Big 12 Week Eight Winners: Ranked Road Troubles? Just like a good coach, we need to take accountability here at Last Word. The week seven winners were a flop. Both against the spread and moneyline selections went 3-4. The totals were even worse at 2-5. But the lock is still treating us well as TCU and Kansas State poured on the points late. We studied the film and are ready for … [Read more...] about Big 12 Week Eight Winners: Ranked Road Troubles?
How Can Nebraska Maintain Its Edge Against Minnesota?
There’s momentum building in Lincoln. Nebraska earned a one-score win over Maryland in College Park. And, the Huskers are ranked for the second time in the Matt Rhule era. However, the scarlet and cream can’t relax just yet. On Friday night, the Cornhuskers will travel to Minnesota to take on PJ Fleck’s Golden Gophers. What do the Cornhuskers have to do to win and go … [Read more...] about How Can Nebraska Maintain Its Edge Against Minnesota?
Clemson Welcomes SMU to Memorial Stadium
For the first time ever, Clemson will host SMU at Memorial Stadium. This is just the second time ever that these programs have faced off. The first time was in last season’s ACC Championship game, which Clemson won with a walk-off field goal. So, the Mustangs will be traveling to Clemson, South Carolina, with revenge on their minds. SMU returns lots of talent from last year’s … [Read more...] about Clemson Welcomes SMU to Memorial Stadium
2025 Bowl Projections After Week Seven
More Changes At The Top This Week Hello everyone, and welcome back to our 2025 Bowl Projections After Week Seven. This past week certainly was an eventful one as Indiana went into Eugene and pulled off one of the season’s biggest wins. How far did that move them up in our rankings? You’ll need to stay tuned to find out. There were more coaching changes, with the biggest coming … [Read more...] about 2025 Bowl Projections After Week Seven
College Football’s Coaching Musical Chairs; What’s Next?
People who have just joined the college football fan gaggles in the last four or five years probably do not realize that there was a time when coaches did not get fired until December. We were ok to let the season play out to a completion. But the sport is currently on an epically active round of musical chairs. We are just now halfway through the season, and we already have … [Read more...] about College Football’s Coaching Musical Chairs; What’s Next?