College football

[billy.pilgrim]

Houston 63 @SMU 77. Damn, I thought I was looking at a basketball score for a moment there.

No wonder.

SMU and Houston combine for most regulation points in FBS history in 77-63 battle

... SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai finished 28-for-37 for 379 passing yards and nine — yes, nine — passing touchdowns, plus 54 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground....

Houston quarterback Clayton Tune was arguably even more prolific, going 36-for-53 for 527 passing yards and seven touchdowns, but his three interceptions represented the majority of SMU's stops during the game.

Tune also had 111 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 attempts, while SMU running back Tyler LaVine had 146 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Houston averaged 10.0 yards per play for the game, while SMU had only 7.8 yards per play, with the two teams combining 1,357 yards on the night. And one punt.

7:30 PM EST
GO @Memphis 4-5 (-6.5) > Tulsa 3-6, TV: ESPN

26-10. 1-0.

Bowl projections: Can the Pac-12 get a team into the College Football Playoff?

Can someone run the table in the Pac-12 over the final four weeks of the season?

The conference has three teams with a chance to make the College Football Playoff. Oregon, USC and UCLA are all at 8-1 through the first 10 weeks of the season and in the top 12 in the CFP rankings. If either of those three teams can win its final three regular season games and the Pac-12 title game then a playoff spot is likely.

Huh, not just possible, but "likely."

... The Pac-12’s best playoff scenario at the moment is to have Oregon and either USC or UCLA win out so two 11-1 teams meet in the title game. That would ensure a 12-1 team at the end of the season and a legitimate shot at the playoff.

We’re going with Oregon to be that team in our latest edition of bowl projections. The Ducks have some work to do; three of their final four games would be against ranked opponents and Oregon State is just outside the top 25. But we think Oregon is playing well enough to make it happen at the moment....

So refugee from Auburn Bo Mix is not just a Heisman contender, but also has a real shot at the playoffs. Funny how that worked out . Go Ducks!

Who would get bumped?
GA (1) might be undefeated.
TCU (4) might be undefeated.
That leaves Ohio St. (2) and Michigan (3), who play each other 11/26 in the regular season finale.
We'll see, fingers crossed.

8:00 PM EST
GO East Carolina 6-3 > @Cincinnati 7-2 (-5), TV: ESPN2

Only because FBS history doesn't go back to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

[Vrede too]

SMU and Houston combine for most regulation points in FBS history in 77-63 battle

Only because FBS history doesn't go back to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

I remember that you've told us about a higher, all one-sided score. There are probably others. Even defining FBS loosely 1-A only goes back to 1978.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Divi ... on#History

[billy.pilgrim]

SMU and Houston combine for most regulation points in FBS history in 77-63 battle

Only because FBS history doesn't go back to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

I remember that you've told us about a higher, all one-sided score. There are probably others. Even defining FBS loosely 1-A only goes back to 1978.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Divi ... on#History

It was a major coach, Heisman, at a major school, Georgia Tech. That's gotta count for something.

[billy.pilgrim]

Check out Auburn’s new $91.9 million football performance center

https://al.com/auburnfootball/2022/11/c ... enter.html

[O Really]

Check out Auburn’s new $91.9 million football performance center

https://al.com/auburnfootball/2022/11/c ... enter.html

That's cool and all that, but isn't Alabama toward the bottom of the list in per capita and family income? And among the lowest in education and among the highest in poverty rate? How do they afford this palace - particularly knowing Bammer is gonna want a new one bigger.

[Vrede too]

8:00 PM EST
GO East Carolina 6-3 > @Cincinnati 7-2 (-5), TV: ESPN2

25-27 1-1

GO:

12:00 PM EST
@Duke 6-3 (-9.5) > Virginia Tech 2-7, TV: RSN
@West Virginia 3-6 > Oklahoma 5-4 (-8), TV: FS1
Who would have guessed that the preseason Top 10 Sooners would be struggling to reach Bowl eligible?
@(21) Illinois 7-2 (-6.5) > Purdue 5-4, TV: ESPN2
Rutgers 4-5 > @Michigan State 4-5 (-10), TV: BTN
@Arkansas 5-4 > (7) LSU 7-2 (-3.5), TV: ESPN, Geaux Pac 12!
@UConn 5-5 > Liberty 8-1 (-14), TV: CBSS

3:30 PM EST
Louisville 6-3 > @(10) Clemson 8-1 (-7), TV: ESPN
Iowa State 4-5 (-1.5) > @Oklahoma State 6-3, TV: ESPNU
Maryland 6-3 > @(14) Penn State 7-2 (-10.5), TV: Fox, GO TERPS!
Charlotte 2-8 > @Middle Tennessee 4-5 (-10.5), TV: ESPN3
Appalachian State 5-4 (-1) > @Marshall 5-4, TV: ESP+
Redeem the season, get a Bowl!
@Troy 7-2 (-8.5) > Army 3-5, TV: NFLN

4:00 PM EST
@Florida 5-4 (-8) > South Carolina 6-3, TV: SECN

7:00 PM EST
@(6) Oregon 8-1 (-12) > (25) Washington 7-2, TV: Fox, Sorry, Lady O, but I predict a fish slappin'
@Mississippi State 6-3 > (1) Georgia 9-0 (-16.5), TV: ESPN, Bulldog fight!
(19) Kansas State 6-3 > @Baylor 6-3 (-2.5), TV: FS1, RW god sucks!
@Colorado State 2-7 > Wyoming 6-3 (-8.5), TV: CBSS

7:30 PM EST
(15) North Carolina 8-1 > @Wake Forest 6-3 (-4 ), TV: ESPN2
@Auburn 3-6 (-1.5) > Texas A&M 3-6,TV: SECN
@(18) Texas 6-3 (-7.5 ) > (4) TCU 9-0, TV: ABC, I'll pray for it.

8:00 PM EST
@Syracuse 6-3 > (23) Florida State 6-3 (-7.5), TV: ACCN

10:30 PM EST
@San Diego State 5-4 > San Jose State 6-2 (-2.5), TV: FS1, GO O Really

[Vrede too]

I remember that you've told us about a higher, all one-sided score. There are probably others. Even defining FBS loosely 1-A only goes back to 1978.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Divi ... on#History

It was a major coach, Heisman, at a major school, Georgia Tech. That's gotta count for something.

It definitely counts. For whatever reason the article chose FBS history as its benchmark, perhaps to make the achievement sound more unique and exciting.

Check out Auburn’s new $91.9 million football performance center

https://al.com/auburnfootball/2022/11/c ... enter.html

That's cool and all that, but isn't Alabama toward the bottom of the list in per capita and family income? And among the lowest in education and among the highest in poverty rate? How do they afford this palace - particularly knowing Bammer is gonna want a new one bigger.

Boosters don't care about any of that shit, and they are the ones that must be pleased.

[O Really]

Check out Auburn’s new $91.9 million football performance center

https://al.com/auburnfootball/2022/11/c ... enter.html

That's cool and all that, but isn't Alabama toward the bottom of the list in per capita and family income? And among the lowest in education and among the highest in poverty rate? How do they afford this palace - particularly knowing Bammer is gonna want a new one bigger.

Boosters don't care about any of that shit, and they are the ones that must be pleased.

Yeah but think of how many millions Auburn's wasted on coaches, plus 92 mil for a football palace - too bad there's nothing better that could be done with $125mill in Alabama. Maybe like, oh, give 3,800 kids a full 4-year ride?

[billy.pilgrim]

Check out Auburn’s new $91.9 million football performance center

https://al.com/auburnfootball/2022/11/c ... enter.html

That's cool and all that, but isn't Alabama toward the bottom of the list in per capita and family income? And among the lowest in education and among the highest in poverty rate? How do they afford this palace - particularly knowing Bammer is gonna want a new one bigger.

Boosters don't care about any of that shit, and they are the ones that must be pleased.

Yeah but think of how many millions Auburn's wasted on coaches, plus 92 mil for a football palace - too bad there's nothing better that could be done with $125mill in Alabama. Maybe like, oh, give 3,800 kids a full 4-year ride?

I agree and being at the bottom definitely sucks, but hard not to see it as typical America where even the top 10 fall below the standards of most countries.

[Vrede too]

Yeah but think of how many millions Auburn's wasted on coaches, plus 92 mil for a football palace - too bad there's nothing better that could be done with $125mill in Alabama. Maybe like, oh, give 3,800 kids a full 4-year ride?

The fuckin' slackers shoulda learned to play football instead of frittering away their time reading books.

[billy.pilgrim]

Yeah but think of how many millions Auburn's wasted on coaches, plus 92 mil for a football palace - too bad there's nothing better that could be done with $125mill in Alabama. Maybe like, oh, give 3,800 kids a full 4-year ride?

The fuckin' slackers shoulda learned to play football instead of frittering away their time reading books.

"Free College Application Week 2022: Which schools waive fees, how to apply
Published: Oct. 17, 2022, 12:47 p.m.
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By Kalyn Dunkins | kdunkins@al.com
Alabama high school students have a window of opportunity to apply to colleges across the South with waived application fees.

The Alabama College Application Campaign is being held between October 17-21. An application code to waive fees is required from some schools.

ALCAC was started ten years ago and is a combination of three other initiatives: the Cash for College FAFSA initiative, Alabama College Application Week and the Alabama College and Career Decision Day.


Advocates hope to increase the amount of students applying to and enrolling in colleges, especially first-generation and low-income students.

“Last year, more than 250 Alabama schools participated and nearly 26,000 students applied to colleges nationwide,” said Monica P. Mack, coordinator of ALCAC.

See this link for application codes, contact information and other instructions. The full list of schools participating by state can be found below:

Colleges that waive fees in Alabama:"

[Vrede too]

"Free College Application Week 2022: Which schools waive fees, how to apply
Published: Oct. 17, 2022, 12:47 p.m.
191 shares
By Kalyn Dunkins | kdunkins@al.com
Alabama high school students have a window of opportunity to apply to colleges across the South with waived application fees.

The Alabama College Application Campaign is being held between October 17-21. An application code to waive fees is required from some schools.

ALCAC was started ten years ago and is a combination of three other initiatives: the Cash for College FAFSA initiative, Alabama College Application Week and the Alabama College and Career Decision Day.


Advocates hope to increase the amount of students applying to and enrolling in colleges, especially first-generation and low-income students.

“Last year, more than 250 Alabama schools participated and nearly 26,000 students applied to colleges nationwide,” said Monica P. Mack, coordinator of ALCAC.

See this link for application codes, contact information and other instructions. The full list of schools participating by state can be found below:

Colleges that waive fees in Alabama:"

Excellent, but it's "waived application fees." That just leaves tuition, books, lab fees, dorm fees, meal plans, etc.

[O Really]

That's a good program. Period.
Further, though, if a person can't afford the application fee, what realistic chance do they have to afford to attend? But the cost of applications would add up if you're applying to several schools (first choice, back-up, etc.) Back in the Dark Ages, I applied (in preference order) to UNC (legacy and some personal familiarity), University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania (really just to see if I could get accepted), and University of Maryland. (sorry, Vrede, but I really didn't want to go "off" to college in my back yard if I didn't have to)

[Vrede too]

That's a good program. Period.
Further, though, if a person can't afford the application fee, what realistic chance do they have to afford to attend? But the cost of applications would add up if you're applying to several schools (first choice, back-up, etc.) Back in the Dark Ages, I applied (in preference order) to UNC (legacy and some personal familiarity), University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania (really just to see if I could get accepted), and University of Maryland. (sorry, Vrede, but I really didn't want to go "off" to college in my back yard if I didn't have to)

I only looked at Pac NW schools, did zero site visits, and chose U of MT. I picked well, as it turned out.

[Vrede too]

GO:

12:00 PM EST
@Duke 6-3 (-9.5) > Virginia Tech 2-7, TV: RSN
24-7, woohoo!
@West Virginia 3-6 > Oklahoma 5-4 (-8), TV: FS1
Who would have guessed that the preseason Top 10 Sooners would be struggling to reach Bowl eligible?
Yes, walkoff FG, 23-20.
@(21) Illinois 7-2 (-6.5) > Purdue 5-4, TV: ESPN2
Nah, 24-31. Bye-bye ranking.
Rutgers 4-5 > @Michigan State 4-5 (-10), TV: BTN
Nope, 21-27.
@Arkansas 5-4 > (7) LSU 7-2 (-3.5), TV: ESPN, Geaux Pac 12!
Awww, 10-13 so close. LSU may even slip in the rankings, though.
@UConn 5-5 > Liberty 8-1 (-14), TV: CBSS
Hah, RW god fell short vs those liberal Yankees, 33-36.

3-3, 4-4 on the week.

Also:
Clemson-killer (20) ND got a scare from Navy despite being favored by 17, which is the reason I didn't bother picking the game. 35-32, phew.
Vandy beat @(24) KY despite being a 17.5 point underdog, which is the reason I didn't bother picking the game. I'm going to have to change my standard. Bye-bye ranking.

[Vrede too]

GO:

3:30 PM EST
Louisville 6-3 > @(10) Clemson 8-1 (-7), TV: ESPN
Oh well.
Iowa State 4-5 (-1.5) > @Oklahoma State 6-3, TV: ESPNU
Ugh, potential game winning drive came up 18 yards short. 14-20.
Maryland 6-3 > @(14) Penn State 7-2 (-10.5), TV: Fox, GO TERPS!
Good thing a Bowl is wrapped up.
Charlotte 2-8 > @Middle Tennessee 4-5 (-10.5), TV: ESPN3
Nope, 14-24.
Appalachian State 5-4 (-1) > @Marshall 5-4, TV: ESP+
Redeem the season, get a Bowl!
Awww, next week, 21-28.
@Troy 7-2 (-8.5) > Army 3-5, TV: NFLN
Army missed a walkoff FG like they were firing artillery near civilians, 10-9.

4:00 PM EST
@Florida 5-4 (-8) > South Carolina 6-3, TV: SECN
Gator-stomped 'em.

2-5, 6-9.

Also:
Boston College 21 @(16) North Carolina State 20
I didn't pick this game since NC St was favored by 19.5.
(9) Alabama 30 @(11) Ole Miss 24
I didn't have a favorite, but a big close game between two now 2-loss teams, thus crushing any playoff hopes that Ole Miss had. LSU goes to the SEC Championship game, probably vs GA. Geaux LSU!
Miami (FL) 35 @Georgia Tech 14. Congrats, O Really.

[billy.pilgrim]

The bluturf has been ripped out by the roots.

[O Really]

It would have been nice if Bammer and/or Clemson had gone down, but I can't complain about wins by 'Heels, 'Canes, 'Huskies, and Damn War Eagle Plainsmen. Sorry about dem Terps.

I'd actually have preferred the Ducks to win, but I followed the "happy wife, happy life" path.

We'll see how the Aztecs to for the perfecta. So far, they're behind.

[Vrede too]

The bluturf has been ripped out by the roots.

Like a Cadillac rolling over a 3-6 bAggie.

GO:

7:00 PM EST
@(6) Oregon 8-1 (-12) > (25) Washington 7-2, TV: Fox, Sorry, Lady O, but I predict a fish slappin'
I hate Lady O a little bit, 34-37. Go UCLA!
@Mississippi State 6-3 > (1) Georgia 9-0 (-16.5), TV: ESPN, Bulldog fight!
One bulldog fought.
(19) Kansas State 6-3 > @Baylor 6-3 (-2.5), TV: FS1, RW god sucks!
Hah! RW god sucked.
@Colorado State 2-7 > Wyoming 6-3 (-8.5), TV: CBSS
Arrgghh, 13-14.

7:30 PM EST
(15) North Carolina 8-1 > @Wake Forest 6-3 (-4 ), TV: ESPN2
Phew, 36-34, 9-1! 1st time 6-0 on the road ever.
@Auburn 3-6 (-1.5) > Texas A&M 3-6,TV: SECN
Barely, 13-10. Congrats, billy pilgrim!
@(18) Texas 6-3 (-7.5 ) > (4) TCU 9-0, TV: ABC, I'll pray for it.
Grrr, 10-17.

8:00 PM EST
@Syracuse 6-3 > (23) Florida State 6-3 (-7.5), TV: ACCN
Got stomped.

3-5, 9-14.

[Vrede too]

It would have been nice if Bammer and/or Clemson had gone down, but I can't complain about wins by 'Heels, 'Canes, 'Huskies, and Damn War Eagle Plainsmen. Sorry about dem Terps.

I'd actually have preferred the Ducks to win, but I followed the "happy wife, happy life" path.

We'll see how the Aztecs to for the perfecta. So far, they're behind.

GO:

10:30 PM EST
@San Diego State 5-4 > San Jose State 6-2 (-2.5), TV: FS1, GO O Really.

Yippie, 43-27. Congrats, O Really. 10-14.

Also:
Arizona 34 @(12) UCLA 28.
I didn't pick it because UCLA was favored by 19.5 . Crap, UCLA and OR knocked out of the playoffs in the same day. I'll root for USC, but I'm not very happy about it. The alternative might be 2 SEC teams, again, or even 2 from the Big Ten .

Say, does 1 loss UNC have a shot if it stomps #16 NC St and #10 Clemson? It also beat formerly ranked Wake, losing only to resurgent #20 ND 7-3 in Sept.