๐ 2024 CFB Previews Thread ๐
There are many new followers joining the Jimmyโs and Joeโs, we thought weโd put all of our conference previews in one thread for yโall.
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Per
@billyliucci
of TexAgs:
Mark Stoops was tabbed as the next head coach of A&M and had even begun telling people he was leaving.
Texas A&Mโs final approval HAD NOT been granted by the board.
The board was aware of the revolt from the fan base and killed the deal.
Mike
Four upsets to watch, part II ๐
NDSU over Colorado - Aug 29
West Virginia over Penn State - Aug 31
JMU over North Carolina - Sept 21
Kansas over Kansas State - Oct 26
Comments below ๐
Four upsets to watch ๐
1. Miami (OH) over Cincinnati - Sept 14
2. Maryland over USC - Oct 19
3. Va Tech over Clemson - Nov 9
4. Boston College over Syracuse - Nov 9
@ShedeurSanders
My guy tweets this not even a week after draft reports cited Spencer Rattlerโs public animosity towards teammates as the main reason he plummeted down draft boards ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
Call it a homer moment, but Iโm extremely proud of the effort from Texas A&M tonight. Half a roster of scholarship players and multiple walk ons playing all night long.
Now itโs time for Elko and staff to get to work developing these guys ๐
โUTSA QB Frank Harris will emerge as a Heisman contender. Harris has arguably had the best two year run of any passer in the country over the past two yearsโ
-
@ShehanJeyarajah
๐ imagine
#MeepMeep
Hearing the name Scott Symons (SMU) thrown around for the Texas A&M DC job.
*if* he is the guy, heโs running point for one of the most remarkable turnarounds in modern college football.
SMU went from 112th in total + scoring defense to 12th!
Symons also dominated the portal
Stock Up ๐ Miami of Ohio
๐ 6th year QB Brett Gabbert is healthy
๐ Return two of the best LBs in CFB
๐ Four of five starters along OL return
๐ at Toledo, but home vs NIU, Ohio, Kent State
๐ O/U is at 7, currently the MAC favorite
@EACOLLEGEFOOT
The attention to detail here makes me chuckle that much harder that they left two 40s on Wyomingโs kick coverage ๐
The folks mad at {insert reason here} need to chill out, weโre going to enjoy the game
According to
@betqlapp
, a staggering 85% of the money for the AAC Championship game is on SMU ๐
Tulane (-3) is at home and SMU is without star QB Preston Stone.
Next man up? Hometown hero Kevin Jennings
@jdubtalkscfb
The concept of NIL hasnโt ruined anything. The lack of management and support system set up by the NCAA has. A good idea with poor implementation becomes a terrible mess in a hurry.
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes has predicted a future split among P4 & G5 schools:
โAlabama and La. Tech arenโt playing the same sport.โ
(via
@dctf
)
@EASPORTSCollege
Surprised Neyland isnโt in the top 10. Death Valley is probably more daunting than Kyle Field or Bryant-Denny, but anyone who hasnโt been to all three cannot slander that order
@JWPSports
Love the respect for Washington, a stadium that is truly on my bucket list.
I donโt get Ole Miss though. Nearly every alum I know says that the tailgating is top tier, but the stadium and atmosphere are just โfineโ.
If you havenโt been paying attention to SMU until this past weekend, get ready
QB play ๐
Defensive improvements ๐
Recruiting ๐
They are RUNNING the Dallas area right now
Name to Watch: Kelvion Riggins, Forney (TX)
The 4 star linebacker (โ25) committed to Texas A&M on Friday over Tennessee and Georgia.
Riggins is a prototypical LB who can really cover, while still providing pass rush upside. The South Oak Cliff transfer led Forney to a deep
Stock Up ๐ South Florida
๐ Byrum Brown leads a veteran offense
๐ Defense returns 8 starters + dynamic secondary
๐ New transfers bring speed, toughness
๐ Even if they start 2-4, the Bulls could easily win out to finish 8-4 ๐ (O/U is 7.5)
Stock Up ๐ Virginia Tech
๐Brent Pry has been recruiting with the future in mind
๐QB1 Kyron Drones is a STUD to watch
๐ The defense started to get after the QB last season
๐ They have the second easiest schedule, per FPI
๐ O/U is 8.5
What do you think about the Hokies? ๐ฆ
Bold Prediction: Texas State claims their first Sun Belt Crown ๐
Texas State may have the most explosive offense behind Jordan McCloud, Joey Hobert (๐
@Carter_Yates16
) and company.
The defense is as fast and physical as theyโve maybe ever hadโฆThe Bobcats could literally go
Miami transfer WR Romello Brinson confirms his commit to
@SMUFB
this morning via this Instagram post. Welcome to The Hilltop ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ This receiver room with ๐ชจ is going to be dangerous ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@EACOLLEGEFOOT
@NOLAnews
Seems like this gets corrected as soon as they enroll. What freshman doesnโt want the street cred of saying theyโre in a video game?
Name to Know: CB Devin Sanchez, North Shore (TX)
Great Speed. Soft Hands. Elite coverage. All combine to make Sanchez the top CB in the country for the 2025 class.
I had the honor of broadcasting a couple of Devinโs playoff games and his instincts and athleticism make him
CFP Rose Bowl ๐น
No. 1 Michigan ๐ No. 4 Alabama
๐ฃ๏ธ A battle in the trenches between two physically dominate teams. Will the speed of Alabama be enough, or will JJ McCarthy deliver Michiganโs first CFP win?
โ๏ธ Predictions
Garrett - Michigan 27-17
Trey - Alabama 24-13
Mitch -
@LateKickJosh
Rumor has it that the Carter Administration loved going to Happy Valley to watch a promising young Sean Clifford take his first varsity snaps.
@bordeauxyoutube
This is absolutely incredible if tuned properly. Madden X-factors have been one of the worst features ever developed because of how poorly they are tuned.
@LateKickJosh
Love the show, but the whole idea of โthe model disagreesโ with no real explanation other than the same twitter video clip pasted to the comments is frustrating.
Washington State earned a top 25 spot this week, hands down.
Amazing staff hires on the team and administration โ
New facilities โ
Some of the highest recruits in program history โ
Itโs all coming up {mean} green for North Texas ๐ฆ ๐ข
North Shore legend David Amador scores his first career TD. Pounded the table for this kid to get his shot at the Power 5 level out of schoolโฆtheir loss
@MeepMeepNation