Monthly Archives: December 2025

The Perfect Reading and Writing Space, Tucked Away in the Mountains

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I could build the perfect space for reading and writing, it wouldn’t be flashy. It would be intentional—and it would be tucked away in the mountains, far enough from the noise to think clearly, but close enough to a small town to remember the world is still there. Continue reading →

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Texas Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 21 Houston (9-3) faces depleted LSU (7-5) in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl on Dec. 27 at 9:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. With LSU missing QB Garrett Nussmeier and over a dozen key players, Houston’s home-field edge and roster stability fuel a comfortable win. Prediction: Houston 27, LSU 17. Continue reading →

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Gator Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 20 Virginia (10-3) battles No. 25 Missouri (8-4) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. A ranked rushing duel pits UVA’s J’Mari Taylor against Mizzou’s Ahmad Hardy, but Virginia’s veteran QB Chandler Morris and roster health tip the scales for a close upset win. Prediction: Virginia 26, Missouri 23. Continue reading →

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New Mexico Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 25 North Texas (11-2) faces San Diego State (6-6) in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m. ET on ESPN. The nation’s top offense, led by QB Drew Mestemaker, chases a program-record 12th win—and with a personal family tie to UNT (my parents met and married there), I’m all in on the Mean Green pulling away. Prediction: North Texas 41, San Diego State 27. Continue reading →

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Arizona Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (8-5) face the Fresno State Bulldogs (8-4) in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl on Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW. Defending champs Miami chase history, but Fresno’s elite defense and minimal opt-outs prevail. Prediction: Fresno State 24, Miami (Ohio) 17. Continue reading →

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Pop Tarts Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 22 Georgia Tech (9-3) faces No. 12 BYU (11-2) in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Playoff-snubbed powerhouses clash with explosive offenses and stout defenses—minimal opt-outs promise a thriller. Prediction: BYU 34, Georgia Tech 27. Continue reading →

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Fenway Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The UConn Huskies (9-3) face the Army Black Knights (6-6) in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Dec. 27 at 2:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. Two triple-option attacks clash at Fenway Park, but UConn’s key opt-outs—including QB Joe Fagnano—give Army’s elite ground game the edge. Prediction: Army 27, UConn 13. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, December 27, 2025: Listening at the End of Your Rope

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 6:60-71 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life…” John 6:68 Reflect There’s something to be said for being completely desperate and having nowhere to turn. People who have … Continue reading →

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Pinstripe Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-4) face the East Carolina Pirates (8-4) in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN. Pitt’s stout defense meets ECU’s top-ranked havoc unit, but the Pirates’ key opt-outs—including QB Katin Houser—tilt the scales. Prediction: Pittsburgh 34, East Carolina 20. Continue reading →

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Military Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-4) face the East Carolina Pirates (8-4) in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN. Pitt’s stout defense meets ECU’s top-ranked havoc unit, but the Pirates’ key opt-outs—including QB Katin Houser—tilt the scales. Prediction: Pittsburgh 34, East Carolina 20. Continue reading →

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