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sports1 day ago•6 min saved

Miami’s 77-7 rout revives debate on FCS buy games and schedule strength

No. 7 Miami crushed Florida A&M 77-7, racking up 856 total yards, tying a school record for points and setting a school mark with 42 first downs after shortening the fourth quarter. The blowout underscores the contentious practice of paying FCS opponents: it boosts revenue for the visitors but can dilute schedule strength and threaten playoff prospects; Miami coach Cristobal says the games help develop the roster, while critics argue teams should face stronger nonconference foes.

via CBS Sports|

#college-football #fcs-buy-games #florida-aandm

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

49ers Projected to Face One of the NFL's Easiest 2026 Schedules

The 49ers are projected to have one of the NFL’s easier 2026 schedules, ranking eighth in strength of schedule with a 10.5-win projection, aided by last season’s soft second half that produced 12 wins. The full schedule release is anticipated in May, though the exact date is still being discussed; the top of the easy-SOS list includes Lions, Saints, Bengals, Browns, Jets, Ravens, Eagles, and Chiefs, while the Seahawks and Rams are farther down the list and the Cardinals are projected to have the toughest slate.

via Niners Nation|

#2026-season #nfl #san-francisco-49ers

sports7 months ago•7 min saved

Analysts peg Oregon's 2026 slate among the Big Ten's toughest

Analysts aggregated preseason rankings from ESPN, NCAA.com, Sports Illustrated, CBS, and Pro Football Focus to rate Big Ten schedules by how many opponents from the top lists appear on each team’s slate. Ohio State is at the top (tied with Texas) and Oregon sits fourth, with three ranked opponents including road games at USC and Ohio State. The takeaway: Oregon faces a notably tough conference schedule in 2026, with Ohio State generally carrying the hardest slate overall.

via Sports Illustrated|

#big-ten #college-football #ohio-state

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Big Ten and SEC Rivalry Intensifies Over College Football Dominance

The intense rivalry between the Big Ten and SEC leagues in college football is fueled by competition over playoff formats, schedule strength, and national dominance, with upcoming head-to-head matchups expected to influence perceptions of superiority.

via Sports Illustrated|

#big-ten #college-football-rivalry #playoff-format

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Tennessee's Playoff Hopes Dim After Georgia Defeat

CFP Committee chair Warde Manuel addressed questions about the College Football Playoff rankings, emphasizing the importance of schedule strength in team evaluations. Despite Georgia's strong schedule and wins over Top 25 teams, they are ranked 10th, behind teams like Texas, which has no Top 25 wins. Manuel explained that while schedule strength is a significant factor, it is not the sole determinant, and the committee considers various metrics in their rankings. Georgia's position reflects their head-to-head losses to Alabama and Ole Miss.

via DawgNation|

#cfp-rankings #college-football #georgia-bulldogs