#Bowl Subdivision

Inches separated TCU from perfection. After coming up just short in the Big 12 championship game against Kansas State, the Horned Frogs and first-year coach Sonny Dykes will settle for the most unexpected College Football Playoff berth in the history of the postseason format. And now the really hard part begins: third-seeded TCU enters the Vrbo…

Georgia will chase a third consecutive national championship in 2023 as the favorite in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for next season, ahead of the familiar run of teams that have come to dominate the Bowl Subdivision. The Bulldogs are followed by No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Alabama, No. 4 Florida State and No. 5 Penn State. After an…

FRISCO, Texas - North Dakota State and South Dakota State will meet in the Football Championship Subdivision title game Sunday for the first time. The matchup seemed inevitable for the last few seasons, moreso in the last year since fellow FCS heavweights James Madison and Sam Houston left for the more interesting pastures of the higher Football…

Bowl games are ripe for overreaction. The final impression teams leave before heading into hibernation contribute to narratives about teams and conferences that last until proven otherwise, exerting a heavy influence on preseason polls. Several teams are set to see this benefit, including Penn State, Washington, Notre Dame and, of course, Georgia…

The Clemson Tigers have one of college football's top 25 scoring offenses, averaging 34.7 points per game. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney isn't sure that clip will cut it against Tennessee in the Orange Bowl. "If you're playing Tennessee, you better score," Swinney said Wednesday afternoon. "If we don't score, we've got no chance, because these guys…

The relationship between the College Football Playoff and the rest of the bowl system is lopsided enough now, and just wait until the CFP expands and makes it even more so. The non-playoff portion of the postseason can run the gamut from "meh" to "Why in the world are they playing that game?" Nick Carparelli - whose job as executive director of…

ORLANDO, Fla. - OU wraps up a difficult season - its worst since the final season of the John Blake era - with the Cheez-It Bowl. For the Sooners, the game against Florida State is a chance to put a positive ending on the season, against a team with plenty of momentum heading into the game, and begin building toward next season. A win would help OU…

We have an interesting bowl schedule Thursday, with three games featuring Power Five teams. Here's a look at the matchups, including any players and coaches who have departed via the transfer portal or are opting out. Spreads and totals were taken Wednesday from the consensus odds at VegasInsider.com. Minnesota (-10.5) vs. Syracuse Syracuse (7-5)…

Wednesday's bowl schedule features four games, all of them with totals in the 60s or higher. Here's a look at the potentially high-scoring matchups. All spreads and totals were taken Tuesday from the consensus odds at VegasInsider.com. Duke (-3.5) vs. Central Florida UCF (9-4) might be in rough shape if starting quarterback John Rhys Plumlee can't…

Looking out the window at the gray skies Thursday served as a timely reminder. Now that the calendar has flipped to November, it's important for bettors to also be meteorologists and check the weather reports. For example, the forecast this weekend across Big Ten country calls for nasty weather, the kind that makes you want to cancel all your…

Monday's bowl schedule gives us just one game. Here's a look at the Quick Lane Bowl matchup, including any players and coaches who have departed via the transfer portal or are opting out. The spread and total were taken Friday from the consensus odds at VegasInsider.com. Bowling Green (-3.5) vs. New Mexico State Two of the nation's worst offenses…

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) is lifted in the air by offensive lineman Will McDonald, bottom, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Georgia State on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Atlanta. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 | 2 a.m. The beginning of bowl season turned out every bit as sloppy,…

One of the best Group of Five offenses will face one of the best Group of Five defenses on Wednesday when Western Kentucky and South Alabama square off in the New Orleans Bowl. The Hilltoppers are in search of their third nine-win season in four years under coach Tyson Helton, while the Jaguars are trying to cap their best season in program history…

Joe Andreessen remembers sitting in the stands at Lancaster High School football games, and remembers how watching players such as Justin Juda and Zack Maryniewski pushed him to set goals for himself, even when he was in elementary school. Andreessen wanted to play football at Lancaster, and then play football in college. He wanted to become…

College football bowl games are upon us as the 2022 postseason begins with a flurry of matchups that will mark a celebration of a compelling year in the sport. The action kicked off on Friday, Dec. 16 and will run all the way through the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 9 as we crown a national title winner for the…

His teammates called him a gamer, a winner, Superman. After a nationally televised, primetime rivalry win over UCLA in which Caleb Williams threw for a career-high 470 yards and clinched USC's spot in the Pac-12 championship game, the Trojans hope to add another title: Heisman. USC officially launched the quarterback's Heisman platform this week,…

College football bowl games are upon us as the 2022 postseason begins with a flurry of matchups that will mark a celebration of a compelling year in the sport. The action kicked off on Friday, Dec. 16 and will run all the way through the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 9 as we crown a national title winner for the…

College football bowl games are upon us as the 2022 postseason begins with a flurry of matchups that will mark a celebration of a compelling year in the sport. The action kicked off on Friday, Dec. 16 and will run all the way through the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 9 as we crown a national title winner for the…

College Basketball Men's Schreiner at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi - ESPN+, noon Xavier at Georgetown - FS1, 6:30 p.m. Central Connecticut State at Manhattan - ESPN+, 7 p.m. Dartmouth at South Florida - ESPN+, 7 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast at St. Bonaventure - ESPN+, 7 p.m. Mississippi Valley State at Tulsa - ESPN+, 7 p.m. Delaware at Princeton - NBC…

There is reason Georgia is the top seed in the College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs are the defending national champions and one of only two teams who have remained unbeaten this fall. Kirby Smart has turned the program, once seen as underachieving while situated amid a fertile recruiting base, into a national powerhouse. Ohio State football…

Heisman Trophy finalists Caleb Williams and Max Duggan headline the list of recipients for Bleacher Report's awards from the 2022 college football season. Altogether, B/R is handing out 13 honors as determined by our college football panel of David Kenyon, Adam Kramer, Kerry Miller, Morgan Moriarty and Brad Shepard. Each writer cast a vote for…

This content was produced in partnership with Gambler Labs. In the history of the NCAA College Football Playoff, there have nearly always been a few late twists and turns that made the selection process a tough chore. That is after a whole season full of upsets, near upsets, and teams coming out of nowhere to stake a claim to be in the final four…

For the first time in 12 years, a University of Delaware football season ended in December. That was certainly a sign of progress for the Blue Hens under first-year coach Ryan Carty, the ex-Delaware quarterback. But an 8-5 record - also the Hens' winningest in a dozen years - contained a vast concoction of highlights, such as the season-opening win…

NCAA College Football Conferences: Getting Familiar with College Football Division Conferences When describing college football to a non-fan, some FAQs to expect include, why do individuals cheer so passionately for teams that represent institutions they have never attended? What are the Big XII and Big 10? The truth is that not many things…

In what constitutes a first for the postseason format, as much as three-fourths of the College Football Playoff is already set in advance of Bowl Subdivision conference championship games, wringing almost every ounce of intrigue from the traditionally sweat-inducing final weekend of the regular season. No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Michigan enter the SEC…

Between now and the start of college football season on Sept. 1, we'll preview every conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision with an emphasis on futures odds. Each preview will include a look at favorites, long shots and a pick as well as the full list of odds for the conference. (If you're just getting started with sports betting and want to…

One thing Caleb Williams has done absurdly well in carrying No. 4 Southern California into the Pac-12 championship game is avoid turnovers. If the season ended today, he'd be only the third Bowl Subdivision quarterback since 2009 to throw three or fewer interceptions in 400 or more attempts, following Baylor's Bryce Petty in 2013 and Boise State's…

As promised, the College Football Playoff chase has nearly been decided on the field. With just one weekend left before the end of the regular season, the selection committee will be able to write in an obvious top four in Tuesday's rankings. Michigan's win against Ohio State opened up a spot for Southern California, which can secure an unexpected…

No. 3 Michigan pounded away at No. 2 Ohio State until the Buckeyes crumbled. For the second straight season, the rivalry game painted the Wolverines as the tougher, stronger, better coached and more consistent team and program - and if once could be pitched as a fluke, two blowouts in a row strongly suggests a trend has developed. Ahead 31-23…

Tonight's War on I-4, the annual showdown between UCF and South Florida, will also be the last one for the time being as UCF heads into the Big XII for the 2023 season. That means somehow the rivalry - though it hasn't been around for as many decades as some other in-state rivalries or border wars - may step up in even more intensity. Part of the…

Isaiah Newell ran for the go-ahead touchdown with 8:11 remaining, and No. 21 Oregon State took advantage of critical mistakes in the fourth quarter by No. 9 Oregon to rally for a 38-34 victory Saturday in Corvallis, Ore. The Beavers (9-3, 6-3 Pac-12 Conference) trailed 31-10 late in the third quarter and 34-17 early in the fourth, but the Ducks…

STILLWATER - Oklahoma State's home finale is here. OSU will then await its bowl destination, which will be revealed Dec. 4. Here are three players to watch, two big questions and one wild prediction for the game: Wide receiver Braydon Johnson: Injuries have marred the career of the speedy super-senior. But Johnson is coming off a dynamic game with…

Things to watch during Week 13 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 3 Michigan (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 3 CFP) at No. 2 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0, No. 2 CFP) The stakes are always high in "The Game," never more than on Saturday. The winner represents the East in the Big Ten championship game and remains in prime position for a…

The greatest rivalry in college football continues Saturday, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The No. 3 ranked Michigan Wolverines (11-0) and No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0) meet as undefeated teams for the first time since 2006, when Ohio State beat Michigan 42-39 in "The Game of the Century." The winner of "The Game" clinches the Big Ten East…

The situation involving Alabama, LSU and Tennessee is unprecedented in the College Football Playoff era. With the next playoff release set for Tuesday evening, there are three teams from the same conference with the same record battling for position near the top of the rankings, with the added quirk of the Volunteers' head-to-head wins against the…

Between now and the start of college football season on Sept. 1, we'll preview every conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision with an emphasis on futures odds. Each preview will include a look at favorites, long shots and a pick as well as the full list of odds for the conference. (If you're just getting started with sports betting and want to…

Two kicks: one with nine seconds left, one with zeroes on the clock. Just one miss would've rewritten this year's predictable College Football Playoff picture; had both gone awry, the playoff race would've imploded into chaos just steps from the finish line of the regular season. No team in the Bowl Subdivision is more adept at winning close games…

Wyoming's War Memorial Stadium is a daunting place, especially late in the season. There's the elevation. At 7220 feet above sea level, it's the highest college football stadium in America. Boise sits at 2730 feet. There's the weather. The threat of snow is always present in Laramie late in the year. The Broncos look like they're going to luck out…

OSU football coach MIke Gundy talks about facing OU in BedlamOklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy talks about Bedlam NORMAN - On a two-game losing streak, OU enters Saturday's home Bedlam matchup (6:30 p.m., ABC) with plenty to play for. The Sooners are still working to secure bowl eligibility, and to avoid being the first OU teams since 2001-02 to…

It looked like the Boston College Eagles were gaining momentum heading into this season. Still, a 3-7 start is not what they had planned heading into the Holy War against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Of course, Notre Dame had great momentum as the players helped get Marcus…

As the clock hit zero on Sept. 10 in College Station, App State took down another top 10 team on the road, 15 years after the historic win against Michigan. As the season nears its end, players and fans have since gotten a chance to look back at the game that shocked the college football world and how the Mountaineers carry the legacy. "I would say…

This column was a Mississippi cover away from an 0-4 weekend this past Saturday, when Illinois and UCLA let me down as favorites while New Mexico couldn't keep pace with Air Force as a big underdog. We're running out of time to turn things around, but at 22-21-1 for the season there's still a chance to move into the profitability zone. All spreads…

There's good news and there's bad news for No. 11 Alabama. After last week's loss to No. 8 LSU put a crippling dent in any chance of returning to the College Football Playoff, No. 11 Alabama bounced back to beat No. 9 Mississippi 30-24 and avoid the sort of result that would've raised serious alarm bells over the Crimson Tide's precipitous drop out…

The only thing more American than voting is driving an oversized, gas-guzzling vehicle that doesn't fit in a standard parking space. In honor of Election Day this week, all these picks will have a political theme. Don't worry, they won't be red or blue. All that matters when betting is green. Right? Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson…

Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is editor of The Gold Sheet (Goldsheet.com). He provides the Review-Journal with college football tech notes and trends. Follow @thegoldsheet on Twitter. Friday Fresno State (-9½, 60 ½) at UNLV: The Rebels have lost four straight in the series, with Fresno State covering three of those games. UNLV slipped inside…

Tennessee and Syracuse couldn't keep up as underdogs this past weekend, but Fresno State bulldozed Hawaii and Northwestern stayed under its team total as predicted, making it another 2-2 week for this column. I've been treading water for a few weeks but still stand at 21-18-1 for the season. This column will give out four picks per week: the game…

NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion and James Madison haven't met on the football field since Nov. 17, 2012, when the Monarchs claimed a 38-28 victory in Harrisonburg. A lot has changed in the decade since, when Barack Obama was president and the current ODU football players were in grade school. But one thing that hasn't changed is the intense rivalry…

Hendon Hooker could've waltzed to the Heisman Trophy had Tennessee found a way to beat Georgia. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs bulldozed the Volunteers and held Hooker to a season-low 195 yards with an interception. C.J. Stroud might've vaulted back to the front of line among Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks had the wind and rain not turned every pass…

The James Madison Dukes take on the Georgia Southern Eagles. Check out our college football odds series for our James Madison Georgia Southern pick. The James Madison football team has made quite an entrance this season. Playing in its first year as a Football Bowl Subdivision school after years as an FCS powerhouse, James Madison has started the…

After an exciting Week 1 of SEC football, we shift our focus to a Week 2 that features plenty of big-time matchups. The headliner of the weekend is Alabama's road game at Texas, but beyond that there is Tennessee-Pitt and Kentucky-Florida. The Georgia Bulldogs are one of three SEC teams playing against a Football Championship Subdivision opponent,…