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The 2022 college football season has reached its halfway point, and the list of contenders is becoming clearer every week. Many of those contenders are the usual suspects such as Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia, but there are also some surprise teams hanging around. One of those surprise teams is 5-0 TCU football, which currently […]

The 2022 NFL season has reached its quarter mark, and the Philadelphia Eagles are soaring over the competition. The Eagles are the league’s last remaining unbeaten team, and they’ve looked fantastic the vast majority of the time. Their impressive start has raised their Super Bowl odds to +750, the third-best in the league behind the […]

Week 6 of the college football season is in the books, and most teams are now past the halfway point in their season. By now, the line between contender and pretender is pretty clear, and Tennessee appears to be a contender for the first time in a long time. The Volunteers are rolling right now, […]

The 2022-23 NHL season is just days away, and the Colorado Avalanche are ready to defend their Stanley Cup title. While the Avs have a loaded roster all around, their success hinges on superstar defenseman Cale Makar. At just 23 years old, Makar has established himself as the best defenseman in the league, and this […]

Week 6 of the 2022 college football season is here, and a rare neutral site game along with it. No. 16 BYU and Notre Dame meet at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for a big primetime showdown on Saturday. This game is one of the most interesting of the weekend, so let’s make some BYU […]

Another college football Saturday is upon us, and one of the most-anticipated games of the season along with it. Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M football travel to face Nick Saban and top-ranked Alabama in a primetime SEC clash. The Crimson Tide looking for revenge after the Aggies upset them last year makes for a compelling […]

Week 6 of the 2022 college football season is here, and that means it’s time for some bold predictions for Utah football’s huge game against UCLA. The No. 11 Utes are traveling to the Rose Bowl to take on the No. 18 Bruins. Both teams are in the thick of the Pac-12 race, and this […]

The start of the 2022 NFL season has been the epitome of a roller coaster for the Baltimore Ravens. The team sits at 2-2 through four weeks, but they could easily be 4-0 if just a few more bounces went the right way. There’s plenty to like about the Ravens, but also a ton of […]

Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season certainly got off to quite the start on Thursday Night Football. The Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos met on Thursday for a game that … definitely happened alright. This game may have been agonizing to watch, but Indy ultimately prevailed 12-9 in overtime thanks to a key stop […]

After years of playoff disappointment, the Edmonton Oilers finally broke through last season. The Oilers dispatched both the Los Angeles Kings and archrival Calgary Flames on their way to their first Western Conference Finals berth since 2006. While their run came to a disappointing end, losing in a sweep against the Colorado Avalanche, it was […]

The New York Rangers are coming off a breakout season, and now the pressure is on to build on it. In their first true playoff appearance since 2017, the Rangers made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals in their first run with this new core. Let’s dive into some bold predictions for […]

In an era where powerhouse programs dominate college football more and more, the Kansas Jayhawks have become the best story in the sport this season. After years of misery, the Jayhawks have come out of nowhere to start the season 5-0 after winning five games in the previous three seasons combined. After a 14-11 win […]

Another college football Saturday is in the books, and yet another win for Bryce Young and Alabama win along with it. The Crimson Tide appeared in control after jumping out to a 28-0 lead on the road against Arkansas in the second quarter. While the Razorbacks tore off 23 unanswered points to make the game […]

It’s hard to imagine a worse scenario for Miami football than what happened on Saturday. The Hurricanes entered their Week 4 matchup against lowly Middle Tennessee as 25.5 favorites, expecting a big bounce back from a disappointing loss to Texas A&M in Week 3. Instead, the Hurricanes stumbled out of the gate and never recovered […]

Clemson football has had its share of dramatic wins over the last decade, but Saturday’s double-overtime win at Wake Forest may have taken the cake. The Tigers and Demon Deacons traded blows back and forth throughout the afternoon, with both offenses dazzling. In the end, Dabo Swinney’s Tigers escaped Winston-Salem with a 51-45 win in […]

Russell Wilson does not play in the NFC West anymore, but he’ll be seeing an old friend on Sunday night. Wilson and the Denver Broncos welcome the San Francisco 49ers to the Mile High City for a primetime showdown in Week 3. Wilson is 17-4 against the 49ers in his career, and now he gets […]

Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season brings two of the game’s greatest quarterbacks back together. Tom Brady and the undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers play host to Aaron Rodgers and the 1-1 Green Bay Packers in a showdown that could have massive implications in the NFC. Games featuring these two legends usually become instant classics, […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a potential career-defining moment in Week 2. After trailing 35-14 against the Baltimore Ravens on the road, Tagovailoa led a furious comeback to propel the Dolphins to a stunning 42-38 win. Tagovailoa put on one of the best quarterback performances in recent memory, finishing the day with 469 yards […]

Week 4 of the college football season is here, and conference play is starting to heat up. This week’s schedule features some excellent matchups, including heavyweight showdowns in the SEC and ACC. College football fans may have to stay up late for Saturday’s 9:30 game between No. 7 USC and Oregon State, one of the most interesting […]

Another college football Saturday has arrived, and a classic rivalry along with it. In arguably the biggest game of the day, No. 11 Tennessee football plays host to No. 20 Florida in the latest edition of the bitter feud. With the Volunteers boasting their best team in years, this rivalry is back to being must-watch […]

Another college football Saturday has arrived, and this is a special one. It’s now week 4, which means conference play is really starting to ramp up. This slate features some heavyweight matchups, including a must-watch game in the ACC. All of this brings us to a Clemson football clash against Wake Forest. To kick off […]

The 2022 NFL season may be young, but the Cincinnati Bengals are the early favorite for most disappointing team. After a last-second overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, the Bengals lost another heartbreaker at the last second against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. Sitting at 0-2, Cincinnati needs to turn it […]

Week 4 of the 2022 college football season is here, and that means conference play is really picking up. Many teams have played most, if not all, of their non-conference slates and are now getting into the real meat of the season. This week features some big conference games, including three ranked-vs-ranked matchups.  The third […]

Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season brings two longtime NFC West rivals back together. The Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals, both 1-1, will kick off their division slate against each other on Sunday in Glendale. These teams last met in the Wild Card Round of last season’s playoffs, which the Rams won on […]

Week 3 of the college football season is behind us, and the College Football Playoff picture is growing clearer. Most of the usual contenders, such as Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State, won in blowout fashion, as expected. However, one surprise college football team is emerging as a contender after a big win on Saturday: Washington. […]

The Minnesota Vikings were flying high, then came crashing down to earth on Monday night. After a convincing win over the rival Green Bay Packers in Week 1, the Vikings hit the road to take on the Philadelphia Eagles for Monday Night Football in Week 2. Minnesota looked like a completely different team, and not […]

Week 3 of the 2022 college football season is history, and the line between contender and pretender is growing more clear. In week 2, highly-ranked teams such as Notre Dame and Texas A&M fell in stunning upsets. Although no top 10 teams lost in week 3, other highly-ranked teams such as Michigan State and Miami […]

Michigan football completed its underwhelming non-conference schedule with a 59-0 drubbing of UConn on Saturday. The Wolverines looked dominant the entire game as they held the Huskies to just 110 total yards and Blake Corum ran for five touchdowns. As the Big Ten schedule approaches, the Wolverines look to be firing on all cylinders. However, […]

Another week, another blowout win for Georgia football. The Bulldogs showed more of their usual dominance on Saturday, demolishing South Carolina 48-7 on the road. With three straight blowout to start the season, some are wondering if this Georgia’s team is even better than last year’s national championship squad. Just like SEC West fans have […]

Week two of the college football season was nothing short of a disaster for Texas A&M football. The Aggies played host to Appalachian State, which entered the game as an 18-point underdog, but struggled immensely. The Aggies had under 200 yards of total offense in a 17-14 Mountaineers victory, which dropped A&M from No. 6 […]

Week 3 of the college football season is here, and the schedule features some outstanding matchups. Week 2’s upset-filled chaos will be a tough act to follow, but week 3 is sure to be a thrilling time all its own. While it may not be a ranked matchup, Auburn football hosting No. 22 Penn State […]

Week 3 of the 2022 college football season is here and a schedule full of great games along with it. Topping week 2’s upset-filled slate will be a tall order, but week 3 will be an exciting time all on its own. Two ranked matchups take place on Saturday, and one of them features No. […]

After a thrilling slate of games last weekend, week three of the 2022 college football season is here. The week three slate features marquee matchups throughout the day, including two games between ranked teams. Of all the games on the schedule, No. 25 Oregon football hosting No. 12 BYU makes for one of the most […]

While the Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the AFC West division recently, their competition is much stronger in 2022. The Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos provide their own challenges, but many identified the Los Angeles Chargers as the biggest threat to the Chiefs’ crown, and Thursday night’s showdown in Arrowhead Stadium proved why. The […]

Week One of the 2022 NFL season has come and gone, and that means it’s time for overreactions. Opening week brought several surprises and great games, giving fans a sneak peak at the chaos to come. However, one of the least surprising results was the Jacksonville Jaguars losing yet again. That’s not to say there […]

An era that once held so much promise has finally come to a merciful end in Lincoln, Nebraska. Now it’s time for Nebraska football to find a new head coach. When Nebraska football hired UCF head coach Scott Frost in late 2017, many hailed him as the savior of the program. Not only did he […]

The Texas Longhorns came so close to shocking the college football world on Saturday. Hosting top-ranked Alabama, the Longhorns went blow-for-blow with the Crimson Tide all afternoon. Texas took the lead with less than 90 seconds to go, needing just one more stop to pull off the stunning upset. Unfortunately for the Longhorns, Alabama escaped […]

The second college football Saturday of the season is in the books, and what a day it was. Week 2 featured stunning upsets and near-upsets, including three top 10 teams losing. No loss, though, was anywhere close to shocking as Texas A&M’s. The Aggies played host to Appalachian State, a school they paid $1.5 million […]

Week two of the 2022 college football season is in the books, and the sport’s landscape looks quite different. Three teams in the top 10 lost on Saturday, two of them to unranked opponents. While Alabama football, the top-ranked team in the nation, was not among the teams to fall, the Crimson Tide came scarily […]