As Last Word on College Football continues its look at the Best Returning players by position by conference, we take a look at the Big 12 linebackers. To qualify for these lists, the players have to be returning from within the conference. They are either returning to their team from the previous season or, if they transferred, it was from another conference team. The Big 12’s … [Read more...] about The Best Returning Linebackers In The Big 12
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Ohio State’s Future Non-Conference Schedule Gets a Shakeup
There’s nothing quite like nitpicking schedules years down the road in June. As the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for the 2025 season and defend their title, a few changes have been made to the future schedules. For generations, we have debated the strength of schedule and whether or not it matters. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey recently remarked that “not losing” has become more … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Future Non-Conference Schedule Gets a Shakeup
Best Big 12 Offensive Linemen Returning for 2025
It is no secret how deep the Big 12 is at the quarterback position. But those quarterbacks aren’t any good with the big men up front keeping their jersey’s clean. Last Word continues its “best of” series, looking at the five players with a case for the best Big 12 offensive linemen returning for action in 2025. To be eligible for our list, the players must be returning from the … [Read more...] about Best Big 12 Offensive Linemen Returning for 2025
Rival Big Ten Coaches Respect Ryan Day in Annual Preseason Publication
In his short six seasons as the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day has garnered plenty of praise while never succumbing to the heaping mounds of criticism. There are some, including this author, who were served up a 10-course meal of crow as Day led the Buckeyes to a national title after losing a fourth consecutive time to Michigan in what has to be the ugliest, … [Read more...] about Rival Big Ten Coaches Respect Ryan Day in Annual Preseason Publication
Keeping Receipts: Top Five Returning Big 12 Coaches for 2025
Let’s rank the Big 12 Coaches for 2025. Big 12 Final Standings in 2024 Parody is the word of the day when we talk about the Big 12 in 2024. No team went undefeated. Four had at least two conference losses, including Arizona State, the lone representative in the College Football Playoff. Here is a quick look at the final standings from the 2024 season. Team 2024 … [Read more...] about Keeping Receipts: Top Five Returning Big 12 Coaches for 2025