Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images The Vols present a difficult task, but aren’t without vulnerabilities. Many expect big things from Tennessee in 2024—namely, to contend for a spot in the newly expanded playoffs—and there is no doubt the Vols have the front-end talent to produce. This is despite the fact that it’s a bit of a transition year, as Tennessee ranks … [Read more...] about Tennessee is rebuilding but primed for a big year anyway
Week 2 Football: What to Watch
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images A look at games that might pique your interest No, I’m not late, there’s just no Thursday night college football games this week. I know, weird. There are three Friday night games, but only two that you should care about and both of those involve ACC teams. SMU is the favorite over BYU, but the Mustangs have had two dramatically … [Read more...] about Week 2 Football: What to Watch
ACC in SP+ after Week 1
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Florida State, Clemson, and Virginia Tech hit the skids It was quite an entertaining first week for the ACC. Well aligned to what happened on the field, Florida State, Clemson, and Virginia Tech each tumbled significantly in the SP+ rankings. The Seminoles and Tigers were the two teams across all of FBS that saw their ratings suffer … [Read more...] about ACC in SP+ after Week 1
ACC Football Power Rankings – Week 1
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images What are you even doing, Florida State? We’re one week (and some change) into the season, so we’ve seen all ACC teams in action now - and a few twice (lol, Florida State). Let’s throw some crazy small-sample-size power rankings out there! Since I don’t care about being right, these are going to change dramatically from week to week. … [Read more...] about ACC Football Power Rankings – Week 1
NC State a 7.5-point underdog against Tennessee
Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports NC State opened as a 6.5-point underdog to Tennessee on Sunday afternoon and that has since shifted another point in Tennessee’s direction to 7.5. After the respective performances by these two teams in Week 1, it’s no surprise that early money is on the Volunteers. Tennessee star freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava threw for 312 yards in … [Read more...] about NC State a 7.5-point underdog against Tennessee