In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) will face the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State is favored by 9.5 points.
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The Buckeyes have covered the spread 10 times over 13 games with a set spread.
The Hurricanes have covered the spread in a matchup eight times this year (8-5-0).
In games they have played as 9.5-point favorites or more, the ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The first round of the College Football Playoff ended, as expected, with a bit of a whimper. James Madison got crushed by the Oregon Ducks in a game that was over long before the clock hit zero. That game was only one of four, and we learned a little something from all of them. In […]
From Dawg Sports
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The College Football Playoff quarterfinal round will see the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) squaring off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-3) in the Rose Bowl at 4 p.m. ET in Pasadena, California. Indiana is favored in the matchup, by 6.5 points.
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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PHOENIX—For the third consecutive December Arizona played a nonconference game in the same arena in the state’s capital. And while the name of the venue keeps changing the atmosphere hasn’t. The announced crowd of 10,567 at the Mortgage Matchup Center was almost entirely on the Wildcats’ side, a fact that wasn’t lost on Tommy Lloyd […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
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The Bears won the biggest regular-season football game since…2018?! What an ending. Sorry for the delay, I had to rewrite pretty much this entire post. Bear Down!
Bears Instant Grades
Offense
QB Caleb Williams | A
I had him at a C+, then the game-winner happened. That’s an A. What a throw.
RB Kyle Monangai & D’Andre Swift | B
They ran hard. I don’t think the Bears ran the ball as well or as much as they should have tonight, but I think both of them made plays wh...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Stop me if you’ve heard this before, Seattle Seahawks fans: The Green Bay Packers had a double digit lead on the road and only a couple of minutes remaining in the game. A score by the opponent made it a one possession game, but an onside kick was required to have a shot to win. […]
From Field Gulls
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The No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-3) play the Kennesaw State Owls (8-3) as heavy, 21.5-point favorites on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET on SEC Network+. The matchup has a point total of 180.
Alabama vs. Kennesaw State Odds
Alabama odds to win: -6667
Kennesaw State odds to win: +1750
Spread: Alabama (-21.5)
Total: 180
Alabama vs. Kennesaw State Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 2 p.m. ET
TV: SEC Network+
Where: Hunt...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (8-5) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Furman Paladins (8-4) at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025 as 9.5-point underdogs. The Paladins have won four games in a row. The matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points.
Furman vs. Charleston Southern Odds
Furman odds to win: -474
Charleston Southern odds to win: +358
Spread: Furman (-9.5)
Total: 152.5
Furman vs. Charleston Southern Promo Codes
Game Time and Inf...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The California Golden Bears (11-1) host the Columbia Lions (9-2) after winning 11 straight home games. The Golden Bears are favored by 8.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The over/under in the matchup is set at 149.5.
Cal vs. Columbia Odds
Cal odds to win: -420
Columbia odds to win: +330
Spread: Cal (-8.5)
Total: 149.5
Cal vs. Columbia Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. ET
T...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The South Florida Bulls (6-5) are heavily favored (by 22.5 points) to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the UMBC Retrievers (6-5) on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 157.5 for the matchup.
South Florida vs. UMBC Odds
South Florida odds to win: -8333
UMBC odds to win: +1800
Spread: South Florida (-22.5)
Total: 157.5
South Florida vs. UMBC Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 3 p.m....
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The New Mexico State Aggies (6-3, 0-0 CUSA) host the Sam Houston Bearkats (7-3, 0-0 CUSA) after winning five straight home games. The Aggies are favored by just 2.5 points in the contest, which begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The point total is set at 155.5 for the matchup.
New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Odds
New Mexico State odds to win: -140
Sam Houston odds to win: +118
Spread: New Mexico State (-2.5)
Total: 155.5
New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Promo Co...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Autzen Stadium hosted the first (collegiate) playoff game in the stadium’s history tonight. The James Madison Dukes came in as heavy underdogs, but were determined to show that expectations are not reality. Oregon won the toss and took the ball with the opening kickoff. In only four plays a one handed catch by TE #9 […]
From Addicted To Quack
| 3 months ago
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San Jose State (5-7, 0-1 MW) entered The Pit on Saturday night fully aware of the challenge ahead. New Mexico (10-2, 1-0 MW) hadn’t lost at home all season, as New Mexico easily pulled away in the second-half for an 88–65 win over the Spartans in the conference opener. For brief stretches, San Jose State […]
From Mountain West Connection
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The magical run run for Illinois State is not done just yet. The unseeded Redbirds have now won four straight road games in these playoffs, the most recent being Saturday night’s __ win at Villanova in the semifinals, to secure its spot in the championship game down in Nashville in two weeks. The victory over […]
From Underdog Dynasty
| 3 months ago
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The significance of Miami’s 10-3 win over Texas A&M may not be fully realized for awhile, but it eventually could shape the future of college football. First and most obvious, the victory moves Miami to the quarterfinals of the CFP playoffs to face Ohio State on December 31. The defensive performance was one for the … Continue reading »
From All Sports Discussion
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The significance of Miami’s 10-3 win over Texas A&M may not be fully realized for awhile, but it eventually could shape the future of college football. First and most obvious, the victory moves Miami to the quarterfinals of the CFP playoffs to face Ohio State on December 31. The defensive performance was one for the … Continue reading »
From All Sports Discussion
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We’ve got the results of our SB Nation Reacts poll for this week, and man. . .a couple of weeks and a couple of wins appear to have made a world of difference among our readers. Our first question for this week, as it is every week, is whether or not you feel the Minnesota […]
From Daily Norseman
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For the third time in five seasons Montana State is heading back to the FCS national championship game. This time, though, the semifinal win felt just a little bit sweeter for the Bobcats and their following. Not only did MSU gather its most lopsided win in its semifinal history, it did so in an unprecedented […]
From Underdog Dynasty
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UPDATE: According to cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, the Vikings have arrived safely in New Jersey. Our favorite football team is going to get to their destination for Sunday afternoon’s game a little later than they were planning. Approximately an hour after it took off from Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings’ team plane […]
From Daily Norseman
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For the first time in the month of December, The Grove was open for business. A record 68,251 patrons funneled from the iconic tailgate scene to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, exchanging their red solo cups and barbecue for Santa hats and pom-poms at the site of the first College Football Playoff game in Ole Miss history. Oxford, […]
From Underdog Dynasty
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The Philadelphia Eagles are 10-5 after beating the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Saturday evening. Final score: 29 to 18. With a win on Saturday, the Eagles have officially clinched the NFC East — the first time there’s been a repeat division winner since 2004 — and also knocked the Cowboys out of the […]
From Bleeding Green Nation
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The NFL has two games on it’s Week 16 Saturday slate. The Washington Commanders hosted the Philadelphia Eagles earlier, and now we’ve got another NFC division matchup. The Green Bay Packers are visiting the Chicago Bears in a game that will have a big impact in the North and the rest of the conference. The […]
From Hogs Haven
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The Boston University Terriers (4-8) are favored (-2.5) to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the UMass-Lowell River Hawks (5-8) at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Case Gym. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points.
Boston University vs. UMass-Lowell Odds
Boston University odds to win: -161
UMass-Lowell odds to win: +135
Spread: Boston University (-2.5)
Total: 148.5
Boston University vs. UMass-Lowell Promo Codes
Game Time...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Pittsburgh Panthers (6-6) face the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-3) as only 1.5-point favorites on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The matchup has a point total of 146.5.
Pittsburgh vs. Penn State Odds
Pittsburgh odds to win: -111
Penn State odds to win: -109
Spread: Pittsburgh (-1.5)
Total: 146.5
Pittsburgh vs. Penn State Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: Big Ten Network
Where: H...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
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Two streaking teams hit the court when the No. 13 Vanderbilt Commodores (11-0) visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-3) on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET. The Commodores are 4.5-point favorites and put their 11-game win streak on the line against the Demon Deacons, winners of three straight. The point total for the matchup is 158.5.
Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest Odds
Vanderbilt odds to win: -214
Wake Forest odds to win: +176
Spread: Vanderbilt (-4.5)
Total: 158.5
Vanderbi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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