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  • NFL 2025-26 Midseason Awards.

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    We are just over halfway done with the 2025-26 NFL Season.

    Anybody saying they knew that the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts would be 8-2 is a liar.

    Nobody thought the Carolina Panthers would be 2nd in the NFC South (5-5).

    Who really thought that the Denver Broncos (8-2) AND Los Angelos Chargers (7-3), would be ahead of the 3rd place Kansas City Chiefs 5-4) in the AFC West?

    Of course, we all knew that my Cleveland Browns were going to just stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiink, but even I didn’t think we’d be this terrible on offense.

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    All of this just adds more questions than answers.

    Is Colts QB Daniel Jones’ starting to look like he was in New York?

    Can Colts running back Jonathan Taylor win the NFL MVP Award (almost always a QB Award anymore)?

    How many more head coaches will be fired during the season (New York Giants fired Brain Daboll on Monday)? I predicted this would happen in my NFL Season Preview Article.

    It has been an absolutely topsy-turvy, crazy season so far, and I am 100% for all of it.

    So, without further ado, I give you the REAL NFL 25-26 mid-season awards.

    Most Valuable Player – Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots.

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    The 2nd year quarterback has thrown for 2,555 yards, with 19 TDs to 5 INTs. He has a QBR of 72.9 and is completing 71.7% of his throws.

    He’s led the Patriots to 1st place in the AFC East, over the much favored and talked about Buffalo Bills.

    He’s even added 283 yards on the ground with 2 TDs.

    He’s not making the mistakes he did as a rookie, and he’s been dominating so far this season.

    Runner up – Jonathan Taylor, HB, Indianapolis Colts.

    Offensive Player of the Year – Jonathan Taylor, HB, Indianapolis Colts.

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    No running back has had a start to the season like this, since Adrian Peterson did in 2012.

    Jonathan Taylor has been an absolute animal this season.

    Unstoppable, even with 9 guys in the box.

    He has 189 carries, for 1,139 yards, with 15 TDs, and most importantly, 0 fumbles.

    He’s averaging 113.9 yards per game and 6 yards per carry.

    He is the engine that is carrying this surprising Colts team.

    Runner up – Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks.

    Defensive Player of the Year – Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns.

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    NFL head coaches openly admit that they have an entire play sheet for when Myles Garrett is either on or off the field.

    He completely changes the way a head coach coaches the game.

    Garrett is tied for the league lead in sacks with 11.

    He also leads the NFL in TFLs (tackles for loss) with 15.

    This is his 8th consecutive season with double-digit sacks.

    He has 34 total tackles, and 1 forced fumble.

    Runner up – Brian Burns, LB, New York Giants.

    Offensive Rookie of the Year – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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    The rookie wide receiver out of Ohio State leads the team in receptions (40), yards (677) and TDs (6).

    He’s had to step into that #1 receiver role with injuries to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr.

    He’s become QB Baker Mayfield’s “go to guy” in the biggest situations.

    Runner up – Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts.

    Defensive Rookie of the Year – Carson Schwesinger, LB, Cleveland Browns.

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    The rookie out of UCLA, leads all rookies with 74 tackles.

    He wears the “green dot” for Browns hard-nosed defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

    He’s all over the field.

    He can cover TEs and slot WRs, as well as fill the gaps on blitzs.

    He also has 1.5 sacks and 1 INT.

    Runner up – Xavier Watts, S, Atlanta Falcons.

    Head Coach of the Year – Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots.

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    Vrabel has taken a struggling quarterback, and turned him into an MVP candidate.

    He has this team playing hard, tough, and fundamentally sound on both offense and defense.

    As I said earlier in this article, NOBODY foresaw the Patriots being 8-2, and that all starts with head coach Mike Vrabel.

    Runner up – Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts.

    Who are you’re midseason award winners?

    – by Sean McKenzie

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  • College Football Week 11 Recap and Helmet Stickers.

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    WHAT A WEEK OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!!

    When we all looked at the Week 11 schedule, we thought it’d be a “chalk” week.

    We were W-R-O-N-G.

    The ACC had 2 of their top 3 teams upset, as #14 Virginia lost to Wake Forest 16-9. Congratulations Demon Deacons on their first win against at Top 15 team since 2003. #15 Louisville lost to Cal 29-26 in overtime.

    Keeping on the Top 25 upset train; unranked Wisconsin Badges trip up the #23 Washington Huskies 13-10. In my College Football Preview Article, I predicted that WISC HC Luke Fickell would be fired by now. Instead, they announced they’re going to give him 1 more season.

    There was a BANGER of a game in the SEC, as the Auburn Tigers gave #16 Vanderbilt all they could handle and more. The Commodores behind an incredible game by QB Diego Pavia get the win in OT, 45-38.

    In the Big Ten, we had the front runner for Catch/Play of the Year, by WR Omar Cooper Jr, as the #2 Indiana Hoosiers scored a touchdown with 36 seconds left, to win 27-24.

    #9 Oregon Ducks hit a game winning field goal with 3 seconds left, to escape Kinnick Stadium, and beat the Iowa Hawkeyes, 18-16.

    In the Big-12, the #8 Texas Tech Red Raiders handled the #7 BYU Cougars 29-7.

    Ranked teams #1 Ohio State, #3 Texas A&M, #4 Alabama, #5 Georgia, and #10 Notre Dame, all got wins on Saturday, and kept their College Football Playoff Chances intact.

    Ladies and gentlemen, the James Madison Dukes now have the BEST ODDS to get the G5 spot in the CFP (35%) with a 35-23 win over Marshall Thundering Herd. They are now 8-1 on the season.

    Now without further ado, it’s time for the popular Helmet Stickers.

    (Team) Sam Houston Bearkats

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    The Bearkats FINALLY get their 1st win of the season with 21-17 win over the Oregon State Beavers.

    (Offense) Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt.

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    There were a lot of choices to choose from, but it has to go to the Vanderbilt QB. Pavia had 489 total yards and 4 total TDs.

    He went 25 of 33, for 377 yards, and 3 TDs passing, and added 18 carries, for 112 yards, and 1 TD on the ground.

    (Defense) Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech.

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    I had Rodriguez in my Top 10 College Football Players article before the season started, and he continues to show the country why I had him there.

    He had 14 total tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and an interception, to help the Red Raiders take sole possession of 1st place in the Big-12 Conference.

    – by Sean McKenzie

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  • Top 3 College Football Games to Watch for Week 10.

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    After a solid Week 9 of college football, that had 3 Top 25 upsets, we come to Week 10.

    There is no “marquee game” this week.

    Cry me a river #5 Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gator fans, your rivalry game is NOT a marquee matchup. It’s not even in the Top 5 rivalries in all of college football. Heck, maybe not even Top 10.

    Overall, it’s a nice B.

    So, without further ado, here are the Top 3 Games to watch and my predictions, on Saturday.

    I went 1-2 last week.

    Making me 13-9 for the season.

    1) #17 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1) at #24 Utah Utes (6-2).
    Game starts at 10:15 PM (EST) on ESPN.

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    The Big-12 might be my favorite conference to watch, year in and year out.

    Because you have absolutely no clue, who is going to be in this conference title race.

    NOBODY expected the Cincinnati Bearcats to be leading the conference in Week 10, but we all expected Utah to be right up near the top.

    QB Brendan Sorsby is quietly having an All-American type of season. He’s thrown for 1,843 yards, with 20 TDs to only 1 INT. He’s also added 69 carries, for 425 yards, and 7 TDs in the running game. LB Jake Golday leads the team in total tackles (67) and sacks (3.5). There kicker is a perfect 11 of 11 so far, and 4-4 from 40+.

    Utah QB Devon Dampier needs to be smarter with the football. He’s thrown his 4 INTs in the last 4 games that he’s played. He should get the start, after missing last weeks game. I haven’t heard otherwise. He’s thrown for 13 TDs, and has added 442 yards, with 5 TDs on the ground. Utah has one of, if not the best, DE in the country, with John Henry Booty. He has 36 total tackles, and he’s 4th in the country with 9.5 sacks.

    Prediction – This is a must win game for Utah to stay in the Big-12 title picture. Cincinnati is looking to get a statement win, against a perennial power team. My heart wants to go Cincinnati, but my head is saying Utah. I’m going with my head. I’m taking the Utes in a close game at home 35-31.

    2) Navy Midshipmen (7-0) at North Texas Mean Green (7-1).
    Game starts at 12:00 PM (EST) or Noon, on ESPN.

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    Who would’ve ever thought we’d see this coming. Undefeated Navy and in 1st place, vs a once beaten Mean Green in 3rd place.

    The Midshipmen play an option offense, and it all runs through QB Blake Horvath. He leads the team with 1,063 yards passing, 7 TDs and 3 INTs. He leads the team in rushing with 814 yards, and 12 TDs. Senior DT Landon Robinson has 5.5 sacks and gets pressure up the middle right into the face of opposing quarterbacks.

    The Mean Green are led by freshman QB Drew Mestemaker, who’s coming off a 608-yard performance. He’s thrown for 2,468 yards, with 21 TDs to only 4 INTs. I’ve watched him 3 times this season, he’s a gunslinger. He’s going to be HIGHLY sought after by P4 schools. They have fast linebackers that force mistakes. 7 INTs, 9 forced fumbles, and 10 fumble recoveries.

    Prediction – I love my Middies. Makes me so happy to see them doing good. Unfortunately, I don’t think this game goes well for Navy. I’m taking the Mean Green to win big 42-28.

    3) #9 Vanderbilt Commodores (7-1) at #20 Texas Longhorns (6-2).
    Game starts at 12:00 PM (EST) or Noon on ABC.

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    The big news here is that we don’t know yet, if Longhorns starting QB Arch Manning is going to play or not.

    We all know that the Commodores want to control the clock on offense. That starts with MY Heisman frontrunner, QB Diego Pavia. He’s thrown for 1,698 yards, with 15 TDs and 5 INTs. He also has 458 yards rushing with TDs. On defense, they’re gap sound and run to the ball. The DL has 17 of the teams 21 sacks. They make plays when they need them.

    The Longhorns offense, for good or for ill, revolves around QB Arch Manning. If he can’t play, then senior QB Matthew Caldwell will step in. No matter who’s at QB, they have to get WR Ryan Wingo involved. The defense is led by LB Anthony Hill Jr. He leads the team in total tackles (60) and forced fumbles (3). LB Colin Simmons leads the team in sacks (7).

    Prediction – I have thought about this all week long. I just have this gut feeling that Texas is going to get a favorable call late, and pull this one out at home. I’m going Longhorns to win a very close 28-27 game.

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  • College Football Week 9 Recap and Helmet Stickers.

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    I’d be remiss if I didn’t start this article, without mentioning that LSU fired head football coach Brian Kelly, late Sunday night, after their 49-25 loss at home, to #3 Texas A&M. Kelly had a 34-14 record over his four seasons at LSU.


    Personal opinion – It was a bad hire from the start. I said so at the time, and caught a lot of crap for it. I think that LSU thinks it’s a better job than it really is. IF I were Interim President Matt Lee, I would immediately go get Memphis Tigers head coach Ryan Silverfield.

    Onto other business, it was a solid week of college football. We had 3 Top 25 upsets.

    Aforementioned Memphis Tigers defeated #18 USF 34-31, in a banger of a game. The Washington Huskies beat #23 Illinois, 42-25, and the Houston Cougars defeated #24 Arizona State 24-16, in one of the worst officiated games, that I’ve even seen. Absolutely disgraceful by that Big-12 crew.

    We had some close calls, as well. #4 Alabama squeaked by South Carolina 29-22. #6 Oregon eked out a 21-7 win over Wisconsin. #16 Virginia survived a scare from North Carolina, 17-16 in OT, and #22 Texas held off Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime.

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    Indiana, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Miami, Vanderbilt, BYU, Texas Tech, Tennessee, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Michigan, all held serve as Top 25 teams and got the win.

    Time for your favorite part, it’s Helmet Sticker time. I thank you readers for the messages, telling me that you like this segment.

    (Team) North Dakota State Bison.

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    The defending FCS National Champions and #1 ranked Bison, absolutely MOLLYWHOPPED their rival (then ranked #2) South Dakota State Jackrabbits 38-7 on Saturday. HB Cole Payton had 4 rushing touchdowns.

    (Offense) Drew Mestemaker, QB, North Texas Mean Green.

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    This was the easiest choice so far this season.

    The freshman QB went 37 of 49, for a massive 608 yards, and 4 TDs, as he led the Mean Green to a 54-20 win over Charlotte. North Texas is 7-1 on the season, and still in the hunt, for that G5 college football playoff spot.

    (Defense) Cade Uluave, LB, California Golden Bears.

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    Cal is #0.

    The junior linebacker was all over the field, and causing havoc, as he did everything, he could in a double overtime loss to Virginia Tech.

    Cal finished the game 19 total tackles and 2 sacks.

    Who would you give a helmet sticker to?

    – by Sean McKenzie

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  • The Real Top 10 College Football Teams, after Week 9.

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    We all know some of the AP voters, don’t even watch the games, or even highlights (Haley Sawyer).

    We all know that ESPN doesn’t even hide their SEC bias at all. You can’t be unbiased when you literally own the SEC Network (so much for real journalism and reporting).

    At any time on Saturday’s, I’m watching up to 6 games at the same time. Then I spend Sunday morning watching games on my laptop.

    So, without further ado, here are the REAL Top 10 teams, after Week 9.

    1) Indiana Hoosiers – 8-0 – defeated UCLA 56-6.
    No team in America, is playing better than Indiana on both sides of the football.

    2) Ohio State Buckeyes – 7-0 – Bye.
    What’s scary is that their offense isn’t even hitting on all cylinders yet, and they still have the #1 defense in the country.

    3) Texas A & M Aggies – 8-0 – defeated #20 LSU 49-25.
    QB Marcel Reed has this offense playing at a high level and the defense is finally getting to the quarterback this season.

    4) Alabama Crimson Tide – 7-1 – defeated South Carolina 29-22.
    Since their Week 1 loss to FSU, QB Ty Simpson is playing at a Heisman Trophy level clip.

    5) Georgia Bulldogs – 6- 1 – Bye.
    All the “breaks” are falling in their favor right now…..with a lot of help from their officiating friends (see the SEC official suspension article on ESPN).

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    6) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – 8-0 – defeated Syracuse 41-16.
    QB Haynes King is a beast, and doesn’t make mistakes.

    7) Vanderbilt Commodores – 7-1 – defeated #15 Missouri 17-10.
    QB Diego Pavia is my Heisman front-runner, and is carrying this team on his back.

    8) Ole Miss Rebels – 7-1 – defeated #13 Oklahoma 34-26.
    QB Chambliss and HB Lacy just control the clock and beat you down.

    9) Oregon Ducks – 7-1 – defeated Wisconsin 21-7.
    QB Dante Moore slings it all over the field.

    10) BYU Cougars – 8-0 – defeated Iowa State 41-27.
    They run it, they pass it, and play great pressure defense.

    Next 4 teams – Notre Dame, Texas Tech, Virigina, Tennessee.

    – by Sean McKenzie

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  • Top 3 College Football Games to Watch for Week 9.

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    It’s been an exciting start to Week 9 already, as 2 games have gone into overtime and exciting finishes.

    Western Kentucky beat Louisiana Tech 28-27, and Missouri State beat New Mexico State 24-17.

    Some sad news, as the Auburn Tigers have lost starting center Conner Lew for the season with a torn ACL. Lew is going to be a Day 1 starting center in the NFL next season. Good luck to him, as we all wish him a speedy and full recovery.

    That news actually bumped their game with Arkansas off my list. It’s still one of the more under-rated game and isn’t being talked about enough, IMO.

    I went 2-2 in my picks last week.

    I am 12-7 for the season.

    So, without further ado, HERE are the Top 3 games you should watch (in no particular order).

    1) #18 South Florida Bulls (6-1) at Memphis Tigers (6-1).
    Game starts at 12:00 PM (Noon) (EST) on ESPN2.

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    That’s right. One of the best games this week, is from the AAC (American Athletic Conference). The Bulls are ranked and in the driver’s seat for the G5 spot in the college football playoffs. Memphis is coming off an absolutely embarrassing loss to UAB last week. Both teams are highly motivated.

    The USF Bulls are simply put, “The Byrum Brown Show”. They go as he goes. He’s thrown for 1,695 yards, with 16 TDs and 5 INTs. He’s added 99 carries, for 475 yards, with 6 TDs. He leads the team in passing and rushing. On defense, they’re led by LB Mac Harris. He’s 2nd on the team in tackles (56) and 1st in sacks (5.5). He’s also has 3 forced fumbles and an INT.

    Memphis has a dual-threat QB of their own. Brendon Lewis has thrown for 1,337 yards, with 8 TDs and 4 INTs. He’s added 86 carries, for 440 yards, with 7 TDs. I know, it’s weird seeing Memphis not have gaudy passing yards, but this is a running team. HBs Sutton Smith and Greg Desrosiers Jr have a combined 869 yards rushing, and 11 TDs between them. The defense forces mistakes and turnovers, as they have 10 INTs, 7 forced fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries.

    Prediction – The loss to UAB will have the Tigers playing of their toes. USF is battle tested. I’m going to go with the better quarterback. Give me the USF Bulls to win 35-31.

    2) Houston Cougars (6-1) at #24 Arizona State Sun Devils (5-2).
    Game starts at 8:00 PM (EST) on ESPN2.

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    The winner of this game could end up tied for 2nd place in the Big-12 or in 2nd all alone. While it was expected that ASU would be competing for the conference title again, nobody saw the Cougars being here, at this point in the season.

    Cougars transfer QB Conner Weigman has managed to stay healthy this season. He’s thrown for 1,380 yards, with 11 TDs to only 2 INTs. They balance it out with HB Dean Connors. He has 115 carries, for 538 yards, and 4 TDs. It’s a feisty defense that has 17 team sacks, 6 INTs, and 11 forced fumbles.

    The talk of the Sun Devils offense is about the Leavitt-Tyson connection. QB Sam Leavitt has thrown for 1,358 yards, with 9 TDs and 3 INTs. WR Jordyn Tyson has 57 catches, for 628 yards, and 8 TDs. What’s not talked about is HB Raleek Brown, and the balance he brings. 110 carries, for 642 yards, with 3 TDs. The defense has 21 team sacks, with 14 coming from the defensive line. They get to the QB quick and often.

    Prediction – It’s been fun watching the Cougars go on this run. I think they simply run into a better team on Saturday. Give me the Sun Devils to win 27-21.

    3) #15 Missouri Tigers (6-1) at #10 Vanderbilt Commodores (6-1).
    Game starts at 3:30 PM (EST) on ESPN.

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    It’s been a wonderful season for both teams so far, but somebody’s run is about to end here. The loser of this game is officially out of the SEC conference title picture.

    Yes, QB Beau Pribula has thrown for 1,617 yards, however, he has 7 INTs to his 11 TDs. This is a running, ball control offense. HB Ahmad Hardy has 139 carries, for 840 yards (3rd in the nation), with 11 TDs (2nd in the nation). DE’s Damon Wilson and Zion Young, have a combined 10.5 sacks, and get pressure off the edges.

    Vanderbilt is led by QB Diego Pavia (my Heisman Trophy frontrunner). He’s thrown for 1,569 yards, with 15 TDs to 4 INTs. He also has 77 carries, for 438 yards, with 4 TDs. He’s the heart and soul of this team. This is a gap sound defense, that gets pressure from multiple positions, as they have 20 teams sacks.

    Prediction – I think this is going to be a close football game. Somehow, someway, I believe Pavia will make just enough plays to give the Commodores the win. I’m taking Vandy 24-21.

    – by Sean McKenzie.

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  • College Football Recap and Helmet Stickers for Week 8.

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    What an incredible week of college football we had on Saturday.

    We had MAJOR Top 10 upsets!!!

    It all started on Friday night, when the Louisville Cardinals upset (then #2) ranked Miami Hurricanes, 24-21. DO NOT look deep into this one, as it took QB Carson Beck throwing 4 INTs for it to happen.

    The Arizona State Sun Devils knocked off the (then #7) Texas Tech Red Raiders, 26-22, in game that came down to the wire.

    The UAB Blazers upset the (then #22) Memphis Tigers, 31-24, in a game that nobody saw coming.

    As I said in my Top 3 Games to Watch article, the best game of week, was between (then #13 and #20) Notre Dame and USC. The Trojans had no answer at all for the Fighting Irish’s running game, as ND won 34-24.

    Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, Alabama, and Oregon, all took care of business, and got wins, to stay in the Top 10.

    Of course, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that the Florida Gators have fired Billy Napier. Billy Gonzales has been named the interim head coach.

    So, without further ado, here are your Week 8 College Football Helmet Stickers.

    (Team) UCLA Bruins.

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    After starting the season 0-4 and firing their (now former) head coach Deshaun Foster, the Bruins have won 3 straight games. Not just any games either, they’re conference games. The UCLA Bruins are currently 3rd in the Big Ten, as they defeated Maryland 20-17.

    They needed something to jump start this program, and it’s working out quite well so far in the month of October, as interim head coach Tim Skipper, has this team playing hard and rolling.

    (Offense) Jeremiyah Love, HB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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    Jeremiyah Love was my #1 rated HB coming into the season, and he showed again, exactly why.

    The Trojan defense had no answer for him at all. He ran through them, around them, and any other adjective you can think of.

    He had 24 carries, for 228 yards, with a touchdown. He added 5 catches for 37 yards as well.

    (Defense) Treylin Payne, LB, Texas State Bobcats.

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    The Bobcat senior had an incredible 24 total tackles, in a 37-40, double overtime loss to Marshall.

    Who would you give a helmet sticker to?

    – by Sean McKenzie

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  • The Real College Football Top 10 Teams After Week 8.

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    The Associated Press Poll, better known as the AP Poll will be out on Sunday.

    As we all know, the AP voters are out of their minds. With AP Poll voters like Haley Sawyer, admitting that they don’t watch the games, nobody takes it seriously anymore.

    The ESPN Poll is completely bias, as they own the SEC Network and don’t even hide it.

    I’m here to give you the unbiased, real Top Ten college football teams, after Week 8.

    1) Ohio State Buckeyes – 7-0 – defeated Wisconsin 34-0.

    2) Indiana Hoosiers – 7-0 – defeated Michigan State 38-13.

    3) Alabama Crimson Tide – 6-1 – defeated #11 Tennessee 37-20.

    4) Texas A&M Aggies – 7-0 – defeated Arkansas 45-42.

    5) Georgia Bulldogs – 6-1 – defeated #5 Ole Miss 43-35.

    6) Miami Hurricanes – 5-1 – lost to Louisville 24-21.
    It took QB Carson Beck throwing 4 INTs for them to lose.
    Don’t overthink this, they’re still a top team in the nation.

    7) Oregon Ducks – 6-1 – defeated Rutgers 56-10.

    8) Ole Miss Rebels – 6-1 – lost to #9 Georgia 43-35.
    They choked away a late lead.
    Still a top 10 team.

    9) Notre Dame Fighting Irish – 5-2 – defeated #20 USC 34-24.

    10) Texas Tech Red Raiders – 6-1 – lost to Arizona State 26-22.
    They didn’t have their starting QB Behren Morton (knee) and barely lost to a vastly under-rated Sun Devils team on the road.
    Like Miami, don’t overthink this.
    Texas Tech is better than Georgia Tech and Oklahoma, who many will rank above them now with the loss.

    – by Sean McKenzie

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  • Top 3 College Football Games to Watch for Week 8. (Bonus Game).

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    Week 8 is absolutely stacked with incredible games, as conferences are in the middle of playing out their schedule.

    We’ve already had a major upset, as the FIU Panthers (Florida International University) defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 25-6. WKU was in the running to get that “G5 spot” in the college football playoffs.

    I could drone on and on, about each game, including a big game in the UAC (FCS) as the West Georgia Wolves (5-1) coming off an embarrassing loss, is looking to go into Stephenville, Texas and upset the #2 ranked Tarleton State Texans (7-0).

    So here we go, the Top 3 college football games you SHOULD watch, (including a bonus game).

    I am 10-5, in my predictions so far this year.

    1) #20 USC Trojans (5-1) at #13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-2).
    Game starts at 7:30 PM (EST) on NBC and Peacock.

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    In what could be the second to last game, this historic rivalry has serious repercussions for the college football playoffs.

    USC is coming off a big win last week, where they showed off their physical toughness. They’re going to need that again, as they take on a stout ND defense. HBs Waymond Jordan, King Miller, and Eli Sanders, have a combined 1,150 yards and 10 TDs. They’ll need to continue that rotation. QB Jayden Maiava leads the nation in QBR (93.1) and has 13 TDs to only 2 INTs. Of course, having one of the best WRs in the country to throw to, doesn’t hurt. WR Makai Lemon has 44 catches, for 682 yards, and 6 TDs.

    The Fighting Irish suffered a heavy blow, as starting C Ashton Craig is gone for the season with a knee injury. Notre Dame has a two headed monster at HB themselves, with Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. They have a combined 952 yards and 15 TDs. Freshman QB CJ Carr has come in a given them a threatening passing game. He’s thrown for 1,622 yards, with 13 TDs to only 3 INTs. The Fighting Irish have one of the best secondaries in America, with 11 INTs.

    Prediction – There’s not many things better than a night game at Notre Dame, and this is going to be the best game of the week. Both teams have so much to play for. The injury to Craig is a big deal. In the end, I think USC QB Maiava throws a late pick, in a close 31-28 victory for the Fighting Irish.

    2) #5 Ole Miss Rebels (6-0) at #9 Georgia Bulldogs (5-1).
    Game starts at 3:30 PM (EST) on ABC.

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    Ole Miss is looking to make it back-to-back to win over Georgia, and the Bulldogs need to win this game, or they’ll have 2 conference losses already.

    This is a run heavy, ball control offense that the Rebels put out on the field. HB Kewan Lacy leads the team with 126 carries, for 587 yards, and 8 TDs. Dual threat QB Trinidad Chambliss has thrown for 1,286 yards, with 7 TDs and only 1 INT; but it’s his 61 carries, for 281 yards, and 3 TDs, that keeps defenses guessing.

    Bulldogs QB Gunner Stockton, has thrown for 1,264 yards, with 6 TDs and only 1 INT. His scrambling ability keeps linebackers at bay with 220 yards and 6 rushing TDs. They have 2 HBs that split carries, in Chauncey Bowens and Nate Frazier. This is not the usual “Georgia defense”, as they only have 8 team sacks and only created 6 turnovers. They still remain fast and gap sound though.

    Will the disgusting bias officiating in favor of Georgia (like we saw last week), show up again, or will they overcorrect in favor of Ole Miss???

    Prediction – Georgia knows that a loss could very well mean they’re out of the conference title race. Ole Miss knows that this is probably their toughest game left this season. I’m expecting a defensive battle. My head is saying UGA. My heart is saying Ole Miss……I’m going to follow my heart and take the Rebels to win 17-13.

    3) #11 Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) at #6 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1).
    Game starts at 7:30 PM (EST) on ABC.

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    It’s the “Third Saturday in October”. A big SEC rivalry game. This time, there are serious conference and CFP implications on the line.

    Can Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel ACTUALLY win a “big game”?

    This is a balanced offense. QB Joey Aguilar has thrown for 1,680 yards, with 14 TDs and 5 INTs. It’s the running game that wears down an opposing defense. HBs Desean Bishop, Star Thomas, and Peyton Lewis have a combined 1,009 yards and 14 TDs. This is a Volunteer defense that gets serious pressure on opposing QBs, with 26 team sacks, leading to 4 INTs, 11 forced fumbles, and 7 fumble recoveries.

    This Crimson Tide team is all about QB Ty Simpson. He’s stepped right into the fire, and thrown for 1,678 yards, with 16 TDs to only 1 INT. The defense doesn’t get many sacks (9 total), but they force the opposing team into mistakes, with 6 INTs, 6 forced fumbles, and 5 fumble recoveries.

    Prediction – You CAN NOT ignore Heupel’s tendency to choke in big games. Alabama has been playing great since their opening season loss to FSU. As much as I truly want to pick TEN, I simply can’t. Give me the Crimson Tide to win 35-28.

    BONUS GAME

    #23 Utah Utes (5-1) at #15 BYU Cougars (6-0).
    Game starts at 8:00 PM (EST) on FOX.

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    The Holy War.

    A long-standing rivalry and a long history of these two teams completely destroying each other’s hopes and bowl season dreams.

    The Utah offense lives and dies with QB Devon Dampier. He’s completing 71.5% of his passes, for 1,131 yards, with 11 TDs and 3 INTs. His 65 carries, for 378 yards with 5 TDs leads this Utes offense. It goes as he goes. This defense is led by one of the best pass rushers in the nation. DE John Henry Daley leads the team in tackles (30) and sacks (8), and he’s forced 2 fumbles.

    BYU also has a dual-threat QB in freshman Bear Bachmeier. He’s thrown for 1,220 yards, with 8 TDs and 3 INTs. He has 71 carries, for 295 yards and 7 TDs. HB LJ Martin has 101 carries, for 652 yards, with 4 TDs. The Cougar defense has 8 INTs this season,

    Prediction – This is one of those rivalry games, that’s completely whack-a-doo. Nothing ever goes as you think it will. This is a massive game, in an always wide-open Big 12. I’m taking the Utah Utes to win a close game 27-21.

    – by Sean McKenzie

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  • College Football Mid-Season Awards.

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    We are halfway through the 2025-26 college football season, and what an absolutely WILD ride it has been.

    Big name head coaches have already been fired this season. James Franklin (Penn State), Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State), Trent Dilfer (UAB), Sam Pittman (Arkansas), Brent Fry (Virginia Tech), and a few others.

    Teams that a lot of “media pundits” thought would be in the national title picture are fighting just to stay at .500, like Penn State, Texas, and Clemson.

    There have been teams that have “overachieved”, so far this season, like Indiana, Georgia Tech, USF, and Virginia.

    Heisman “front runners” like Arch Manning, Drew Allar, and Cade Klubnik, have not lived up to the hype.

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    The race for the college football playoff spot in the “Group of 5” is ABSOLUTELY LIT!!!

    Navy, Memphis, USF, Tulane, Western Kentucky, UNLV, San Diego State, and James Madison, are all either undefeated or only have 1 loss. As much we all love the “Power 4” conference games, the “G5” school games are just as fun to watch. I highly recommend everyone watch these games, as the race for that spot, is going to be so much fun.

    I could go on and out, but, without further ado, HERE are your mid-season awards.

    Heisman Trophy – Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt Commodores.

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    The Heisman Trophy is an INDIVDUAL award, not a team award.

    Without Diego Pavia, the Vanderbilt Commodores are probably 0-6, instead of 5-1.

    He’s the best dual quarterback in the country right now.

    He’s thrown for 1,409 yards, with 14 TDs to 4 INTs, as well as running for 60 carries, for 352 yards, with 2 TDs.

    Pavia IS Commodore football.

    Runner-up – Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor Bears.

    Coach of the Year – Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers.

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    Nobody, and I mean, nobody, including myself, thought that the Indiana Hoosiers, would be a Top 3 football team in the country.

    He won the award last season, and is the front runner this season, as they are currently undefeated (6-0) and ranked #3 in America. He has this team playing hard, playing fast, and most importantly, playing smart. Only 19 penalties in 6 games.

    Runner-up – Brent Key, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

    Bronco Nagurski Award – Bryun Parham, EDGE/LB, UConn.

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    Boo Hoo Hoo, he doesn’t play for a “Power 5” school.

    Go watch the film, and tell me another player that is playing as consistently, and demanding the double and even triple teams, that Parham is?

    I’ll wait…….

    He has 47 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 3 fumble recoveries.

    He’s ALWAYS around the football and making plays.

    Runner-up – Aamaris Brown, DB, UNLV.

    – by Sean McKenzie

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