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AP voters are public weekly. Coaches poll voters are public for the weekly ranking after the final ranking only. Outside of end of year polls, Oregon is the first unanimous #1 team in the AP weekly since Georgia on November 28, 2021. They were 12-0 and the only undefeated P5 team remaining at that time. This week, Georgia, Ohio St and Miami all have some No. 2 votes.

He signed a six-year contract with a starting salary of $4 million per year. He is eligible for some bonuses, but they are not huge dollars. The base value of the contract is $25.5 million ($4.25 million a year) without any bonuses. Cignetti would owe the school $8 million in the first year if he resigns (before 11-30-24), $6 million in Year 2 (after 11-20-24), $4 million in Year 3, $2 million in Year 4 and $1 million in the final two years of the deal. $6-8 million is pocket change for some programs to reimburse Cignetti. The issue for USC is how much they would have to pay to fire Riley. And, the question I would have, relates to recruiting. How good is Cignetti? He is benefiting this year from over a dozen transfers he brought with him from his job at James Madison.

6:52 ET game ends in Ann Arbor Ypsilanti off the ground 10:04 ET, 7:04 PT scheduled arrive 11:33 PT Eugene gain an hour early morning Sunday with clocks moving back Maryland will be coming off a bye. Then host Wisconsin will be coming off a bye. Then, both UO and fuskies will be coming off a bye. 4-5 USC is now 0-4 on the road. The final 3 games are all in L.A., including UCLA at the Rose Bowl. UCLA is 3-2 on the road. UW is 0-3 on the road. Yep, 6 of 9 games have been in Seattle.

"Indiana beat Michigan State 47-10. (Whoa!)" Undefeated - points scored, points allowed 9-0 Miami: 427-203 9-0 Indiana: 419-123 9-0 Oregon: 318-142 8-0 BYU: 281-157 8-0 Army: 303-90

After 8 games, Michigan top 15 rushing defense was averaging 101 yds/game allowed. Today, 9th game, 176.

Somewhat frustrating second half....but, Michigan has won 16 straight Big Ten games at home.

Was at the Illinois game and shortly after kickoff I didn't see many empty seats in person. However, early fourth quarter the student sections looked like lemmings going over a wall.

Ducks depart about 2:00 pm on Thursday. Arrive at a regional airport near Ann Arbor about 8:30 pm ET, Thursday.

Since 2004, Beavis has had 18 losses by 35 pts or more. 4 – Oregon - this year 35 3 – Cal - this year 37 3 - Washington Oregon's margin: 59, 42, 40, 35 - none were to Chip

from Saturday

Saban on Pat McAfee show:

Fake punt vs Michigan affects outcome...

"As long as OBD is No. 1, I don't think they will schedule us on B1G network" In 2023, Michigan and Ohio State both had the "required" B1GN games - 1 non-conference, 1 conference. They can apparently get away with not playing Fridays, but the B1GN is another matter.

Unless it has been changed, or gets changed, Cignetti's current buyout after Dec. 1 this season is $6 million. That wouldn't even make some programs blink if they want to go after him.

Of the 3 following games vs Maryland, Wisconsin, Washington the Ducks must still be scheduled for another Big Ten Network appearance per conference rules. The Idaho opener was the Ducks only appearance so far. Maryland has scheduled 3 times, 2 conference games Wisconsin has scheduled 3 times, 3 conference games - with Nov. 2 game still to be determined Washington has scheduled 4 times, 2 conference games Likely will be Maryland, and likely 12:30 or 4:30.

Lynx coach, "it was stolen." Well, you and your team had the whole overtime to steal it back. The Liberty's coach when asked about that quote in post-game said, "well, we feel like it was probably stolen from us in game four in Minneapolis."

Liberty knocks off Minnesota in overtime.

Two Ducks will play for NY Liberty in the final game of the WNBA season, and for the WNBA 2024 Championship.

Well, if the Ducks can hold together and get there.... 52 miles - Indiana to Indianapolis 125 - Illinois to Indianapolis 175 - Ohio State to Indianapolis 330 - Wisconsin to Indianapolis 500 - Penn State to Indianapolis

Indiana led 28-7 at the half. The starting QB did not play in the second half. Final score 56-7 vs Nebraska. Cignetti's first season at Indiana, coming over from James Madison. 13 players from JMU came over, and 8 of them are starting for Indiana. 2 more are on the two-deep. 1 more is the designated kick returner. James Madison was a perennial FCS power. Those 13 players could bring the expectations, playbook lingo, etc. The approach seems to be working better for Cignetti than it did Coach Prime.

Not necessarily snow, but cold and wind are the B1G conditions -especially mid-November on.

Ducks had 51 of 53 coaches contributing to the ranking. High of No. 1, low of No. 7 (we're looking at you Doctor Lanning?) Georgia had the other 2 first-place votes.

Perhaps Oregon is supposed to be an SEC team? The Ducks are ranked No. 1 in the AFCA Coaches Poll released Sunday morning. 9 - SEC 5 - Big Ten 4 - ACC 3 - Big12 plus Notre Dame (ACC?), Boise St, Army, Navy

Regarding under the radar Indiana. First year head coach Curt Cignetti had 13 players follow him from James Madison to Indiana. 8 of those 13 are starting among the 22 first-team guys, 2 others are on the two deep, and 1 of the other 3 guys is the designated kick returner. That's a pretty good culture infusion and shortens the instruction time for a new staff. His last year at JMU was 11-2 with those guys.

Indiana is leading Nebraska 56-7 and will be 7-0. Will play at Ohio State in November. Miami is up 52-38 late. Will be 7-0. Only possible loss will be in ACC Championship game.