Now that Riley Leonard has seen his college football career come to an end, it's time to do some next level player comps. Tim Tebow comes to mind first, for several reasons. Leonard, like Tebow is a dual threat quarterback, who has some deficiencies as a pure passer prospect. … [Read more...] about Riley Leonard Could be the Next Tim Tebow
College Football
Illini Football: Very Early 2025 Season Preview
With 18 of 22 starters returning, Illini football should be special in 2025. Winning ten games, including the Citrus Bowl, has put the program back up at a level relevance that hasn't been seen since 2001. And perhaps most importantly, the Illini have done it by finding and maintaining an identity. Defensive Coordinator Aaron Henry has perfectly articulated the Illini … [Read more...] about Illini Football: Very Early 2025 Season Preview
#7 Notre Dame vs #8 Ohio State: National Title Game Preview, Prediction
The final game of the college football season is here and it's as blue blood as it gets with #7 Notre Dame (14-1) taking on #8 Ohio State (13-2). The main storyline here is of course Notre Dame head coach, Marcus Freeman. In his third season game as Notre Dame head coach, he'll take on the very program where he played his college football, and starred as an all-conference … [Read more...] about #7 Notre Dame vs #8 Ohio State: National Title Game Preview, Prediction
Derrick Rose ‘really special guy,’ Says His Former USA Coach Chris Collins
Last weekend saw Derrick Rose Night, as the Chicago Bulls officially retired his #1 jersey and raised it up into the rafters of the United Center. Rose becomes just the fifth Bulls player to earn this honor. "I think it's awesome," said Northwestern head coach Chris Collins, who coached the 2010-11 NBA MVP in 2010 on the Team USA World Championship side. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose ‘really special guy,’ Says His Former USA Coach Chris Collins
#16 Michigan State at Northwestern Stats, Metrics, Trends, Prediction
The currently ranked #16 Michigan State Spartans will head to Northwestern Wednesday night sporting a record of 13-2 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten conference play. Michigan State enters this game with the exact same ranking in the polls that they had when they came to visit in December of 2019. However, the series has been turned on its head since then. … [Read more...] about #16 Michigan State at Northwestern Stats, Metrics, Trends, Prediction
Hank Beatty Could Become the Illini WR1 Next Season
One of the biggest benefits of bowl games is that they provide a glimpse into what is to come the next season. With every bowl game opt-out, a new opportunity is presented for someone else to step in and fill that void. And most of the time it's somebody who will then take on a greater role within the team during the next season. Illinois wide receiver Hank Beatty is a … [Read more...] about Hank Beatty Could Become the Illini WR1 Next Season
#20 Illinois Fighting Illini vs #15 South Carolina Gamecocks: Citrus Bowl Preview
When the 2024 Citrus Bowl, featuring the #15 South Carolina Gamecocks vs the #20 Illinois Fighting Illini kicks off on Tuesday, it will be a bowl game where both sides will be near full strength. Lots of stars in both offensive backfields will be taking part, as this is a game with very few major opt-outs. Although it is worth noting that both sides will be without their … [Read more...] about #20 Illinois Fighting Illini vs #15 South Carolina Gamecocks: Citrus Bowl Preview
#10 Indiana Hoosiers at #7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Preview
The very first College Football Playoff game of the 12 team era kicks off on Friday night, and it's Crossroads of America classic; the Indiana state championship. Yes, the #10 Indiana Hoosiers will motor up to the opposite end of the state to visit the #7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. If you're a Midwesterner and/or Big Ten person, and you don't support one of the other three … [Read more...] about #10 Indiana Hoosiers at #7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Preview
Northwestern Star Nick Martinelli: the Jalen Johnson of the Big Ten?
Northwestern duo Brooks Barnhizer and Nick Martinelli came into the 70-66 OT win over #19 Illinois averaging 20.2 and 20.1 points per game, respectively. They were the only teammates in the entire country to both average over 20 points per game. But Martinelli went off for 27, bumping his average up to 20.8 while Barnhizer "only" scored 17, "dropping" his average to … [Read more...] about Northwestern Star Nick Martinelli: the Jalen Johnson of the Big Ten?
Bill O’Brien Makes Tone Deaf Remarks About His Penn State Days
Bill O'Brien, despite having achieved lots of previous success as a college football head coach, will only coach in his very first bowl game this year. The first year Boston College head coach will lead the Eagles into Yankee Stadium later this month to take on Nebraska in the Pinstripe Bowl. He never made a bowl at Penn State (where he went 15-9, 10-6 in the Big Ten over … [Read more...] about Bill O’Brien Makes Tone Deaf Remarks About His Penn State Days