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Southern Sports Stillhouse: College Football, Bourbon & Week 0 Picks

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Welcome to the Southern Sports Stillhouse, where two American favorites—college football and bourbon—share the same bar. For our inaugural edition, we pour Linkumpinch Single Barrel Cask Strength, break down TCU vs. North Carolina in Dublin, and make picks for every game on the Week 0 slate. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 15, 2026: Crossing the Goal Line—Bobby Bowden, Faith and Finishing Well

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Bobby Bowden was known for winning football games, but his greater legacy was the faith he lived consistently before players, coaches and fans. His life offers a powerful picture of what Paul meant when he said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: National Championship Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (15-0) faces No. 10 Miami (13-2) in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Hard Rock Stadium. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s elite takeaway defense overpower Miami’s explosive attack in a storybook finish. Prediction: Indiana 38, Miami 17. 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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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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Sugar Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 3 Georgia (12-1) faces No. 6 Ole Miss (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl CFP Quarterfinal tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Kirby Smart’s rested Bulldogs, led by QB Gunner Stockton, repeat their October blueprint to edge Pete Golding’s explosive Rebels in an SEC thriller. Prediction: Georgia 34, Ole Miss 27. Continue reading →

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