Photo courtesy of Oklahoma 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 6: Oklahoma vs. New Mexico
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Ranking All 130 FBS Fight Songs: Part X
Photo courtesy of Alabama athletics Welcome back to the 10th 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 … [Read more...] about Ranking All 130 FBS Fight Songs: Part X
The Las Vegas Lobos: College Football’s Biggest Underdog
Photo courtesy of New Mexico athletics You may be wondering who are the Las Vegas Lobos? A new Arena League Football team? An attempt at an XFL comeback? No, it happens to be the University of New Mexico Lobos. The Lobos were forced to relocate their entire football team from Albuquerque to Henderson, Nev. - a suburb of Las Vegas - due to COVID-19 concerns. So it was born … [Read more...] about The Las Vegas Lobos: College Football’s Biggest Underdog
Column: It’s Time to Fix Lobo Culture
Photo courtesy of New Mexico athletics When one thinks about major college football, New Mexico probably isn't the first program that comes to mind. With just two winning seasons since 2008, things have not gone well for the Lobos of late. Others have noticed: “Is it any wonder New Mexico barely surpasses the 20,000 mark in average attendance at home games? It's hard to … [Read more...] about Column: It’s Time to Fix Lobo Culture
New Mexico Football: 2020 Game-by-Game Predictions
Photo courtesy of New Mexico athletics Looking forward to the 2020 season, one can feel the excitement building in Albuquerque. Coming off of a two-win season in 2019, the New Mexico Lobos are destined to test the Mountain West under first-year head coach Danny Gonzales. Will the short offseason give the Lobos enough time to develop returning starters? Are we still too … [Read more...] about New Mexico Football: 2020 Game-by-Game Predictions