30Duck

Yes, that was the championship game of the inaugural Bowl Coalition, Alabama beat Miami, 34-13.

Wow, just as I was starting to comment on this, a wild hailstorm started outside! Now where was I? Oh, that's right WSU isn't littleosu's buddy. Well, get in line Cougs.

Isn't that the definition of perfunctory?

I agree with both of these. Buying: Ole Miss is the best team in the SEC. With each passing week, it becomes more apparent that Ole Miss is the SEC’s best team. Texas is currently atop the league standings, but the Longhorns have been inconsistent all season — and looked terrible against Arkansas on Saturday. Texas A&M is up there, too, but the Aggies’ QB situation leaves a lot to be desired. Alabama and Georgia both have significant weaknesses, although the Dawgs have largely matched Ole Miss’ ceiling in a couple of big games this season. As for Ole Miss, Jaxson Dart is playing great in recent weeks and the Rebels’ defense is second to none in the SEC. Ole Miss ranks in the top 15 nationally in pass defense EPA and rush defense EPA, per Game on Paper. The Rebels also have the No. 2 passing offense by the same metric. There’s a lot to like about this profile despite their 2 early losses. Last week in this piece, I bought in to Ole Miss winning the national championship at +1000. Due to tiebreaker constraints, it’s extremely unlikely Ole Miss will reach the SEC title game. But that might end up being a blessing in disguise if Ole Miss gets to host a first-round game in Oxford. Selling: Ohio State’s defense can keep Indiana off the field Ohio State ultimately came away with a stress-free 31-7 win over Northwestern this past weekend, but that score line might be a bit deceiving. The Wildcats moved the ball pretty methodically throughout this game. They only found the end zone once, but they had 4 drives that resulted in 10+ plays. Three of those drives took at least 5:30 off the clock. Given that Ohio State faces a much more formidable offense in Indiana this weekend, it could be an issue that the Buckeyes were not able to get off the field against Northwestern. I think Indiana will probably try to sustain drives and churn clock early on, but this offense has a little bit more bite to it than Northwestern’s has. The Hoosiers should have more success in the red zone. If Indiana gets down early, I don’t think Curt Cignetti will pack it in offensively and run the clock down. It’s much more likely he’ll get aggressive in an effort to make up any sort of deficit. That would lead to more points — for either the Buckeyes or the Hoosiers. I like the over in this spot.

This is just right. It's just wrong for Alabama to have a great basketball team, Kentucky tries to have a good football team, Kansas too. UCLA isn't particularly good at either this year. Michigan?

There's no way to be hyperbolic over OBD this season, it's Joe Friday time, "Just the facts, Ma'am" The B1G did everything it could to trip them up, but it didn't work. The rest of the Newbies haven't acclimated as well, but they're doing the best they can.

After some really deep thought and consideration on this, at least 6 seconds, if it's a close call, Tez doesn't get close to the field. As much fun as it would be to have him scorch the Mutts, he isn't needed. He will be later.

Alex thanks, and in this great season, this 16-13 game, might have been the most impressive win of the season. It was all there for the Ducks to lose, 8th game in a row, at Wisconsin, who's coming off a Bye, no Tez, no Harper, no Burch, but the Ducks win anyway. This was the type of game that a lot of people still didn't think Oregon, the "finesse" team from the Pac-12 could win. There's no finesse with this Ducks team. The B1G schedule makers did them no favors, except giving OBD 2 weeks off to get rested and ready for 0-5 on the road UW.

Just like the Ducks won a game on Saturday they would have lost before; it looked like De ja vu for the Chargers on Sunday Night Football. Big halftime lead, this time 27-6 instead of 27-0, but this time the Chargers didn't fold up, they won! Fun story about McConkey from Collinsworth during the game, "What's your 40 time?" Mc Conkey. "I'm 4.3". It has 4.39 0n the chart. "Yeah, just say 4.3, nobody cares about the 9 part." Collinsworth also talked about how much the Chargers culture has changed, Harbaugh, McConkey from Georgia, Dobbins from Ohio State, these guys win.

7-22 from 3, still not good, and 17 TO's is too many, but this is what the early season is for. A Ducks basketball team with depth is something we haven't had for a long time.

You know, if you take away, pretty much everything that happened, I nailed it. Congrats, Mudslide!

Very true. They occur throughout the game, but the one closest to the end is always magnified.

Broncos lead Falcons, 31-6, 4 TD passes for Bo so far.

This all sounds great, Charles! Deja starring everywhere and Supreme off to great start. By all accounts Troy is better than Portland State, so very good to see the Ducks coming out strong.

That and 3rd & long is no longer where every Oregon opponent wants to be.

Can't argue with any of that.

Neither Bo or Justin were expected to have success in the NFL, where are ya, Todd McShay?

Coach Fickell praised his defense for their impressive performance, particularly their pressure on Gabriel. “Our defense did a great job today—tackling, limiting big plays, and creating edge pressure,” Fickell noted. While Wisconsin’s defense kept them competitive, Fickell acknowledged their inability to close out the game in the fourth quarter, an ongoing issue that left them vulnerable to Oregon’s late-game tactics.

Congrats to Dilly, Kansas, a basketball school has been decent at football for the first time since Gale Sayers was there & somebody has to win the Big 12.

Don't know if it was by design. But I absolutely think the Ducks should defer and score on the opening possession of Q3 against the Huskies.

He was almost right.

I don't think it would be a punishment.

Atticus Sappington, was a Beaver, now Always a Duck!

“The Big 10 refs save Oregon with one of the worst chop block calls you are ever going to see,” @mattbegreatyt wrote. “Cost Wisconsin a 1st down and gives Oregon great field position.” After the controversial flag, Wisconsin had two more chances to drive and either tie the game or take the lead. Instead, the Oregon defense stood tall, forcing a turnover on downs and an interception to ice the game.