Big Ten talk

[MotorCityRadioFreak]

With today's announcement of a 12 team playoff starting 2026(or a year or two sooner), Notre Dame is going to remain independent.

[Honeyman]

Spartans lost a couple key players on defense, where we could least afford them.
Heartbreaking to see Snow go down for the year, hopefully he makes a full recovery, though there are some ugly rumors on his injury. That said, and with the way Washington looked and considering Penix has made us look awful before, I think next week might fall in the loss column. I'll stick with 8 wins for the Green & White, but felt better about it a few days ago.

Michigan picked the right year to miss Wisky and Minny, and play Iowa. Jesus did the Hawkeyes look awful. Cade might wanna portal there when Jimmy names JJ the starter.. Kinda surprised OSU was challenged, but they will get better offensively for sure.

GO GREEN!

[thekman]

Kinda surprised OSU was challenged, but they will get better offensively for sure.

OSU surprised me too. They did not look that good for 3 quarters. But I still fully expect them to become their usual selves. Still though, I anticipated more from them.

There is a tiny part of me that is starting to wonder if Ryan Day might be a little of his league.

[Matt]

Never forget that Ryan Day was born on third base...

Cade is a captain, but Harbaugh made it clear the team doesn't elect the depth chart. The fanbase is beyond excited for the HawaJJ game - ready to see what JJ can do as the guy.

[Honeyman]

I agree with both of you about Day. Not sold on him at all. Prick Meyer hand-picked him which speaks volumes.

Really a big test for JJ playing a team like Hawaii. Didn't powerhouse Vanderbilt score 60 on them on the island? Jimmy will be sure to run the score up too to make sure his boy "wins" the job.

[Matt]

Cade missed an open Cornelius Johnson twice on the opening drive. He didn't look any better than last year.

Meanwhile, PFF has Cade as the THIRD best Michigan QB: https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/lis ... gh-week-1/

[Honeyman]

Cade missed an open Cornelius Johnson twice on the opening drive. He didn't look any better than last year.

Meanwhile, PFF has Cade as the THIRD best Michigan QB: https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/lis ... gh-week-1/

What have you done for me lately! He QB's Michigan to the playoff for the first time ever, and now Matt trashes him for a lousy half of football.

I'm not arguing with you that McCarthy deserves the job. All I am saying is Harbaugh should have had the coaching testicles to make the call coming out of camp. To drag this out thru another 2 week tryout playing NAIA talent is ludicrous to me, and in no way helps the team.

[MasterB]

McCarthy should be named starter at Michigan Cade doesn't have it in my opinion. The Huskers once again lose a close one to a no named team 45-42 Scott Frost is toast and will be fired in the next month in my opinion the Husker fans looked stunned that they lost tonight.

[MotorCityRadioFreak]

I know someone who went to Georgia Southern. They actually have a really good up and coming program.

I think Alabama having trouble with Texas(still won but wow) and ND falling to Marshall are stunning.

[MWmetalhead]

I was surprised Texas was unranked entering the season.

Texas blew that game. That missed field goal at the end of the 2nd quarter was the most shanked short distance FGA I have ever seen. Then, the missed tackle on Bama's last drive when they were still in their own territory on 3rd down was inexcusable. Watts of Texas tried using one arm across the chest to bring down Bama's QB. Bama wound up moving the sticks on that play.

Defensively, Texas reminded me a lot of last year's Detroit Lions in that final 1:30.

I will say I was surprised to see Bama throw somewhat risky passes with under :30 to play after they were within FG range. I was hoping like hell for an interception!

Notre Dame losing to Marshall was a nice surprise! I believe Wisconsin lost to Washington State as well.

[craig11152]

Then, the missed tackle on Bama's last drive when they were still in their own territory on 3rd down was inexcusable. Watts of Texas tried using one arm across the chest to bring down Bama's QB. Bama wound up moving the sticks on that play.

Somebody should check his betting app to see if he had Alabama on a moneyline.

[Robert Faygo]

The Scott Frost era mercifully comes to an end at Nebraska.

Almost feel a little sorry for him. After his successful tenure at UCF it's more than a bit puzzling how badly it went for him going back home.

[MWmetalhead]

The guy got a lot of money; I don't feel the least bit sorry for him. I certainly agree with your last remark, though.

[Matt]

He really didn't do shit at UCF. He inherited a good program that quit on O'Leary.

[Honeyman]

Spartans won 52-zip and I'm still not all that confident. Thorne looks off. Reading one receiver...and the overthrowing him. We're #11, but have played nobody. This Saturday we'll see what kind of team we have.

Speaking of playing nobody, Jimmy finally named his QB.....SURPRISE! I saw none of the game, just highlights, but it looks like McCarthy throws a great ball. Guess we won't know what kind of team they have until we play them. Or is PSU first.

BT West is a complete joke. I think Purdue might be the best team honestly.

F Notre Dame....F T A&M.