To the surprise of absolutely no one, the CFP Championship game does not, in fact include a team from the Group of 5. So it seems like an acceptable time to take a look at bowl season through the G5 lens and maybe how that may springboard things going into the 2023 season. 1. Tulane … Continue reading Gee, Five Thoughts: Bowl Season
Gee, Five Thoughts: Conference Championship Weekend
If you are a fan of the Group of 5, this might be the most important conference championship weekend we've ever had. Or it could mean absolutely nothing. A year ago we were talking about a "win and in" scenario for Cincinnati regarding the College Football Playoff. This year, that is far from the case, … Continue reading Gee, Five Thoughts: Conference Championship Weekend
Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 12
As we enter the penultimate weekend of the college football season (including conference championship weekend) let's take a look at some goings-on in the Group of 5. 1. The Conference of Running Backs I could ask you to name the top running back in the AAC, and chances are I could get 4 or 5 … Continue reading Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 12
Bowl or No Bowl: C-USA, Mountain West, Sun Belt
Welcome to Part Two of Bowl or No Bowl. Last week I looked at the odds of the teams in Bowl limbo in the AAC and MAC, which you can read here. (Special shoutout to Bowling Green for validating my confidence in the most bonkers way possible Tuesday night.) This week I look at the … Continue reading Bowl or No Bowl: C-USA, Mountain West, Sun Belt
Bowl or No Bowl: AAC/MAC
Contrary to popular belief, college football has a bubble too. A lot of sports fans equate that term with March. And I love that time of year as much as anyone else. But the postseason of college football is far from set in stone until teams reach the magic 6-win mark. So let's take a … Continue reading Bowl or No Bowl: AAC/MAC
Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 10
Welcome to this week's edition of Gee, Five Thoughts. This past Saturday was as status quo as it gets in this world, with most of the big stories happening in the very antiquated world of the SEC. Nonetheless, here are five things I took away from the G5. 1. Coastal Cruising It seems like not … Continue reading Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 10
Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 9
MACtion returns this week. Rejoice and be glad in it. But before looking ahead, let's take a look at the weekend that was in the Group of Five. 1. SMTTUE Arguably the most impressive team in the Group of 5 this weekend was Southern Miss. On a national stage Thursday Night, they showcased their Superback … Continue reading Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 9
Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 8
As we head into the home stretch and teams are finally able to proclaim bowl eligibility, let's take a look at the weekend that was in the Group of 5. 1. Troy: Ache-Men (Say it out loud, give it a second to marinade, then appreciate the brilliance.) Troy established itself as the top team in … Continue reading Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 8
Guest Post: Marshall at JMU
(Written by Marshall Superfan Brad Arvin. Follow him on Twitter @Brad64549130.) As I woke from my sleep this fine morning, anticipation built for “GAME DAY “. After everything that I needed to do was done, and by 8:30 a.m. no less, my group of 7 College Football Fans were heading South on Interstate 81. The … Continue reading Guest Post: Marshall at JMU
Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 7
It's been however many hours after Tennessee beat Alabama and I still have Rocky Top stuck in my head. College football rules. 1. All roads lead back to the American There is so much to unpack from an absolutely unbelievable weekend of football. But from a Group of Five perspective, one of the main questions … Continue reading Gee, Five Thoughts – Week 7
The Walk-On Redshirts 