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We’re having another strong bowl season. We went 3-1 in the CFP quarterfinals and now sit at 23-18-1 overall during bowl season. The quarterfinals didn’t feature many close games,…
Jan 7, 2026
The CFP Quarterfinals are over, it’s a new year, and yet the Campus Card keeps chugging along with another 2–2 week on the card. We got hit with a loss on one of the bigger upsets…
Jan 6, 2026
Since the Wild Card format was introduced in 1970, 11 Wild Card teams have reached the Super Bowl, with six going on to win the Lombardi Trophy. The most recent example came in 202…
Jan 6, 2026
First Round Playoff Results Miami 24, Ohio State 14 If you had to pick one quarterfinal where an upset felt least likely, this was it. Outside of their loss to Indiana, Ohio State…
Jan 5, 2026
Week 18 represents the culmination of a full NFL season filled with storylines, winning streaks, and shattered playoff hopes. Contenders are focused on postseason positioning as ti…
Jan 5, 2026
Welcome to this week’s Six Pack! Each week, I’ll share a mix of thoughts (some sports-related, some not) and I’d love for you to jump in with your reactions, ideas, or recommendati…
Jan 5, 2026
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