Three straight national titles. Three preseason top-6 teams. Then one Saturday came along and humbled almost everybody. Ohio State blew a 20-point lead and lost to Texas. Oregon lost to a team that hadn't beaten an FBS opponent in 21 straight games. And that's before you get to everything else that went wrong across the conference. I broke down how bad it really was, what other conferences are already saying, and whether the Big Ten can turn the narrative back around before it sticks.
I was in the booth when a 24-point underdog nearly knocked off Texas Tech in the fourth quarter. Oregon State's Jesse Legree torched their secondary for 240 yards and 2 touchdowns. So is this a real crack in a national title contender, or just one wild night? I broke down the secondary issues, the red zone problems that showed up week 1, and the QB controversy that's becoming impossible to ignore.
Florida WR Vernell Brown III has his own approach to recovery.
He skips the hot and cold tubs and goes straight for a massage when he’s sore.
I also got an inside look at Florida’s float tanks, steam room, sauna, and the rest of their recovery setup.
I traveled to Gainesville to get an inside look at the Florida Gators’ football facility, and it felt more like a resort.
From the loaded dining hall to the players’ lounge, barbershop, and pool, this place has just about everything a college football player could want. ⬇️
Miami doesn’t have a lot of culture slogans throughout its facility because Mario Cristobal believes he shouldn’t have to tell his players what the culture is. They should already know.
The players hold each other accountable, and that standard is instilled throughout the entire program, from the coaching staff down. ⬇️⬇️
Rocco Becht is playing point guard for this Penn State offense, and that's exactly why it's working. He's not out there trying to sling it deep every play, he's getting the ball out fast and letting his playmakers go to work.
Penn State hasn't had a real WR1 since Jahan Dotson in 2021.
Koby Howard just went for 161 yards in the opener, and I think the wait might be over. Here's why I think this one's different.
Lane Kiffin is fighting the entire SEC just to roster one backup tight end.
I broke down why LSU is willing to cause this much drama. It's not really about that one guy, it's about the two-TE nightmare they're trying to build with Trey'Dez Green.
Penn State’s offense has been missing one thing for years: a receiver who changes how a defense plays.
One game into the Matt Campbell era, Koby Howard looks like he could finally be that guy. ⬇️
The SEC took LSU to court over backup tight end Dae’Quan Wright.
LSU fought it because having two playmaking tight ends can completely change what an offense is capable of.
The Tigers ultimately decided the legal battle was too much of a hassle, but there was a reason they fought for Wright in the first place. Let’s break it down ⬇️
Penn State finally has its WR1 in Koby Howard.
He’s the first receiver they’ve had in years who can change how a defense plays them.
Let’s break down what makes him such an X-factor for this offense. ⬇️
The box score doesn't read like a statement game. But Dante Moore never panicked. He didn't force a throw. He just executed. That's why I walked away feeling even more confident in Oregon.
I’m more confident in Oregon after Week 1, especially Dante Moore.
But there are some things the Ducks need to clean up if they want to be a contender.
Let’s break it down. ⬇️
I asked @RSilverfield about the real process of getting the @RazorbackFB job & what the next 48 hours ACTUALLY looked like.
Here’s the 8 minute breakdown of what really happened ⬇️
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