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Three of these five underrated QB transfers are on OBD's 2025 schedule. Mendoza - Indiana; Gronowski - Iowa; Stone - Northwestern These five under-the-radar college football transfer QBs could be poised for instant impact in 2025 season - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Three Big Ten teams are among those who could possibly enjoy an immediate upgrade under center

Mass x Velocity = DUCK!

Brother Charles, here's an AMEN! Mario Cristobal goes way too far attempting to hype up Carson Beck SATURDAYBLITZ.COM Carson Beck is a talented quarterback—there’s no arguing that. But when Miami head coach Mario Cristobal starts comparing him to a guy who might go No. 1 overal

Thanks, Gat. Connelly noted that returning production does not correlate with season win-loss totals. Bad teams will likely return lots of bad players. I disagree with Connelly's ranking teams with the same percentage of returning players differently. If and when using Bill's returning production numbers, I round up to the highest rated team with the same percentage of returning players. For example, No. 30 Michigan State, and No. 33 Penn State both return 63% of the 2024 roster. I focus on position group returnees for preseason highly-ranked, Blue Chip Roster programs. For example, Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, and Brandon Inniss returning at the wide receiver position at Ohio State, and adding preseason tight end All-American Max Clare from Purdue, gives me less concern over TOSU losing its OC and untested Redshirt Frosh, Julian Sayin, starting at QB. Another B1G example, not only does Penn State return two outstanding running backs, both of whom lit up OBD's D in the B1G champ game, it returns four of the five O-line starters from 2024, two of five were draft-eligible guys, and has added O-line players from the portal to help the cause. Also, this is OC Andy K's 2nd season with the Nits. I appreciate Connolly putting the numbers together but they don't mean much without a more detailed look.

THIS should be the Out-of-Conference Scheduling Ruhle. Matt Rhule says the quiet part out loud regarding College Football Scheduling DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM As the landscape of College Football shifts, programs and head coaches are adjusting on the fly as the sport continues to change. After the first year in the 12

Trojans in a Tail Spin. 😁 Oh, the irony! SC was the first to jump the Pac-12 ship with the UCLA Bruins soon following suit. Which two B1G coaches have whined about B1G travel? Hint, not Dana Altman, Danny Sprinkle, or the women basketball coaches. Big USC rally falls short vs Ohio State, Trojans lose 6 of last 7 TROJANSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Trojans have now dropped 6 of 7 games. Their Big Ten Tournament hopes are in a perilous situation.

Thank you, Smitty. It took Saban moving south from Michigan State and a couple of seasons to win a title at LSU, and a few years at the Bama helm to win a title. It took Kirby as noted above, a few seasons to lead UGA to the football promised land. This just in, there are more stud recruits in Alabama, Georgia, and in the Southeast than in Oregon and the Northwest. Yet, Oregon is killing it in recruiting and portal picking under a young, charismatic coach, backed by a top Division Street NIL collective. 13-0 and a B1G conference title in 2024 is amazing. There is more to come, but it is a work in progress, and Eugene, like Athens, and Tuscaloosa, were not built in a Day. It took Ryan Day six seasons to bring a title home to Columbus. The waiting is the hardest part.

Slightly OT, but Michigan State 58, Maryland 55. Where have all the scorers, besides the NBA, gone? Most things in this world evolve. College basketball missed the memo.

Dee-Fence - Bittle, Bamba, and Evans on the floor together power the Ducks D. Trotter's 10 Trends: Historic upset brewing in Big East DPOY race; which offenses are trending up, down - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM A new Oregon lineup that deserves more run, pick-and-roll defenses to avoid and target and defenses trending up or down are among top trends Isaac Trotter is tracking.

OBD is on the CBS CBB radar. OK with ME. 😁 Trotter's 10 Trends: Historic upset brewing in Big East DPOY race; which offenses are trending up, down - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM A new Oregon lineup that deserves more run, pick-and-roll defenses to avoid and target and defenses trending up or down are among top trends Isaac Trotter is tracking.

O-Line Coach Cutter Leftwich, 'Come On Back!' https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/cutter-leftwich-oregon-ducks-football-offensive-line-coach-246175633/?utm_source=247Sports%20Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=2502

No MO spring game in COMO, because of stadium renovations, right? 😁 Another SEC team cancels their spring game in disturbing trend SATURDAYBLITZ.COM Missouri fans hoping to get an early glimpse of the 2025 Tigers will have to wait until the fall. The program has announced it will not hold a spring game in ei

In today's mega conferences, the strength of schedule will vary widely. Below is a ranking of the five hardest B1G schedules in 2025. I would have Wisconsin No. 1 and not Rutgers. Regardless, looking at Wisconsin's in-conference schedule, why are the Badgers playing at Bama? I reiterate, in 2027 with Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State on the schedule and six home games, OBD does not need to travel to Waco, Texas to play P4 Baylor. Nothing to be gained with a win and lots of pain with a loss. In today's CFB, top-drawer teams should always play at least seven home games. The 2027 gauntlet is on the AD who went B12 with his time served on the PO committee in Grapevine, Texas. Ranking the 5 toughest Big Ten schedules for the 2025 season SATURDAYBLITZ.COM The 2025 Big Ten football season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet, with the expanded conference featuring a mix of powerhouse programs and ri Sigh, Oregon plays Iowa in Iowa City, not in Eugene. This stuff is not that hard to get right.

In 2027, OBD plays at Michigan and plays Ohio State and Penn State in Autzen. Oregon only plays six home games in 2027. IMO, Mullens should buy out of the Baylor series and play Portland State and not Tennessee, in Autzen. Play the Vols in a game that will be remembered in the playoff and not in the regular season.

Tennessee's umbrage over the late cancellation date is understandable, but Nebraska's cancellation of the series is also understandable. In 2023-24, champion Michigan played three G5 teams out-of-conference, all games in Ann Arbor. In 2024-25, champion Ohio State played three G5 teams out-of-conference, all in Columbus. In 2025-26, Penn State will play two G5 teams and an FCS team out-of-conference, all in Happy Valley. In 2024, Tennessee played Chattanooga, Kent State, and UTEP out-of-conference, all in Knoxville. In 2025, Tennessee will play ETSU, UAB, and New Mexico State out-of-conference with all games in Knoxville. In 2024, The Vols also played NC State in Charlotte. In 2025, Tennessee opens against Syracuse in Atlanta. With these two games, the Vols played nine P4 teams in 2024, and with Syracuse in the opener, will play nine P4 teams in 2025. Regardless of the teams Nebraska plays out-of-conference, it will play nine P4 games every season. Regardless of the opponent, Nebraska will sell out every home game. Based on the current playoff format and the vagaries of the playoff committee, why should Nebraska test itself out-of-conference? Ole Miss was supposed to open at USC in 2025, but the teams mutually agreed to cancel the two-game series. Wake Forest after being blasted at home last season by Ole Miss, bought its way out of the return game in Oxford. This infuriated Lane Kiffin. What's good for the goose isn't good for the gander? In 2025, Ole Miss will entertain Georgia State, Tulane, Washington State, and The Citadel. In 2025, Ole Miss will play eight P4 opponents. If Ole Miss goes 9-3, Kiffin will still beef about not making the playoff. I pay no attention to selective umbrage over a team's out-of-conference opponents. If Ohio State played Texas State in 2025 instead of Texas, and if Michigan played Tulsa at home instead of playing at Oklahoma, at 10-2 both teams would be playoff locks. IMO, it's better and smarter to play top competition in your conference and the playoff. Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Texas, will not receive a penny more in revenue by going large out-of-conference and all four teams sell out every home game no matter the opponent. My Ducks dream out-of-conference schedule season after season: Home vs. Portland State, a G5 opponent not named Boise State in Autzen, and one of Cal or Stanford. Let Iron Sharpen Iron in the postseason.

20 Wins = Dana Altman?

Not a good look for the Pac-7 and Gonzo with Fresno State basketball under investigation for gambling; players are accused of point shaving. Texas State. These Bobcats really move the needle, right? 🦨 How about no more games against and helping out self-righteous Oregon State, now litigating to cancel a deal it entered into with the Mountain West in the last year?

When the Super Conference comes about, a players' union will negotiate restraints on transfer, team salary caps (no cap on NIL deals,) rules regarding eligibility, roster size, etc. Rosters will significantly shrink. A high school draft will rein in coach's salaries. The Super Conference will in part at least, directly market its game inventory to the public as does the NFL Network. The Super Conference will stream much of its inventory. Money from networks will be an important part of the cash flow but the Super Conference negotiating collectively and not piecemeal conference by conference, will retain greater control over its product including control of a post-season playoff without bowl sites being involved. This will come about in the early 2030s if not sooner. With the possible exception of Men's Basketball, conferences will exist for other sports with non-revenue sports aligned geographically. Private equity may be involved but I believe the Super Conference will be able to raise sufficient capital without having to trade equity. Do I like this? I prefer college football to be played in the sunshine on Saturday afternoons, with the Run for the Roses being the ultimate goal. However, and as is often the case, I could be WRONG. 😁

Way to Go, You Diamond Damsels! Oregon Softball Goes Undefeated At Mary Nutter WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM The Ducks defeat Missouri 11-3, and take down three ranked teams this weekend

The Ducks comeback win in Mad City defied all odds. ESPN BET reveals insane win probability, odds Oregon overcame to beat Wisconsin WWW.YARDBARKER.COM With 7:31 to go in Saturday’s game against Wisconsin, Oregon center Nate Bittle missed a jump shot. At that point, the Ducks trailed by 15 points – the largest deficit of the second half.

Michigan has a B1G schedule that could lead to success but do the Wolverines have sufficient depth? Does Michigan have the depth to make a College Football Playoff run? WWW.MAIZENBREW.COM Michigan had plenty of depth in 2023 to win the national championship, With guys like Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant headed to the NFL, how are the Wolverines looking depth-wise... It's rare for Michigan and Ohio State to come into a season with terrific vibes. Interesting that the Buckeyes play Texas in Week 1 and the Wolverines play Oklahoma in Norman in Week 2.

Spot On, Mike. BTW, I believe the coaches are being 'fairly well' compensated, right? All of the woofing coaches are desperate for a bid to a postseason tournament that will send them hither and yon to play ball. What was John Wooden's top salary? What would these guys have done in the days when one had to travel by train?

How the Mighty Have Fallen. It SUCs to be USC. https://athlonsports.com/college/oregon-ducks/usc-fans-get-carried-away-about-four-star-flip-from-the-ducks

Is there a pitcher in the house?

Most Intriguing 2025 B1G Out of Conference Games. (Cover your eyes for Penn State.) Every Big Ten Team's Most Intriguing Non-Conference Game of 2025. SATURDAYBLITZ.COM The 2024 season was a smashing success for the Big Ten conference. The Big Ten boldly staked its claim as the premier conference in college football, putting fo