and special teams than the Tigers had. My reaction to this game is that LSU's College Football Playoff hopes are as good as dead, while Florida State is in complete control of its own destiny. Wide receiver Keon Coleman had the game of his life as he...2023-09-0436 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Indiana Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Ohio State Football struggled on offense against Indiana, only scoring 23 points and only converting 2 of 12 3rd down attempts. In spite of the Buckeyes' poor performance on offense, I think Kyle McCord has locked down the starting quarterback job. McCord went 20 of 33 for 239 yards and 1 interception, but he did make some good throws and improved in the 2nd half. Tight end Cade Stover led the team in receiving yards with 98 and running back Miyan Williams scored the only 2 touchdowns of the game via the ground. Both Ohio State's and Indiana's defense played well. The Hoosiers bent but rarely broke and...2023-09-0431 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs East Carolina Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023Without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, and offensive coordinator, Sherrone Moore, the Michigan Football team beat East Carolina 30-3 on Saturday afternoon. Michigan Quarterback JJ McCarthy played a phenomenal game, completing 26 out of his 30 pass attempts and throwing for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns. McCarthy connected with wide receiver Roman Wilson three times for all 3 touchdowns, and wide receiver Cornelius Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland were also in on the exciting action which was Michigan's passing attack. Wolverine running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards only combined for 22 carries, but I expect that to change when Moore and Harbaugh return...2023-09-0329 minCollege Football with SamColorado vs TCU Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023My prediction for this game was TCU 52, Colorado 21. My reaction to this game was one of shock, awe, and joy. We have our first Top 25 upset of the 2023 College Football season. This win for Deion Sanders certainly heightens my anticipation for the Colorado Buffaloes' entry into the Big 12 Conference. Colorado Football's quarterback Sheduer Sanders was the most valuable player of the entire game, as he threw for 510 yards and 4 touchdowns. Running back Dylan Edwards and wide receivers Xavier Weaver and Jimmy Horn Jr. also had explosive outings on offense. As expected, cornerback Travis Hunter also played wide receiver, collecting 119...2023-09-0323 minCollege Football with SamMichigan State vs Central Michigan Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023After being dead for 25 minutes of the football game, Michigan State's offense came alive in the 2nd half to stage a 31-7 win in East Lansing. The Spartans' defense collected 3 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 5 passes defended, while also holding Central Michigan quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr to only 41 rushing yards. Despite their best performance, the Chippewas stood no chance against Mel Tucker and his roster on Friday night. Despite their initial struggles, there were several players on Michigan State's roster that impressed. Running back Nathan Carter was impressive because he was the only player who was consistent for all...2023-09-0229 minCollege Football with SamLSU vs Florida State Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023This is the third year in a row that Brian Kelly has faced off against Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles. Formerly the head coach of Notre Dame in 2021, Kelly became the head coach of the LSU Tigers in 2022 and opened up against Florida State to begin last season. This year, both Norvell and Kelly have the most talented teams in their entire head coaching careers, and they will play Sunday night at 7:30 PM ET for a chance to take a statement win home. Florida State and LSU both pulled in Top 10 transfer portal classes this preseason. The Seminoles got...2023-09-0141 minCollege Football with SamNebraska vs Minnesota Reaction + Analysis | College Football 2023What a clutch finish by PJ Fleck and Minnesota Football. The catch by Daniel Jackson on 4th and 10, and the 47-yard field goal by Dragan Kesich to finish the game off sums up this entire matchup. The Minnesota Golden Gophers were the better-coached team, had the better culture, and had the defense and skill position players necessary to stay around just long enough to stage a comeback. By no means is this an impressive win. I was far too bullish on Minnesota, and foolish for thinking they would score 38 points on Nebraska. However, by having three fewer penalties and 3...2023-09-0138 minCollege Football with SamMichigan State vs Central Michigan Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023On Friday night at 7:00 PM ET, the Central Michigan Chippewas will travel to East Lansing to play the Michigan State Spartans. Both programs are coming off of a down year, with Central Michigan Football earning a 4-8 record last year and Michigan State Football clawing its way to 5-7 in 2022. Entering 2023, this game could change the course of the coaching staff and roster of both of these teams. Each head coach is facing considerable pressure after not reaching a bowl game last year, and many College Football fans view the Spartans particularly as a program on the decline. Central...2023-08-3130 minCollege Football with SamOhio State vs Indiana Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Yesterday Kyle McCord was named Ohio State Football's starting quarterback. After a long battle with 4-star Devin Brown in spring, summer, and football camp, Ryan Day named Kyle McCord the Buckeyes' starting quarterback because of his consistency. Ohio State has an elite supporting cast to help McCord grow into his role as one of the more highly anticipated quarterbacks in the country, with running backs Miyan Williams and TreVeyon Henderson, wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr and Emeka Egbuka, and offensive guards Donovan Jackson and Matthew Jones all being returning starters who could be All-American players. Defensively, Jim Knowles is...2023-08-3032 minCollege Football with SamMichigan vs East Carolina Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023The Michigan Wolverines will open up the 2023 College Football season against the East Carolina Pirates. Michigan Football is a 36-point favorite, despite Michigan's head coach Jim Harbaugh, and offensive coordinator, Sherrone Moore, being suspended. Instead of Jim Harbaugh coaching on the sidelines, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter will serve as the acting head coach for this game. Michigan returns quarterback JJ McCarthy, running backs Donovan Edwards and Blake Corum, wide receivers Roman Wilson and Cornelius Johnson, and offensive guards Zak Zinter and Trevor Keggan to spearhead the offense. On defense, Michigan will be without elite cornerback Will Johnson, but defensive...2023-08-3027 minCollege Football with SamNebraska vs Minnesota Preview + Prediction | College Football 2023Nebraska Football and Minnesota Football have been the tale of two different programs for the past decade. Nebraska was an above-average program in the Big Ten back in 2013 and 2014 under Bo Pelini, while Jerry Kill was barely keeping it together in Minnesota at the same time. Ever since those seasons, the stories could not have been different. Minnesota hired PJ Fleck to coach the Golden Gophers in 2017, and to date, he has amassed a 44-27 record with a 26-26 record in Big Ten play. Minnesota Football is the definition of consistency and strength. With center, Nathan Boe likely to...2023-08-3035 minCollege Football with SamOhio State Football 2023 Record Prediction And Analysis | Big Ten Football 2023Not many programs could collect over 20 wins and a New Year's Six Bowl win over the past two seasons and say it was a disappointment, but Ohio State is not the typical College Football program. Going 0-2 vs Michigan Football is unacceptable, as well as missing out on the Big Ten Championship Game for two years in a row. Luckily for Ryan Day and his staff, All-American caliber players Marvin Harrison Jr, Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson, and Tommy Eichenberg return. The wide receiver room will be the nation's best, and the running back, defensive line, and secondary groups will...2023-08-2944 minCollege Football with SamIowa Football 2023 Record Prediction And Analysis | Big Ten Football 2023Iowa Football has been through hell and back on offense and has excelled on defense and special teams. With much of the defense and the entire special teams unit returning, and the offense using the transfer portal to upgrade their roster, I expect Iowa to improve this year. The Big Ten is going to have a fantastic 2023 football season, and Iowa will be one of the numerous teams to improve. Quarterback Cade McNamara and Tight End Erick All transferred in from Michigan and will contribute to an offense that is desperate for help. Meanwhile, elite defensive ends Deontae Craig...2023-08-2941 minCollege Football with SamMichigan Football 2023 Record Prediction And Analysis | Big Ten Football 2023The Michigan Wolverines are riding a 25-3 record over the past two years, having won two Big Ten Titles and also beating Ohio State two times in a row for the first time since the 1999-2000 Big Ten Football seasons. The Wolverines have an elite staff and a roster full of NFL players. I think quarterback JJ McCarthy will have a breakout season while running backs Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards continue to gash opponents on the ground. Michigan's defense also returns key players such as defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, linebacker Junior Colson, and cornerback Will Johnson. In today's...2023-08-2941 minCollege Football with SamNotre Dame Football Dominates And USC Football Struggles | College Football Week 0 2023Week 0 came and went, with Saturday, August 26th only producing seven College Football matchups. Today, we are going to be talking about two of those matchups featuring USC Football and Notre Dame Football. The USC Trojans faced off against the San Jose State Spartans, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicked off against the Navy Midshipmen in Dublin, Ireland. While both dominated the scoreboard, the games had a contrasting feel, with Notre Dame winning in a flawless 42-3 performance and USC sluggishly winning in a 56-28 track meet. Sam Hartman passed for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns on Saturday and his...2023-08-2829 minCollege Football with SamMichigan State Football 2023 Record Prediction And Analysis | Big Ten Football 2023The Michigan State Spartans are coming off of a disappointing 5-7 season and are looking to improve this year. Mel Tucker has his deepest roster ever, especially at offensive line, tight end, defensive line, and linebacker. Jay Johnson's offense should have a balanced attack with runningback Nathan Carter, wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr, and tight end Maliq Carr having breakout seasons. The defense will boast one of the nation's best defensive tackle groups and a near-elite linebacker in Jacoby Windmon. Michigan State has several questions, but their roster is healthier, deeper, and more athletic compared to previous seasons. In...2023-08-2744 minCollege Football with SamNebraska Football 2023 Record Prediction And Analysis | Big Ten Football 2023cott Frost had five years to bring Nebraska Football to the promised land, and I believe Matt Rhule will do more in year one than Frost ever did in his five years with the Cornhusker program. With many talented transfers entering their first year at Nebraska and a great cast of returning players, I think Nebraska will have its best record since 2016. Quarterback Jeff Sims will be the best player on the entire team, and without a great offensive line, it will be up to Sims, wide receivers Marcus Washington, Billy Kemp IV, and Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda, and running backs...2023-08-2640 minCollege Football with SamMinnesota Football 2023 Record Prediction And Analysis | Minnesota Football 2023Minnesota Football is set to have a good campaign in 2023. While quarterback Tanner Morgan, running back Mohamed Ibrahim, center John Michael-Schmitz, and safety Jordan Howden left the program for the NFL, the Golden Gophers' depth cannot be understated. Not only do I believe Minnesota will earn an extra regular season win than they did last year, but I also think PJ Fleck will notch his first win against Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Fleck, his staff, and his roster will also extend their streak against Wisconsin to 3 straight wins. The Gophers return safety Tyler Nubin and tight end...2023-08-2539 minCollege Football with SamReacting To ESPN's 2023 College Football Predictions | College Football 2023Notre Dame versus Navy is just around the corner, and I cannot wait! The 2023 College Football season is about to kick off this weekend, but the real tsunami of games will only come starting on August 31st. Until then, preseason content will still be flowing out of the hose, and I plan on making preview and prediction content for multiple teams until the end of next week. ESPN released one of their final preseason articles this Monday, discussing their predictions for each Power 5 conference. I will be reacting to ESPN's 2023 College Football predictions and sharing my thoughts and analysis...2023-08-2344 minCollege Football with SamJim Harbaugh's 3-Game Suspension Will Not Affect Michigan Football | Michigan Football 2023Michigan Football has suspended Jim Harbaugh for the first three games of the 2023 College Football Season. I believe this decision was made to avoid future penalties from the NCAA, or at the very least, to minimize potential penalties. The first three games of the 2023 season are against East Carolina, UNLV, and Bowling Green, all of whom Michigan should beat by 35-42 points. Sherrone Moore will likely be named the interim head coach, as he has a long history with the program, is a great offensive coordinator, and has a phenomenal command of the locker room. No interim head coach...2023-08-2213 minCollege Football with SamMy Final Preseason Top 25 For The 2023 Season | College Football 2023We are less than one week away from the start of College Football's 2023 Season. It is time to showcase my final preseason Top 25 for the 2023 Season. Texas A&M, Michigan State, Kansas, Minnesota, and Texas will take steps forward this year, while Tennessee, Kansas State, TCU, and USC take a leap backward. The Pac-12 is loaded with several title contenders. USC, Oregon State, Oregon, Utah, and Washington can win the Pac-12 and reach the College Football Playoff this season. The Washington Huskies are my pick to reach the playoffs in 2023, as their elite wide receiver corps, air raid offense...2023-08-201h 05College Football with SamMichigan State Football 2023 Fall Camp News | Michigan State Football 2023Mel Tucker, Jay Johnson, Scottie Hazelton, Chris Kapilovic, Jim Salgado, Harlon Barnett, and the entire Michigan State Spartans staff are chest deep in fall camp, and there are plenty of cogs to remove and things to get right before the season kicks off. There is plenty of fall camp news, especially on the offensive and defensive lines, which should be some of the strengths of Michigan State Football's 2023 squad. Starting center Nick Samac is recovering from an injury, but Samac and offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic are confident that the trenches will be secure this season. Three other starters...2023-08-1933 minCollege Football with SamWhy Michigan Football's 2024 Recruiting Class Is Struggling | Michigan Football 2023In April, the Michigan Wolverines had the nation's No.1 recruiting class in the 2024 cycle. Now, the Wolverines have the No.6 recruiting class, and as their recruits' rankings decrease, Michigan's recruiting class is also losing players. The quality and quantity of the 2024 class are shrinking, as Ohio State and Penn State now have a higher quality ranking per commit than Michigan does. Michigan Football's 2024 recruiting class has 27 commits, and there are not many commits left that the Wolverines are targeting. I believe Michigan's lack of Name, Image, and Likeness progression is at fault here. Jim Harbaugh, Jesse Minter, Sherrone Moore...2023-08-1823 minCollege Football with SamOhio State Football 2023 Fall Camp News | Ohio State Football 2023We are less than 3 weeks away from the beginning of Ohio State Football. The Buckeyes will take the road to play against the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, September 2nd. With more than a week of fall camp completed, Buckeye head coach Ryan Day answered questions from the media this past Monday, and there is plenty to unpack. Ohio State's Fall Camp news has been mostly pleasant or neutral so far, at least in my opinion. However, there are many who seem to be spinning this news toward the negative, while spinning it in a positive manner for other teams...2023-08-1734 minCollege Football with SamMy Updated Big Ten Football Predictions And Bowl Projections For 2023 | College Football 2023We are only two weeks away from the 2023 College Football season kicking off in Dublin, Ireland, which means I must release my final drafts of my preseason predictions. Today, we will be reviewing and discussing my updated Big Ten predictions, along with bowl projections, for the 2023 season. The Big Ten will be the nation's best conference this year, as I have Michigan and Ohio State as the Top 2 teams in the Big Ten and in the entire country. Penn State is another team that I think has the potential to position itself inside of the Top 4 and contend for...2023-08-1257 minCollege Football with SamMy Thoughts On The ACC Conference Expansion Rumors | College Football 2023College Football is going through another phase of conference realignment, one that started back in 2021 when the SEC Conference expanded by adding Texas and Oklahoma. Big Ten and Big 12 Conference expansion soon followed and eventually resulted in the cannibalization of the Pac-12 Conference, which now only has 4 members in Stanford, California, Oregon State, and Washington State. On Tuesday, rumors around the ACC Conference's own expansion plans began to circulate in the College Football world. While I think ACC expansion is necessary to protect the league and to keep the remaining Pac-12 schools from sinking into the group of 5 conferences...2023-08-1024 minCollege Football with SamMichigan Football 2023 Fall Camp News | Michigan Football 2023Jim Harbaugh is the head coach of the deepest team in the country, the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan Football is coming off a 25-3 run over the past two seasons, and in this 2023 season, I think Michigan Football will go 15-0 and win the National Championship. This roster already was the most stable in the country entering fall camp, and according to numerous reports, Michigan might also have one of the most talented rosters in the country. Quarterback JJ McCarthy has reportedly taken massive strides in his leadership ability, along with becoming a more accurate passer. The defensive line and...2023-08-0934 minCollege Football with SamOhio State Football Will Have College Football's Best Offense In 2023 | Ohio State Football 2023Ohio State Football has commanded the No.1 offense in College Football for the past two seasons, scoring 45.7 and 44.2 points per game in 2021 and 2022. Ryan Day has built the Buckeyes' offense into a well-oiled machine, and the only defense that has been able to contain Ohio State's offense has been Michigan's defense. I not only believe that Ohio State will have College Football's best offense this season, but also that players Miyan Williams, TreVeyon Henderson, Marvin Harrison Jr, Emeka Egbuka, Cade Stover, Donovan Jackson, and Matthew Jones, and new offensive coordinator Brian Hartline will be a part of an offense...2023-08-0933 minCollege Football with SamTexas Football's 2023 Season Outlook And Playoff Potential | Texas Football 2023Last year Texas Football went 8-5 and finished No.25 in the final AP Poll rankings. However, all five of those losses were by a touchdown or less, and now Texas head coach, Steve Sarkisian, returns the majority of his 2022 production and his quarterback entering 2023. Texas Football is No.19 in returning production, leading the Big 12 Conference in this category and because of that, the Longhorns are favored to win the conference. This team has elite talent at the wide receiver and tight end positions, along with veteran players on the offensive and defensive lines. With so much talent and experience...2023-08-0728 minCollege Football with SamOregon And Washington Are Joining The Big Ten Conference | College Football 2023The Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies will be future Big Ten members tonight, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. Oregon and Washington informed the Big Ten earlier today that they will accept an offer to join the Big Ten Conference if presented, and the Big Ten is expected to unanimously vote tonight to extend formal invitations to Oregon and Washington. Two days ago I talked about how I believe the Pac-12 is a dead conference and that it will not exist after 2023. These reports are the consequences of the Pac-12 Conference refusing to adapt to the College Football landscape...2023-08-0433 minCollege Football with SamPreviewing Nebraska Football's Offense For 2023 + Fall Camp Questions | Nebraska Football 2023
Fall Camp just started for Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and there are many questions to be answered before Week 1's matchup at Minnesota. Today, we will be discussing Nebraska football's offense and what I think its strengths and weaknesses are entering 2023. I believe this offense can be explosive and dynamic in year one because of Jeff Sims and a deep running back and wide receiver room. The offensive line brings in transfer center Ben Scott from Arizona State and finally has Nouredin Nouili in the starting lineup after he was suspended last year due to a failed...2023-08-0430 minCollege Football with SamWhy Michigan Will Have College Football's Best Defense In 2023 | Michigan Football 2023The Michigan Wolverines will have College Football's best defense this year because they have elite assistant coaches, a masterful defensive coordinator, and hungry, experienced players who also have a high ceiling. Michigan's defense last year was Top 10 in several categories, most notably finishing 7th in points allowed per game (16.1 Opp Pts/G), 5th in yards allowed per game (292.1 Yards/G), and 5th in defensive passing efficiency (107.58). Michigan had a defensive tackle drafted in the 1st round in Mazi Smith, and defensive end Mike Morris and cornerback DJ Turner received All-Big Ten honors in 2022 and were also drafted in the 2023...2023-08-0330 minCollege Football with SamThe Pac-12 Conference Will Cease To Exist After 2023 + Big Ten Expansion | College Football 2023The Pac-12 Conference is dead. Yesterday, George Kliavkoff tried to keep the conference together by pulling together an exclusive TV media rights deal with Apple TV, a move that I think was last-ditch and foolish. Pac-12 Football has grown on and off the field in the past 12 months, with Utah winning the conference in both 2021 and 2022 and Oregon, Oregon State, and Washington winning their bowl games last year. However, due to poor payout and a delayed media rights negotiation, USC, UCLA, and Colorado have announced their departures from the Pac-12. Kliavkoff promises that he is looking out for the...2023-08-0230 minCollege Football with SamWill Georgia Football Have An Elite Passing Offense In 2023? | Georgia Football 2023Stetson Bennett leaves Georgia as the most decorated quarterback in Bulldog history, winning two National Championships, one SEC Championship, and breaking Georgia's record for passing yards in a single season in 2022. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken also has departed from the program, taking the same job in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, who look to return to the playoffs after a disappointing past two seasons. However, despite key departures, Georgia returns plenty of talent and continues to nurture and develop successful players on both the offense and defense. Offensively, Georgia Football returns elite tight end Brock Bowers and wide...2023-08-0228 minCollege Football with SamAaron Scott Jr Commits To The Ohio State Buckeyes | Ohio State Football 2023For your information, as a Michigan fan, Aaron Scott Jr's commitment video absolutely stung. However, all that does is add fuel to the fire approaching on November 25th. Scott is a 6'0", 170-pound cornerback from Ohio, and he chose Ohio State Football over Michigan Football and Oregon Football. Michigan and Ohio State were the true Top 2 finalists, and Scott went with the Buckeyes. The Game is the greatest rivalry in all of sports and I love it when Michigan and Ohio State wage war not just on the field, but on the recruiting trail as well. In the end...2023-07-3118 minCollege Football with SamWill Illinois Football Rebuild Or Reload In 2023? | Illinois Football 2023In late October of the 2022 College Football season, the Illinois Fighting Illini were 7-1 (4-1) and locked like a lock to win the Big Ten West in Bret Bielema's second year as head coach. Then, the team went on a 1-4 run with close losses to Michigan State, Purdue, and Michigan and ended up finishing 8-5 (5-4) to end the season. Despite this, what Illinois did last season was impressive, and despite the loss of star running back Chase Brown and elite cornerback Devon Witherspoon, Bret Bielema has the potential to do even better in year 3. Defensive coordinator Ryan...2023-07-2828 minCollege Football with SamMy Reaction To Day 2 Of The 2023 Big Ten Media Days | Big Ten Football 2023Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days was just as exciting as Day 1. This time, Tom Allen, Mike Locksley, PJ Fleck, Ryan Walters, Matt Rhule, Luke Fickell, and Jim Harbaugh all represented their respective programs at the podium and answered media questions. Locksley, Fleck, Walters, and Rhule seemed like very genuine, father-like figures, talking about Maryland, Minnesota, Purdue, and Nebraska's success on and off the field, along with their strong cultures and rosters. Mike Locksley even stated that his Maryland Football team is ready to compete for the Big Ten Championship! Meanwhile, Tom Allen enters the 2023 season on the hot...2023-07-2837 minCollege Football with SamAre Michigan And Ohio State Too Much To Handle For Penn State In 2023? | Big Ten Football 2023Mark Rogers @MarkRogersVOCFB asked a brilliant question to Penn State head coach James Franklin today at Big Ten Media Days. He asked, "Your two chief rivals in the eastern division, Ohio State and Michigan, have built their offensive teams in very different ways. How have you structured your roster, your recruiting, your approach, to take both of those approaches on?". Basically, he was asking coach Franklin if he is doing his job, as the Nittany Lions hope to one day return to Indianapolis and reclaim the crown of the Big Ten. I don't know exactly how the season will...2023-07-2731 minCollege Football with SamMy Reaction To Day 1 Of The 2023 Big Ten Media Days | Big Ten Football 2023Plenty was communicated on Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days. Today, Bret Bielema, Greg Schiano, Mel Tucker, David Braun, James Franklin, Kirk Ferentz, and Ryan Day all represented their respective programs at the podium and answered media questions. I was impressed by Ryan Day, Mel Tucker, and Greg Schiano the most, with each of them setting the tone and expectation for their season, while also having a sense of humility. I think that all of their teams are set to improve this season, especially Michigan State, who I think is a lock to hit the over on their preseason...2023-07-2735 minCollege Football with SamMy Reaction To Jim Harbaugh's Potential 4-Game Suspension | Michigan Football 2023Michigan Football's head coach, Jim Harbaugh, will face a potential 4-game suspension due to Harbaugh allegedly lying to NCAA investigators. The great irony of this, if the suspension is served, is that Harbaugh is being punished for lying to the NCAA, not necessarily for the recruiting violations that caused the investigations. My reaction to all of this is pure shock, but little concern. I did not think that the Michigan Wolverines would face any punishments, and if they did it would be a petty fine. This, however, seems to be a power move by the NCAA. Also, I suspect...2023-07-2518 minCollege Football with SamPreviewing Ohio State Football's 2023 Offensive Line | Ohio State Football 2023Offensive line play is criminally underrated in College Football. Most football analysts are discussing quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, defensive players, and even preseason Heisman lists before they touch on offensive linemen. An offensive coordinator can have as many elite skill-position players as he wants, but if he doesn't have a cohesive, consistent offensive line, his game planning will be severely limited. The Ohio State Buckeyes have a long and decorated history of developing high-level offensive linemen. For the past several decades Ohio State has always had one of the Big Ten's best offensive lines. They have also consistently...2023-07-2429 minCollege Football with SamMy Top 10 College Football Head Coaches For The 2023 Season | College Football 2023If a program has endless blue-chip prospects to sign, a stacked roster full of NFL players, and one of the best staffs in College Football history, but lacks an elite CEO and game manager at head coach, they are eventually destined to fall. My Top 10 College Football head coaches (basically a CEO and game manager for all intents and purposes) for the 2023 season are Brian Kelly, Sonny Dykes, Kalen DeBoer, Luke Fickell, Dabo Swinney, Ryan Day, Jim Harbaugh, Kyle Whittingham, Kirby Smart, and Nick Saban. These coaches come from a variety of backgrounds with different levels of success, failure...2023-07-2146 minCollege Football with SamMy Bold Predictions For The 2023 College Football Season: Part 4 | College Football 2023It is that time of the week to talk about bold predictions for this coming College Football season. I want to give the person watching this video (and this description) a massive thank you. I never thought I would have a successful video series going, but I do, thanks to your support. So please give yourself a pat on the back if you have been watching this series. Today will be the 4th video of my bold predictions series, and there will be more released before the regular season ends in late August. My first bold prediction in today's...2023-07-1933 minCollege Football with SamTennessee's 2023 Outlook And How The Volunteers Can Compete For The SEC | Tennessee Football 2023
The Tennessee Volunteers are coming off of an 11-2 season with a No.6 finish in the AP Bowl (also known as their best season in two decades). Josh Heupel ran a nearly unstoppable offense with quarterback Hendon Hooker and wide receivers Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman, as Tennessee scored 46.1 points per game last year. Despite all of those players leaving, along with 1st round offensive tackle Darnell Wright, I expect the Volunteers to once again boast the SEC's best-scoring offense. When it comes to having a balanced attack and overall efficiency, I think Georgia will challenge the volunteers offensively...2023-07-1819 minCollege Football with SamHow Will Michigan State Football's Defense Perform In 2023? | Michigan State Football 2023Mel Tucker has earned a reputation as a defensive mind who cannot manage a defense. This is because the Michigan State Spartans have finished every season of the Mel Tucker era with scoring defenses outside of the Top 50. The unit allowed 35.1 points per game in 2020, 25.3 points in 2021, and 27.4 points in 2022. With elite offenses such as Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington playing the Spartans in the regular season, it is of utmost importance that defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton and his staff establish an identity on defense. The bend but don't break scheme, while working at times, needs to be put...2023-07-1829 minCollege Football with SamMy Thoughts On Michigan Football's Unstoppable Rushing Attack | Michigan Football 2023Can Blake Corum bring Michigan Football back to win the Big Ten for the third year in a row and win the Heisman Trophy? Will Donovan Edwards replace Blake Corum as the Wolverine's starting running back? How will Michigan Football's Rushing Attack fair against elite defenses such as Georgia's? These are all questions being asked regarding Michigan's running back room and their rushing attack. I want to answer these questions and more in today's video. I also want to express my predictions for what this running back room will achieve this year. Michigan running backs Blake Corum and Donovan...2023-07-1730 minCollege Football with SamWhat Are Ohio State Football's Weaknesses Entering The 2023 Season? | Ohio State Football 2023People are picking Ohio State Football to regress this season, and it isn't in small numbers. I have seen many comments on this channel that have a contrasting view to mine about Ohio State. While I think the Buckeyes are set to be an elite team this year and I have them ranked as the second-best team in the country, many fans and analysts have them tabbed to fall out of the Top 4, and some have them performing as poorly as 10-2 or 9-3 in the regular season. While I think a 9-3 record prediction for Ohio State is...2023-07-1732 minCollege Football with SamMy Subscribers' Bold Predictions For The 2023 College Football Season | Bold Predictions Part 3Bold Predictions Part 3, with a twist. Instead of discussing my bold predictions for the 2023 College Football season, I will be reviewing some of my subscribers' bold predictions. Today, I will be talking about Penn State, Ohio State, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Iowa, Florida, Miami, Florida State, and UCF. I will also be talking about players such as Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough. I was surprised at the amount of engagement this video series has gotten, and as a result of said engagement, I am flooded with predictions. That being said, I am discussing six...2023-07-1439 minCollege Football with SamProjecting College Football's Top 10 Defenses For 2023 | College Football 2023Defense wins championships. This statement, while ages old, still reins true to this day. Just ask Kirby Smart how he won his first National Championship in 2021. In order to win National Titles in College Football, you have to be great on both sides of the football. Today, I will be projecting College Football's 10 best defenses in the country for the 2023 season. I will be ranking defenses based on my power rankings, returning production, talent, points allowed per game, and how I view their coaching staff. Performance in big games is another factor, as teams like Alabama, Ohio State, and...2023-07-1234 minCollege Football with SamMy Thoughts On Pat Fitzgerald Being Fired And The Aftermath | Northwestern Football 2023After numerous hazing allegations supported by eyewitness accounts of former players and evidence provided by an independent investigation, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald has been fired, the hazing scandal that has consumed Northwestern Football is painful, and hopefully, the players who perpetrated such acts have legal action taken against them. The university handled this very poorly, as they initially tried to cover up the scandal, but because of investigative reporting by their own school of journalism, eventually swung the other way and fired Fitzgerald abruptly. Fitzgerald is now taking legal action against the school, while defensive coordinator and safeties...2023-07-1119 minCollege Football with SamHow High Can Luke Fickell Bring Wisconsin Football In 2023? | Wisconsin Football 2023I believe that Wisconsin Football will have a good season in 2023. I think they will be a Top 10 team and finish 1st place in the Big Ten West because of their elite offensive line, lethal running back room, and quarterback Tanner Mordecai. Offensive improvements are the main reason I think this team will rebound, and overall the unit returns 8 starters. Defensively, this team returns 9 starters, including star linebacker Naema Njongmeta and defensive end Isaiah Mullens. Luke Fickell brought defensive coordinator Mike Tressel over from Cincinnati, where he led the 5th-best scoring defense in 2021 and the 20th-best in 2022. Tressel coached...2023-07-1029 minCollege Football with SamMy Bold Predictions For The 2023 College Football Season: Part 2 | College Football 2023Bold Predictions Part 2! Today we will be discussing three more of my bold predictions for the 2023 College Football Season. Specifically, I will be talking about Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State, North Carolina, and Georgia. My first bold prediction in today's video and fourth overall is that The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines will beat Penn State by 21 points or more. This may sound unrealistic, but it nearly happened in 2022 and I want to explore the multiple reasons why. Penn State trails Michigan and Ohio State both in total roster talent but also returning production. The Nittany Lions...2023-07-0834 minCollege Football with SamMy Top 5 Key Big Ten Football Games For 2023 | Big Ten Football 2023The Big Ten will be the deepest conference in College Football this season, and there will be plenty of games that will affect the conference's hopes of winning a National Championship. I want to focus on what I think will be the five most important games in Big Ten Conference play. The games are as follows: Iowa at Wisconsin, Ohio State at Wisconsin, Michigan at Penn State, Penn State at Ohio State, and Ohio State at Michigan. All of these matchups will be Top 20 at minimum, with the highest four matchups being Top 10 games in my opinion. I have...2023-07-0644 minCollege Football with SamWhat Is Oregon Football's Outlook Entering 2023? | Oregon Football 2023Dan Lanning had a great first year at Oregon last year. The Ducks finished at No.15 in the final AP Poll, earned a 10-3 record with a Holiday Bowl win, and fielded a Top 10 scoring offense. With quarterback Bo Nix returning, along with wide receiver Troy Franklin and running backs Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington, Oregon's offense should be as explosive as ever. Couple what I just said with Lanning's staff using the portal to reload on the offensive line and defense, and this team could contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff as Pac-12 Champions. New...2023-07-0525 minCollege Football with SamWhat Are Michigan Football's Weaknesses Entering The 2023 Season? | Michigan Football 2023Several days ago I made a community post to my subscribers asking them for content they would want to see. The first video I wanted to make from these suggestions was about Michigan Football, specifically what weaknesses the Wolverines will have to overcome this season. The largest weakness Michigan will have to face in the 2023 season will be postseason preparation. The Wolverines are 1-6 under Jim Harbaugh when playing in postseason games, and 0-4 in New Year's Six Bowl Games and College Football Playoff matchups. Whether it was a loss to TCU in the Fiesta Bowl last year, a...2023-07-0431 minCollege Football with SamOhio State Adds Justin Scott In Pursuit Of The No.1 Recruiting Class | Ohio State Football 20235-star DT Justin Scott shocked the world by choosing Ohio State over Michigan yesterday. Larry Johnson was listed as the largest reason why Scott choose to commit to the Buckeyes over the Wolverines, who Scott said was his favorite after visiting Ann Arbor on June 9th. Johnson has been Ohio State's defensive line coach since 2014 and is one of the best recruiters and developers in the country. With the addition of the blue-chip prospect, Ohio State now has a firm grip on the nation's No.2 recruiting class with only 17 commits. They also hold the highest quality recruiting class, with...2023-07-0318 minCollege Football with SamMy Thoughts On Ohio State Football's Quarterback Battle | Ohio State Football 2023Dwayne Haskins, CJ Stroud, and Justin Fields were all developed into 1st round NFL Draft picks by coach Ryan Day. Day has established himself as a wizard at developing quarterbacks and as a consequence, he has recruited extremely well at the position. Ohio State currently has two quarterbacks that were rated inside of the Top 50 coming out of their respective high school recruiting classes. Junior Kyle McCord was a 5-star, while Devin Brown was a highly ranked 4-star. As a result of elite development and coaching, I expect CJ Stroud's torch to be seamlessly passed to Kyle McCord or...2023-07-0327 min