A Shakeup In The Playoffs This Week Hello everyone, and welcome back to our Bowl Projections After Week Ten here at Last Word On College Football. We’ve reached November, and that means we’ll hear from the selection committee for the first time this week. In fact, by the time you are reading this, we’ll know how the committee sees the top squads in college football. For our … [Read more...] about Bowl Projections After Week Ten
Can Clemson Get Back in the Win Column at Home?
Clemson has not won a home game in two months now. Last week’s loss to Duke was the Tigers’ third straight in Memorial Stadium. It was also their seventh straight loss to a power conference opponent at home. Their last chance to end the streak this season will be this weekend, when Florida State makes its visit. The last time the Seminoles traveled to Clemson was in 2023, as … [Read more...] about Can Clemson Get Back in the Win Column at Home?
Big Ten Boasts Five Lombardi Award Semifinalists
The 2025 season is about to his the home stretch, so it’s time for awards! Last week, the Big Ten was honored with four Thorpe Award semifinalists. This week, the Lombardi Award has released its list of 13 semifinalists. Led by five, the Big Ten boasts the largest contingent of players from a single conference. The Big 12 and SEC earned three each, while the ACC had a … [Read more...] about Big Ten Boasts Five Lombardi Award Semifinalists
Michigan Has Plenty of Problems That Remain
The Michigan football win over Purdue may have ended in victory, but it was anything but pretty. The Wolverines got to a 7–2 record after their 21–16 victory against the Boilermakers. But their performance created more problems than it addressed. The game turned into a difficult contest even though the final result showed a clear winner. Michigan struggled in all three phases … [Read more...] about Michigan Has Plenty of Problems That Remain
Where Freeze Went Wrong and Where Auburn Goes Next
Auburn announced head coach Hugh Freeze was dismissed from his position on Sunday morning, per a statement from athletic director John Cohen. The move came after a disastrous 10-3 loss to Kentucky on Saturday night that dropped the Tigers to 4-5. Defensive coordinator D. J. Durkin will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of 2025. Let’s discuss where Freeze went … [Read more...] about Where Freeze Went Wrong and Where Auburn Goes Next