College Football with Sam

Today I deliver you 5 Reasons why Nebraska will beat Illinois this college football Friday. Nebraska vs Illinois is going to be the first Top 25 Big Ten Conference matchup of the 2024 season. Nebraska Football will win this game because of players like Dante Dowdell, Nash Hutmacher, Ty Robinson, Tommi Hill, Dylan Raiola, discipline with turnovers, and an intimidating home-field environment. If the...

Today I deliver you 5 Reasons why Michigan will beat USC this college football Saturday. Make no mistake, this game has heavy College Football Playoff implications, and the potential to negatively or positively impact these programs this year and in the distant future. Michigan will win this game because of players like Donovan Edwards, Kalel Mullings, Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, and Josaiah Stew...

Can Nico Iamaleava earn his Heisman moment against Brent Venables' defense? In my Tennessee vs Oklahoma preview and prediction, I analyze this fascinating matchup between two touted SEC Football teams. Josh Heupel has built a rushing offense monster with the Tennessee Volunteers, and they face their first test against an Oklahoma Sooners team with a talented defense on the road. I predict Tenn...

The Spartans have an opportunity to reach a 4-0 overall record depending on their result against Boston College in Week 4. In my Michigan State vs Boston College preview and prediction, I discuss how both of these teams are well coached by Jonathan Smith and Bill O'Brien. Their quarterbacks, Aidan Chiles and Thomas Castellanos, are among the nation's best, and are dynamic playmakers in the...

Can the Nebraska Cornhuskers earn their first Top 25 win since 2016? In my Nebraska vs Illinois preview and prediction, I discuss this Top 25 Big Ten conference game between the Huskers and Fighting Illini. I predict that Matt Rhule and Nebraska Football will win 31-16, with Dylan Raiola leading a balanced attack that will score touchdowns, while Nebraska's defense holds Illinois to field goal...

Welcome to Big Ten Football USC! In my Michigan vs USC preview and prediction, I analyze Sherrone Moore's and Lincoln Riley's teams and explain why I think the Michigan Wolverines should win this game, potentially by big margins. Can Michigan win big? It's possible, but I trust Lincoln Riley and his staff to draw up a better game plan and execute better on offense with quarterback Mill...

Michigan State earned their 3rd win of the 2024 college football season, defeating Prairie View A&M 40-0. In my Michigan State vs Prairie View A&M reaction and analysis, I give my takeaways from Michigan State's shutout win. The defense is clearly improved compared to previous years, and Aidan Chiles was impressive because he was accurate and did not turn over the football. We talk abo...

Is Oregon back after destroying Oregon State 49-14? In my Oregon vs Oregon State reaction and analysis, I describe how Oregon played like an elite team against the Beavers. If Dan Lanning's squad continues to play like this they can compete for the College Football Playoff National Championship. However, they must be more consistent to beat Ohio State and Michigan and survive Big Ten play with...

The Nebraska Cornhuskers put on a dominant performance against Northern Iowa, winning 34-3. In my Nebraska vs Northern Iowa reaction and analysis, I give my takeaways from Nebraska Football's final non-conference game. I believe that Matt Rhule is building a physical bowling ball and Dylan Raiola gives the offense some serious upside. On the flip side, Nebraska's defense was pushed around...

Alabama annihilates Wisconsin, in Camp Randall, by a score of 42-10. In my Alabama vs Wisconsin reaction and analysis, I talk about how Alabama is clearly one of the nation's best teams, why Wisconsin needs to attempt to salvage its season, and how it can pull out a bowl appearance. It was another game where Jalen Milroe passed for over 10 yards per attempt and Alabama's defense played a b...

Michigan beats Arkansas State 28-18 in one of the most inconsistent performances of the college football season. In my Michigan vs Arkansas State reaction and analysis, I talk about the good, bad, and ugly of Michigan's win, and how the Wolverines can maximize their success moving forward. Sherrone Moore and his staff need to start Alex Orji at quarterback and use Kalel Mullings and Donovan Ed...

The Memphis Tigers just ended Florida State Football. Florida State's season is done, and Mike Norvell's seat could (not necessarily will) get toasty. In my Florida State vs Memphis reaction and analysis, I describe how pathetic Florida State looked on both sides of the football coming off their week 2 bye, and why they must bench DJ Uiagalalei and begin preparing for 2025. We talk about a...

Florida must fire Billy Napier after tonight's disastrous loss to Texas A&M. In my Florida vs Texas A&M reaction and analysis, I focus on the Florida Gators because their coach, Billy Napier, has been placed under immense pressure. It is in Florida Football's best interest to fire Billy Napier tomorrow and begin the search for his replacement. Coaches who would fit in Florida could...

An old ACC Football rivalry between Maryland and Virginia rekindled on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET. In my Maryland vs Virginia preview and prediction, I discuss how both teams were placed in similar situations in Week 2, playing in tight conference matchups, the only difference being that Virginia beat Wake Forest, while Maryland lost to Michigan State. I predict that Maryland wins 38-28, due to having...

Can Purdue Football gift the Notre Dame Fighting Irish another disappointing upset? In my Notre Dame vs Purdue preview and prediction, I talk about how Purdue has taken steps forward in year two of the Ryan Walters era, while Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame Football are clearly figuring themselves out after a stunning loss to Northern Illinois. I predict Purdue will win 21-17 because of their strong...

The Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State kicks off at 3:30 PM ET, 12:30 PM PT. In my Oregon vs Oregon State preview and prediction, I detail how the Beavers are experts at running the ball, and how Oregon despite their struggles is abundant in athleticism. I predict Oregon to win 31-21, earning Dan Lanning his 3rd win of the season, but once again by a more comfortable margin than desired. We...

Michigan Football was humiliated by Texas last week, and they have a lay-up against Arkansas State this week. How will the Michigan Wolverines respond to adversity? In my Michigan vs Arkansas State preview and prediction, I discuss how Michigan's offense needs a change regardless of whether Davis Warren or Alex Orji starts at quarterback. I predict Michigan wins 31-10, with Arkansas State cove...

Last week's Big Ten vs SEC challenge was Michigan vs Texas, this week it is Alabama vs Wisconsin. In my Alabama vs Wisconsin preview and prediction, I give several reasons and evidence to support why I believe Alabama wins big here. Kalen DeBoer and Luke Fickell are both great coaches. Still, I think DeBoer is better, and he has a far superior roster, including a rushing offense by Jalen Milro...

In my Illinois vs Kansas reaction and analysis, I ponder whether Illinois Football is back. I was not expecting Illinois to win this game, as the Fighting Illini had the inferior roster, but Bret Bielema out-coached Lance Leipold and he earned another Top 25 win to put in his belt. Kansas has to go back to the drawing board and figure out if Jalon Daniels can improve, while Illinois needs to find...

Penn State survives and advances after escaping Bowling Green by a score of 34-27. In my Penn State vs Bowling Green reaction and analysis, I express my opinion that this was a fluke performance by the Nittany Lions against a Bowling Green team with several good players, like Harold Fannin Jr and Connor Bazelak. I think James Franklin has a superior team compared to last year's and despite the...

Ohio State Football is the Big Ten's best team right now. In my Ohio State vs Western Michigan reaction and analysis, I explain how the first two weeks of college football have convinced me that Ryan Day commands the best team in the Big Ten, potentially the country. With Oregon Football and Michigan Football down, and Penn State Football likely one step behind, the Buckeyes are a lock to reac...

Michigan State takes down Maryland 27-24, earning a needed win for Jonathan Smith. In my Michigan State vs Maryland reaction and analysis, I explain that Maryland let the Spartans hang around and how Aidan Chiles and Nick Marsh took advantage of that, creating big plays to earn a win for the Michigan State Football program. This was a critical win for either team, and Maryland will pay for losing...

Iowa State beats Iowa in a Kinnick Stadium thriller, 20-19. In my Iowa vs Iowa State reaction and analysis, I discuss how Iowa State's balanced attack on offense and stout defense allowed them to gain control of the second half and escape with a win over a good Kirk Ferentz Iowa Football team. Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht had one hell of a performance, and they can certainly win the Big 12. T...

Nebraska dominates Colorado 28-10 in Lincoln, with the Cornhuskers leading the Buffaloes 28-0 at halftime. In my Nebraska vs Colorado reaction and analysis, I discuss how Deion Sanders' team has several questions ahead, while Matt Rhule's Nebraska Cornhuskers may be one of the best teams in the Big Ten. Nebraska Football looks to be back, and I can see them winning 10 games with their 2024...

NIU upsets No.5 Notre Dame in a back-and-forth, low-scoring slugfest. In my Notre Dame vs Northern Illinois reaction and analysis, it's clear that NIU controlled this game and out-played and out-coached Notre Dame. Thomas Hammock could have Northern Illinois in a position to compete for the Group of 5 College Football Playoff sport, and Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame Fighting Irish are now in...