LSU Takes on UCLA Through three weeks, LSU has yet to put together a complete game. Its second Big-10 opponent of the season (oddly enough) will provide the next opportunity to do so as UCLA comes to town on Saturday. Deshaun Foster’s Bruins have yet to establish an identity in his first year as the head coach, but a win in Baton Rouge could provide a significant morale boost … [Read more...] about Three Keys for LSU vs. UCLA
Keys to the Game for Michigan vs. USC
The USC Trojans play their first game as members of the Big Ten this weekend. Still weird, right? They’ll face the Michigan Wolverines and travel to Ann Arbor for the first time since September 27, 1958. Both teams have something to prove in this one. For the visitors, it’s a chance to plant a flag in their new conference by defeating the defending champs. For Michigan, it’s a … [Read more...] about Keys to the Game for Michigan vs. USC
The Big Ten in Week 2 Both Shined and Struggled
After posting an incredible 17-1 mark in non-conference games in Week 1, the Big Ten showed a little mortality in Week 2. There were a few blowouts, as expected with Big Ten vs Group of 5 matchups. However, the conference suffered three out-of-conference losses last weekend. In total, the Big Ten went 11-3 with one in-conference matchup on the slate. UCLA and Purdue were … [Read more...] about The Big Ten in Week 2 Both Shined and Struggled
18 Big Ten Teams, 17 Week 1 Wins
The Big Ten expanded this season to 18 with the addition of Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA. As a unit, the conference took care of business and even capped it all off with a massive Nationally Televised (unless you had DirecTV) win over a favored SEC power. As the dust settled, the 18-team Big Ten took home 17 of its 18 contests in Week 1, making it the winningest single … [Read more...] about 18 Big Ten Teams, 17 Week 1 Wins
Venom in Vegas: An LSU vs. USC Preview
Talking season is officially over, and the loaded week one of the college football season is finally here. To preview LSU and USC’s highly anticipated matchup is to examine two programs tied at the hip with a lot to prove in 2024. Both head coaches have said all the right things, exhibiting confidence in some areas while avoiding wholesale declarations. Another one of the many … [Read more...] about Venom in Vegas: An LSU vs. USC Preview