Official 2022 College Football Thread

[Ksyrup]

This dude tells no lies.

Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke Says He Prefers Playing Road Games Because the Hurricanes Have a Terrible Home Atmosphere https://t.co/Jx4mZiI2xk pic.twitter.com/dcAIut36Wg

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 21, 2022

[miami_fan]

He is right.

AND

He knew that when he went on his recruiting visits. I don't know what he is getting in NIL but I would be tempting to send him an alumni donation request letter right now.

[Thomkal]

Coastal Carolina gets a headstart on the college football schedule traveling to Atlanta to play Georgia State at 7:30 pm tonight on ESPN2. Last year's game was a doozy with Coastal losing 42-40. QB McCall was out for this game, so hoping to not have such a close one with the 0-3 Georgia State team. They almost beat North Carolina this season, and lost by a point to Charlotte, so hopefully the Chants don't overlook them

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by Edward64

Hogs have the best fans ...

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/19/beyo...mans-nose.html

I'll raise you this Utah fan.

Utah student allegedly said she would blow up nuclear reactor if Utes football team lost

A University of Utah student was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened to detonate a nuclear reactor on campus if the Utes football team had lost to San Diego State over the weekend, according to radio station KSL in Utah.

[HerRealName]

NM State vs Hawaii is a huge game this weekend. The loser has an outstanding chance at the anti-National Championship.

[Ksyrup]

The last time I played NCAA FB on Xbox almost a decade ago, NM State was one of several teams I would play with as a big challenge. Several others have actually risen above deplorable since then (Washington State, Indiana). It's nice to see that if the new game comes out and I decide to play again, some things will not have changed.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by HerRealName

NM State vs Hawaii is a huge game this weekend. The loser has an outstanding chance at the anti-National Championship.

NMSU ALMOST came back from a 17-0 halftime deficit to beat UTEP a couple weeks ago. They came back and got within a touchdown in the 4th quarter, down 20-13. The Aggies got the ball back with four minutes left in the game, drove 60 yards down the field to the UTEP 13 with only 15 seconds to go. The NMSU QB tried to run the ball (which he had been doing well), got hit by a UTEP defender, and fumbled the ball away...recovered by the Miners. The Miners kneeled to end the game.

I don't know if that recap reflects worse on NMSU or UTEP. They're both trash teams this year.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Coastal Carolina gets a headstart on the college football schedule traveling to Atlanta to play Georgia State at 7:30 pm tonight on ESPN2. Last year's game was a doozy with Coastal losing 42-40. QB McCall was out for this game, so hoping to not have such a close one with the 0-3 Georgia State team. They almost beat North Carolina this season, and lost by a point to Charlotte, so hopefully the Chants don't overlook them

McCall hot so far, throwing a 50+ TD on the first play of the game and then another about 2 mins later and they off to the races, leading 27-17 at the half.

[miked]

Rutgers-Iowa has the O/U at 34 and falling. I believe I saw that 90% of the action is on the under. Could be one of the lowest betting lines ever.

[Thomkal]

Coastal never trailed in this game and won 41-24. And there was much rejoicing.

[Atocep]

The Black Diamond Trophy is staying in Morgantown (where it belongs) for the foreseeable future.

[cuervo72]

Ok, I laughed:

On September 15, 1896 40,000 spectators gathered to watch two trains collide at full speed. Two people died and multiple others were injured when shrapnel flew into the crowd.

Anyway Rutgers Iowa is sold out https://t.co/MswxjSD8s6

— No Escalators (@NoEscalators) September 23, 2022

[Swaggs]

Originally Posted by Atocep

The Black Diamond Trophy is staying in Morgantown (where it belongs) for the foreseeable future.

Ever since we lost to Kansas, I've thought that we need to 'steal' a win somewhere to make up for it. I think next weekend might be a make or break for the season if we want to become bowl eligible - which sounds like not a big ask most years, but I think we would all take at this point.

I see Tech, TCU, Kansas State, and Iowa State as winnable (not that we'll be favored or anything, but we need to go 3 out of 4 from them), but we need to get a win from Texas or Baylor somehow. I don't see us being able to slow down or keep up with Oklahoma or OSU this year, but I think we could potentially win a slugfest over Texas or Baylor.

[HomerSimpson98]

oSu is paper tiger. Thats the one to steal

[tarcone]

THe punting match up is the key match up for Iowa/Rutgers.

What a mess. I hate nepotism.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Ever since we lost to Kansas, I've thought that we need to 'steal' a win somewhere to make up for it. I think next weekend might be a make or break for the season if we want to become bowl eligible - which sounds like not a big ask most years, but I think we would all take at this point.

I see Tech, TCU, Kansas State, and Iowa State as winnable (not that we'll be favored or anything, but we need to go 3 out of 4 from them), but we need to get a win from Texas or Baylor somehow. I don't see us being able to slow down or keep up with Oklahoma or OSU this year, but I think we could potentially win a slugfest over Texas or Baylor.

That was more in line with what I expected to see this year. Neal Brown has undeniably recruited well and bringing in Harrell with Daniels has expectations high. Donaldson landing in our laps was a gift, but even overall the skill position talent is far and away the deepest it's been in a while.

In fairness, we hadn't caught a break this year until the 2nd half of the game last night. Every bounce seemed to go Pitt and Kansas' way in those first couple of games. Still, the defense should have been better.

Neal has a lot riding on the rest of the season. It's a good team. I don't think Virginia Tech was better in a single area last night and while they're not world beaters, it's still a P5 team so it's nice to get a decisive win in a tough environment.

[Ksyrup]

Originally Posted by tarcone

THe punting match up is the key match up for Iowa/Rutgers.

What a mess. I hate nepotism.

A delightful instant classic sure to be shared around the fireplace for generations to come#IOWAvsRUTGERS pic.twitter.com/5P6MxmgJ4U

— Heavens! (@HeavensFX) September 23, 2022

[Edward64]

I am concerned about A&M. We should beat them if our pass defense is average and we eliminate the turnovers (both were bad last week).

We need to beat A&M for the momentum when Alabama visits us the next weekend.

O'Gara: Final thoughts (and a prediction) for Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

Let’s talk about that Arkansas pass defense because it explains the spread

It does. If you’re wondering why the Aggies are 1.5-point favorites even though Arkansas has been the better, more reliable team to date, don’t dig into conspiracy theories. Just look at the obvious weakness Arkansas has — the pass defense. It’s bad. Real bad.

The Hogs enter Saturday ranked dead last in FBS defending the pass having allowed an average of 352.7 passing yards per game, which is 67 passing yards more than the next-closest Power 5 team (Northwestern). The Hogs allowed a minimum of 325 passing yards to each quarterback it faced so far, which includes the likes of first-time Cincinnati starter Ben Bryant, Spencer Rattler and Missouri State’s Jason Shelley, who tagged the Hogs for 352 in last Saturday’s scare in Fayetteville.

Great news for Tide-to-Hogs Drew Sanders. Unfortunately, this means he'll likely be gone next year (don't blame him).

Yeah Alabama & Georgia, we'll take your excess 5-stars who weren't good enough.

Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders has been ranked the No. 14-overall prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.

Kiper also ranked Sanders the No. 1 inside linebacker. In three games, Sanders is second on team in tackles to Bumper Pool with 27. He has 16 solo, six for loss, five sacks, two pass breakups, one quarterback hurry and a pair of forced fumbles.

[Lathum]

God I hope Rutgers stomps Iowa.

[JPhillips]

Wait. There's an actual human named Bumper Pool?

[tarcone]

Originally Posted by Lathum

God I hope Rutgers stomps Iowa.

If anything it will be a 10-7 Rutgers win. But Rutgers will have to have a drive against a great defense.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by tarcone

If anything it will be a 10-7 Rutgers win. But Rutgers will have to have a drive against a great defense.

Probably.

Lest you think I am just rooting against Iowa my 92 year old dad is a RU alum. I have been going to games for 40 years with him. RU football is one of the few simple pleasures he has left in life.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Wait. There's an actual human named Bumper Pool?

Born James Morris Pool, legally changed his name (with parental permission) to Bumper when he turned 16

[tarcone]

Originally Posted by Lathum

Probably.

Lest you think I am just rooting against Iowa my 92 year old dad is a RU alum. I have been going to games for 40 years with him. RU football is one of the few simple pleasures he has left in life.

If he is anything like my 92 year old Dad he wil DVR it and watch if the outcome is positive.

Regardless, this has the earmarks of another shitty offensive game. YAY

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by tarcone

If he is anything like my 92 year old Dad he wil DVR it and watch if the outcome is positive.

Regardless, this has the earmarks of another shitty offensive game. YAY

lol, he does DVR them but doesn't find out the outcome until he watches.

[Edward64]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Born James Morris Pool, legally changed his name (with parental permission) to Bumper when he turned 16

Best fans e.g. cannibalism

Best names e.g. Bumper Pool

Best war cry e.g. Wooooo Pig Soooieeee

Worst pass defense through 3 games 2022 e.g. #131/131

[Brian Swartz]

Cannibalism is a good thing now? Who knew??

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by Brian Swartz

Cannibalism is a good thing now? Who knew??

Well of course it's bad. Eating meat is evil now.

Which makes it's all tastier

[Edward64]

Well, it was just the nose.

[JeeberD]

Ummm...how the fuck did UTEP beat Boise? 27-10?????

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Ummm...how the fuck did UTEP beat Boise? 27-10?????

From the Boise newspaper coverage (which calls for either a change at QB, a change at OC, or both) The Broncos finished one of their worst losses in recent memory with 84 rushing yards and 93 passing yards.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Ummm...how the fuck did UTEP beat Boise? 27-10?????

I watched it and relished in the ass kicking the Broncos got.

UTEP looked faster, stronger, more efficient etc. Boise State looked like a train wreck.

I am debating on heading up to Boise my birthday weekend to watch BYU take them on, if they are as bad as they looked last night, I might be able to get tickets for $5 not $100

[GrantDawg]

I went outside to check on my pork-butt right before kick off, and the Dawgs have already scored.

[GrantDawg]

Since that hot start, Georgia has played like crap. After having no turnovers in the first three games, they have had three so far. Two of them by Ladd McConkey who has also dropped two passes. Bennet is throwing behind everyone. Just sloppy and rough.

[tarcone]

Michigan struggling against Maryland. Been an interesting game. A bad turnover by each team has led to points.

Maryland has outplayed UM so far, but neither defense has decided to show up, so it could be a big scoring game.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

I watched it and relished in the ass kicking the Broncos got.

UTEP looked faster, stronger, more efficient etc. Boise State looked like a train wreck.

I am debating on heading up to Boise my birthday weekend to watch BYU take them on, if they are as bad as they looked last night, I might be able to get tickets for $5 not $100

Our defense was supposed to be our strength coming into the season, but it hasn't looked great so far. It's good to see that it finally showed up last night.

On offense, we've been leaning WAY too heavily on our QB. He's got a cannon and can throw a mean bomb, but we lost our deep threat when he transferred to Arizona, and the QB hasn't been the same this year. Before our game against UNM, Coach Dimel said that the running game has been effective, but he just hasn't been using it enough. Then against UNM our QB had four turnovers and we got blown out. It's nice to see he finally figured out how to utilize the running game last night.

[Edward64]

Wake Forest hanging tough against Clemson.

[HerRealName]

Originally Posted by Edward64

Wake Forest hanging tough against Clemson.

This game is a CB's nightmare on both sides. Very good game though.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Is it possible that Missouri-Auburn provides a rare game that sees BOTH head coaches fired afterward?

It seems like a fair question to wonder who is trying harder to get Harsin fired: the Auburn players or Harsin himself

[GrantDawg]

That is a horrible way to lose a game for Mizzou

[Solecismic]

Not much consistency in that Michigan performance, but so many big plays. The defense couldn't lock it up after playing fairly well against a good Maryland offense for three quarters. This is not a team that could challenge Ohio State, but there's still a long way to go.

You always worry about the year's first road trip. It's on to Iowa next week, where the over/unders are around 22 and they can focus on stopping the run because their secondary won't make mistakes.

[Edward64]

In OT. Go Wake!

Need a Top 9 upset for the Hogs (assuming they beat the Aggies) to move up

[tarcone]

To prep myself for tonights game I went to a 6th grade football game (My students). They lost to a team from a much smaller town and had not won a game. We lost. The QB is too heavy this year to carry the ball. The team had 2 passes going to the last drive where they threw it a few more times.

[Edward64]

The Vols had 2 impressive drives. They look good

[JonInMiddleGA]

We've secretly replaced the Miami Hurricanes with ... I don't even know a comparable. An 8-man team from Manitoba?

[JonInMiddleGA]

Boise OC is out

College football offensive coordinator fired after team's brutal loss

[larrymcg421]

Just a brutal performance from Miami. If they were gonna play this bad, they could've just kept Manny.

[larrymcg421]

Seriously, what happened to Tyler Van Dyke this year?

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Seriously, what happened to Tyler Van Dyke this year?

The Cristobal Effect

[bob]

Reports of Notre Dame’s demise may have been exaggerated.

Or UNC kinda sucks.