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<\/a><\/p>\nWelcome back lovers of college football. For you newbies, we are glad you are here \u2013 even if Alabama is not your team. Just know that we here serve up weekly heaping spoonfuls of snark. There is a good chance your favorite player or team will get body-slammed a few times as we call out the B.S. To be fair, we don\u2019t sugarcoat it when our Crimson Tide is not playing up to \u201cThe Standard\u201d either. If you want sunshine pumped up your nether regions, there is plenty of click bait out there for you.<\/p>\n
Trying to distinguish themselves from UL-Monroe, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette wants to be known plainly as Louisiana. We don\u2019t go in for distinguished in these parts. Thus, they are known as ULL, UL-Laffy, or Laffy. In addition, Ragin Cajuns takes too long to type, so they are the \u201cRajuns\u201d.In that same realm, Cal demands to be called \u201cCalifornia\u201d with their noses in the air. Ain\u2019t gonna happen.Same goes for Pittsburgh who will always and forever be Pitt.What a piece of work that school in Orlando is. They want to be a called by three letter initials, but all they are worthy of being called is \u201cCenter Florida\u201d.I lived in Los Angeles for a spell. The USC fans are some of the biggest fairweather fans you\u2019ll ever meet. I grew up calling South Carolina \u201cUSC\u201d. But the Trojans think they are the one-true \u201cUSC\u201d and ESPN is more than happy to perpetuate that notion. These \u201cfans\u201d HATE HATE being called \u201cSouthern Cal\u201d. So of course, that is what we call them.For absolutely no reason, Boise State is Boise.Fresno State is Fresno.Lastly are the arrogant a-holes of Ohio State who insist on the word \u201cThe\u201d with a capital T in front of the rest of the name of the school. F them. They are anOhio State or anOSU.<\/p>\n
There are probably others, we\u2019ll see as the season unfolds. Still with us? If so, let us proceed.<\/p>\n
WEEK ZERO IS NOT THE BEGINNING OF THE CFB SEASON<\/p>\n
But we\u2019ll give you the scores and highlights anyway. (>\u1d17\u2022)<\/p>\n
Iowa State 24 Kansas State 21- Farmageddon got off to a wet sloppy start in Dublin, Ireland with a muff by K-State followed by a red zone fumble by ISU early in the game. The first reception came on the game\u2019s fourth possession when a offensive lineman caught a deflection<\/a> for negative yardage. Following an exchange of touchdowns, each team tallied another fumble before the half. In the second half, both teams gathered their bearings a little better and started to move the ball.<\/p>\n Perhaps KSU coach Chris Klieman could not see the lines so well, since he chose to go for it on 4th and 1 at his own 30 yard line with 8 and a half minutes to go.<\/p>\n The Wildcats failed to pick up the necessary yardage and the Cyclones scored four playes later to push their advantage to 24-14. K-State struck back with a 65 yard scoring pass, but ISU ground out the last six+ minutes of the game, ending with three kneel downs at the goal line.<\/p>\n Hawaii 23 Stanford 20 – The Trees jumped out to a 10-0 lead after a sack, strip, and recovery in the end zone. The Rainbow Warriors would retaliate with two touchdowns to lead by one at the half. Fast forward to 2 minutes remaining, the game is knotted at 20-20 after a UH field goal. Stanford starts their drive at their own 25. A 3-and-out takes up less than 30 seconds of game clock. Hawaii skillfully drove the other way with short passes out of a no-huddle offense and got down to the 20 yard line. With 18 seconds remaining and all three timeouts in Stanford\u2019s pocket, they allowed the Islanders to run the clock down and kick the game-winner with no time left on the clock. Poor clock management by former Colts head coach and current Stanford coach Frank Reich caused them to miss out on a chance for a late charge.<\/p>\n UNLV 38 Idaho State 31 – Dan Mullen\u2019s return to college football got off to a dubious start. Vegas\u2019s first three possessions went fumble, 3-and-out, missed field goal, as ISU – who was 5-7 in FCS a season ago – jumped out to a 10-0 advantage. The Runnin\u2019 Rebs scored 14 points but the Bengals answered to take a 3 point lead at the half.<\/p>\n Idaho State led by seven early in the fourth quarter until the Rebs tied it up. On the ensuing drive, ISU threw an interception on their own 28. Vegas would score the go-ahead and eventually winning touchdown for Cousin Eddie.<\/p>\n Kansas 31 Fresno 7 – Senior citizen Jalon Daniels was an efficient 18 of 20 for 176 yards and 3 touchdowns. Fresno was picked off twice, lost a fumble, and totaled only 37 rushing yards on 29 attempts.<\/p>\n Western Kentucky 41 Sam Houston 24 – You don\u2019t really care about this one. Do you?<\/p>\n \u201cK-S State vs Iowa State\u201d in Dublin.<\/p>\n LEBRON JAMES MEMORIAL FLOP OF THE WEEK<\/p>\n So, is the ref supposed to call a penalty on himself in this instance?<\/p>\n It is also a new record for most National Championships won in one day. One fan likened it to North Korea \u201cparading around 15 nukes while only three of them have functional warheads.\u201d<\/p>\n Also last week, Aubie announced they would retire Cam Newton\u2019s jersey number. AD John Cohen is doing everything he can to deflect away how lousy this season is going to be. It must be so painful to be an Auburn fan.<\/p>\n \u201cI think Coach White and our defense is the hardest defense I\u2019ll see all year.\u201d<\/p>\n ~ Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos from last Wednesday. This guy just doesn\u2019t know when to keep his big yap shut.<\/p>\n Bowling Green linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron. Yes, \u201cESPN\u201d is his real middle name. \u201cJihaad\u201d doesn\u2019t sound so bad now. Huh?<\/p>\n SO, WE ARE DOING THESE IDIOTIC SHORT SHORTS AGAIN THIS YEAR?<\/p>\n Ya know when you look at old football reels and you laugh at the big shoulder pads? His kids are going to look at this silliness and think he is just as lame.<\/p>\n Name of the Week nominee Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen<\/p>\n HOW TO TELL YOU ARE NO LONGER A BLUEBLOOD<\/p>\n TBH, the all-black Nebraska unis are kinda cool. But, yeah. The \u2018Huskers aren\u2019t BBs anymore anyway.<\/p>\n HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE RIGHT HERE?<\/p>\n Click here for Street View<\/a>.<\/p>\n From Dan Wetzel of ESPN: \u201cKansei Matsuzawa is from Tokyo, where at age 20 he was a waiter at a Morton\u2019s Steakhouse. On a vacation to the US he saw a NFL game. Returned home and taught himself to place kick via YouTube videos. Convinced Hocking College in little Nelsonville, Ohio to let him come and kick FGs. He spoke almost no English and had so little money he gave himself haircuts. Excelled in kicking and English. Transferred to Hawaii this summer. Just booted the game winner to beat Stanford, 23-20.\u201d<\/p>\n He was 3 for 3 on field goals on the day and speaks better English than a lot of Americans LOL.<\/p>\n The yardage lines and hashmarks did a disappearing act even though the grounds crew re-drew the lines at halftime.<\/p>\n Hawaii scored a touchdown two plays later to take the lead.<\/p>\n DUMBASS OF THE WEEK, RUNNER-UP<\/p>\n Truly, this is the coaches\u2019 fault.<\/p>\n When Micah Ford ran for a 2 yard score in the 4th quarter against Hawaii, it was the first rushing touchdown for a Stanford running back since September 23, 2023.<\/p>\n One last roundup for Lee Corso.<\/p>\n Lee Corso\u2019s final College GameDay show comes on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, before Ohio State hosts Texas. Sadly for his curtain call, he will likely put on that ugly-ass weird Buckeye head like he did in his very first one in 1996.<\/p>\n It is too bad that he will not be taking irrelevant Desmond Howard with him. But Nick Saban is back. So are Rece Davis, Pat McAfee, and Kirk Herbstreit.<\/p>\n Fox\u2019s Big Noon Kickoff will also be in Columbus. The only entertaining crew member Mark Ingram is returning, along with jerky jerkmeister Urban Meyer, and a couple of overrated former quarterbacks with pretty hair. For some reason, Barstool idiot Dave Portnoy is joining them to make off-color remarks.<\/p>\n It\u2019s too early for us to adopt a team, but start thinking about it. Let us know your suggestions in Comments. All I know is, chicken-sh*t Indiana<\/a> will not be making a return.<\/p>\n Wake Forest is probably gonna suck again, but former Bama fan favorite Rob Ezell<\/a> is the new offensive coordinator under new head coach Jake Dickert.<\/p>\n Of note, we\u2019ll be looking in on the Division II West Alabama Tigers from time to time. If you haven\u2019t heard the new head coach is one Scott Cochran, longtime S&C coach for Nick Saban. \u201cCoach Yeah\u201d has given his staff a Crimson tint, hiring several former Tide players:<\/p>\n Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends Coach Thomas FletcherRunning Backs Coach Ronnie ClarkDefensive Line Coach Damion SquareDirector of High School Relations Bo ScarbroughDirector of Player Development O.J. Howard<\/p>\n Notably, former Ole Miss Reb C.J. Hampton is Defensive Backs Coach.<\/p>\n South Alabama (7-6 in 2024) – Major Applewhite begins his second season in Mobile. Of note is his new offensive coordinator Paul Petrino who was promoted from WR coach. FanDuel<\/a> lists the win total for USA at 6.5. They should get win No. 1 against something called Morgan State on Saturday.Troy (4-8) – Also back for Year 2 is Gerad Parker who can\u2019t even spell his first name correctly. The Trojans\u2019 win total is set at 5.5. I\u2019m taking the under. They host Nicholls on Saturday.Jacksonville State (9-5) – With Rich-Rod making a return to West Virginny, the reigning C-USA Champs Gamecocks have a new head coach in Charles Kelly. The former Alabama Nick Saban lieutenant (2019-2022) got his first college assistant job at JSU (1994-1998). It is his first gig as a head man. He will make his debut at Center Florida.<\/p>\n THAT ANNOYING GUY WHO PURPOSELY BUMPS WOMEN IN THE BOOB BUT ACTS LIKE IT WAS AN ACCIDENT<\/p>\n UAB (3-9) – Trent Dilfer (7-17) has been pretty awful in his two seasons in the Magic City. Another losing season might be his undoing. The Dragons win total sits at 4.5. First up is HBCU Alabama State. The Commander-in-Chief\u2019s Trophy goes to each season\u2019s winner among the three U.S. Military Academies. Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n Army (12-2) – The defending AAC Champions are back with Jeff Monken for his 12th season. The Black Knights are coming off their best season since Dwight D. Eisenhower was running around in a leather helmet. They host Tarleton State who I think was an old-time quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.Navy (10-3) – The Midshipmen also had a big 2024 season. They will be one of the favorites to win the AAC. VMI is their Week 1 sacrificial lamb.Air Force (5-7) – On the flipside, the Falcons had a highly disappointing 2024 campaign, losing seven in a row. Troy Calhoun (18th season) hopes to get back on the winning side of things. It all starts with big bad Bucknell in Colorado Springs.<\/p>\n ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION<\/p>\n I suppose this means they won\u2019t be winning the CFP Championship either\u2026<\/p>\n Endangered: Boston College, Cal, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi State, Northwestern, Purdue, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest<\/p>\n Extremely Endangered: Every non-SEC, B1G, ACC, B12 team.<\/p>\n A way WAY WAY too early look at the College Football Playoff (CFP) picture<\/p>\n If you have money to burn: Tennessee is at +8000.<\/p>\n As it stand today, it sure feels like there are only nine teams that have a shot at winning it all this season. Those teams in my mind just happen to be the top nine listed above. Clearly, the playoff was expanded by numbskulls who think that more teams and more games means more eyeballs and more money. But seriously. Who wants to watch a Boise or a SMU get hammered by Big Ten or SEC monster every year. The opening rounds are going to become jokes.<\/p>\n For those who expanded the CFP with the belief that it gives the little guy a shot, the opposite will occur. We may see an occasional time in which that little David slays the Goliath. But they aren\u2019t going to go on a run to the championship. Imagine if Indiana had an Any-Given-Saturday moment against Notre Dame last season. Do you really think the Hoosiers would have then topped Georgia? And then Penn State and Ohio State?<\/p>\n SEC – Several teams from this conference could contend for a CFP spot. The only teams that probably won\u2019t are Auburn, Kentucky, Mississippi State, and Vanderbilt. Who knows? Perhaps Taylen Green could do some big things with Arkansas.Big Ten – Top-heavy as always.Big 12 – K-State was looking like a preseason favorite in this league. However, they looked pretty sloppy and error-prone in Dublin. Many people like Texa$ Tech – the team that the oil magnates have purchased. Arizona State could contend, but they are missing their Cam Skaterboi (he said, see ya later, boy).ACC – Of course it\u2019s Clemson in this conference. Miami could make some noise.PAC-2 – It\u2019s doubtful that Washington State or Oregon State do anything.Indies – Notre Dame has @Miami-FL and Texas A&M in the first two weeks. From there, it\u2019s coast city. Of their slate of games, only the Hurricanes and Aggies are currently ranked. Once again, the College Football Playoff Committee has ridiculously decided to include the five highest-ranked conference champions among the 12-team field.<\/p>\n We might as well pencil Boise in there.<\/p>\n RANK \u2018EM IF YOU GOT \u2018EM<\/p>\n Iowa StateKansasKansas StateHawaiiWKUUNLV<\/p>\n The first college football playoff rankings will be announced Tuesday, Nov. 4.<\/p>\n Twelve teams will make the playoff. 68 will play in 34 non-CFP bowl games.<\/p>\n As mentioned above, Akron is ineligible from bowl participation due to poor scholastic progress. Stanford is looking like ass this year. We\u2019ll see if any team gets the dreaded Triple Golden Sombrero of a 12-0 season.<\/p>\n Krazy Kristi has moved from Orlando to Tallahassee and has re-upped with RBR for another year of editorial contributions.<\/p>\n Krazy Kristi\u2019s \u201cSHUT UP!\u201d of the Week goes to Michigan. The NCAA fined Michigan a wrist-slapping $20 million and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games for their years of cheating that got them the tainted 2023 National Championship. And that\u2019s it. No bowl ban, no stripped titles, no scholarship reduction, no limited recruiting. Nothing.<\/p>\n On the bowl ban, a common diatribe is that it hurts the players who had nothing to do with it. In that case, why not set the bowl ban for the 2026-27 season? If the \u201cplayers who had nothing to do with it\u201d don\u2019t want to miss out on a bowl or CFP in that season, they can transfer after this season.<\/p>\n Now, here is the punchline: Despite getting off lighter than OJ Simpson (too soon?), the Michigan administration has been acting like petulant little children, all up in arms with protest about how they have been wronged. Just take it like a man and move on.<\/p>\n Below are FanDuel\u2019s top Heisman picks<\/a> in order of the money lines.<\/p>\n QB Arch Manning (Texas) +700QB Cade Klubnik (Clemson) +900QB Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) +900RB Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) +1200QB Carson Beck (Miami) +1800QB LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina) +1800QB Drew Allar (Penn State) +1800QB Ty Simpson (Alabama) +1800QB Julian Sayin (Ohio State) +2000QB Sam Leavitt (Arizona State) +2000<\/p>\n It is interesting to note that the guy who left Alabama is at +2000 and the guy who stayed is +1800.<\/p>\n Kansas State starting running back Dylan Edwards injured an ankle on the first touch of the game for the \u2018Cats when he muffed the opening punt. He did not return to the game.<\/p>\n Brother\u201d Bill Oliver (November 1, 1939 \u2013 April 14, 2025) played defensive back for the Tide 1959\u20131961. He coached defense at Clemson (under former Tide player Danny Ford), Auburn, and Alabama, as well as head coach at UTC for four seasons and interim at the Barn after Terry Bowden was shown the door. His crowning achievement was as defensive coordinator for Gene Stallings for one of the greatest Crimson Tide defenses ever, the 1992 national champs.<\/p>\n Northwestern and former coach Pat Fitzgerald have settled the wrongful termination lawsuit he brought against the school after his firing in the summer of 2023. \u201cThe evidence uncovered during extensive discovery did not establish that any player reported hazing to Coach Fitzgerald or that Coach Fitzgerald condoned or directed any hazing.\u201d Hazing, huh? It had nothing to do with Fitzy going 3-9 and 1-11 and had a big fat contract through 2026? Fitzgerald had filed a suit asking for $130 million. Terms of the settlement are not publicly known, but Northwestern is out more than Michigan is for cheating.The College Football Playoff has decided to do what should have originally been the most obvious decision on Day 1 of their first meeting. They have announced the inclusion of more metrics to calculate strength of schedule for teams qualifying for the CFP. This move is much-improved over their previous process of just looking at records. Curt Cignetti must feeling like the biggest idiot right about now.Nobody has gotten fired yet.Urban Meyer recently got a new car for his wife. He thought it was a great trade.Fat F*** Phil Fulmer is required to have a passport if he wants to roll over. We are starting to win this war, y\u2019all. The rates of cable companies has been ridiculous for several years. Initially, streaming services were really good values. Then the prices were jacked up and up and UP. Basically, all I need is ESPN, SEC Network, and occasionally ESPN2. But these services wanted to bundle in a bunch of B.S. news channels, Espa\u00f1ol, the Basket Weaving Network, and other crap we will NEVER watch. So, why are we paying for this junk when all we want is a few channels?<\/p>\n Consumers fought back and someone is finally listening.<\/p>\n Streaming service SLING is now offering flexible Day, Week and Weekend Passes for short-term access to its Sling Orange package. A Day Pass is $4.99 to start. 14 Saturdays of the regular season comes to around $70 depending on if there are taxes or fees. However, this package only has ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and something called ESPN4K. Other networks such as SEC Network require an add-on.<\/p>\n Another option is the newly launched ESPN standalone streaming service that will cost $29.99\/month. This package gives access to all of ESPN\u2019s linear networks – ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes – in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCN+. Four months (Sept-Nov) comes to roughly $120.<\/p>\n Road Trip – Four Games in Four Days<\/p>\n Thursday, August 28 Friday, August 29 Saturday, August 30 Sunday, August 31 Below is just a sampling highlight of games of interest this week. If you REALLY MUST know about the BIG Eastern Michigan-Texas State showdown, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thursday, August 28 – 16 Games in Total<\/p>\n Boise at South Florida 4:30\/5:30 ESPN Friday, August 29 – 11 Games<\/p>\n App State at Charlotte 6pm\/7pm ESPNU – Low-key rivalry game in the Duke\u2019s Mayo Classic. ** Texas at Ohio State 11am\/noon FOX Idaho at Washington State 9pm\/10pm The CW Network – These two schools are about 7 miles apart. Virginia Tech at South Carolina 2pm\/3pm ESPN – in Atlanta ** Three REALLY big games that in the past had national implications. However due to the new 12-team playoff, a loss by either team FAR from keeps them out of the chase. [sigh]<\/p>\n TCU at North Carolina 7pm\/8pm ESPN – I heard UNC has a new coach. Does anyone have any details?<\/p>\n The feel-good story goes to fifth year-senior walk-on offensive lineman Grahma Roten who was awarded a scholarship by Alabama last week. FIVE YEARS! Imagine walking on for five campaigns. You think you are a Gump? This dude is a Uber-Gump. Roten got his first playing time in 2023 against UTC. Last season, he saw action against WKU and Mercer. Hopefully, fans get to see him play in lotsa lopsided games this fall.Alabama has suffered their first tight end casualty. South Alabama transfer Jayden Hobson is reportedly no longer with the team. He had been an offensive lineman with the Jags and made the odd move to tight end with the Tide but something did not work out.As previously reported, starting RB Jam Miller is out for a few games after dislocating a collarbone in practice. Despite reports, there was no surgery, which is excellent news. The senior will likely not play in the first three games against FSU, ULM, and Wisconsin. Week 4 is a bye week before the trip to Athens, GA and the belief is that he will be available for that match-up. Is six weeks enough recovery time?Offensive guard Jaeden Roberts reportedly suffered a concussion and is being brought back slowly. Conventional thought has it that he will not be starting on Week 1. Geno VanDeMark should get the start at right guard.QB Ty Simpson has landed on the preseason watch list for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.Ryan Williams has landed on both the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp watch lists which recognize the Best Player in college football.The Lombardi Award for Outstanding College Football Lineman is keeping eyes on Tim Keenan, Parker Brailsford (finally some recognition), Kadyn Proctor, and Deonte Lawson who is actually a linebacker but okay\u2026GAME 1: Saturday, August 30, 2025Alabama Crimson Tide<\/a> (9-4 in 2024) at Florida State Seminoles<\/a> (2-10 in 2024)Tallahassee, FL ~ 2:30\/3:30 ABCMike Norvell is beginning his sixth season in Tallahassee. He is 33-27 overall with the \u2018Noles and only 1-1 in bowl games. FSU had a disastrous 2-10 season in 2024 that followed a 13-1 campaign the season before. Norvell has had two winning seasons in five. Another dumpster fire might end his tenure at Florida State.Alabama is 3-1-1 all-time against FSU. Their last meeting was a 24-7 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, win by the Crimson Tide to kick off the 2017 National Champion campaign. The sole loss came in Nick Saban\u2019s first season – an ugly 21-14 defeat played in Jacksonville. The other three wins are credited to Paul W. \u201cBear\u201d Bryant.This is the Crimson Tide\u2019s first trip to Doak-Campbell Stadium.Alabama Team Captains are Ty Simpson, Deontae Lawson, Tim Keenan, and Parker Brailsford.During the day, there will be a high around 84\u00b0 and partly cloudy with a chance of joyless murderball.TV Announcers are still TBA as of post.Chris Stewart and Tyler Watts return on Alabama Radio<\/a>. They are joined by former Alabama linebacker Cory Reamer handling sideline reporting. He replaces Damion Square who joined the West Alabama coaching staff. Reamer was a member of the Alabama team that won the national championship over Texas in the 2009 season.The FanDuel point spread<\/a> has inched its way up to Alabama as a 13.5 point favorite as of post. The Over\/Under has dwindled a bit to 50.5.I\u2019ve got Bama 27-13. Whatcha got?0 Comments<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The end of the last bowl season seems so long ago. 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East Carolina @ NC State 6pm\/7pm Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC<\/p>\n
Kennesaw State @ Wake Forest 6pm\/7pm Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
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App State @ Charlotte 6pm\/7pm Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC<\/p>\n
LSU @ Clemson 6:30\/7:30 Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), Clemson, SC<\/p>\n
South Carolina @ Virginia Tech 2p\/3pm Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA<\/p>\n
^ East Carolina at NC State 6pm\/7pm ACCN – No sarcasm: These two teams really despise each other. Do not bet on this one (NCSU -11.5).
Central Arkansas at Missouri 6:30\/7:30 SECN
Nebraska vs Cincinnati 8pm\/9pm ESPN – Kirkland version of a Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, played in the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 stadium.
Miami (OH) at Wisconsin 8pm\/9pm BTN – Scouting opportunity for Bama\u2019s Week 3 foe.<\/p>\n
Auburn at Baylor 7pm\/8pm FOX
Georgia Tech at Colorado 7pm\/8pm ESPN – We can FINALLY settle the 1991 National Championship! (as long as Auburn doesn\u2019t claim that one too)<\/p>\n
Syracuse at Tennessee 11am\/noon ABC
Mississippi State at Southern Miss 11am\/noon ESPN – Perilous game for MSU.
Toledo at Kentucky 11:45\/12:45 SECN
Marshall at Georgia 2:30\/3:30 ESPN
Alabama A&M at Arkansas 3:15\/4:15 SECN
Illinois State at Oklahoma 5pm\/6pm ESPN+
LIU at Florida 6pm\/7pm ESPN+ – Sharks vs Gators. Sounds like a SyFy Original movie.
UTSA at Texas A&M 6pm\/7pm ESPN – Better not look past these guys, Aggie.
Charleston Southern at Vanderbilt 6pm\/7pm ESPN+
** LSU at Clemson 6:30\/7:30 ABC
Georgia State at Ole Miss 6:45\/7:45 SECN<\/p>\n
Cal at Oregon State 9:30\/10:30 ESPN – PAC12 After Dark LIVES!
Utah at UCLA 10pm\/11pm FOX – see above
Colorado State at Washington 10pm\/11pm BTN<\/p>\n
** Notre Dame at Miami 6:30\/7:30 ABC – Catholics vs. Convicts 2025<\/p>\n