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  • Week 2 College Football Helmet Stickers.

    A collage of college football team logos, featuring various mascots and designs from well-known universities.

    Week 2 of the college football season has come and gone.

    While it was chalk for most of the games, there were a few good games and some upsets.

    The University of Findlay Oilers (Division 3) upset #17 University of Indianapolis Greyhounds, 38-35. (Fan hat on) Congratulations to Head Coach Kory Allen and the Oilers. Go Oilers!!! (Fan hat off)

    #18 Oklahoma beat #15 Michigan 24-13.

    #11 Illinois woke up in the 2nd half to be Duke 45-19.

    #8 Clemson didn’t even get off the bus until halftime. They were down 16-0 at halftime, before coming back to win 27-16.

    The CyHawk Trophy game down to a 50+ yard field goal for the 2nd straight year; and again, it was the #16 Iowa State Cyclones coming away with the victory, 16-13 over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

    Without further ado, here are your Week 2 college football helmet stickers.

    1) University of South Florida Bulls.

    Logo of the University of South Florida Bulls, featuring a stylized bull with the initials USF against a green and black background.

    Coming off a big win against (then ranked #25) Boise State, for the 2nd straight week, the Bulls were on the road in a hostile environment. AND once again, they pull off the upset. Beating the #13 Florida Gators, in Gainsville, 18-16.

    QB Byrum Browns went 23 of 36, for 263 yards, and 1 TD, but it was the kicking game that showed out for the win.

    Kicker Nico Gramatica hit FG’s of 38, 25, and the game winner of 20 yards, with no time left on the clock.

    2) Julin Sayin, Quarterback, Ohio State.

    Ohio State quarterback throwing a pass during a college football game, wearing a red jersey with white stripes and a grey helmet.

    After outplaying the overhyped Arch Manning in Week 1, the sophomore followed it up going 18 of 19, for 306 yards, with 4 TDs and 1 INT.

    He showed off his accuracy, ball placement, ability to adjust presnap, and ability to scan and read the defense.

    He’s stepping in and showing that the spotlight and expectations are not too much for him.

    3) Jadon Pearson, Linebacker, Fresno State.

    Headshot of a smiling male athlete with long dreadlocks, wearing a red sports polo shirt.

    I watched quite a bit of this game on the CW Network, and Pearson was absolutely everywhere. In the backfield, getting sideline to sideline in a flash, making tackles downfield, filling the gap on blitz packages, he did it all against Oregon State.

    Finishing the game with a big 16 tackles, many on third downs to get the Beaver offense off the field.

    Who would you give a helmet sticker to? Drop a comment.

    – by Sean McKenzie

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    Stats courtesy of…..NCAA.

    Pictures courtesy of…..wallpapercave, 24/7sports, gobulldogs.com

  • The 3 College Football Games to Watch for Week 2.

    A collage of various college football team logos displayed in a grid format with colorful backgrounds.

    Week 2 of the college football season is here. While we all know that most of the games this week are “money games”, there are still a few games, that have serious meaning for not just the upcoming season, but potentially, for the college football playoff picture.

    So here are the 3 most important games to watch this weekend.

    1) #11 Illinois Fighting Illini at Duke Blue Devils.
    Game starts at Noon (EST) on ESPN.

    Collage of college football players and coaches featuring Illinois' quarterback Luke Altmeyer, Duke's quarterback Darian Mensah, and coach Bret Bielema.

    The Fighting Illini are highly ranked and return their best players in starting quarterback Luke Altmeyer, and linebacker Gabe Jacas. Both performed well in their Week 1 win over WIU.

    They need junior running back Aidan Laughery to have another 100-yard game, and keep the Duke offense, off the field.

    Illinois is a popular “sleeper team” in the Big Ten. They must win games these non-conference games, as their conference schedule starts off tough.

    Blue Devils starting quarterback Darian Mensah transferred in from Tulane and made a big impact in Week 1. The sophomore went 27 of 34, for 389 yards, with 3 TDs and 0 INTs. He’ll need to keep that momentum going, because the run game is lacking.

    Prediction – Illinois wins 35-28.

    2) #15 Michigan Wolverines at #18 Oklahoma Sooners.
    Games starts at 7:30 PM (EST) on ABC.

    Collage featuring college football coaches and players, with two footballs in the foreground.

    This is only the 2nd time these two rich and storied programs have ever met.

    This game is all about the tale of two different quarterbacks.

    Michigan is starting a true freshman in Bryce Underwood in his first “true road test”. He looked OK, in his first start last week, going 21 of 31, for 251 yards, with 1 TD.

    Oklahoma is trotting out a veteran transfer in junior John Mateer. He looked great in his Sooner debut, going 30 of 37, for 392 yards, with 3 TDs and 1 INT.

    Both teams need this win, to break the absolute stink of last season off their skins.

    I think homefield and crowd noise is going to play a big part early in this game. It’s hard to play on the road in college football, and Norman is going to be rocking.

    Prediction – Oklahoma wins 28-17.

    3) Iowa Hawkeyes at #16 Iowa State Cyclones.
    Game starts at Noon (EST) on FOX.

    A composite image featuring three individuals: a quarterback in a red Iowa State jersey, a quarterback in a black Iowa Hawkeyes jersey holding a football, and a coach smiling in a black cap, representing the rivalry between Iowa State and Iowa.

    Nothing like an early season rivalry game to get the juices flowing.

    The Cy-Hawk Trophy Game was started in 1977 by fans, after these two football teams didn’t play for 43 years.

    It is one of my favorite rivalry games and trophies.

    We all know that the Iowa Hawkeyes seem to be allergic to the passing game. They really on defense and running the football. They ran for 310 total yards in their Week 1 victory, and will absolutely need to do the same thing again. Their defense is always gap sound, and they don’t miss tackles. Senior kicker Drew Stevens nailed a 55-yarder last week, and that’s a great weapon to have.

    Iowa State is led by redshirt junior Rocco Becht. He’s a three-year starter for the Cyclones. He’s a gritty and tough quarterback, who has proven he knows how to win big games. Through two games this season, he’s gone 33 of 48, for 461 yards, and 5 TDs and 0 INTs.

    Iowa leads the series 47-24, but Iowa State won the trophy last year in a gritty 20-19 game. The Cyclones have won 2 of the last 3 games.

    Prediction – Cyclones make it 2 straight wins with a 27-24 victory.

    A close-up of a trophy featuring a football player statue on top, labeled 'The Cy-Hawk Trophy', held by hands in a cheering crowd.

    – by Sean McKenzie

    Stats and information courtesy of…..ESPN and NCAA.

    Pictures courtesy of…..wallpapercave, profootballnetwork, clutchpoints, and sportsgrid.

  • Top 5 College Football Coaches “On the Hot Seat” for the 2025-26 Season.

    A grid displaying various college football team logos, featuring symbols from universities like Florida State, Michigan, Auburn, and others.

    The college football season starts on Saturday, August 23rd. That’s just 66 days away (as of this writing).

    The coaching carousel ran its course in the offseason, with big names like Rich Rodriguez heading back to West Virginia. Dan Mullen leaving the booth to take the job at UNLV. Bronco Mendenhall going to Utah State. Of course, the one that got all the headlines was Bill Belichick leaving the NFL and taking the job at North Carolina.

    So, we now look ahead to the 2025-26 season, and which coaches are or could be coaching for their jobs.

    Group of Wisconsin Badgers football players in red uniforms walking onto the field, led by their head coach.

    Luke Fickell – Wisconsin – (12-13 overall. 8-10 in the Big Ten).

    I was all on this train back in 2023 when he was named the Badgers head coach. After compiling a 57-18 record at Cincinnati and taking them to the College Football Playoff. That success just hasn’t translated in Madison.

    Wisconsin missed a bowl game for the first time since 2001, after going only 5-7 last year, and is only 12-13 in his 2 seasons. Getting smoked by rivals Iowa and Minnesota doesn’t make it any easier.

    The alumni and the fans are not going to tolerate another losing season and are already demanding action. He must at the very minimum make a bowl game, or he’s getting canned.

    A football coach wearing sunglasses and a headset, looking thoughtfully during a game.

    Hugh Freeze – Auburn – (11-14 overall, 5-11 in the SEC).

    Unlike at up north, I didn’t like this hire at all in 2023. So far, I’ve been proven right.

    They always have talent at Auburn, and for a team with the history and traditions this is unacceptable to their alumni and fanbase.

    There is a bit of hope here though. Freeze had great success in the transfer portal, landing QB Jackson Arnold and the #1 WR in Eric Singleton Jr. They return almost their entire OL intact as well.

    While it would be nice to beat Alabama and/or Georgia, it isn’t a necessity right now, just don’t get clobbered again. A bowl game is an absolute must for this team.

    College football coach wearing a headset, deep in thought during a game.

    Mike Norvell – Florida State – (33-27 overall, 20-20 in the ACC).

    You do not go from an undefeated 13-0, to a 1-11 against FBS teams the very next season and think your butt ain’t on the line.

    The college football world just doesn’t work that way.

    They’ve been recruiting as well as any program in the country and have the NIL money to spend in the portal, which they do.

    Something just isn’t right in that locker room down in Tallahassee.

    Norvell brought in 2 brand new coordinators in Gus Malzahn (OC) and Tony White (DC).

    They hit the portal hard, getting 4 new starters along the offensive line, 2 new starters at wide receiver Duce Robinson (USC) and Squirrel While (TENN). They brought in another transfer quarterback in Tommy Castellanos (Boston College), who worked with Malzahn when both were at UCF.

    They MUST win at least one rivalry game (CLEM, MIA, UF) and make a bowl game, or he’ll be unemployed before leaving the locker room on November 29th.

    A football coach for USC stands with arms crossed on the field, looking focused while players are positioned nearby in uniform.

    Lincoln Riley – USC – (26-14 overall, 17-10 in conference).

    Since quarterback Caleb Williams went to the NFL, Riley only has a record of 18-12 overall.

    8-5 in 2023 and 7-6 in 2024.

    USC has one of the best and richest histories and traditions in all of college football. Who doesn’t get goosebumps watching Traveler gallop onto the field. The Trojan Warrior piercing the turf at midfield with his sword.

    The USC alumni has proven that they have NO QUALMS about paying out a “buyout penalty” and Riley’s is reportedly $90 million dollars.

    Riley must win 9 games, make a bowl game, and beat UCLA if he’s going to keep his job.

    A college football coach observing players during practice, wearing a red Oklahoma uniform and a cap, showing a focused expression.

    Brent Venables – Oklahoma – (22-17 overall, 17-10 in conference).

    Like Luke Fickell, I was all about this hire by the Sooners. Venables was a great defensive coordinator at Clemson, and deserved his shot.

    Nobody said the transition from the Big-12 to the SEC was going to be easy. The 6-7 record last season, gave the Sooners 2 losing seasons in the last 3 years, and they hadn’t had a losing season since 1998 (5-6).

    Fairly or not, Venables and Oklahoma’s successes and failures are directly tied to the burnt orange and white of Texas.

    The Longhorns success since joining the SEC really puts the pressure on Brent in his 4th season at the helm.

    To keep his job, I believe it starts with Oklahoma beating Michigan at home in Week 2, and somehow find a way to win 8 games, and make a bowl.

    Question of the day – Which head coach do you think has the hottest seat in college football?

    – by Sean McKenzie.

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    Stats and information courtesy of…..NCAA, ESPN, Lindy’s, sports-reference, and Athlon Sports.

    Pictures courtesy of…..on3, MSN, LATimes, and wallpapercave.