RJ Nealon

@SONorthAmerica Athlete Reporter | BJJ purple Belt | Previously a sports contributor @CWsports and an @ESPN intern - @UofAlabama '19

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

Some personal news:

Today I officially transitioned into a full-time role with @SONorthAmerica as a communications specialist. I will continue to write but will have new responsibilities too. Excited to make a larger impact and mentor future athlete-reporters across the Region.

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

Ha. Haha.

Roll Tide.

[Tyler Horka @tbhorka]

Alabama is getting steamrolled by an Oklahoma team that was booed by its home fans in the last two regular season games in Norman.

This is the Crimson Tide team the College Football Playoff committee decided was more deserving of a spot in the field than Notre Dame.

Ha. Haha!

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

Alabama beat Georgia in Athens to snap a 33-game home winning streak. BYU lost to the same team twice.

Pretty simple.

[Nicole Auerbach @NicoleAuerbach]

So, BYU was penalized for getting blown out in its conference championship game (dropped one spot). Which allowed Miami to move up and get compared directly to Notre Dame.

But Alabama was not penalized for getting blown out in its conference championship game.

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

Pretty ridiculous thing to ask him immediately after the game.

So many more impactful and beneficial questions to ask.

Just wanting to stir the pot and get that kind of reaction to get a hit on social media.

[Mike Poorman @PSUPoorman]

CFP? Postgame I asked Drew Allar, “Are you guys still in the hunt for the playoffs?”

He turned and asked me, “What do you think?

“I don’t know,” I said.

To which he replied, “Yes.”

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

“Don’t change him, let him change the world.”

Such an inspirational story of Jeremiyah Love’s journey to South Bend. Thank you for your heart, courage, compassion and vulnerability sharing your story. Keep changing the world. I will always be a fan. #ChooseToInclude

[College GameDay @CollegeGameDay]

"He would tell me 'Ma, I don't feel emotion.'"

Jeremiyah Love is a unique talent. But long before he stepped on a football field, Love and his parents knew he was different.

@JenLada with more ⤵️

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

Can we please get a wellness check on the players that got trampled in the end zone? I love this part of the game, but player safety is a priority. That was dangerous.

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

VIRGINIA BEATS FLORIDA STATE AND STORMS THE FIELD IN RECORD TIME

THIS IS COLLEGE FOOTBALL!

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

That’s a tough yes or no question. It was reaffirming to see the team make the adjustments and play up to the standard. But, it’s Louisiana-Monroe. Need to see that kind of performance consistently.

[Michael Casagrande @ByCasagrande]

Does Alabama’s win over ULM change your opinion about the direction of the program?

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

What a great game Miami-Notre Dame was. Absolutely love the culture the Hurricanes are building. That stadium is packed. They’ve got the talent. Keep an eye on Mario Cristobal’s team.

Notre Dame will be just fine.

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Texas got the break it needed, finally.

I like the call. Too close to overturn. Whatever the call on the field was, it was going to be upheld.

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If I were a Longhorns fan, I’d be a bit concerned.

Early in the season. A lot of football to be played but Texas just doesn’t seem to have a rhythm or any confidence.

But, Ohio State is very good this year. Clear No. 1 team. That defense is elite.

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

Back to back opportunities to hit game winning field goals and San Jośe State comes up short on both. I feel for that kicker, man. Tough.

First road win since 2023 for Central Michigan and first win as a head coach for Matt Drinkall. Great way to start the season.

[RJ Nealon @RNealonsports]

Tough break for San Jośe State.

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Nice win for Georgia Tech.

Poor clock management by Colorado. Had their chances.

[Clint Lamb @ClintRLamb]

Former Alabama WR Kobe Prentice, who’s now at Baylor, just caught a 30+ yard touchdown against Auburn.

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Nice first half finish for Georgia Tech. Once they settled down, things got better. Their problem wasn’t that they couldn’t run the ball, it’s that they couldn’t protect it.

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I thought Georgia Tech-Colorado would be a sneaky good game. I did not expect three turnovers in the first seven minutes of the game for the Yellow Jackets.

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Incredible start for Colorado.

A lot of questions still to be addressed but couldn’t ask for a better first drive from a new quarterback.

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Incredible play by Nebraska down the stretch to come away with the win. Almost in the danger zone of being the classic Nebraska team always blowing leads.

Not tonight, an interception sealed it. Knew it as it immediately left the quarterbacks hand.

Kansas City was Lincoln.

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What a drive by Nebraska, only for it to end with three points.

What a stop by Cincinnati keeping them out of the end zone.

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Nebraska fans absolutely love their football. Lots of Husker fans in Kansas City.

It should help their outing tonight.

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It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Boise State look that bad. But, it just highlights what Alex Golesh is building in Florida.

Solid team. A lot of experience with returning players and transfers. Could be a special season for the Bulls.

Welcome back, college football.