College Football with Sam

Ohio State's offense hummed all day long against Western Kentucky, with the Buckeyes winning 63-10. Ohio State Football is peaking at the right time and I am confident that they will play their best football so far of the 2023 season when they travel to South Bend in six days. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers played a tough game in the 1st quarter, but Ryan Day's squad achieved victory aft...

Michigan Football played its final game of the regular season without head coach Jim Harbaugh, and let me tell you, I am glad Harbaugh will be back next week to take on Rutgers Football. Bowling Green took advantage of several lazy mistakes that came from Michigan's staff and roster. The Falcons also, in spite of several injuries, were able to drive down the field and make plays through the ai...

The Washington Huskies destroyed the Michigan State Spartans, 41-7. The score could have been 70-0 if Washington Football's quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., had not been taken out late in the 3rd quarter and if the defensive starters played all four quarters. Penix was 27/35 for 473 yards and 4 touchdowns through the air, and Washington wide receivers Rome Odunze and Ja'Lynn Polk have over...

Today, I will be previewing Week 3 of the 2023 College Football season as we preview and predict 10 games that take place this week. This will be a recurring series that releases every Friday of the week. I expect to preview games from all across the country in this series, from the Big Ten to the SEC as well as the Pac-12, ACC, and Big 12. In my opinion, the most intriguing game on this list is T...

Minnesota Football and Nebraska Football will be meeting for the first time in College Football history this week. College Football's 2023 season is already great, and with a never-before-seen Power 5 matchup being showcased, this season is about to get a pinch better. PJ Fleck has turned Minnesota into one of the most physical programs in the country, while Mack Brown has brought North Caroli...

Saturday at Noon ET breaks open conference play for Penn State Football and Illinois Football. Both Bret Bielema and James Franklin have met once before, in one of the longest games of the year in which Illinois beat Penn State 20-19 in a 9OT mud fight. Both teams have improved since their 2021 matchup, however, Penn State has gained more significant ground. The Nittany Lions have established an o...

Ohio State Football answered some critical questions in their 35-7 win against the Youngstown State Penguins. So far, in their 2023 season, the offense has struggled, especially with running the football. Kyle McCord was named the Buckeyes' starting quarterback, and wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka showed off their talents, catching 3 of Ohio State's 5 total touchdowns....

This is Michigan Football's final 2023 College Football game without Jim Harbaugh as their head coach. Offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Sherrone Moore will be the interim head coach against Bowling Green. Bowling Green Football's head coach Scot Loeffler, like Jim Harbaugh, was a quarterback at Michigan. Both the Michigan Wolverines and the Bowling Green Falcons have had succ...

The stakes for Michigan State Football and Washington Football could not be higher than they are now. The Washington Huskies play in what appears to be the deepest conference in America, the Pac-12. There are eight Pac-12 Conference teams who are ranked in the AP Poll Top 25, those being No.5 USC, No.8 Washington, No.12 Utah, No.13 Oregon, No.16 Oregon State, No.18 Colorado, No.23 Washington State...

The Ohio State Buckeyes played Youngstown State on Saturday, and despite the disparity in team talent, we learned more about Ryan Day's squad. Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord won the starting job on Saturday because he outplayed Devin Brown, making better throws and having more confidence in comparison to Brown, his now backup quarterback. McCord went 14/20 for 258 yards and 3 touchdowns, w...

The Michigan Wolverines beat the UNLV Rebels 35-7 on Saturday afternoon behind two acting head coaches. in Jim Harbaugh's absence, Jay Harbaugh and Mike Hart acted as head coaches for the 1st and 2nd half of the game respectively. Once again, Michigan Football looked like one of the best teams in the country. Michigan Quarterback JJ McCarthy looked like an elite quarterback, going 22/25 for 27...

Texas Football earned a statement win last night against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Bryant Denny Stadium. The Texas Longhorns dominated Alabama offensively, winning 34-24 and executing several big plays to close out the game. Steve Sarkisian put a feather in his cap yesterday as he not only beat Nick Saban but also gave Texas their best win in over a decade. If Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers can p...

Deion Sanders said that the game against Nebraska was personal, and his team played like it as they thumbed the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The final score of this game was 36-14, and my reaction was one of disgust at Nebraska's lack of discipline. Nebraska Football has one of the worst offenses in the country, and they gave up 4 turnovers today to a Colorado defense that allowed 42 points and over...

Ohio State Football plays their first game in Ohio Stadium against the Youngstown State Penguins. The Penguins are coming off a 52-10 win and are ranked 25th in the FCS Polls. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, are coming off of a confusing 23-3 win over the Indiana Hoosiers. Quarterback Kyle McCord had an underwhelming performance against Indiana, and in spite of the defense dominating the matchup, Ryan Da...

Clemson Football suffered one of its more embarrassing defeats Monday night, losing to the Duke Blue Devils by a score of 28-7. The Tigers outgained Duke in total yards and made multiple trips to the red zone, but at the end of it all, Dabo Swinney's squad could not finish, and Duke fans stormed the field to conclude Week 1. After watching the game and listening to Dabo Swinney's post-game...

Michigan State Football had an impressive 2nd half against Central Michigan, winning 31-7 after entering the half up 10-7. The Spartans played well on defense, making tough tackles, penetrating the Chippewa offensive line, and also containing Bert Emaunel Jr.'s rushing attack. On offense, Noah Kim had two passing touchdowns to wide receiver Tyrell Henry and tight end Maliq Carr, and while the...

Michigan Football dominated East Carolina 30-3 last Saturday. This Saturday, the Michigan Wolverines will be taking on the UNLV Rebels, who are under first-year head coach Barry Odom. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is back to call plays for Michigan, and cornerback Will Johnson and safety Rod Moore returned to practice this week. Both teams boast an impressive rushing attack, with UNLV rushi...

Nebraska Football and Colorado Football will take the field Saturday to rekindle one of the most underrated rivalries in College Football history. A rivalry that used to determine the order of hierarchy in the Big 12 Conference has been dead since 2011, the year when both programs departed the Big 12 for the Big Ten (Nebraska) and Pac-12 (Colorado). The Colorado Buffaloes won the 2018 and 2019 mat...

Florida State 45, LSU 24. The critical statistic of the game was that LSU was 3 of 13 on 3rd and 4th down plays while the Seminoles were 10 of 15 on such series. Mike Norvell and Florida State Football absolutely roughhoused LSU Football, as Florida State ended the day with a superior quarterback, receivers, rushing attack, defense, and special teams than the Tigers had. My reaction to this game i...

Ohio State Football struggled on offense against Indiana, only scoring 23 points and only converting 2 of 12 3rd down attempts. In spite of the Buckeyes' poor performance on offense, I think Kyle McCord has locked down the starting quarterback job. McCord went 20 of 33 for 239 yards and 1 interception, but he did make some good throws and improved in the 2nd half. Tight end Cade Stover led the...

Without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, and offensive coordinator, Sherrone Moore, the Michigan Football team beat East Carolina 30-3 on Saturday afternoon. Michigan Quarterback JJ McCarthy played a phenomenal game, completing 26 out of his 30 pass attempts and throwing for 280 yards and 3 touchdowns. McCarthy connected with wide receiver Roman Wilson three times for all 3 touchdowns, and wide rec...

My prediction for this game was TCU 52, Colorado 21. My reaction to this game was one of shock, awe, and joy. We have our first Top 25 upset of the 2023 College Football season. This win for Deion Sanders certainly heightens my anticipation for the Colorado Buffaloes' entry into the Big 12 Conference. Colorado Football's quarterback Sheduer Sanders was the most valuable player of the entir...

After being dead for 25 minutes of the football game, Michigan State's offense came alive in the 2nd half to stage a 31-7 win in East Lansing. The Spartans' defense collected 3 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 5 passes defended, while also holding Central Michigan quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr to only 41 rushing yards. Despite their best performance, the Chippewas stood no chance against Mel...

This is the third year in a row that Brian Kelly has faced off against Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles. Formerly the head coach of Notre Dame in 2021, Kelly became the head coach of the LSU Tigers in 2022 and opened up against Florida State to begin last season. This year, both Norvell and Kelly have the most talented teams in their entire head coaching careers, and they will play Sunda...

What a clutch finish by PJ Fleck and Minnesota Football. The catch by Daniel Jackson on 4th and 10, and the 47-yard field goal by Dragan Kesich to finish the game off sums up this entire matchup. The Minnesota Golden Gophers were the better-coached team, had the better culture, and had the defense and skill position players necessary to stay around just long enough to stage a comeback. By no means...