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Week 0 B1G and other Big Games - All to be played on Saturday, August 29th. Pacific Time Zone Kickoff Times. "Now is the Summer of our discontent, made glorious Fall by the Return of CFB." The Stratford-on-Avon University Fighting Bookworms Coach, Will Shakespeare. It's Week 0 for the 2026 season, but Week 0 will morph into Week One in 2027 or 2028, unless a learned justice issues a TRO based upon a shortened summer vacation causing irreparable damage to the players. 🤬 Posted odds and all discussion involving gaming are for entertainment purposes only. 😇 B1G Game - USC -35.5 vs. Mountain West San Jose State - Noon on NBC If the Trojans hadn't traded the Domers for SJS, the line likely wouldn't favor SC by 5.5 TDs. The Spartans are the first course that will be swallowed in USC's 2026 G6 out-of-conference cupcake feast. The weather is expected to be another perfect day in LA, a balmy 90 degrees. I think Linc will want to play many guys on the roster in this game and will sit QB Jaden Maiava early. At $10 million per annum, I don't think Linc is worried about a cover. Big Games TCU -7.5 vs UNC in Dublin, Ireland - 9 AM on ESPN In last season's Alphabet Soup Game, the Horned Frogs managed to eke out a victory in Chapel Hill against the NFL's 33rd team, 48-14. It was 7-7 at the end of the 1st period, so the fans stayed until halftime before leaving to get ready for basketball season. (That also didn't go so well. 😁) TCU's 2025 QB Josh Hoover is now playing for Coach Cig in Bloomington, Indiana. If you believe TCU's new QB Jaden Craig, who did everything at Harvard except trim the Ivy, is ready to play in the P4, hop on the Horned Frogs -7.5. --- NC State +5.5 at Virginia - 12:30 PM on ESPN This ACC matchup was originally scheduled to be played in Brazil before fans in Rio realized it was a football game, not a futbol game. Except for the choke against Duke in the 2025 ACC championship game that kept the Cavaliers out of the playoffs, UVA had an excellent season, finishing 11-3 with a bowl win over the ( deep, deep, deeper) SEC's Missouri Tigers. Mizzou QB Beau Pribula was injured and missed the bowl game, but he was so impressed with UVA's win that he transferred to and will start at QB for the Cavs. After an excellent 2025 season, underrated junior QB CJ Bailey will start for the Wolfpack. If you are a CFB QB-matters kind of person, as am I, I suggest taking CJ and the +5.5 points. --- Big G6 Game of the Week Memphis +5.5 at UNLV - 7 PM on Fox. This game features a top team in the American Athletic Conference vs the team predicted to win the Mountain West title. From a G6 perspective, this is Ohio State at Texas. 2025 Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield is now coaching the Arkansas Razorbacks. Charles Huff, who had great success at Marshall before turning around Southern Miss, is the new coach in Memphis. Huff has yet to name a starting QB. Former Mississippi State and Florida coach Dan Mullen has had two successful seasons at UNLV, making the Mountain West championship game in 2024 and 2025 and losing both to the now-Society of States + Gonzo Conference (a/k/a pac-12) Boise State. Jackson Arnold, who was benched at Auburn, and Alex Orji, who transferred in from Michigan, are battling to start for the Runnin' Rebels at QB. Dan's a pretty good QB whisperer, having coached Dak Prescott at Mississippi State, Jayden Maiavai before his transfer to USC, and Mountain West 2025 Player of the Year Anthony Colandrea before his transfer to Nebraska. In 2020, Mullen won the SEC East with Kyle Trask (?) playing QB. I think UNLV will win a close game on Saturday, but I'm just guessing. Enjoy Week 0 and Beat Boise in Week 1.

We will have the usual weekly prediction contest this season, but NOW is the time for SEASON PREDICTIONS. Tell me Oregon's final record, and where they finish the season...in a bowl game, or Playoffs, and how far into it. For tiebreakers....tell me how many points they will average on offense, how many points average per game they will give up, and the final score of the final game they play in. My Prediction: --Ducks will go 11-1 during the regular season, go to the Playoffs, and we will win the National Championship. --They will average 36.5 points per game on offense. --Our Beloved Ducks will give up 14.7 points per game on defense. --We will win the 'Natty by a 30-20 score.

Everything Dan Lanning said after Oregon’s final practice media availability of fall campDan Lanning recaps Oregon’s fall camp, player leadership, Dante Moore’s growth and the Ducks’ transition toward Boise State game week.https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/everything-dan-lanning-said-after-oregons-final-practice-media-availability-of-fall-camp-289212520/

Week 6: SC travels East and into a Whiteout! How about this Trojans Trifecta: Week 4 Oregon, Week 5 UW, Week 6 at Penn State. https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/trojans/football/2026/08/25/usc-football-play-penn-state-white-out-october-10/91465012007/

2026 Preseason Gifts - A Heisman for Dante - Yes! A sleeve of golf balls for Ole Miss fans on the Friday before the LSU game - Double YES! https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/08/26/nick-saban-lane-kiffin-paul-finebaum-college-football-gifts/91443459007/?utm_source=usatoday-sports-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign

No need to play ball in 2026; USA Today has it all figured out. 😁 FYI, OBD finishes 11-1. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/08/26/college-football-record-predictions-every-fbs-team/91339905007/?utm_source=usatoday-sports-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=usatbaseline&utm_term=Cont

Dolly toured and played Eugene in 1972 with Porter Waggoner. She was sick but performed anyway and the crowd cheered "Coat of Many Colors". That night she wrote a song for Eugene that was not released until 2009. RIP Dolly.

CFB's 25 Most Powerful People Without Charles Fischer? BOGUS! 🤬 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/08/26/college-football-most-powerful-people-ranking-2026/91194911007/?utm_source=usatoday-sports-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=usat

OK, Lane, what's your next lame move? Louisiana Sports University is also prohibited from playing a G League basketball player. LSU's CBB coach was under FBI investigation before being dismissed and then hired back at Louisiana's premier institution of higher learning. Want an LSU degree? They're for sale and can be found in your grocery store's Aisle 2 -Restroom Paper Products. AP NewsSEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to colle...The Southeastern Conference has passed a rule banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues.

Drew has coached under Meyer and Herman. What Separates Dan Lanning From Urban Meyer, Tom Herman, Pete Carroll

Perich likes Stewart's game "he is a problem" Oregon football: Evan Stewart impressing Koi Perich during fall camp

Less defensive rotation expected vs Boise St. (Not me, I see major depth plays in the second half.) Oregon football: Ducks defense set to 'unload' on Boise State

Depth in secondary discussed. Expect to see Oregon flex its depth muscles in the secondary this season

Zach Grisham is the third guy to play Nickel position? Seems to be the case. REVEALED: Oregon Ducks’ Star POSITION UPDATE—Carl Williams IV, Devon Benjamin and WHO Competing?!A report from Erik Skopil of 247Sports indicated that there's a surprise name that is pushing for playing time on Oregon's defense. Could a former walk-on really see meaningful snaps? On today's episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin discusses how OLB/EDGE Nasir Wyatt can get worked into the defensive rotations this year. Could the Ducks roll out a personnel package not seen in quite some time? Oregon 5-star TE Kendre Harrison has a chance to play a meaningful role on Oregon's offense this year. Could this season be the precursor to an all-time Oregon career? 00:00 Position battle highlights in fall camp 05:53 Grisham's role in the defense 12:59 Defensive back versatility challenges 13:57 Defensive strategy against mobile QBs 17:30 Wyatt's versatility and potential 21:43 Discussing player potential and catches 25:16 College football season highlights

LB Devon Jackson is real about his role of leader. This is his year to put it all together! Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Linebacker Devon Jackson Offers Candid Insight Int...Oregon’s defense returns eight starters from a unit that finished seventh nationally in total defense last season. That veteran presence gives the Ducks plenty

Why Oregon Fall Camp Is Giving the Ducks More Reasons for OptimismThe Oregon Ducks entered fall camp with high expectations and a few key questions, and a few encouraging signs have materialized during camp. Oregon Ducks On SIWhy Oregon Fall Camp Is Giving the Ducks More Reasons for...Week zero of the college football season is officially underway, and fall camp for the Oregon Ducks is reaching its conclusion as the Ducks will open their seas

Oregon's offensive line questions could be solved by freshman Swiss Army knifeAll signs point toward the offensive line battles continuing through Fall camp and into the season, where the staff can judge the pieces in contention for full-time roles on their performances in the games. When the staff does rotate players through several positions, expect a freshman to be heavily in the mix. Tommy Tofi is emerging as a potential Swiss Army Knife for Oregon's offensive lineThe coaching staff needs to find players capable of filling the holes at guard and tackle, which is never easy. The good news is that true freshman Tommy Tofi has looked ahead of schedule since arriving on campus, and as Fall camp continues, Tofi is playing four positions on the offensive line. Autzen ZooOregon's offensive line questions could be solved by fres...The Oregon Ducks head into the 2026 college football season with one of, if not the most talented, rosters in college football. When you look up and down the Du

My Full Practice 16 Report: Chris Hampton says Oregon will begin sorting the depth chart Friday, but the bigger story may be how this defense is communicating, competing and building trust. Plus: Devon Jackson, Koi Perich, Davon Benjamin, and more. Duck Sports CentralPractice 16 Report: "Do or die" for Devon JacksonOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

John Canzano talks with Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning about the football season, NFL players who want to return to college, replacing two coordinators, and what he's learned in the last year.

Oregon's secondary SHOULD be elite, how will Dan Lanning rotate the Ducks' talented defensive group?Oregon's pass defense was elite last year but still has room to grow entering this season. How confident should Duck fans be in the secondary? What might those rotations look like?

Inside Linebacker Devon Jackson meets with the media following Fall Practice #16 for Oregon Football.Defensive Back Koi Perich meets with the media following Fall Practice #16 for Oregon Football.

Obviously from where I live out in the midwest it's tough to know who to believe. However, the pods are describing Tofi who is 365 as a guy that moves like a guy who is 300. An excellent chance to start.

Chris Hampton breaks down Devon Jackson, Koi Perich and Oregon's emerging defensive depthOregon defensive coordinator Chris Hampton discusses the Ducks' fall camp progress, Devon Jackson, Koi Perich, secondary depth and Boise State.https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/chris-hampton-breaks-down-devon-jackson-koi-perich-and-oregons-emerging-defensive-depth-289191355/

PRACTICE 16 REPORT: "DO OR DIE" FOR DEVON JACKSONOREGON’S DEFENSE IS GETTING CLOSE TO THE POINT WHERE “WHO” MATTERS MORE THAN “WHAT”Chris Hampton says the Ducks will begin sorting the depth chart Friday, but Tuesday’s interviews offered better clues about what will determine those decisions. Execution and consistency remain the priority, Devon Jackson’s teammates are backing up the standard he has set for himself and Koi Perich looks increasingly comfortable doing almost everything Oregon asks of him. Practice 16 Report: "Do or die" for Devon JacksonOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news