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sports15 days ago•33 min saved

Illinois and Michigan State Lead Big Ten Preseason Projections Amid Major Roster Shifts

CBS Sports projects Illinois and Michigan State as the top two teams in the Big Ten for 2026-27, following Michigan’s departure to the NBA. Illinois is favored to succeed as the conference’s dominant program under Brad Underwood, while Michigan State relies on Jeremy Fears Jr. and deep recruiting. Michigan, despite losing key defenders and a star freshman to injury, remains a top-15 threat. UCLA, USC, and Nebraska round out the top five, with significant investments in transfers and freshmen reshaping the conference landscape.

via CBS Sports|

#big-ten #college-basketball #ncaa-tournament

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

2026 College Football: A Parity-Driven Season with Uncertain Favorites

The 2026 college football season is defined by unprecedented parity, with no clear favorite for the national championship. Experts are divided on the title winner, with Ohio State, Georgia, and Notre Dame leading the polls, while the Heisman race features a mix of quarterbacks and skill position players. The College Football Playoff format has changed, guaranteeing bids for Power Four conference champions and the top Group of 6 team, while Notre Dame retains a special provision for a top-12 ranking. Key matchups, including Ohio State at Texas and LSU at Ole Miss, are expected to shape the early season narrative.

via USA Today|

#2026-season #cfp #college-football

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Preseason AP Top 25 Predictions and Reactions for 2025 College Football

The article discusses potential shifts in the 2025 AP Top 25 college football rankings, highlighting teams likely to drop out like SMU, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma, and unranked teams such as Auburn, Louisville, Baylor, and Missouri that could rise into the top 10 based on their roster strengths and schedule challenges.

via On3|

#2025-season #ap-top-25 #college-football

college-football1 year ago•7 min saved

Big Ten Football 2025: Predictions, Top Players, and Power Rankings

Eleven Warriors staff members project the 2025 Big Ten football standings, with Penn State and Ohio State leading the predictions, and they also hand out conference superlatives, highlighting key players, coaches, and potential breakout teams for the upcoming season.

via Eleven Warriors|

#2025-projections #big-ten #college-football

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Big 12 Preseason Polls and the Politics Behind Them

The article discusses the Big 12's decision not to release an official preseason football ranking, highlighting the influence of money in team predictions, with Texas Tech leading due to significant transfer portal investments, and provides an overview of various teams' prospects for the upcoming season.

via KSL News|

#big-12 #college-football #football

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"2024 College Baseball Preview: Top Teams, Players, and Where to Watch"

D1Baseball has released its preseason predictions for the 2024 Men's College World Series, projecting Wake Forest as the top national seed, followed by Florida, Arkansas, LSU, TCU, Oregon State, Vanderbilt, Clemson, Texas A&M, and Tennessee. The Southeastern Conference leads with 10 postseason bids, followed by the ACC with eight, the Big 12 with seven, and the Pac-12 with six. The NCAA Tournament Field of 64 includes teams like Wake Forest, Florida, Arkansas, LSU, TCU, Oregon State, Vanderbilt, Clemson, Texas A&M, and Tennessee.

via NCAA.com|

#college-baseball #d1baseball #field-of-64

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

Assessing Bold Predictions, Surprises, and Power Rankings: A Recap of the 2023-24 NHL Season

ESPN provides a progress report on the preseason bold predictions made for all 32 NHL teams, rating each prediction on a 1-10 scale. Some predictions are on track to come true, while others have already been proven wrong.

via ESPN|

#bold-predictions #nhl #nhl-teams