Last Word On College Football

This time last year, Jake Dickert was spending his days and nights in a hotel room not too far from Winston-Salem. A week earlier, he was officially named the new head coach at Wake Forest. He was meeting with Demon Deacon players, trying to get a sense of who was staying and who would be going to school elsewhere. He was meeting with the recruits that his predecessor, Dave … [Read more...] about Pre-Mayo Bowl Q&A With Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert

Heading into this year’s College Football Playoff First Round matchups, all eyes were not on the games. Rather, much internet ire was directed toward the CFP Committee and the entire process for selecting participants. Could it be because there are too many teams? Are there too few? No, it’s because two teams were blown out, something that has apparently never happened in the … [Read more...] about Keeping the Group of 5 in the CFP is Important and Good, Actually

Washington’s defense is losing two players to the transfer portal who each started multiple games this season. Linebacker Deven Bryant was a team leader in tackles for much of the season. But a crowded position group began to surpass him in the late part of the season. At defensive back, Leroy Bryant played significant snaps as the starter early on in 2025. But he became a … [Read more...] about Impactful Transfer Portal Entries for Washington

Miami did not survive Texas A&M. Miami announced itself. In a College Football Playoff game defined by defense, field position, and missed opportunities, the Hurricanes proved they belong on this stage and can win games like this against anyone. The score mattered, but the message mattered more. Miami walked into College Station, absorbed the environment, and left with a … [Read more...] about Miami Statement Win Over A&M Signals the Return of the U

This College Football Playoff first-round matchup in College Station is the definition of contrast. Miami enters with explosive playmakers and a defense built around speed and disruption, while Texas A&M counters with depth, pressure up front, and a physical run-first identity. What Will Decide the Miami vs. Texas A&M Showdown Pregame Remarks Execution and composure … [Read more...] about What Will Decide Miami vs. Texas A&M Showdown