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    December 31 Recap 

    CFB

    Utah destroyers Nebraska in a 44 to 22 victory in the Las Vegas bowl QB DEVON

    DAMPIER had 458 total yards and 5 total touchdowns in the victory

    23Iowa upset 14Vanderbilt 34-27 in the ReliaQuest Bowl Iowa got off to an early 21 to 3 lead before holding off Vanderbilts comeback attempt to win the game.

    13 Texas beats 18 Michigan 41-27 in the citrus bowl led by Arch Manning, who had 4 touchdowns on the day

    No. 10 Miami vs. No. 2 Ohio State

    Miami Hurricanes rode a dominant defensive first half to a 24–14 upset of defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday night in Arlington, Texas.

    Miami’s defense set the tone early, holding Ohio State scoreless in the first half while forcing mistakes and controlling the line of scrimmage. The Hurricanes limited the Buckeyes to just 1-for-6 on third down and minus-3 rushing yards over the opening two quarters.

    The defining moment came when Keionte Scott jumped a screen pass from Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown. The interception return gave Miami a 14–0 lead and sent the Hurricanes’ sideline into a frenzy.

    Miami struck quickly before Scott’s score as quarterback Carson Beck hit Mark Fletcher Jr. out of the backfield for a 9-yard touchdown pass. Beck finished 19 of 26 for 138 yards, while Fletcher ran 19 times for 90 yards and earned the game’s offensive MVP honors.

    Despite controlling the game, Miami left points on the field in the first half. The Hurricanes fumbled twice, including a turnover in the red zone, which kept Ohio State within striking distance at halftime.

    Ohio State, which entered the game as a 9½-point favorite, struggled to find rhythm offensively. Sayin threw for 287 yards but was intercepted twice and sacked five times. Jeremiah Smith led the Buckeyes with seven catches for 157 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown.

    Miami added a 49-yard field goal from Carter Davis in the third quarter before ChaMar Brown sealed the win with a 5-yard touchdown run in the final minute. The 24 points were the most Ohio State allowed all season.

    NBA

    Warriors beat Hornets 132-125 led by Steph Curry‘s 26 points and 5 threes

    The Atlanta Hawks snapper seven game, losing streak in there 126-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves led by Jaylen Johnson’s 34 points on 15-22 FG

    Cavaliers beat the Suns 129-113 led by Donovan Mitchell’s 34, 10, and 7

    The Orlando Magic scrape out of victory against the Indiana Pacers 112-110 on a last second layup by Paulo Banchero

    The Chicago Bulls defeat the New Orleans pelicans 134 to 118 despite Zion Williams 31 points and only 29 minutes

    The San Antonio Spurs defeat the New York Knicks 134-132 led by JULIAN

    CHAMPAGNIE 36 points and 11 three-pointers made setting the franchise record for most three-pointers made in a game by a single player

    MCB

    Virginia Tech VS 21 Virginia 

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    Number 21 Virginia lost to Virginia Tech 95 to 85 in a triple overtime, thriller in their first ACC game of the season Virginia Tech only had eight players play the whole game including AMANI HANSBERRY who played 51 minutes had 17 points and 15 rebounds

    6 Duke Beat Georgia Tech, 85-79 led by Cameron boozer‘s 26 points and 12 rebounds

    4 UConn beat Xavier 90 to 67 to get their first big east win of the year (Fr) BRAYLON

    MULLINS hit a career high 5 three pointers

  • CFP playoff bracket prediction

    Why 1st round

    JMU hasn’t played any good teams, no to travel all the way across the country to play Oregon

    Alabama has no momentum going in having negative rushing yards against Georgia and the SEC championship

    Ole Miss beat Tulane earlier in the year confidently

    Texas A&M has looked sketchy against teams like Texas and South Carolina and they’ve played an easy SEC schedule

    Why Georgia will win

    Georgia has a proof and head coach and it’s only losses to a number nine Alabama team early on in the season coming off a lot of momentum from the SEC championship

  • My week 15 CFP

    1. Ohio State

    2. Indiana

    3. Georgia

    4. Oregon

    5. Texas Tech

    6. Ole Miss

    7. Oklahoma

    8. Texas A&M

    9. BYU

    10. Alabama

    11. Miami

    12. Notre Dame

    13. Vanderbilt

    14. Texas

    15. Virginia

    16. Utah

    17. Michigan

    18. USC

    19. North Texas

    20. Arizona

    21. Tulane

    22. James Madison

    23. Georgia Tech

    24. Navy

    25. UConn

    MY BRACKET

    First out

    Miami, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Texas

  • My week 13 CFP

    1 Ohio State

    2 Indiana

    3 Texas A&M

    4 Georgia

    5 Oregon

    6 Texas Tech

    7 Ole Miss

    8 Oklahoma

    9 BYU

    10 Alabama

    11 Notre Dame

    12 Vanderbilt

    13 Georgia Tech

    14 Miami

    15 USC

    16 Utah

    17 Virginia

    18 Michigan

    19 North Texas

    20 Texas

    21 James Madison

    22 Tennessee

    23 Tulane

    24 Navy

    25  UConn

  • World Series recap

    Game 1 – Blue Jays 11, Dodgers 4

    Toronto came out swinging and silenced the home crowd in Los Angeles as the game was tight early, but everything unraveled for the Dodgers in the sixth inning. The Blue Jays exploded for nine runs, capped off by a historic pinch-hit grand slam from Addison Barger, the first in World Series history. Kevin Gausman gave the Jays six strong innings, keeping LA’s lineup off balance as Toronto’s offense punished every mistake. The Blue Jays’ 11 runs tied their franchise record for a postseason game and gave them a convincing 1–0 lead in the series.

    Game 2 – Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 1

    The Dodgers responded immediately with a complete-game gem from ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who surrendered four hits and no walks while fanning eight in completely shutting down the hot Toronto bats. Will Smith and Max Muncy both homered for the Dodgers, who were in control from the game’s outset. It was a textbook bounce-back win that evened the series and restored momentum for LA before heading to Toronto.

    Game 3 – Dodgers 6, Blue Jays 5 (18 innings)

    Game 3 was an instant classic. What began as a pitchers’ duel extended into one of the longest games in World Series history 18 innings and nearly seven hours. Shohei Ohtani reached base nine times, hitting a home run and two doubles, but Toronto kept matching LA punch for punch. In the bottom of the 18th, Freddie Freeman ended it with a walk-off homer to right field, sending the Dodgers’ dugout into chaos. The marathon win gave LA a 2–1 lead and proved their veterans could deliver under extreme pressure.

    Game 4 – Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 2

    Toronto didn’t stay down after the heartbreak of Game 3. It struck early at Rogers Centre in the rematch, driving in three runs with Bo Bichette and smacking a second deck-crushing homer with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. against the Dodgers bullpen. The Blue Jays relievers combined to pitch five scoreless innings that night, holding them to just two runs against the Dodgers. That win tied the series 2–2, setting up a best-of-three showdown.

    Game 5 – Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 1

    But the story was rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage, who pitched like a seasoned veteran to strike out 12 over seven innings-the most ever by a rookie in a World Series start-and got backed up by a pair of early home runs and sharp defense. The Jays went one win away from the franchise’s first title since 1993 on Monday, taking a commanding 3-2 series lead in front of an electric atmosphere in Toronto. It certainly felt like the momentum was completely on their side.

    Game 6 – Dodgers 3, Blue Jays 1

    Meanwhile, back in Los Angeles, the season was on the line. Tyler Glasnow produced one of his best starts of the year, fanning nine over six scoreless innings. The Dodgers’ offense manufactured smaller moments – an RBI double from Mookie Betts at an opportune time and an insurance run late from Freeman. And then there was the game’s final sequence, when Kiké Hernández turned a tricky catch-and-throw into a game-ending double play with Toronto threatening in the ninth. That evened the series and forced a decisive Game 7. The defending champs weren’t done.

    Game 7 – Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 4 (11 innings)

    The final game was everything fans hoped for: Toronto took an early 3–0 lead behind hits from Bichette and Guerrero Jr., but the Dodgers clawed back. Ohtani doubled in two runs to tie it late, and the bullpens traded zeroes until extra innings. In the top of the 11th, Will Smith crushed a solo home run to left field to give the Dodgers a 5–4 lead. Yamamoto, pitching in relief on short rest, closed it out with a scoreless bottom half. As Freeman fielded the final ground ball at first base, the Dodgers stormed the field to celebrate back-to-back World Series championships.

    Series Recap Overall

    The 2025 World Series had it all: offensive explosions, marathon games, clutch pitching, and historic moments. Toronto’s young roster showed flashes of brilliance and had the defending champs on the brink, while Los Angeles leaned into its depth, experience, and resilience. Shohei Ohtani was a force at the plate, Freeman delivered in the most crucial moments, and Yamamoto cemented his place among the game’s elite to earn World Series MVP honors.

    The Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to win consecutive titles, closing out an extraordinary season with one of the more dramatic Game 7 victories of modern baseball. For the Blue Jays, it was a heartbreaking yet inspiring run that marked the beginning of a new era of contention. It’s a series that will be remembered as one of the best in recent memory a clash of two powerhouse lineups, decided by inches and flashes of brilliance.

  • Week 6 College Football Recap

    Penn State vs. UCLA

    UCLA made one of the season’s biggest upsets by beating No. 7 Penn State 42-37 at the Rose Bowl. Bruins quarterback Niko Iamaleava threw for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns, while adding 128 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Penn State’s Drew Allar threw 2 touchdown passes but bad defense from Penn State led to the Bruins first win.

    Leahy, S. (2025, October 5). Rick Neuheisel celebrates son’s play-calling debut after UCLA’s upset of Penn State: “My dad goggles were on big time today.” Yahoo Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/rick-neuheisel-celebrates-sons-play-calling-debut-after-uclas-upset-of-penn-state-my-dad-goggles-were-on-big-time-today-010612773.html

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    Texas vs. Florida

    Florida stunned No. 9 Texas 29–21 on a strong defense and an interception by Jordan Catell Florida they created 2 turnovers and kept Texas below 90 rushing yards.Jadan Baugh rushed for 107 and a touchdown. 

    Cincinnati stunned No. 22 Iowa State 38–30 in a well rounded offensive performance. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby led the Bearcats with 214 passing yards and two touchdowns on 13-of-25 passing, posting an 86.0 QBR. The Cincinnati rushing attack was dominant, with Evan Pryor rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns on just 10 carries. Tawee Walker had 89 yards, and Sorsby had 64 more and a touchdown on the ground.

    For Iowa State, Rocco Becht went 30-of-48 for 314 yards and two touchdowns, spreading the ball to nine receivers. Abu Sama III rushed for 96 yards on 18 carries, and Brett Eskildsen caught eight passes for 105 yards and a touchdown.

    Defensively, Iowa State’s Ta’Shawn James led the team with nine tackles, while Cincinnati’s Jake Golday totaled 12 tackles and a sack. The Bearcats outgained the Cyclones 474–470 and held them scoreless in the third quarter to secure the upset.

    Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

    No. 10 Alabama crushed No. 20 Vanderbilt 30–14 as quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Williams caught six passes for 98 yards and a touchdown, and Jam Miller ran for 136 yards and a touchdown.

    Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia went 21 of 35 for 198 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Sedrick Alexander rushed for a 65-yard touchdown but the Commodores couldn’t keep up. Alabama’s Justin Jefferson led the defense with 14 tackles and a sack as the Tide improved to 5–1.

    Miami vs. Florida State

    No. 3 Miami went unbeaten with a thrilling 28–22 win over No. 18 Florida State. Tyler Van Dyke passed for 286 yards and three touchdowns, including a go-ahead pass to Xavier Restrepo on the final two minutes. The Hurricanes’ defense sealed it with a fourth-and-goal stuff with 10 seconds left. Jordan Travis passed for 254 yards for the Seminoles but couldn’t deliver in the clutch.

    No. 18 Florida State fell to No. 12 Miami 35–20 even though Carson Beck threw for 241 yards and four touchdowns. Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels each caught two touchdown passes. Miami generated two interceptions, one a 43-yard return by Bryce Fitzgerald. Tommy Castellanos threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted twice as the Seminoles fell to 4–2.

  • Week 3 College Football Recap

    LSU vs. Florida

    LSU’s defense stole the show with a 20–10 win over Florida. The Tigers intercepted DJ Lagway five times, taking momentum every time the Gators seemed threatening. It was no blowout on the offense side, but LSU avoided defeat by locking up Florida’s offense

    Miami vs. South Florida

    Miami looked like a playoff contender in a 49–12 win. Miami Quarterback Carson Beck had three touchdown passes and running back Mark Fletcher Jr. added 120 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Hurricanes remain unbeaten and climbed the rankings.

    Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M

    Texas A&M sent Notre Dame to a crushing defeat once more, beating them 41–40 on a touchdown during the final 15 seconds. A missed Irish extra point earlier in the game ended up being the margin of victory in the one-point contest. The Aggies asserted themselves as a team to be reckoned with, and Notre Dame dropps to 0–2.

    Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina

    Vanderbilt stunned South Carolina 31–7, snapping a 16-game losing skid to the Gamecocks. Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia threw two touchdown passes Jamezell Lassiter broke off a huge scoring run as the Commodores improved to 3–0 and gained Top 25 consideration.

    Georgia vs. Tennessee

    One of the highlights of the weekend was in one of the weekend’s highlight games, Georgia held off Tennessee 44–41 in overtime. The Vols had the game in hand with a last-minute field goal attempt in regulation but fell short, and Georgia took advantage in OT with a brief touchdown run. Georgia is 3–0 and showed grit in a tough road test.

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    Missed 43 yard field goal to take the lead

    Georgia Tech vs. Clemson

    Georgia Tech delivered the week’s biggest upset, winning over Clemson 24–21 on a dramatic 55-yard field goal at the end of the game. The Yellow Jackets improved to 3–0, while Clemson faces intense criticism for another dismal start to the season.

    Iowa State vs. Arkansas State

    Iowa State averted disaster in a 24–16 win over Arkansas State. Rocco Becht had two touchdowns playing quarterback, but the Red Wolves hung around all day before Iowa State’s defense shut the door late. The Cyclones moved to 4–0 but did not appear as good as its ranking suggests.

    Big Picture

    The SEC: Georgia won , LSU was great defensively, and Vanderbilt pulled off an upset.

    ACC had a soap opera of their own: Miami ruled, Georgia Tech came out with a signature upset, and Clemson stumbled.

    Notre Dame’s playoff aspirations are already on life support following back-to-back defeats.

    Iowa State and LSU showed that they could win ugly, and Miami and Vanderbilt looked like upstarts.

  • College Football Recap: Week 2

    Oklahoma 24, Michigan 13

    In the biggest game of the week, Oklahoma distanced itself from Michigan because of quarterback John Mateer’s solid performance. He accounted for over 300 yards and three touchdowns, spearheading the Sooners’ attack. Michigan’s offense never found its rhythm, grinding to a halt at crucial points.

    Baylor 48, SMU 45 (2OT)

    Baylor and SMU featured one of the weekend’s best games, a double-overtime classic. Baylor rallied from two-score deficits in the fourth on quarterback Sawyer Robertson’s 400+ yards and four touchdowns. SMU had chances to take it but could not convert drives, and the Bears took it with a clutch field goal.

    Ole Miss 30, Kentucky 23

    Ole Miss rallied from a first-quarter deficit to score a gritty SEC road win. Kewan Lacy spearheaded the ground game with over 130 yards on the ground, and Austin Simmons recovered from early miscues to make big passes late. Kentucky pushed right down to the wire but couldn’t land the knockout punch.

    Mississippi State 24, Arizona State 20

    The Bulldogs defeated Arizona State in a close game. Quarterback Blake Shapen threw three touchdown passes, and wide receiver Zavion Thomas made the difference with over 100 yards receiving. The Mississippi State defense bent but did not break, making plays in the last few minutes of the game.

    Clemson 27, Troy 16

    Clemson earned a bounce-back win at Troy, even if it wasn’t always pretty. Cade Klubnik threw for two touchdowns, and the Tigers were more successful on the ground than they were in Week 1. The defense gave up some big plays early but closed tight, not letting Troy score in the fourth quarter.

    South Florida 18, Florida 16

    USF stunned the Gators for the second year running, this time on a tough two-point win. The defense of the Bulls made huge stops in the fourth period, and an end-of-game field goal was the margin. Florida did have its chances, but turnovers and miscues cost too much.

    Iowa State 16, Iowa 13

    The Cy-Hawk game was another defensive battle, with Iowa State beating Iowa in a low-scoring affair. The Cyclones’ defense made crucial stops late, claiming consecutive victories against the Hawkeyes for the first time in over a decade.

    Other Notables

    Penn State blanked FIU 34-0, as the defense appeared to be dominant but the offense remained inconsistent.

    Illinois dominated Duke 45-19, taking advantage of several turnovers.

    Texas A&M routed Utah State 44-22 behind a balanced attack and merciless pass rush.

    Tennessee unloaded on ETSU with a 72-17 thrashing, the highest scoring margin in decades.

  • College Football Recap: Week 0/1 

    Texas lost 7-14 in a big game at Ohio State with Arch Manning struggling – going 17/30 with 170 YDS passing, 1 TD, and 1 INT.  The Longhorns’ run game was mostly absent as the offensive line appeared outmatched.  Their defense did perform well and show flashes of promise for the rest of the season. Ohio State’s offense did have a few challenges, but Julian Sayin passed for 126 yards.  The Buckeyes’ defense looked really good in the trenches, especially the o-line.

    Clemson suffered a tough 17 to 10 loss against LSU.  Cade Klubnik had some issues passing, completing only 19 of 38 with an interception. In the run game, the Tigers averaged only 1.6 yards per carry.  LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier had a really good game going 28-38 passing with 230 yards and a touchdown.  Mansoor Delane snagged a big interception.

    Notre Dame had a close  24 to 27 loss against Miami. CJ Carr and the team did show hope for a good season, though.  Miami’s Carson Beck – the Georgia transfer – looks really good with 205 yards and two touchdowns, aided by an amazing touchdown catch by CJ Daniels.

    Miami Hurricanes wide receiver CJ Daniels (7) catches the ball with one hand to score a touchdown against Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half of their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Picture via Yahoo sports 

    Alabama lost to Florida State 17-31 in the biggest upset of the week.  One of the biggest stories from this game is Ryan Williams really struggled having five catches for 30 yards which is low for his standards. He also left with a head injury with 6:07 left In the fourth quarter and is considered day-to-day. Alabama just doesn’t seem to have the same Nick Saban energy, and their days of constant undefeated championship seasons seem over.  Florida State really appeared to turn it around after a dismal 2-10 record last season. This really seems like a new era for Florida State.

    Kansas State and Boise State both really struggled with Boise State losing 7-35 against USF in a Friday night game.  Boise State just isn’t the same team without Ashton Jeanty, and will not be making the playoffs this year.  Kansas State started with a tough 24-21 loss against the rival Iowa State in week zero in the Dublin, Ireland game and then barely beat North Dakota – only winning by 3 in a 35-38 win. I don’t think either of these teams will end the season ranked or be even close to the playoffs.

    Tennessee dominated Syracuse in a 45-26 win with QB Joey Aguilar passing for 247 yards and three touchdowns. The Orange defense really struggled, allowing  Tennessee 45 points, but they often showed hopes scoring 26 on the solid Tennessee defense.  Tennessee also  dominated on the ground,  rushing for an impressive 6.4 yards per carry.