All articles tagged with #schedule analysis
Notre Dame lost to BYU in Week 7, reigniting debate about the quality of Marcus Freeman's schedule. While the team is 49-13 overall, critics note that opponents have a combined 62-91 record against FBS teams. Freeman has only five wins against ranked opponents in his tenure, two of which were service academies. The Irish face No. 1 Miami next, a test that could validate or refute claims of schedule padding.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have clinched postseason spots, but the regular season finale remains highly contested. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are nearly certain to join them in the AL East, while the AL Central and West titles, along with the third AL wild card, remain undecided. In the NL, the Dodgers and Braves lead their divisions, but the final wild card spot is a four-team race involving the Cubs, Phillies, Padres, and Diamondbacks. Schedule strength is a critical factor, with the White Sox facing a tough start but easy finish, while the Rays face a gauntlet against playoff teams.
Preseason predictions suggest five SEC teams will finish with 10 or more wins, led by Georgia and Texas, despite concerns about the new nine-game conference schedule.
CBS Sports ranks Week 10 as the most watchable weekend of the 2026 college football season, featuring six heavyweight matchups including No. 2 Oregon vs. No. 1 Ohio State. Sports Illustrated highlights Week 7 as potentially the deepest slate due to the volume of high-level Tier 2 games. Both outlets agree that early November offers the highest concentration of elite competition, while noting significant scheduling disparities across conferences.
The Athletic ranks Curt Cignetti and Kirby Smart as the top college football coaches for 2026, highlighting a tiered system that weighs resources and longevity. Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report identify significant schedule disparities, with Ohio State and Texas facing the toughest slates, while On3 highlights six programs under intense pressure to succeed after disappointing 2025 seasons.
The article highlights the NFL teams that gained the most ground in power ratings last week, notably the Giants, Falcons, and Rams, and discusses upcoming schedules, emphasizing the toughest and easiest stretches for teams like the Vikings, Raiders, and Jets, providing insights for bettors and fans.
The article discusses NFL team power ratings, highlighting the Falcons, Broncos, and Chiefs as the biggest risers after Week 4, and analyzes upcoming schedules, noting the Jaguars face a tough stretch while Patriots, Jets, and Bills have easier upcoming games, providing insights for bettors.
The article analyzes the upcoming schedules of MLB playoff contenders, highlighting key series and their impact on postseason chances, with teams like the Tigers, Blue Jays, Yankees, and others facing crucial matchups in September to secure or improve their playoff positions.
Wyatt Langford has officially made the Texas Rangers' opening day roster, with analysts and even Langford himself aware of his spot on the team. FanGraphs predicts Langford leading in at-bats for the Rangers at DH in 2024. Other news includes observations from yesterday's game, analysis of the Rangers' schedule and predicted record, insights on the Rangers-Astros rivalry, Michael Lorenzen's motivation, and Tim Cowlishaw's assessment of the team's championship potential.
The Illinois Fighting Illini football team is entering the season with high hopes after their successful 2022 campaign. Their schedule for this season appears tougher but still manageable. The article breaks down the games into must-win, toss-up, and tough categories. Must-win games include matchups against Northwestern, Florida Atlantic, Indiana, and Toledo. Toss-up games are against Nebraska, Kansas, Maryland, Purdue, and Minnesota. The toughest games on the schedule are against Wisconsin, Iowa, and Penn State. Overall, Illinois has a chance to compete for the Big Ten West title this season.
ESPN's Mike Clay analyzes the 2023 NFL schedule release and its impact on fantasy football. The Green Bay Packers have the easiest fantasy schedule, while the AFC East has the toughest. The New Orleans Saints have the easiest overall schedule, while the New England Patriots have the toughest. Clay also provides positional upgrades and downgrades based on strength of schedule and predicts the playoff seeds and 2024 draft order.