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How to Watch Illinois vs. Rutgers Game Time: 11 a.m. Saturday TV Channel: NBC Online Streaming: Peacock Odds: ILL -12.5, O/U 62.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Bret Bielema (5th season) Last Game: 42-25 loss at Washington Gameday Reading: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten) Head coach: Greg Schiano (17th season) Last game: […]
Just under a week away from the return of Illinois basketball, the Illini got two major opportunities in October before revving up for regular-season action. The preseason slate consisted of two matchups: Illinois State (exhibition) and Florida (closed-door scrimmage). As we’ve seen in previous seasons, the Illini once again had opportunities to get a taste […]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illini suffered a tough loss against Washington on Saturday, but they still have a lot of football to play this season. To round out their 2025 campaign, Illinois has four games remaining on the schedule with Rutgers, Maryland and Northwestern coming to town and a road matchup against Wisconsin. Currently sitting […]
The Wisconsin Badgers got in the win column in their second exhibition game on Wednesday evening, beating the UW-Platteville Pioneers 69-53 in the ninth annual Garding Against Cancer game. It was an ugly start for the Badgers, who couldn’t get much going offensively, falling behind 7-0 to start the game and trailing 17-16 after the […]
It appears the search for the next football coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies is focused on one name: former Penn State coach James Franklin. Yes, you read that correctly. While no deal is official, the smoke is picking up around Franklin and Virginia Tech. It’s already been a wild coaching carousel since the Hokies […]
The Syracuse Orange (3-5) face an ACC matchup versus the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-5). For odds and best bets, keep reading. Pick Syracuse (-2.5) to Cover The Orange have covered the spread three times this season (3-4-1). The Tar Heels have covered the spread four times this season (4-3-0). In games they have played as 2.5-point favorites or more, the Orange have an ATS record of 1-0-1. The Tar Heels are 2-3 ATS when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. Take the Over (...
AAC opponents will clash when the No. 25 Memphis Tigers (7-1) face the Rice Owls (4-4). Below, we outline the odds and best bets for you. Pick Memphis (-14) to Cover The Tigers are 7-1-0 against the spread this season. The Owls are 4-4-0 against the spread this season. In games they were favored in by 14 points or more so far this season, the Tigers went 4-1 against the spread. Take the Over (48.5) In seven games this season, Memphis and its opponents have gone over 48.5 co...
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-3) have a CUSA matchup against the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-7). For odds and best bets, keep reading. Pick Louisiana Tech (-16.5) to Cover The Bulldogs have compiled a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season. The Bearkats have put together a record of 1-6-0 against the spread this season. The Bearkats have not covered the spread (0-1) when they are at least 16.5-point underdogs. Take the Over (48.5) Louisiana Tech’s games this season have f...
The Arizona Wildcats have found some pretty good success on the recruiting trail this season. They currently have 20 members of the 2026 class and have a pretty good member of the 2028 class as well. On Wednesday night, they added their first 2027 member. Jalani Culpepper, a 2027 athlete from Texas, announced his decision […]
The three biggest ACC football questions of the week. Here we go for Week 10. Is Virginia on upset alert at Cal? Virginia has had 3 of their last 4 games go to OT, and that 4th game was decided by 2 points. That’s 4 games decided by a total of 14 points. This week … Continue reading »
The three biggest ACC football questions of the week. Here we go for Week 10. Is Virginia on upset alert at Cal? Virginia has had 3 of their last 4 games go to OT, and that 4th game was decided by 2 points. That’s 4 games decided by a total of 14 points. This week … Continue reading »
The Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3) and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-3) play on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Brooks Stadium (SC) in a battle of Sun Belt opponents. The game is on ESPN2, if you’re searching for how to watch. Watch Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina with Fubo! When is Marshall vs. Coastal Carolina and when does it start? This contest between the Thundering Herd and Chanticleers will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET....
The Tulane Green Wave (6-1) take on a fellow AAC foe when they visit the UTSA Roadrunners (3-4) on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Alamodome. The matchup is on ESPN, if you’re looking for how to watch. Watch Tulane vs. UTSA with Fubo! When is Tulane vs. UTSA and when does it start? This game between the Green Wave and Roadrunners is scheduled on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Expect to see the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Where to watch Tulane vs. UTSA The Green Wave and Roadrunners wil...
There are currently twelve (12!) FBS College Football programs without a permanent head coach before November. Big buyout numbers getting tossed around like actual dollars always makes me think about how I’m not coaching LSU for free like a chump. With seats heating up every day, there may be more firings before anyone finds “their […]
Gicarri Harris leap The Gicarri Harris leap appears to be upon us. Harris didn’t just look like the biggest surprise for Purdue again for Purdue, but at times, he looked like Purdue’s biggest threat on both sides of the floor. There wasn’t anything Harris didn’t do well in the final exhibition. His state line reads […]
Football might not be on many fans’ minds this week, but a major SEC road game is taking place for the Kentucky Wildcats this Saturday as they head to The Plains to face the Auburn Tigers. In what seems like a game in which both coaches are on the hot seat, a win for the […]
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. SCARIEST OPPONENT In all your years […]
#12 Notre Dame arrives this weekend, but there will be nothing holy about it. The program is 5-2 on a five game winning streak. After losing in the National Championship game a season ago, Notre Dame dropped it’s opening game against Miami 27-24 and lost at the last second to #3 Texas A&M 41-40 (extra […]
There are always connections between teams in conference games. Whether it be history or current, there are storylines and connections that go beyond simply lining up and playing football against an opponent. Miami’s next opponent has much more of a Miami flavor and more connections than anybody on the schedule outside of Florida State. I’ve […]
Believe it or not, football season is almost over. We’re already ten weeks in, and the playoff picture is becoming crystal clear. Unfortunately, the Buffs aren’t in it. After getting completely embarrassed by the Utes in Salt Lake City, Colorado’s season appears to be in serious danger. Just to put things into perspective, let’s rank […]
When Kentucky Sports Radio founder Matt Jones says anything about Kentucky basketball or football, it’s worth listening to. So when he predicted this week that there is an “85- to 90-percent chance” the Wildcats will have a new coach next season, that is worth noting. Here’s the segment where Jones made this claim. Andy Staples […]
After a big win over SMU last weekend, the Deacs are on the road to take on a Florida State team that is yet to win an ACC game. With the Noles potentially on the verge of a coaching change after losing their last 4 games, the media narrative around the program may be giving […]
One of the highest profile FCS coaching hires went down in Norfolk over the offseason as the Spartans brought in Michael Vick to turn their fortunes around. While that acquisition drew much of the attention over the last several months, though, it seems as though the other big coaching change in the MEAC… the one […]
We have a busy show tonight. We’ll preview Penn State’s trip to Columbus this weekend, talk about the coaching search, and discuss James Franklin’s potential move to Virginia Tech. Will be LIVE at 7 p.m. EST. The audio will be on Apple and Spotify at some point tomorrow.
Recent months have seen eye-popping donations reshape major universities, like the $300 million gift from alumnus David Booth to the University of Kansas this summer. Now, the University of Kentucky is joining that list in a big way. Billionaire philanthropist Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex, announced a total donation of $253 million to six different […]
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