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Georgia's national championship victory over TCU is less than a week old, but the news and offseason never stops in college football - and that's especially true in the SEC. The Bulldogs will be heavily favored to win the SEC next season, which means 13 other teams have already started to aim for coach Kirby Smart's program and how to topple the…

Georgia set the curve again with a dominant assembly of talent and a wave of youth that kept the red and black mean machine chugging down the tracks. Here's how I grade each SEC team's season. Many programs would celebrate 11-2 as upward trajectory and award their coach an immediate raise and extension. Alabama is not most programs. It holds itself…

College football's era of SEC super teams isn't over yet. Georgia started the 2022 season with a 49-3 victory against Oregon, and the Bulldogs' finished off their perfect record on Monday night with a 65-7 beat down of TCU in the College Football Playoff national championship game. A team from the SEC has now won the last four national…

This is the complied version of the All Things CW notes column by Christopher Walsh which appeared in five part this week, with the latest on the Alabama Crimson Tide. It actually began with a long-snapper. Nick Saban always has what he calls the 24-hour rule regarding games, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the wins a little, or get the losses…

College sports leaders have spent more than a year reviewing the calendar, and where everything fits in it, to best accommodate the oft-conflicting pursuits of athletic excellence, academic credibility, athlete well-being and piles of cash. It's a well-meaning endeavor, but it's missing one obvious fix: Get rid of the December football signing…

In case you missed it, the Bayou Bets crew is holding their second annual College Bowl Pick'Em, and we're hoping you're the big benefactor from our predictions. Like we did last year, we started with $1000 Bowl Bucks, and we're making a play on each of the 42 bowl games this season. And when it's over, we'll take whatever money we have left and…

In case you missed it, the Home Field Sports crew is holding their second annual College Bowl Pick'Em, and we're hoping you're the big benefactor from our predictions. Like we did last year, we started with $1000 Bowl Bucks, and we're making a play on each of the 42 bowl games this season. And when it's over, we'll take whatever money we have left…

Tuesday offers two bowls to the betting slate. The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl features Eastern Michigan and San Jose State, and the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl features Liberty and Toledo. There aren't any ranked teams playing until the Holiday Bowl on December 28, but bettors and fans alike are treated to consecutive days with at least one game…

The 2022 Boca Raton Bowl features the Liberty Flames and the Toledo Rockets squaring off on Tuesday evening. Liberty ended the season with an 8-4 record overall but dropped three straight games to end the season. Toledo went 8-5 and heads into this contest with momentum. The Rockets won the MAC Championship, defeating Ohio 17-7 on Dec. 3. Josh…

We have two college football bowl games today on the schedule The second of these games is the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl, featuring Liberty vs Toledo. There is a lot of money to be made on college football betting over the next couple of weeks, and today is no exception, with Boca Raton Bowl predictions being a popular choice at BetMGM on today. In…

Kicking off the college football bowl games today is a showdown on the blue turf in Boise, Idaho. The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl has served up some thrilling games over the years, and Tuesday's clash between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the San Jose State Spartans is likely to be another. EMU will take another crack at getting the program's first…

It would be tough to find a better turnaround story in college football than Max Duggan, the Texas Christian quarterback who started the season on the bench and is now attracting Heisman Trophy hype. Duggan is the main reason the Horned Frogs are 6-0, ranked No. 8 and tied atop the Big 12 standings. The senior has completed 69.5% of his passes…

Bowl season continues on Tuesday with the Boca Raton Bowl. The Liberty Flames (8-4) face the Toledo Rockets (8-5). Action kicks off at 7:30 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with a Liberty-Toledo prediction and pick. Liberty is 8-4 but is not a member of any conference. The Flames notably defeated BYU and Arkansas in…

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The Flames are 3-0 all-time in the postseason while the Rockets will look to snap a four-game losing streak in bowl games. The second of two college football bowl games scheduled for Tuesday pits the Liberty Flames against the Toledo Rockets in the Boca Raton Bowl. Liberty (5-7 ATS, 6-6 O/U) was able to win eight of its first nine games this season…

The Liberty Flames (8-4) and the Toledo Rockets (8-5) match up in the 2022 Boca Raton Bowl on Tuesday evening. The Flames didn't end the season in the way they envisioned. Liberty dropped three straight games, including a 49-14 setback against New Mexico State on Nov. 26. Toledo ended the regular season on a high note, outlasting Ohio 17-7 in the…

College Football's Bowl season continues as the Liberty Flames take on the Toledo Rockets in the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl. Ohio sports betting launches on Jan. 1! Early sign-ups can reserve this bonus today before the state goes live. Date: Tuesday, December 20th Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Channel: ESPN Moneyline: LIB (+158), TOL (-190) Spread: TOL…

The Boca Raton Bowl features Liberty and Toledo clashing at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla., on Dec. 20. Liberty is staggering into this game. Coach Hugh Freeze bolted for Auburn and left a sour taste on the way out with three straight losses, capped by a complete flop against major underdog New Mexico State. The Flames' third-leading tackler,…

Toledo is fresh off the program's first conference title and now gets a shot to parlay that with a bowl game victory. We break down the Rockets, their defense, and more in our Boca Raton Bowl betting preview below. The Boca Raton Bowl features the Toledo Rockets (8-5) and the Liberty Flames (8-4) in a high-level matchup between two non-Power Five…

A handful of the Football Bowl Subdivision's new head coaches for 2023 look like can't-miss hires right off the bat, including Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, Hugh Freeze at Auburn and Matt Rhule at Nebraska. But beware: Three or four years down the road, what seemed like a home run at the introductory press conference can be revealed as a big swing and…

Mid-American Conference champion Toledo will look to put an exclamation point on its 2022 campaign in what should be an intriguing matchup against a Liberty team in transition. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. ET at FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida. ESPN is airing the game. Toledo's continuity - coach Jason Candle is in his seventh full season -…

It's the most wonderful time of the year for college football teams that had the type of seasons worthy of bowl games. While, in a lot of cases, the postseason has become a glorified showcase of depth and future talent as NFL-caliber players sit out non-playoff contests, there are still some terrific matchups full of good players and teams you may…

On Wednesday, news broke that Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller had an "exploratory" knee scope. During the scope, the surgeon deemed the ACL torn, and that it would not be structurally sound without surgical intervention. The ACL has now been repaired, but Miller will be out for the rest of the season. What will the Bills need to do now without…

Another wild and wonderful college football season is drawing to a close, but fortunately the best part is what's saved for last. It's bowl season, and there are more than 40 matchups still to be played. The latest: The College Football Playoff semifinals won't kick off until New Year's Eve, but we'll have bowl action to enjoy from mid-December…

D.J. Uiagalelei was once the most sought-after quarterback in the nation, a five-star recruit and can't-miss prospect who ultimately chose Clemson to presumably pick up where Trevor Lawrence left off and lead the Tigers back to the top of the college football betting landscape. Things don't always work out as expected. Especially in this game.…

After all the dust has settled from Week 9, the debate for the top spots in the newest college football rankings has only become more intriguing. Plus, with seven ranked teams taking losses Saturday, there are plenty of spots up for grabs and the potential for big risers from outside the top 25 as voters struggle with difficult decisions near the…

College football's regular season wrapped up this past weekend and what an impactful weekend it was with Michigan's upset of Ohio State the highlight among several unexpected results. The Wolverines locked up a spot in the Big Ten title game and essentially, a berth in the College Football Playoff. LSU and Clemson were also beaten in upset fashion,…

The coaching carousel is moving quickly with college football coaching hires being made faster than ever before. We'll be grading every hire made in the FBS, ranging from the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the Colorado Buffaloes. This time of year is really like no other in professional or collegiate sports. Top programs coming off disappointing seasons…

It's not likely a coincidence that several targets' current teams stumbled In November. Forty names, games, teams and minutiae making news in college football, where LSU began and ended the regular season with mighty flops: On Friday, Cincinnati (11) lost to Tulane, 27-24. It was the Bearcats' first home loss in five years, and it cost them a…

The Iron Bowl is today at 2:30 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Is anybody paying attention? On social media and even among those of us who cover this football team, the search for a permanent head coach has soaked up most of the attention. That's an unfortunate byproduct of the modern landscape. Because it is important to have head coaches on campus…

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…

As another Alabama football season winds down and Thanksgiving approaches, let's reflect on all the things Crimson Tide fans can be thankful for, even during a season with multiple losses and no shot at a national championship. Things haven't totally gone your way in 2022 but consider all we've seen and all you and the team can still accomplish…

First and foremost - the Virginia Cavaliers canceled this week's game against Coastal Carolina in light of the terrible events that occurred last Sunday. Our hearts go out to the families of the three victims, and all those affected by this tragedy. After the No. 9 Clemson Tigers (7-0 ACC) and No. 13 North Carolina (6-0 ACC) Tar Heels acquired big…

After going 5-1 in our early college football predictions and picks column, it's time to find more value in the closing lines for Saturday's action. We'll outline some line changes and touch on previous early-line bets that were advised and whether or not to grab those games ahead of the action this weekend. The first of our non-MAC early picks and…

Welcome to The Top 25, a weekly rundown of the best of college football. Each week, The Baltimore Sun will break down the top games, players and teams to watch, from the Power Five to the Group of Five. Here's what to know for Week 11: No. 9 Alabama at No. 11 Ole Miss (Saturday, 3:30 p.m., CBS): This is uncharted waters for Alabama coach Nick…

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Hugh Freeze and the No. 19 Liberty Flames will try to extend their six-game winning streak when they face Jim Mora and the Connecticut Huskies on Saturday afternoon. Liberty is coming off consecutive upset wins, taking down BYU and Arkansas in its last two games. UConn has won four of its last five games, including a 27-10 win over UMass last…

If you love March Madness, you're in luck! November Nonsense is sweeping the college football nation. Headlined by a pair of SEC games, Week 10 provided a string of wacky, dramatic and important results as conference races heat up-and of course, the College Football Playoff looms. Georgia dethroned top-ranked Tennessee with a convincing effort, and…

We criticized the way he said "family." We made fun of the way he danced. We have seen him turn a color purple we didn't know existed on the sideline while yelling at anyone within range. Brian Kelly isn't exactly near the top of the list of college football's most likable coaches -- and that's putting it mildly. But the man can coach, and he…

Midweek MACtion continues as our early week college football predictions are here with some top picks to start your Week 11 slate. MACtion was good to us last week, and we can also look to cash in on early line value for the weekend slate to boot. Getting their first taste of midweek MACtion, both Eastern Michigan and Akron are back to treat fans…

November is here, and that means the college football season is heading into the home stretch. The SEC takes center stage in Week 10 with a pivotal contest in each division. There's just one other top-25 matchup beyond those two headliners, but the Saturday slate also includes a playoff contender looking to avoid a stumble on the road, another big…

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas football is familiar with Liberty coach Hugh Freeze, whom it beat three times in Freeze's five seasons at Ole Miss. On Saturday, however, the Razorbacks will meet the Flames for the first time in program history. Liberty (7-1) did not appear in the first College Football Playoff top 25 released Tuesday, but the Flames come…

The College Football Experience ( @TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the upcoming Week 10 slate of College Football games. Pick Dundee aka ( @TheColbyD), Patty C ( @PattyC831) & NC Nick ( @NC__NicK) break down every single FBS game of the week and highlight their top locks of the week.

New Auburn athletic director John Cohen had barely settled into his office Monday when he made his first decision - firing embattled football coach Bryan Harsin. The news came as little surprise as Harsin had a 9-12 record in his two years leading the Tigers, including 3-5 this season. He seemed an odd fit from the beginning after being hired away…

We can finally gamble on one of the most consistently volatile head coaching searches in college football! BetOnline released their odds for Auburn's next full-time head coach and Hugh Freeze, the head coach of the Liberty Flames, is currently the betting favorite to be the next head football coach on the Plains. Unsurprisingly, Lane Kiffin (Ole…

Forget rolling Toomer's Corner, the traditional toilet papering of Auburn oaks after victories. Fans on the Plains want to roll football coach Bryan Harsin out of town. The athletic director who hired him, Allen Greene, already has stepped aside, leaving Harsin to flap in the breeze. For Harsin, that breeze has been turbulent. Two questions…

college football odds series for our Liberty Wake Forest prediction and pick. Charlie Brewer is one of the most injured college football players in recent memory. Brewer was constantly banged up for Baylor in 2019, when he led the Bears to the doorstep of the College Football Playoff. Baylor took Oklahoma into overtime in the 2019 Big 12…

The No. 19 Wake Forest Demon Deacons will try to improve to 3-0 before opening ACC play next week when they play host to the Liberty Flames on Saturday. Wake Forest has opened the season with a pair of blowout wins over VMI and Vanderbilt. Liberty is confident coming into this matchup as well after beating Southern Miss and UAB in its first two…

Welcome to Week 3 of the college football "Upset Watch" here at Athlon Sports! We've had at least one team from each of the first two weeks of "upset watch" go down to underdogs. Last week, it was Nebraska losing to Georgia Southern. Who will it be this week? Let's take a look at the five teams on "upset watch" for Week 3. Can the Monarchs make it…