For a program steeped in tradition, it’s rare for Notre Dame to encounter a “first-time” moment. Yet, Friday night will mark a historic occasion. The Fighting Irish, whose football journey began in 1887, are hosting their first-ever playoff game at the iconic Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. This showdown between No. 7 Notre Dame (11-1) and No. 10 Indiana (11-1) will decide who advances to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and a meeting with No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Sign Up Notre Dame is no stranger to the national spotlight, with its legacy defined by championship seasons, iconic players, and a historic 23-5-1 record over Indiana. Meanwhile, the Hoosiers, under first-year coach
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats Picks and Predictions December 20th 2024
ESPN is covering the 12:00 ET kickoff as the Ohio Bobcats and Jacksonville State Gamecocks face off at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. This is the StaffDNA Cure Bowl, and even though Jacksonville State is technically the home team, the game is being played on a neutral site. Ohio comes in with a 10-3 record, while Jacksonville State is 9-4. The Bobcats are -2.5-point favorites, and the over/under line is currently 52.5 points. Sign Up Ohio heads into Week 14 with a 10-3 record, going 5-0 at home and 4-3 on the road. They’ve been favored in six of their 13 games, winning all six. As underdogs, they are 3-3. Ohio’s average scoring margin is +11.8 points per game, and
Florida Gators vs Tulane Green Wave Picks and Predictions December 20th 2024
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa will be the neutral site for the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl matchup between the Tulane Green Wave and Florida Gators. ESPN will be handling the television coverage, and kickoff is set for 3:30 ET on Friday, December 20th. The Gators are the -11.5 point favorites, with the over/under line currently at 50.5 points. Tulane comes in with a 9-4 record, while Florida is 7-5 on the season. Sign Up! Tulane enters Week 14 with a 9-4 record, going 5-2 on the road and 3-2 at home. They’ve been favored in 10 of their 13 games, posting an 8-2 record as the favorite. Their average scoring margin this season is +17.5 points, and they’ve gone
Georgetown Hoyas vs Creighton Bluejays Picks and Predictions December 18th 2024
The Georgetown Hoyas (8-2) have been one of the most improved teams in college basketball this season. Under the leadership of second-year head coach Ed Cooley, the Hoyas are enjoying their best start since the 2017-18 season. This resurgence has been fueled by standout performances from Thomas Sorber and Jayden Epps, both averaging 15.5 points per game. Their recent 79-73 road victory against Syracuse was a milestone moment. Coach Cooley called it the team’s best performance “by far” during his tenure, highlighting significant strides on both offense and defense. Jayden Epps was exceptional, scoring 27 points on an efficient 11-of-15 shooting, including four 3-pointers. However, Cooley was particularly impressed with Epps’ defensive development, which he described as transformative. Despite their
Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos Picks and Predictions December 19th 2024
AMZN is set to broadcast the week 16 AFC West matchup between the Broncos and Chargers, with the game being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers are favored at -3 on the point spread and have money line odds of -161. The Broncos’ money line odds are +135, and the over/under line is set at 42.5 points. The game is scheduled for Thursday, December 19th at 8:15 ET. With their 31-13 win over the Colts in week 15, the Broncos extended their winning streak to four games, bringing their record to 9-5. This puts them 2nd in the AFC West and 6th in the conference, giving them a 93.1% chance of making the playoffs. However, they are