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Dec. 11, 2024 - date schedule released for 2025 May 29, 2025 - early games kickoff times announced

Last year it was done around now, just wondered.

No idea, Lonnie. The B1G has delayed the release of the game dates. Perhaps as part of the all-sports scheduling review, designed, in part, to cut down on travel. I have zero inside information, but it would not surprise me to see adjustments to the permanent opponents list, with the Pac-12 legacy schools playing one another every season. A change in permanent opponents would mean a change in next season's schedule and the other schedules that run through 2028. In 2026, OBD is scheduled to make two trips to the Eastern time zone to play Ohio State and Michigan State, and a trip to the Central time zone to play Illinois. USC's 2026 schedule seems designed to give Troy an excuse to kiss Notre Dame goodbye. Three trips to the Eastern time zone to play Indiana, Penn State, and Rutgers, plus a trip to Wisconsin. I'm waiting for the game dates to be revealed to see if OBD has another Minnesota situation, a Saturday game two or more time zones away from Eugene, followed by a Friday night home game vs. a team with the prior Saturday off. I can find no CFB site with information on when the game dates will be released.

These aren't the days of Steamboat Willie or Super Mario.

I can see who we play next year, But does anyone know when the Big will come out with dates for the 2026 games?

Fun fact: Oregon has a long history of coaches lasting well beyond five seasons and has had some of the longest tenures across multiple PAC eras and the B1G. Pretty sure this is an editing hiccup, not a history lesson.

Is he a 21st century Ken Kesey?

ESPN's Bill Connolly looks at the bowls and all of the PO games - College football bowls 2025: Storylines to watch for every game - ESPN

May these four predictions come true - https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/college-football-playoff-preview-4-predictions-for-james-madison-vs-oregon-ducks/ss-AA1SiakK?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=LCTS&cvid=693efe42913b4585a59763346ec00cf2&ei=4

Really a poor performance on his part. BTW just how tall is this guy? His bio with Vandy says six foot but I say no way. My guess is 5 foot 9 inches at best. Good luck in the NFL Draft.

I think the analytics should change for the playoff bowls. Wins should count double since everyone except the National Champs will have an L. So, a win followed by a loss means a .500 record. Whereas ewe dub earned a 1000 record. Too bad the SEedingChumps can lose them all since there is an SEC matchup so one team has to get a W.

I think they will come storming back--like last year. And Jon....your word-play is so MUCH fun!

So much I could say....let's just say that Eugene/Oregon is....unique. The video is funny, but it does carry out all the narratives to the extreme. The Man-Bun was a nice touch...

The title to your post “B1G Bowls..” took me back to a memory; “Big Balls Chip’ coaching to 46-7.

Some people just get stuck in the “Hippie phase”. Oregon’s campus had a fair number of these guys in the seventies. However, I am pretty sure some definitely took acid.

And Herbert's Chargers just sent KC packing... NFL scouts may well be pondering what effect playing at Oregon is having on DM's developing potential.

I noticed the emoticon change yesterday. Like you indicated, it was a little thing, but very nice. The other change is also appreciated. And it's so nice to be able to make a quick edit (usually a grammatical correction for me) within an hour of posting... let alone, delete a duplicate.

I would watch a second tier football playoff type format (NIT invitational comes to mind) that replaces meaningless bowl games. A problem with an Invitational is obviously injury risk, and opt outs. However, media revenue drives the bus for college sports. Would people watch a 16 team CFP, and 16 team NCAA Invitational?

JJ, thanks,for the bowl and CFP rundown. It will be interesting to see if the BIG can dominate the bowl scene. Or is the BIG overrated? Or is the,SEC overrated? My New Years wish is for an OBD's vs IU and Georgia vs tOSU semi-final contest. Go Ducks....

Boise State still hasn’t defeated a Power Four program since beating Florida State in the 2019 season opener. At the end of that 2019 campaign, BSU played Washington in the Las Vegas Bowl, losing 38-7. Recent P4 history: 36-31 at Florida State 7-38 vs Washington in Vegas 20-21 Oklahoma St 17-34 at Oregon St 19-56 at Washington 34-37 at Oregon 14-31 vs Penn St in Glendale 7-28 at Notre Dame 10-38 vs Washington in L.A. During that period, BSU did split games with BYU (when non-Power 4 conference), and beat WSU and OSU both in 2024 season when they were not Power 4 members either.

Last year, the B1G won the trophy for the postseason's Best Bowler. Good start last night in the LA Bowl (RIP) - UW 38 - Boise, proudly representing the pac 8 + Gonzo, 10. Next Up - 12/20 - No. 5 OBD -20.5 vs. No. 24 JMU - Autzen Stadium 4:30 PM - TNT Hope to have a TNT blast watching OBD send Bob Chesney to Westwood with bad memories of Autzen. 12/26 - Northwestern -10.5 vs Central Michigan 10 AM - ESPN You'll never break, never break, never break, Preston Stone. ... Minnesota -2.5 vs. New Mexico 1:30 - ESPN Don't miss Fleck vs. (What the) Eck. ... 12/27 - Penn State - 2.5 vs. Clemson 9 AM - ABC The Underachievers Bowl. You will probably be able to hear a Pin(stripe) drop. ... 12/30 - Illinois +5.5 vs. Tennessee - 2:30 PM - ESPN Why did the Illini volunteer for this game in Nashville? ... No. 16 USC -6 vs. TCU - 6 PM - ESPN It's The Alamo, but I don't think anyone will remember this game. [Get rid of these P12 legacy bowl games - SC should be playing Tennessee, Vanderbilt, or Texas] ... 12/31 - No. 23 Iowa +6 vs. No. 14 Vanderbilt - 9 AM - ESPN This looks like a sword fight between Sergeant Hawkeye and Don Diego. ... No. 18 Michigan +7.5 vs. No. 13 Texas - Noon - ABC Here's hoping Michigan can score Moore than the Horns and not be Biffed! ... Nebraska +15.5 vs. No. 15 Utah - 12:30 - ESPN Matt is hoping Cornhuskers fans follow the Ruhle - What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas! ... Playoff (Playoffs 🤪) Bowls - 12/31 - Cotton Bowl - No. 2 Ohio State vs No. 7 Texas A&M/ No. 10 Miami winner - 4:30 ESPN Is there any hope for a Buckeyes recovery from a late-season loss? In 2025, Texas A&M did not defeat an SEC team that finished with a winning record. But OBD played the Charmin schedule, right? Miami caught the last train to College Station, waving goodbye to South Bend's devastated Domers on its way out of South Beach. 1/1/26 - Orange Bowl - No. 4 Texas Tech vs. OBD/JMU winner - 9 AM ESPN In the battle of the Billionaires Bowl, did Uncle Phil write B1G enough checks to wreck Cody's Tech? Rose Bowl - No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama / No. 8 Oklahoma winner - 1 PM ESPN 3 strikes and Bama out? 🤣🤣🤣 The Sooners D is OK, but the ordure from the O brings Teers to Ma eyes? 1968, Troy and OJ put the Rose Bowl squeeze on Indy 14-3. If the Cigs can take down an SEC opponent, light up the cigars in the locker room; no on-field celebrations allowed, please. Sugar Bowl - No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss/ No. 20Tulane winner - 5 PM ESPN In Kiffin's mind, coaching two SEC teams at the same time? Just fine. 🤬 Can Pete bring home the Gold(ing?) Kirby is still ticked off about Greg putting the SEC behind the 9-Ball. ... Let's play 16! On the way to OBD's second visit to Miami, there is no need to trade places while Destroying the Dukes!

That’s because it takes a different skill set to succeed in college vs. the NFL. In college, you have to recruit and motivate 18-22 year old kids. The NFL is much more balanced talent wise so coaching and Xs and Os becomes much more important. Grown men getting paid millions and millions of dollars don’t respond to the rah rah.

I don’t think this is guaranteed. Once scouts see Dante Moore throw in pro day and individual workouts they may reassess. No one in college football throws a prettier ball than Dante Moore. He can make all of the NFL throws. I haven’t been as impressed by Mendoza’s arm talent. Dante’s highlights are light years ahead of Mendoza’s (no one threw a better ball than that dime Dante hit against Iowa). The NFL drafts bad on potential.

$5-10M is not generational wealth for a 20 year old. It’s enough to retire on and lead a comfortable life, if you invest it wisely and don’t spend it foolishly. $50M is generational wealth.