There is a lot of unknown in the world of the Group of 5 heading into this season. I mean, a lot. But that's kinda what makes this level of football so exciting. Think about last year at this time and where G5 Darling Tulane was at. They were coming off a 2-10 season and … Continue reading Gee, Five Darkhorses
College Football Future Bets: Sun Belt
Welcome to the fireworks factory. There is a reason this conference has been appropriately dubbed "the Fun Belt". Games are rarely boring and predictable, and this year expects to be no different. The East Division is likely to be the more balanced of the two, with almost every team feeling like they have a chance … Continue reading College Football Future Bets: Sun Belt
College Football Future Bets: Mountain West
For the prognosticators, the Mountain West may be the easiest conference to project. Boise St. is the likely prohibitive MW favorite behind Vince Young clone Taylen Green and a terrific 1-2 punch at running back. They are a very real possibility as the G5 representative in the New Year's Six. Likely challengers Fresno St. and … Continue reading College Football Future Bets: Mountain West
College Football Future Bets: MAC
(For the AAC Future Bets column, click here. For the Conference USA Future Bets column, click here.) It was the great philosopher Crow Sting who said back in 1997 "The only thing for certain is that nothing is for certain." I don't know if the legendary pro wrestler is a fan of MACtion, but that … Continue reading College Football Future Bets: MAC
College Football Future Bets: Conference USA
Welcome to the big time Liberty, New Mexico St., Sam Houston and Jacksonville St. Apparently there are no limits on you. Last week, I singled out 3 Futures in the AAC that I think offer a chance to make some money. (Which you can read here. But also, gamble responsibly.) This week I am taking … Continue reading College Football Future Bets: Conference USA
College Football Future Bets: AAC
Seeing Jake's bets on Power 5 teams was great and all, but let's be honest, there is very little thrill in placing a bet on Georgia. Either they go undefeated and the Over hits, or they lose and it doesn't. Where the sense of excitement? So if you want to feel alive, you've come to … Continue reading College Football Future Bets: AAC
The Ultimate Group of 5 Trip
The calendar has turned to June. The preview magazines have trickled out into stores. The start times for games have begun to be announced. It's time to lock into the college football season. I've done a relatively deep dive into the schedules and found several game that pique my interest. So I wanted to share … Continue reading The Ultimate Group of 5 Trip
Gee, Five Thoughts: Bowl Season
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