Jon Joseph

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.

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

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!

The B1G is attempting to repeat as the conference with the best bowl record. This is a good start with UW getting an easy -9.5 cover, with a beat down of (Never, Ever Schedule) Boise State in the last LA Bowl, hosted by LeGarrette Bloun ... er, Gronk. Next B1G Postseason Game: OBD -20.5 vs JMU - Autzen Stadium - 4:30 PM - TNT - The perfect network to set the stage for a blowout and blowup of the Dukes.

QB portal names that are being tracked. Some, like Norris Sellers of South Carolina, will remain in college. ASU's, via Michigan State, Sam Leavitt looks to be the most wanted. Dan will know if Dante is leaving, and if so, Dan's people will be in discussion with representatives of the players in the portal. Not a QB, but if he leaves CU, I hope Dan can bag OL Jordan Seaton. I'm more concerned about OL replacements in 2026 than Dante possibly leaving. The Joe Moore candidate OL will, again, likely be losing four starters.

Don Diego? I think that Allar will go in the first two rounds. Nussmeier should have left last season, and the same goes for Klubnik. Ty Simpson will be drafted. Archie will be back at Texas. Sellers is staying with South Carolina for another season. https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/diego-pavia-nfl-prospect-updated-102001173.html

But Caleb endured. The Bears are 9-4, in the PO hunt, and have a legit shot to win a couple of games, if not more.

West - SoFi, Allegiant Stadium in Vegas, and the renovated Coliseum, with additional remodeling coming before the Olympics. Midwest - Vikings Stadium, Minneapolis, Colts Stadium, Indianapolis, Ford Field, Detroit. But I liked your answer better than mine. 😁

Can he learn Moore from the new OC? As well as learn more by playing more reps. What does this QB class look like compared to 2027? I have no doubt NIL $ will be there. Not on the scale of a top-flight NFL draft pick, but if he stays, he will not be on a Ramen Noodles diet. 😁

In his first season at ASU, Dilly had it a bit easier than what Will has signed up for: 2 Krispy Kreme cupcakes, Alabama, at A&M, at South Carolina, LSU, at Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, at Tennessee, Florida, at Missouri, and Louisville. Better go hunting for and fill your Stein with, Wild Turkey! 🤪

Thank you, Drake, for the take on the Real Bo Jackson and not the Ohio State freshman RB, Lamar 'Bo' Jackson. The Real Bo's career ended far too soon from a hip injury that, with the improvement in medical care, most of today's players recover from to play again. Along with Prime Time, Bo played in the NFL and MLB. Bo is one of his generation's greatest athletes.

In FCS PO news, last night our friends, the Montana State Bobcats, defeated the SFA Lumberjacks 44-22 to move on to the semifinals against the winner of today's game, South Dakota at Montana. And 'they' said OBD played a weak schedule! 🤬 Go You Hairy Cats of Bob!

DM, you're simply Bearing Up. LOL 😍. The bed in LA was too small. The bed in Eugene is B1G, damn green and just right. Sorry, please BEAR with me. 😁

Nebraska plays Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl, Whit's final game with Allegiant Stadium packed with Utah fans making a short drive south to Vegas. Dylan Raiola is out with a broken leg, Nebraska's backup QB gets the start.