Photo courtesy of Marshall 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 every day a write-up will be done. For the matchup, player statistics will be … [Read more...] about The 128 Team Playoff, Day 60: Nevada vs. Marshall
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FQ’s Top Five Performers of Week 8
Photo courtesy of Wake Forest athletics Is Clemson (clears throat) irrelevant? While the 6-time reigning ACC champions watched its hopes dwindle away, there were several other performances that were nowhere near irrelevant. Here's a look back at the five best efforts from Week 8: Honorable Mention - Disgruntled … [Read more...] about FQ’s Top Five Performers of Week 8
Predictions for Every NCAA Baseball Regional: Part II
Photo courtesy of Ole Miss athletics TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha has been vacant for almost two years. Sure, the 10-year-old stadium has hosted events over that span of time. But the main event, the College World Series, is finally nearing its return after a year off, stirring from the cancellation of the 2020 college baseball season. It’s a city that truly craves this … [Read more...] about Predictions for Every NCAA Baseball Regional: Part II
Ranking All 130 FBS Fight Songs: Part IV
Photo Credit: ULM Athletics Welcome back for the fourth of 13 installments where we rank all 130 FBS fight songs! BACKGROUND Fight songs are one of, if not the, best parts of college athletics. Everyone knows their university’s fight song. Each week, 10 teams will be covered, starting with No. 130, and ending with the No. 1 fight song. This is designed to carry fans past … [Read more...] about Ranking All 130 FBS Fight Songs: Part IV
CFB Flashback: 15-Year Anniversary — Nevada Slips Past UCF in Wild Hawaii Bowl on Missed PAT
Photo courtesy of Nevada athletics Nevada and overtime in bowl games have a unique history. The Wolf Pack lost to Toledo in the 1995 Las Vegas Bowl -- the first ever FBS overtime game. On this day 15 years ago, Nevada's overtime fortunes changed. The Wolf Pack used a missed UCF extra point to slip past the Knights in a crazy Hawaii Bowl, 49-48. Setting the Stage It was a … [Read more...] about CFB Flashback: 15-Year Anniversary — Nevada Slips Past UCF in Wild Hawaii Bowl on Missed PAT