Coming off a successful 2024 campaign ending with a loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoffs (CFP) semifinals, Penn State immediately faced uncertainty. While players have come and gone through the transfer portal, perhaps the biggest surprise so far has been the departure of defensive coordinator Tom Allen. He has not yet been replaced, but is Penn State about to … [Read more...] about Penn State About to Pull Off a Coup?
Who’s New On Defense At Kentucky
Last time out we talked about all the new players Kentucky brought in on offense. Much like offense the Cats needed a rebuild on defense as they lost two starters to the NFL and a number of others through the portal and graduation. As a result, they had to hit the transfer portal hard, and that’s exactly what they did. Going position by position let’s show you who’s new on … [Read more...] about Who’s New On Defense At Kentucky
Ranking 2024 Texas Tech Losses
Texas Tech celebrated its best season since 2009. Last week, Last Word took a look at which of the Red Raider victories tasted sweeter than other. And yet, there are justifiable feelings amongst the fan base and coaches that this season left meat on the bone. Head Coach Joey McGuire spoke about this very issue after the Big 12 title matchup was officially set. After all, Texas … [Read more...] about Ranking 2024 Texas Tech Losses
ACC Announces Marquee Matchups to Start 2025 Season
Just days after the 2024 season ended, the ACC has started announcing schedules for its 17 member schools for the 2025 season, and there are some early marquee matchups. The conference office in Charlotte, NC has started announcing schedules for Week 0 and the Labor Day weekend, which will include five consecutive days of ACC football. Labor Day weekend has some highlight … [Read more...] about ACC Announces Marquee Matchups to Start 2025 Season
Ohio State and Michigan’s Blueprint For Success in New Era of College Football
For the first time since the Big Ten threepeat when Minnesota won it all in 1940 and 1941, and Ohio State won in 1942, the Big Ten Conference has won consecutive National Championships. Fittingly, the two most recent titles were won by the two most prestigious programs in the conference and two of the bluest of bluebloods in all of college football. No matter how much these two … [Read more...] about Ohio State and Michigan’s Blueprint For Success in New Era of College Football