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Rose Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (13-0) faces No. 9 Alabama (11-3) in the Rose Bowl CFP Quarterfinal on Jan. 1 at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s takeaway defense overpower Alabama’s athleticism for a historic semifinal berth. Prediction: Indiana 27, Alabama 21. Continue reading →

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CFP – First Round Preview, Alabama at Oklahoma

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Alabama  (11-2) at Oklahoma (11-2) Friday Night | Norman, OklahomaVenue: Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial StadiumTV: ESPNLine: Alabama -1.5 The Matchup Team Record CFP Seed Alabama Crimson Tide 11–2 At-large Oklahoma Sooners 11–2 At-large Conventional wisdom says Alabama. History says Alabama. Brand … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: CFP National Championship, Alabama vs. Georgia

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

CFP National Championship January 10 Alabama (13-1) vs. Georgia (13-1), Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, 8 p.m., ESPN Georgia -2.5– O/U 52 At long last, we’re down to this. There’s so much talk about expanding the College Football Playoff to eight, … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Cotton Bowl, Alabama vs. Cincinnati

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Goodyear Cotton Bowl December 31 Alabama (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (13-0), AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, 3:30 p.m., ESPN Alabama -13.5 – O/U 57.5 After all of the speculation and hype, it’s finally “game on.” The conventional wisdom in this game is … Continue reading →

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College Football 2021 Preview: Comparing 20 of the Preseason Predictions

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

The worst kept secret in college football is that Alabama is the overwhelming choice to repeat as national champions in 2021. Out of 20 preseason predictions and polls, The Crimson Tide is the clear choice at No. 1 in 18 … Continue reading →

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Bowl Prediction: Camellia Bowl, Toledo vs. Appalachian State

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Toledo (9-3) vs. Appalachian State (9-3), Montgomery, Ala, 3:30 p.m., ESPN Appalachian State -1 – O/U 60 This game has all of the makings of a great bowl game, with two teams that have both been … Continue reading →

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College Football Top 128, Week of Sept. 13

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

While Clemson continues with its slow start, Alabama continues to impress and takes over the No. 1 spot. Ohio State slides past Clemson into the No. 2 spot. Boise State has also struggled and falls out of our College Playoff … Continue reading →

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College Football 2016: SEC preview

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

Every year you hear the arguments for and against it, and it’s going to happen again this year. Whether you agree or not, the SEC is generally accepted as the best conference in college football. And it’s hard to argue … Continue reading →

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College Football 2016: Sun Belt Conference preview

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

For every best, there must be a worst, even in the world of college football. And among the sport’s 10 conferences, the Sun Belt takes the spot of the worst. Yes, four Sun Belt teams made it to bowl games last … Continue reading →

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Bowl Predictions – Thursday, December 31, 2015 (New Year’s Eve)

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

Bowl prediction record: 16-15 SU, 13-18 ATS, 15-15-1 O/U Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Florida State (10-2) vs. Houston (12-1), Atlanta, noon, ESPN Florida State -7 – O/U 55.5 Scoring Offense: Florida State, 32.3 (45th); Houston, 40.6 (11th) Passing Offense: Florida State, 244.0, (45th); Houston, 247.4 (42nd) Rushing Offense: … Continue reading →

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