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The Longest Active Bowl Losing Streaks Entering 2022

coach___cooper
August 15, 2022

Looking over historical college football content, one took notice of the 1972 college football season. Going back 50 years, there were only 11 bowl slots — 22 opportunities for a team to play a game following the regular season. If those standards were still in place today, there wouldn’t even be enough bowls to accommodate…

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By the Numbers: The Last SEC Title and Total Number for Each Current Program

coach___cooper
August 13, 2022

With college football starting in two weeks, we are going to look at every Power 5 conference and when each current team last won that conference. We start…

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Beach Bums vs. Book Worms: The Final Battle of Week 0

TP Hammock
August 13, 2022

The SEC has its fair share of notable non-conference games for 2022. One may think of the Week 2 matchup between Alabama and Texas. One may look ahead…

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Despite Struggles vs. Ohio State, Michigan Has Dominated “Little Brown Jug” Rivalry

coach___cooper
August 12, 2022

Looking back to 2021, it was a vitally important year for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan. The Wolverines got off the schneid against Ohio State, won the Big Ten and reached the College Football Playoff for the first time. Perhaps what fans in Ann Arbor are proudest of is the win…

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#ProHogs Update — Defense: A Look at Former Razorbacks in the NFL

Sydney Fields
August 12, 2022

Photo courtesy of San Francisco 49ers As the NFL preseason gets started, a number of former Arkansas players find themselves on NFL rosters. In what is a 2-part series, we’ll look at where the former Razorbacks stand on their current teams. We conclude with those on defense: Grant Morgan, LB…

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#ProHogs Update — Offense: A Look at Former Razorbacks in the NFL

Sydney Fields
August 11, 2022

Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Bengals As the NFL preseason gets started, a number of former Arkansas players find themselves on NFL rosters. In what will be a 2-part series, we’ll look at where the former Razorbacks stand on their current teams. We start with those on offense: Hunter Henry, TE…

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Unranked Teams with Best Chance to Make 2022 College Football Playoff

coach___cooper
August 11, 2022

Photo courtesy of UCLA athletics 1990 was the last time the college football world saw a team unranked in the preseason go on to win the national championship. That team was Georgia Tech. Thirty-plus years is a long time. With the AFCA Coaches Poll released on Monday, we look at…

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Five Surprising Contributors of Fall Camp for Florida State

norvellcentral
August 10, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State returned to the practice field on Wednesday for its 12th practice of fall camp. As Florida State prepares for its season opener against Duquesne on Aug. 27, the coaching staff is locating the players on its roster that will be major contributors…

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Column: Don’t Take Preseason Polls Too Seriously

coach___cooper
August 10, 2022

Photo courtesy of Texas A&M athletics The preseason AFCA Coaches Poll was released on Monday and the Associated Press (AP) will  be following soon. While many college football fans understand preseason polls do not mean much, some casuals still put stock into it. It is worth noting that since 1991,…

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FSU’s Lundy Quietly Becoming a More Complete LB

norvellcentral
August 9, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics After a quiet 2020, Florida State linebacker DJ Lundy made his presence felt during the 2021 season. As a redshirt freshman, Lundy recorded 69 total tackles — tied for third on the team — five tackles for loss and one sack. However, the unknown…

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Ranking Nebraska’s 2022 Opponents

coach___cooper
August 9, 2022

Photo courtesy of Nebraska athletics It is a do-or-die year for Nebraska’s golden boy Scott Frost. Now in his fifth season, if Scott doesn’t make a bowl game in 2022, no one can argue that he will keep his job. The Cornhuskers help kick off the 2022 season in three…

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Former Arkansas QB Shines at TE for Falcons

Sydney Fields
August 9, 2022

Photo courtesy of Atlanta Falcons A former SEC quarterback at Florida and Arkansas, Feleipe Franks seems to be finding his footing in the NFL — but not behind center. Franks was the starting quarterback for the Gators throughout the 2017 and 2018 seasons. In 2019, he suffered a broken ankle…

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NAIA Football: Week 0 Outlook

coach___cooper
August 8, 2022

Photo courtesy of Grand View athletics Less than three weeks separate us from the start of the 2022 NAIA football season. While most of our readers are major college football fans, we would encourage everyone to adopt an NAIA team closest to your hometown. After all, college football is college…

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Looking Back on the SEC East Teams to Defeat Alabama During the Saban Era

coach___cooper
August 8, 2022

Photo credit: Crimson Tide Photos/Alabama athletics Nick Saban’s tenure at Alabama may be the greatest tenure in college football history. In fact, there is hardly an argument against it. In case there was any doubt, the man has more SEC and national championships than regular season losses. What he has…

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FSU Football: Deuce is Loose

norvellcentral
August 8, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics During the offseason, Florida State added four wide receivers via the transfer portal: Mycah Pittman, Winston Wright Jr., Johnny Wilson and Deuce Spann. Illinois transfer Deuce Spann is perhaps the least heralded of the four. During the 2021 season at Illinois, the converted quarterback…

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A Look Back on Top-5 ACC Matchups

coach___cooper
August 7, 2022

Photo courtesy of Notre Dame athletics The Atlantic Coast Conference has been around since 1953. The league began as a geographical conference on the Atlantic Coast, of course, with eight teams ranging from the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. It is safe to say the ACC…

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FSU’s Norvell Confident Foundation Has Been Set

norvellcentral
August 6, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Confidence. That word is defined as “the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something.” Over the last couple of weeks, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has exemplified this sense. “This is a team that has a foundation that, I…

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The NFL’s Longest Playoff Droughts Entering 2022

Mike Ferguson
August 4, 2022

Photo courtesy of New York Jets The NFL preseason gets underway on Thursday night as franchises begin their quest for the Super Bowl. The preseason begins with the NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Fresh off another difficult season, the Jacksonville Jaguars will take on the Las Vegas…

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Surprise in 2021, South Carolina Looks to Take Next Step in 2022

TP Hammock
August 3, 2022

Photo courtesy of South Carolina athletics Entering 2021, South Carolina was largely an afterthought. The program was in a state of disrepair as head coach Will Muschamp had just been fired. Successor Shane Beamer had never been a college football head coach. To find a starting quarterback, the Gamecocks looked…

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NAIA Football: Mid-South Conference Preview and Predictions

coach___cooper
August 2, 2022

  We are less than four weeks away from the NAIA kicking off the college football season. The Faulkner Eagles, of the Mid-South Conference, will be doing just that on the first night of the season on Aug. 25. The Mid-South has sometimes drawn comparisons as the SEC of the…

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Crazy College Football Stats — Part II: Tennessee’s Decline Based on Record vs. Rivals

coach___cooper
July 31, 2022

Photo credit: Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee athletics Tennessee football fans have a different kind of hope for the 2022 season — something that hasn’t been genuinely felt in Knoxville in a long time. While Twitter users are using the term “1998” as a derogatory insult, one can still note that Tennessee has…

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ASUTR Welcomes Baseball and Softball in 2023

Brady Michael
July 30, 2022

Wednesday, July 27 was a huge day for both Arkansas State University Three Rivers (ASUTR) and the state of Arkansas junior college athletics. University chancellor Steve Rook formally announced that his institution will finally have athletics. Located in Malvern, Ark., a town that could use a spark, should seemingly have…

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Crazy College Football Stats — Part I: A QB with 5 Losses to the Same Rival

coach___cooper
July 30, 2022

Photo courtesy of Garnet and Great/Florida State football archivist Just four weeks separate us from the start of the 2022 season. As we count those days down, we’ll be working on a series with some crazy stats or bizarre stories many may be unaware of. Some of these may never…

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By the Numbers: SEC Championships for Each School by Percentage

coach___cooper
July 29, 2022

Photo credit: Crimson Tide Photos/Alabama athletics Over the last decade, less than 30% of the teams in the SEC have been able to claim the conference crown. Seven of the last 10 titles belong to Alabama. Auburn, LSU and Georgia have each claimed one since 2012. While every year is…

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Arkansas to Take Committee Approach in Replacing Treylon Burks

Brady Michael
July 29, 2022

Photo courtesy of Arkansas athletics College football-talking seasoning is upon us as SEC Media Days wrapped up last week. With less than five weeks before kickoff, Arkansas looks to find solutions. A variety of inquiries were tossed at head coach Sam Pittman. They ranged from his Hot Springs lake house…

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Column: FSU’s Treshaun Ward Aims for a Season to Remember

SPEARATICS
July 28, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics A 3-star high school prospect from Tampa, Treshaun Ward held scholarship offers from nearly 20 FBS schools. That included more than 10 Power 5 programs. In 2019, he turned down all of them to walk on Florida State. Ward played in just two games…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Special Teams

norvellcentral
July 28, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Fall camp is underway for Florida State. As for us, our position preview series is coming to an end. During Wednesday’s press conference, head coach Mike Norvell expressed high hopes for the third and most overlooked phase of the game — special teams. “I…

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Column: How Spoiled are Alabama Fans?

coach___cooper
July 28, 2022

Photo credit: Crimson Tide Photos/Alabama athletics We have all seen crazy reactions from fans across the college football landscape. Some of the strangest, however, cheer for the nation’s premier program — Alabama. When the Crimson Tide miss out on a recruit, the first half doesn’t go as well, or they…

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Five Things to Watch as Fall Camp Gets Underway for Florida State

norvellcentral
July 27, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics For Florida State, the start of fall camp is here, which means we are inching closer to the start of the college football season. Fall camp begins on Wednesday for the Seminoles. Entering his third year as head coach, Mike Norvell is just 8-13…

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Column: Will Auburn Football Boom or Bust in 2022?

TP Hammock
July 27, 2022

Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn athletics Entering every year, it feels like we have a grasp of how good most college football teams are going to be. We are usually wrong. However, it seems that no one ever knows how good Auburn will be. The Tigers can be contending for…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Defensive Backs

norvellcentral
July 27, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics The Florida State defensive backfield seems to be in great shape entering the 2022 season. Four of the Seminoles’ five starters are returning from last season. As the 2021 campaign went on, the secondary showed tremendous improvement. Our position preview series continues with the…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Linebackers

norvellcentral
July 26, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Throughout its history, Florida State has been notorious for producing quality collegiate linebackers such as Derrick Brooks, Paul McGowan, Sam Cowart, Ernie Sims, Marvin Jones, Lawrence Timmons, Nigel Bradham, Terrance Smith… The list goes on and on. In recent years, the position has not…

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Column: Hope at Doak

SPEARATICS
July 26, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics We are 32 days away from Florida State kicking off the season against Duquesne at Doak Campbell Stadium. College Football fans from around the nation cannot wait for the season to begin. For FSU, practice gets underway on Wednesday. Preparations have begun with the…

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NAIA vs. NCAA: 2022 Schedule Features 29 Meetings Between Two Divisions

coach___cooper
July 25, 2022

Photo courtesy of Indiana Wesleyan athletics As college football fans, we constantly have debate about Power 5 teams playing FCS teams. Many will argue that the contests are rarely competitive and largely a waste of time. Then you have some reasonable people that will tell you that these games can…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Defensive Line

norvellcentral
July 25, 2022

Photo credit: Mitch White/Florida State athletics Florida State reaped the benefits of having Jermaine Johnson II and Keir Thomas along the defensive line in 2021. The two combined for 18 sacks and Johnson earned All-American honors. In 2022, the Seminoles will have to find a way to replace the production…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Offensive Line

norvellcentral
July 24, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins has worked tirelessly to completely rebuild the offensive line position group. This offseason, Atkins was a busy man. The Seminoles brought in 10 new faces along the offensive line via recruiting and the transfer portal. Our…

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Q&A with 2024 FSU DL Commit Keishawn Mashburn

norvellcentral
July 24, 2022

Photo via Keishawn Mashburn Keishawn Mashburn, a 2024 defensive line prospect, is Florida State’s newest commitment. Not yet ranked by the 247Sports Composite rankings, Mashburn is a 3-star prospect, according to On3 recruiting services. https://twitter.com/Keishawn59/status/1550998345816195074 Just What the Seminoles Needed From Robert F. Munroe Day School in Quincy, Fla., Mashburn…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Tight Ends

norvellcentral
July 23, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics During head coach Mike Norvell’s Florida State tenure, the tight end position has been a staple of his offensive systems. However, the production has been largely lackluster. Our position preview series continues with the FSU tight ends: Tight Ends on the Roster: Camren McDonald,…

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Power 5 Teams To Never Play in Conference Title Game Entering 2022

Mike Ferguson
July 22, 2022

Photo courtesy of Petre Thomas/Ole Miss athletics Since the Big 12 Conference revived its conference title game in 2017, every Power 5 conference now has a conference championship game. During the College Football Playoff era, it hasn’t been a prerequisite to be part of the 4-team playoff, but it certainly…

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Meet College Football’s Next Batch of Rising Star Head Coaches, Part II

Connor Jackson
July 21, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Earlier this month, we took a look at four rising stars in the college football head coaching world. Those four coaches should be receiving plenty of buzz for head coaching jobs or bigger jobs over the next few years. They, however, aren’t the only…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Wide Receivers

norvellcentral
July 21, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Long associated with great Florida State offenses was great wide receiving corps. That hasn’t been the case in Tallahassee for some time now, but that may be changing. With veterans returning and the use of the transfer portal, the Seminoles appear to have a…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: Big 12, Part 2

CJ Olson
July 20, 2022

Photo courtesy of Baylor athletics Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose overs…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Running Backs

norvellcentral
July 20, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Despite losing its leading rusher from a season ago, the running back position should be one of strength for Florida State. The Seminoles don’t have a ton of bodies at the position, but have versatility. Treshaun Ward is the leading returning rusher for the…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: Big 12, Part 1

CJ Olson
July 19, 2022

Photo credit: Gregg Ellman/Ellman Photography/TCU athletics Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose…

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Florida State 2022 Position Preview: Quarterbacks

norvellcentral
July 19, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics It’s the most important position on the field. It’s also one where Florida State has struggled to find stability over the last several years. The position, of course, is quarterback. For the first time in a long time, the Seminoles will enter the season…

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Hendon Hooker: The Darkhorse Heisman Contender

stevencjackson
July 19, 2022

Photo credit: Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud are probably the two names that come up first when discussing Heisman Trophy favorites for 2022.  However, there is another contender that may merit a keen eye as we approach kickoff to the 2022 season. Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker is quietly…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: SEC West

CJ Olson
July 18, 2022

Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose overs or unders, all 131 teams…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: SEC East

CJ Olson
July 17, 2022

Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt athletics Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose overs…

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New Rivalry Brewing in Virginia? Old FCS Foes Battle in Sun Belt

TP Hammock
July 16, 2022

Photo courtesy of James Madison athletics There will be no Commonwealth Cup to the winner, but the annual showdown between Virginia and Virginia Tech won’t be the only clash of in-state foes from Virginia in November. As it transitions to FBS, James Madison will be taking on Old Dominion on…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: Pac-12 South

CJ Olson
July 16, 2022

Photo credit: Simon Asher/Arizona athletics Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose overs…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: Pac-12 North

CJ Olson
July 15, 2022

Photo courtesy of California athletics Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose overs…

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Who Would be Arkansas’ Top Rated Players in NCAA Football 23?

Brady Michael
July 15, 2022

Photo courtesy of Arkansas athletics EA Sports brought the prime message this summer to gamers and college football fans alike. The return of the king — the NCAA Football franchise — is back in motion. July 9 marked the nine-year anniversary of the most recent release in 2013. Dates line…

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New-School vs. Old-School: Opener Between Army and Coastal Carolina Features Contrasting Styles

TP Hammock
July 14, 2022

Photo courtesy of Army athletics On Sept. 3, Army will travel to Conway, S.C. to take on an up-and-coming Coastal Carolina program. This is their first meeting on the football field. Many people have talked about this game as potentially the dark horse game of the week. It will be…

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FSU Trending in a Positive Recruiting Direction?

norvellcentral
July 13, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State received great news on Monday with the addition of 2023 four-star offensive lineman Lucas Simmons from Clearwater, Fla. The Seminoles are now ranked 41st in the 247Sports Composite rankings since four-star quarterback Chris Parson decommitted from the program on Tuesday. However, head…

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Ranking the Top 10 QBs Entering the 2022 College Football Season — Part V (Nos. 1-2)

PeteSnydes
July 13, 2022

Photo courtesy of Alabama athletics Although the calendar may read only July, it is never too early to take a look at some of the best gunslingers our game has to offer. For five days, we’ve been counting down the best quarterbacks in college football. We’ve reached the final piece…

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FSU’s Atkins Keeps Cooking on the Recruiting Trail, Adds 4-Star Simmons

norvellcentral
July 12, 2022

Photo via Lucas Simmons Florida State offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins got himself another elite caliber offensive lineman prospect on Monday afternoon. 2023 four-star offensive tackle Lucas Simmons became the third top-120 prospect to commit to the Seminoles in just over two weeks. Standing at 6-foot-7 and 300 pounds,…

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Ranking the Top 10 QBs Entering the 2022 College Football Season — Part IV (Nos. 3-4)

PeteSnydes
July 12, 2022

Photo courtesy of USC athletics Although the calendar may read only July, it is never too early to take a look at some of the best gunslingers our game has to offer. For five days, we’ve been counting down the best quarterbacks in college football. We’ve reached the next-to-last piece…

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Jets WR Says QB Zach Wilson Has “Aged so Much”

Tanner Phifer
July 11, 2022

Photo courtesy of New York Jets Recently extended New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios likes what he’s seen from his young quarterback so far. Berrios recently said that Zach Wilson has “aged so much,” physically and mentally since last season. What should we expect to see from the year…

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Ranking the Top 10 QBs Entering the 2022 College Football Season — Part III (Nos. 5-6)

PeteSnydes
July 11, 2022

Photo courtesy of NC State Although the calendar may read only July, it is never too early to take a look at some of the best gunslingers our game has to offer. For five days, we’ve been counting down the best quarterbacks in college football. Our 5-part series has hit…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: Big Ten West

CJ Olson
July 11, 2022

Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose overs or unders, all 131 teams…

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Bengals and S Bates Not Expected to Reach a Long-Term Deal Before July 15 Deadline

Tanner Phifer
July 10, 2022

Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals and franchise-tagged safety Jessie Bates aren’t expected to reach a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline.  Bates, 25, was given the franchise tag on March 7. https://twitter.com/tannerphifernfl/status/1545591184428597248?s=21&t=IEE3XPYHeZMiBjFOXEO2Bg Bates has consistently been one of the best and most underrated players in the…

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Where FSU Stands in Recruiting in the Month of July

norvellcentral
July 10, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State is currently ranked No. 42 in the 247Sports Composite rankings with 10 prospects committed. Commitments: Four-star DE Keldric Faulk Four-star IOL Roderick Kearney Four-star DT Keith Sampson Jr. Four-star DE Lamont Green Jr. Four-star QB Chris Parson Three-star WR Vandrevius Jacobs Three-star…

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Ranking the Top 10 QBs Entering the 2022 College Football Season — Part II (Nos. 7-8)

PeteSnydes
July 10, 2022

Photo courtesy of Texas athletics Although the calendar may read only July, it is never too early to take a look at some of the best gunslingers our game has to offer. Each day for the next five days, we’ll be counting down the best quarterbacks in college football. Our…

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Ravens Sign Pass Rusher Justin Houston

Tanner Phifer
July 10, 2022

Photo courtesy of Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens signed pass rusher Justin Houston to a one-year deal earlier this week. Entering his second season with the Ravens, Houston recorded one pass deflection, one forced fumble, 34 total tackles, and six tackles for loss in 2021. The 4.5 sacks last season,…

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Ranking the Top 10 QBs Entering the 2022 College Football Season — Part I (Nos. 9-10)

PeteSnydes
July 9, 2022

Photo credit: Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee athletics Although the calendar may read only July, it is never too early to take a look at some of the best gunslingers our game has to offer. Each day for the next five days, we’ll be counting down the best quarterbacks in college football. Our…

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Dolphins and Mike Gesicki Far Apart on Extension Talks

Tanner Phifer
July 9, 2022

Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins It appears that the Miami Dolphins and tight end Mike Gesicki are not likely to reach a contract extension before next week’s deadline, according to multiple league sources. Gesicki will play the 2022 season on the franchise tag. The two sides have not been in…

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The Longest Bowl Drought in Each Group of 5 Conference Entering 2022

Mike Ferguson
July 8, 2022

Photo courtesy of UNLV athletics With more than 40 FBS bowl games, making a postseason bowl in major college football is easier than ever before. Some schools, however, haven’t seen it that way of late. In a 2-part series, we’ll be looking at which schools have the longest droughts without…

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The Longest Bowl Drought in Each Power 5 Conference Entering 2022

Mike Ferguson
July 7, 2022

Photo courtesy of Nebraska athletics With more than 40 FBS bowl games, making a postseason bowl in major college football is easier than ever before. Some schools, however, haven’t seen it that way of late. In what will be a 2-part series, we’ll be looking at which schools have the…

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Arkansas Basketball: A Look at Former Hogs in the 2022 NBA Summer League

Brady Michael
July 6, 2022

Photo courtesy of Arkansas athletics The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone. Headliners like Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. have gotten all the attention as expected. As for the Arkansas Razorbacks, they produced just a single pick. The soon-to-be-named Arkansas charge legend – if not already…

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Meet College Football’s Next Batch of Rising Star Head Coaches

Connor Jackson
July 4, 2022

Photo courtesy of SMU athletics With guys like Billy Napier, Dan Lanning, Marcus Freeman, and others settling into jobs everywhere, a new crop of head coaches is on the rise. Over the next few seasons, message boards will be clamoring with fans asking for these guys to be hired. Without…

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How to Get Recruited (Small College Football)

coach___cooper
July 3, 2022

As we enter into the heart of recruiting season, there’s something that’s been on my mind. This article isn’t just for NAIA, but for NCAA Division II & III as well. Heck, most of these points are valid for Division I. I’m tired of seeing hard-working families getting ripped off…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: Big Ten East

CJ Olson
July 2, 2022

Photo courtesy of Ohio State athletics Welcome back to our series of articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose…

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Will FSU Capitalize on Recruiting Momentum?

norvellcentral
June 30, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State is coming off a huge recruiting weekend for 2023 prospects. The coaching staff wanted to take full advantage and get prospects in on the last weekend before the “dead period”. During this period, coaches are not permitted to make in-person recruiting contacts…

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Ranking the Miami Dolphins’ Top Seven Third-Round Picks of All-Time

Mike Ferguson
June 30, 2022

Photo courtesy of Jon Way/AP/Miami Dolphins After having multiple first-round picks in recent drafts, the Miami Dolphins didn’t pick until the third round in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Dolphins used their third round pick to take Georgia linebacker Channing Tindall. Miami has a rich history when it comes to…

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BREAKING: DeMarco Ward Commits to Florida State

norvellcentral
June 28, 2022

Photo via DeMarco Ward More good news came to Tallahassee on Tuesday as Florida State landed three-star linebacker DeMarco Ward. A native of Duluth, Ga., Ward was in Tallahassee for an official visit this past weekend. He is currently listed at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. According to the 247Sports Composite…

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Dolphins-Bengals Have a Fascinating History Head-to-Head in Prime Time

Mike Ferguson
June 28, 2022

Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins The first prime time matchup of the season for both the reigning AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins will come against one another to close the month of September. Miami will be at Paul Brown Stadium for a Thursday night showdown on Sept. 29.…

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“Everything Glitter Ain’t Gold”: Kearney Commits to FSU

norvellcentral
June 27, 2022

Photo via Roderick Kearney Florida State secured the commitment of class of 2023 four-star offensive lineman Roderick Kearney on Sunday. Kearney is listed as the 128th-best prospect in the recruiting cycle, according to 247Sports Composite. The Orange Park, Fla. native has been on Florida State’s radar for quite some time.…

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FSU Looks for Momentum After Big Recruiting Weekend

norvellcentral
June 26, 2022

Florida State athletics During the 2022 recruiting cycle, Florida State secured six commitments during the month of June. Fast forward to June 2022, the Seminoles have landed two prospects for their 2023 recruiting class thus far in the month. Massive Recruiting Weekend This weekend has massive implications on how this…

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FSU Football: Projected Offensive Depth Chart

norvellcentral
June 24, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State has completely reassembled its offensive unit from a season ago. The Seminoles understood the importance of acquiring talent on that side of the football this offseason. During the 2021 season, the unit averaged 27.6 points per game (73rd in the FBS), had…

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Analysis: What Matt Landers Brings to Arkansas’ Offense

Brady Michael
June 23, 2022

Photo courtesy of Toledo athletics Following spring football, a newfound desire for depth at wide receiver emerged for Arkansas. While there is proven talent in the room, there is no Treylon Burks. Alongside that dilemma, freshmen make up a good chunk of the room. Head coach Sam Pittman and Co.…

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Atkins Gets the Job Done Once Again: Turnetine is a Nole

norvellcentral
June 22, 2022

Photo credit: Mario Terrana/South Carolina athletics Florida State received great news on Tuesday afternoon as South Carolina redshirt senior offensive lineman Jazston Turnetine committed and enrolled at FSU. With this development, the Seminoles now have 84 scholarship players on their roster. That includes 19 scholarship offensive linemen. Dillan Gibbons, RS…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: ACC Coastal

CJ Olson
June 22, 2022

Photo courtesy of Virginia athletics Welcome to the first of several articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose overs…

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2022 Preseason Football Win Totals: ACC Atlantic

CJ Olson
June 21, 2022

Photo courtesy of Wake Forest athletics Welcome to the first of several articles going over the preseason win totals for all 131 FBS teams. Thanks to Playoff Predictors for being a free site that allows each and every game to get picked. To ensure that we didn’t just blindly choose…

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Column: The Curious Case of Destyn Hill

norvellcentral
June 20, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics On Feb. 3, 2021, 2021 four-star wide receiver Destyn Hill from New Orleans, La. signed his letter of intent to play at Florida State. During his junior season of high school in 2019, he had 54 receptions for 1,047 yards and 14 touchdowns en…

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SMU Football Preseason Awards: MVPs

CJ Olson
June 20, 2022

Photo courtesy of SMU athletics Prior to the start of the 2022 college football season, we’re going to spotlight 24 SMU players as preseason award winners. At the end of the season, we’ll reflect on each of the picks and see how we did. There are six categories: True Freshmen,…

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SMU Football Preseason Awards: Most Improved

CJ Olson
June 19, 2022

Photo courtesy of SMU athletics Prior to the start of the 2022 college football season, we’re going to spotlight 24 SMU players as preseason award winners. At the end of the season, we’ll reflect on each of the picks and see how we did. There are six categories: True Freshmen,…

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SMU Football Preseason Awards: Big Play Specialists

CJ Olson
June 18, 2022

Prior to the start of the 2022 college football season, we’re going to spotlight 24 SMU players as preseason award winners. At the end of the season, we’ll reflect on each of the picks and see how we did. There are six categories: True Freshmen, Transfers, Unsung Heroes, Big Play…

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SMU Football Preseason Awards: Unsung Heroes

CJ Olson
June 17, 2022

Photo courtesy of SMU athletics Prior to the start of the 2022 college football season, we’re going to spotlight 24 SMU players as preseason award winners. At the end of the season, we’ll reflect on each of the picks and see how we did. There are six categories: True Freshmen,…

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Reliving Jordan Travis’ Road to Becoming FSU’s Starting QB

norvellcentral
June 17, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Confidence is defined as “a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities.” Florida State redshirt junior quarterback Jordan Travis’s confidence is on full display this offseason. However, it has not been an easy journey for Travis since transferring…

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SMU Football Preseason Awards: Transfers

CJ Olson
June 16, 2022

Photo courtesy of Texas athletics Prior to the start of the 2022 college football season, we’re going to spotlight 24 SMU players as preseason award winners. At the end of the season, we’ll reflect on each of the picks and see how we did. There are six categories: True Freshmen,…

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Odell Haggins Strikes Again: 2022 DT Ayobami Tifase Commits to FSU

norvellcentral
June 15, 2022

Photo via Ayobami Tifase Florida State received great news on Tuesday afternoon as three-star defensive tackle Ayobami Tifase committed to the Seminoles. Tifase decided to make his intentions known after partaking in official visits to the following schools: Virginia Tech (June 6), Arkansas (June 8) and Florida State (June 10).…

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SMU Football Preseason Awards: True Freshmen

CJ Olson
June 15, 2022

Photo courtesy of SMU athletics Prior to the start of the 2022 college football season, we’re going to spotlight 24 SMU players as preseason award winners. At the end of the season, we’ll reflect on each of the picks and see how we did. There are six categories: True Freshmen,…

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Analysis: What Arkansas State Transfer Terry Hampton Brings to Arkansas’ Defensive Front

Brady Michael
June 15, 2022

Photo courtesy of Arkansas State athletics A home state player, Terry Hampton originates from the southern Arkansas town of El Dorado. Coming out of high school, his only Division I offer was to play in Jonesboro at Arkansas State. Most of the pointing can be toward his size at the…

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Q&A with FSU Newest Commit Quindarrius Jones

norvellcentral
June 14, 2022

Photo provided Florida State added a talented defensive back prospect to its 2023 class over the weekend in Quindarrius Jones from Meridian, Miss. Jones decided to make it official on Saturday afternoon when announced his commitment to the Seminoles. After his commitment, the Mississippi native discussed a variety of topics.…

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Arkansas Softball: Meet the Nation’s Top Signing Class

Sydney Fields
June 13, 2022

Photo courtesy of Arkansas athletics Courtney Deifel and the Arkansas softball coaching staff have received many accolades over the last two years. Deifel earned back-to-back SEC Coach of the Year honors, and the entire staff earned back-to-back NFCA South Region Coaching Staff of the Year honors. The Razorbacks will lose…

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AD Alford Elevates Standard for FSU Athletics: What Does it Mean for Norvell?

norvellcentral
June 12, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics It’s a time of change in Tallahassee. Michael Alford, Florida State director of athletics, announced on Friday that the Seminoles had parted ways with head baseball coach Mike Martin Jr. The Seminoles will be searching for a new leader after Martin’s three seasons at…

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Keeping Up with the Joneses: FSU Secures Two Commitments

norvellcentral
June 12, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State added two prospects to its 2023 recruiting class on Saturday. The Seminoles received the commitment of junior college defensive end Jaden Jones and defensive back Quindarrius Jones. Jaden Jones The coaching staff had been on Jones since it went to Hutchinson Community…

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Column: FSU Fans Must Climb with Faith, Patience with Norvell and Staff

SPEARATICS
June 11, 2022

Photo via Mike Norvell It has been a rough several years for Florida State football. Still, the current standard at FSU is still the same standard set by the legendary Bobby Bowden back in 1976. When Bowden became head coach, the Seminoles had won four total games in three years.…

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Column: Predicting the 2022 Heisman Using Statistics and History

CJ Olson
June 10, 2022

Photo courtesy of Ohio State athletics Every year, Heisman Trophy talk dominates the final month of the season, along with #WhosIn. In the past, my ability to predict Heisman winners has been atrocious. Last season, I rode with JT Daniels. The season before, I picked Kyle Trask. In an effort…

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Where Does FSU Stand With Linebacker Recruiting?

norvellcentral
June 9, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Linebacker play has been wildly inconsistent for Florida State since the likes of Terrance Smith, Reggie Northrup, Ro’Derrick Hoskins, among others were wearing the garnet and gold during the 2015 season. However, head coach Mike Norvell and Co. seemed to turn a corner with…

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Analysis: What Cade Fortin Brings to Arkansas at Quarterback

Brady Michael
June 8, 2022

Photo courtesy of South Florida athletics Committing in mid-January, Cade Fortin came to Arkansas as one of the early transfers. The transfer quarterback will come to Fayetteville as a walk-on. Coming into an eggshell Arkansas quarterback room means he must be ready every day. The yolk of that egg is…

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What is Next at the Wide Receiver Position for FSU?

norvellcentral
June 7, 2022

Photo courtesy of Florida State athletics Florida State’s coaching staff was unfortunately unable to secure a wide receiver prospect during the 2022 recruiting cycle after missing on three of its top targets: Five-star athlete Travis Hunter (flipped to Jackson State and was thought to be utilized in some capacity at…

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The 128 Team Playoff, Day 128: Georgia vs. Tennessee

CJ Olson
June 7, 2022

Photo courtesy of Tony Walsh/Georgia athletics Introduction We’ve created a 130-team bracket using ESPN’s FPI as our ranking system. “But, anyone can create a bracket, how will the games be simulated?” Great question; NCAA Game Sim was used. For each game on the bracket, the matchup was simulated once and…

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