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Ohio State releases hype trailer ahead of clash with Iowa
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:40 pm, by College BattleGround
Another week, another hype trailer released. This time, the creative minds at Ohio State gave us a refresher of Saturday’s big win against Penn State. Highlights of fans storming onto the field, as well as the locker room speech from coach Mick Marotti on how the team will prevail against the Nittany Lions made the Continue Reading »
Oklahoma Sooners Football: Containing the Oklahoma State receivers will be difficult, but not impossible
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:16 pm, by College BattleGround
When the Oklahoma Sooners throw down against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, two of the nation’s premier passing attacks will be on full display. These passing attacks are each manned by prolific veteran quarterbacks and feature formidable weapons at the skill positions. Stopping either of these units is nearly impossible, but containing them will Continue Reading »
Buffaloes CB Isaiah Oliver projected as first round pick in 2018 NFL Draft
Written on November 1, 2017 at 5:07 pm, by College BattleGround
Isaiah Oliver might be too good to stay in Boulder. The Colorado Buffaloes junior cornerback has been rising up draft boards and he’s now projected as a first round pick by Pro Football Focus. PFF, which uses a blend of advanced stats and experience scouting to measure draft prospects, has Oliver going 22nd overall to Continue Reading »
Akrum Wadley has been a bright spot in an otherwise frustrating season for Iowa
Written on November 1, 2017 at 4:40 pm, by College BattleGround
Little has gone right for Iowa this season. The 5-3 Hawkeyes are fourth in the Big Ten West and have already dropped three conference matchups. They had a chance to make an early statement against Penn State in Week 4, but lost on the final play. Since then, the floodgates have opened up. Three years Continue Reading »
Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Radar: 2018 Freshman 15 – November Edition
Written on November 1, 2017 at 4:28 pm, by College BattleGround
Previous editions: April, May, June, July, August, September, October Welcome to the eighth edition of the column I like to call “The Freshman 15”. If you’re a first time reader, this will be a focus on the rankings and the order of the top 15 recruits the coaching staff are pursuing. At this time, players Continue Reading »
Halloween: Moose In, Husker Players Out
Written on October 31, 2017 at 9:11 am, by College BattleGround
Corn Nation staffers took to the streets of Gretna over the past week to survey what Nebraska fans will be wearing for Halloween costumes this season. The result? Out of 345 interviewees*, not a single person would admit their willingness to dress up as a Husker football player this year. This is down quite significantly Continue Reading »
TCU News: Patterson Takes the Blame, Herman Mum About QB
Written on October 31, 2017 at 9:02 am, by College BattleGround
Football: No. 10 TCU vs. Texas: What to know about the Horned Frogs and Longhorns | The Star-Telegram It doesn’t matter how good or bad the Horns are, this game always means a little more to TCU because of how many kids got passed over by the flagship university of the state. Recently, it’s been Continue Reading »
Nolecast: Is Florida State’s coaching staff torn apart after Boston College?
Written on October 31, 2017 at 8:42 am, by College BattleGround
Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith return with another episode of The Nolecast, the No 1 Florida State Seminoles show. FSU fans have a lot of questions, and we try to provide answers. Listen in the player below the article, or at this direct link. But first, we discuss ramifications of the Boston College game and Continue Reading »
Know Your Foe Week 10: No.24 Michigan State Spartans
Written on October 31, 2017 at 8:00 am, by College BattleGround
Michigan State University Location: East Lansing, Michigan Enrollment: 50,543 (39,143 undergraduates) Home Stadium: Spartan Stadium Head Coach: Mark Dantonio, 11th season, 92-42 (.687) Conference: Big Ten (East Division) Series History First Game: November 13, 1914 (Michigan State won, 6-3) Last Game: November 26, 2016 (Penn State won, 45-12) Overall: Tied at 15 wins each and Continue Reading »
Tennessee Football: Vols’ AD John Currie finally speaks out on Butch Jones
Written on October 31, 2017 at 7:02 am, by College BattleGround
For the Tennessee fanbase, the silence from John Currie has been deafening. To some it’s been maddening. Just go check his Twitter mentions for proof. The Tennessee athletic director has remained silent on Butch Jones through a four game losing streak. Many called for a simple statement from Currie, just to acknowledge that there was Continue Reading »