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My biggest question with the AP poll is not at the top … can make a case for any of that - it’s why isn’t Utah ahead of TT? Look closer at who’s played better and more complete games.
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Bottom line: it’s still a mess and we need more results. Bring on October!
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Ohio State is No. 1 in Game Control, No. 3 in FPI, No. 30 in SOR and has a significantly better schedule strength (24) right now than Georgia (88) Miami (108) and Notre Dame (99).
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Texas is still No. 1 in ESPN Strength of Record metric this morning. No. 2? @GatorsFB
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Georgia not having problems with Oklahoma. Oklahoma having problems with Oklahoma.
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One of the most undisciplined games I’ve seen from a national title contender
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Penalty aside, Simmons was an absolute game changer today. I said before the season he was the best player on the roster and could be the best in the SEC. TBD but this was a glimpse of it.
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There’s no “smart” penalty, but the one by Simmons was certainly one of the dumbest I’ve seen.
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Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker both need some gold cleats.
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The @American_Conf released the following statement today:
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Vote scheduled: At 5:30pm, on Monday, September 28th, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on passage of Cal. #449, S.4668, Protect College Sports Act of 2026, as amended.
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This is an “inside baseball” type stat that won’t trump quality wins, schedule strength and record strength and what the committee sees on film. But it will put a number to answer the question: how tough is the daily grind in the each league? It’s not even equal within them.
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There remains division on several of these amendments. While it changes by the hour (no really) there is a sense that they might not come to a resolution in time to vote on it this week. So … stay tuned.
The PCSA is no different and it comes at a time near election when gas prices are through the roof, voter ID is a hot topic, there is war, and senators have other things on their desks.
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The PCSA is no different and it comes at a time near election when gas prices are through the roof, voter ID is a hot topic, there is war, and senators have other things on their desks.
Committee staffs work very VERY hard on the bill only to have it change multiple times - sometimes to the point where you wonder if it’s the same thing they began with. It’s often not.
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Committee staffs work very VERY hard on the bill only to have it change multiple times - sometimes to the point where you wonder if it’s the same thing they began with. It’s often not.
The United States Senate does not operate the way CFB fans and reporters are used to - clocks, deadlines, a clear end to the game in sight. This is, though, what happens many, many times with federal legislation.
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The United States Senate does not operate the way CFB fans and reporters are used to - clocks, deadlines, a clear end to the game in sight. This is, though, what happens many, many times with federal legislation.
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