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NFC Wild Card: Green Bay at Chicago

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) visit Chicago Bears (11-6) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The oldest rivalry rubber match sees Caleb Williams and Chicago’s home momentum edge Jordan Love and a banged-up Packers squad in a cold-weather grinder. Prediction: Bears 24, Packers 20. Continue reading →

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NFC Wild Card: L.A. Rams at Carolina

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 5 Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit Carolina Panthers (8-9) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua exploit Carolina’s inconsistencies for revenge after the Week 13 loss, advancing comfortably. Prediction: Rams 34, Panthers 20. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 10, 2026: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: Peach Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (14-0) battles No. 5 Oregon (13-1) in the Peach Bowl CFP Semifinal on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s takeaway defense repeat their regular-season blueprint to edge the Ducks in a rematch grinder. Prediction: Indiana 27, Oregon 20. Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: Fiesta Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 6 Ole Miss (13-1) faces No. 10 Miami (12-2) in the Fiesta Bowl CFP Semifinal on Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss’ explosive attack exploit Miami’s “just enough” offense, while Golding’s disruptive defense forces key stops for the upset win. Prediction: Ole Miss 30, Miami 24. Continue reading →

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What Could You Do Differently? (Asking for a Friend)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A vague question, a flag football field, a classroom moment, and a bourbon pour all point to the same uncomfortable truth: most of us already know what we could do differently. The harder part is choosing patience over reaction, intention over habit—and occasionally, silence over sarcasm. Continue reading →

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Duke’s Mayo Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Wake Forest (8-4) battles Mississippi State (5-7) in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Jan. 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Wake’s superior roster health overcomes MSU’s heavy attrition for a comfortable win—and a mayo dump celebration. Prediction: Wake Forest 31, Mississippi State 24. Continue reading →

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Holiday Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 17 Arizona (9-3) faces SMU (8-4) in the Holiday Bowl on Jan. 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Noah Fifita and Arizona’s balanced attack look to outpace SMU’s dynamic QB Kevin Jennings in a high-scoring San Diego shootout. Prediction: Arizona 38, SMU 31. Continue reading →

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Liberty Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Navy (10-2) faces Cincinnati (7-5) in the Liberty Bowl on Jan. 2 at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Midshipmen’s No. 1 rushing attack and full roster overwhelm Cincinnati’s depleted offense (QB Brendan Sorsby out) in a clock-control win. Prediction: Navy 31, Cincinnati 20. Continue reading →

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Armed Forces Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Rice (5-7) faces Texas State (6-6) in the Armed Forces Bowl on Jan. 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heavy opt-outs cripple Rice (QB Chase Jenkins out), while Texas State’s explosive offense and QB Brad Jackson dominate for a blowout. Prediction: Texas State 42, Rice 24. Continue reading →

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