How to watch Army vs. Louisiana Tech: Picks, odds for Independence Bowl with Bulldogs filling in for Marshall
1 week, 5 days ago

How to watch Army vs. Louisiana Tech: Picks, odds for Independence Bowl with Bulldogs filling in for Marshall

New York Times  

After having its banner season spoiled by Navy, Army gets a chance to take out its frustration on Louisiana Tech, the 5-7 replacement that Independence Bowl officials were able to get when Marshall withdrew from the game after a coaching change triggered a rash of transfers. How to watch Army vs. Louisiana Tech The Bulldogs, who were way down the list of fill-in candidates, already had three defensive starters transfer and now face the buzzsaw Black Knight rushing attack on two weeks’ notice, making them underdogs by more than two scores. Louisiana Tech is 30th in ground yards allowed, but the Bulldogs haven’t faced anything close to the machine the Black Knights have built. Army vs. Louisiana Tech odds Army vs. Louisiana Tech picks More bowl season coverage Bowl predictions: The Athletic staff picks every college football bowl game Bowl watch guide: Schedule, odds and most interesting matchups Ranking the 10 best non-College Football Playoff bowl games

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No. 19 Army brings a ‘bad taste’ from its Navy loss in the Independence Bowl vs. Louisiana Tech
1 week, 5 days ago

No. 19 Army brings a ‘bad taste’ from its Navy loss in the Independence Bowl vs. Louisiana Tech

Associated Press  

— Army coach Jeff Monken says he’s still losing sleep over the Black Knights’ previous game. Two weeks after a gutting loss to rival Navy, Army will take the field Saturday with the opportunity to get right in the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech, the replacement for Sun Belt champion Marshall. “That’s our goal – fight our tails off and …

Louisiana and TCU both looking for a milestone win in the New Mexico Bowl
1 week, 5 days ago

Louisiana and TCU both looking for a milestone win in the New Mexico Bowl

Associated Press  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Program milestones are on the line Saturday when Louisiana and TCU meet in the New Mexico Bowl. In the first meeting between the two schools, the Ragin’ Cajuns are playing in a seventh consecutive bowl game and looking to reach 11 or more wins for only the third time, while the Horned Frogs can get to exactly …

College Football Playoff odds, picks, how to watch info: Texas, Notre Dame open as big favorites in first round
2 weeks, 6 days ago

College Football Playoff odds, picks, how to watch info: Texas, Notre Dame open as big favorites in first round

New York Times  

The College Football Playoff field was revealed on Sunday, and with that came the odds for the four first-round games. If you are looking for insight on how the drama might play out, Austin Mock’s College Football Playoff projections give a percentage chance for each team to make each round of the 12-team bracket. GO DEEPER College football national title …

Marshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against Army
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Marshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against Army

Associated Press  

— Marshall has withdrawn from the Independence Bowl after a coaching change resulted in much of its roster jumping into the transfer portal. Marshall said it pulled out “after falling below the roster minimum that was deemed medically safe.” The Herd beat Louisiana-Lafayette 31-3 last weekend to win the Sun Belt Conference Championship for the first time. “We apologize for …

Marshall withdrawing from Independence Bowl vs. Army after multiple players opt out, enter transfer portal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Marshall withdrawing from Independence Bowl vs. Army after multiple players opt out, enter transfer portal

New York Times  

Marshall pulled out of its Independence Bowl matchup against Army because of a roster depleted by players opting out and entering the transfer portal. A bowl official confirmed to The Athletic that the process for picking a replacement was based on the Academic Progress Rate of the 18 FBS teams with a 5-7 record, and Louisiana Tech was the first …

Louisiana Tech hosts Douglas and Georgia Southern
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4 weeks ago

Louisiana Tech hosts Douglas and Georgia Southern

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Georgia Southern Eagles at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Ruston, Louisiana; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern visits Louisiana Tech after Bradley Douglas scored 21 points in Georgia Southern’s 93-91 overtime victory over the North Florida Ospreys. Georgia Southern is 2-0 when it turns the …

College football bowl watch guide: Schedule, odds and most interesting matchups
1 month ago

College football bowl watch guide: Schedule, odds and most interesting matchups

New York Times  

With conference championships all wrapped up, the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff is finally upon us and every bowl game is set for the next month. ET on ESPN2 at Caesars Superdome Friday, Dec. 20 Noon ET on ESPN at Camping World Stadium Gasparilla Bowl: Tulane vs. Florida 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Albertsons Stadium Tuesday, Dec. 24 Hawai’i …

Georgia vs. Texas: How to watch, picks, odds for SEC Championship Game
1 month ago

Georgia vs. Texas: How to watch, picks, odds for SEC Championship Game

New York Times  

After facing each other in mid-October, Texas and Georgia will run it back on Saturday afternoon in the SEC Championship Game from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 5 Georgia is making its fourth straight SEC Championship Game appearance and seventh overall in coach Kirby Smart’s nine-year tenure. Georgia vs. Texas odds Expert picks against the spread The Pulse Newsletter Free, daily sports …

Louisiana-Lafayette seeks a second Sun Belt title game triumph against first-timer Marshall
1 month ago

Louisiana-Lafayette seeks a second Sun Belt title game triumph against first-timer Marshall

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns are trying to win their second outright Sun Belt title and first since the departure of former coach Billy Napier after he led the Cajuns to the 2021 title just before leaving to coach the Florida Gators. Key matchup Marshall’s defensive front, …

Wiggins scores 3 TDs, Louisiana Tech shuts out Kennesaw State 33-0
1 month, 1 week ago

Wiggins scores 3 TDs, Louisiana Tech shuts out Kennesaw State 33-0

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Omiri Wiggins rushed for 129 yards on 17 carries with three touchdowns in leading Louisiana Tech to a 33-0 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday in a season finale for both teams. Kennesaw State generated only 146 total yards to the Bulldogs’ 443. Wiggins scored …

Auburn tries to keep bowl hopes alive with visit from Louisiana-Monroe with ailing QB Payton Thorne
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Auburn tries to keep bowl hopes alive with visit from Louisiana-Monroe with ailing QB Payton Thorne

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Louisiana-Monroe at Auburn, Saturday, 12:45 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Auburn by 24-1/2. Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne’s status is uncertain with a right, throwing shoulder injury. Players to watch Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith has 34 catches for 657 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 19.3 yards …

College football picks: Georgia-Alabama showdown not as consequential with 12-team CFP but still big
3 months, 2 weeks ago

College football picks: Georgia-Alabama showdown not as consequential with 12-team CFP but still big

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Alabama on Saturday in a showdown of two Southeastern Conference superpowers who have combined to win five national titles since the College Football Playoff’s implementation in 2014. Back in the days before the Bowl Championship Series and CFP, a game like Alabama-Georgia could have essentially …

College football picks: Angsty matchups No. 19 Miami-Florida, No. 13 LSU-No. 23 USC highlight Week 1
4 months, 1 week ago

College football picks: Angsty matchups No. 19 Miami-Florida, No. 13 LSU-No. 23 USC highlight Week 1

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! After a brisk Week 0 warmup, Week 1 of the college football season arrives with dozens of games Thursday through Monday, including a few tasty matchups. Add in the two played last week and 61 FBS-FCS games to open the college football season is by far …

College football bowl projections: No change in the College Football Playoff … yet
1 year, 2 months ago

College football bowl projections: No change in the College Football Playoff … yet

New York Times  

Barring a flurry of upsets, the pool of 6-6 teams is shallower this year than ever before. The fine print: *Replacement for a conference without enough eligible teams ** Projected 5-7 team New Year's Six BOWL DATE TEAMS LOCATION TIME Cotton Dec. 29 Alabama vs. Oklahoma State Arlington, Tex. 8 p.m. Peach Dec. 30 Missouri vs. Tulane Atlanta Noon Orange …

Ranking 133 college football teams for 2023, from No. 1 Georgia to No. 133 UMass
1 year, 4 months ago

Ranking 133 college football teams for 2023, from No. 1 Georgia to No. 133 UMass

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s college football rankings of all 133 FBS teams. It’s also the last year of the four-team College Football Playoff, with a 12-team field coming next year, even if the details of the format may still change. Oregon State could become America’s darlings after conference realignment fallout, and if DJ Uiagalelei can find his …

Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP title
2 years ago

Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Obviously, we’re excited, but we know we got a big one coming up.” TCU, the first Big 12 to win a playoff game, will be looking for its first national title since 1938. That’s just the way it is.” TCU would be the first team to …

Rivalry week should bring SEC bowl forecast into clear focus
2 years, 1 month ago

Rivalry week should bring SEC bowl forecast into clear focus

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Here’s a look at where the SEC stands as teams jockey for postseason positioning: GEORGIA Although the top-ranked and defending national champion Bulldogs have looked vulnerable at times, nothing short of losing to Georgia Tech and then LSU in the SEC title game would keep them …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Not-so-super superpowers show cracks
3 years, 3 months ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Not-so-super superpowers show cracks

Associated Press  

Alabama looked beatable for the first time. Credit Florida coach Dan Mullen with back-to-back games against Alabama where — with very different personnel — the Gators were able to make the Tide’s offense operate under pressure by carving up its defense. 24 Miami to Pitt’s loss and the Atlantic Coast Conference had another rough week in nonconference play.. Memphis won …

College football picks: Football feast missing some dishes
4 years, 1 month ago

College football picks: Football feast missing some dishes

Associated Press  

The Thanksgiving weekend football feast will be missing a few of the dishes that have become mainstays. Schedules altered and seasons delayed by the pandemic have taken off the table a bunch of rivalry games that have become a staple of the last weekend in November, including Michigan-Ohio State and all those in-state matchups of ACC and SEC schools such …

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