Tag: college football
The Hula Bowl is Coming to Florida in January
A ninth bowl game is coming to the Sunshine State to wrap up the college football season.
At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the Hula Bowl will be held at...
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: Final Rankings
Fans are clamoring for change after Alabama was crowned as the national champion for the sixth time in the last 11 years. We did not get the Clemson against Alabama matchup that so many people say they are tired of seeing--but the same players were in the playoffs.
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: Save the Bowls
As the nation groans over another year where Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State are clearly the best teams in the nation, the clamor is growing louder for changes to the playoffs, including expanding to bring in more teams.
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: Gators Melted Down Against LSU
In case there are any other coaches reading this, you never, ever, ever call a timeout when a team has its back against the wall needing a field goal longer than 49 yards to tie or win a game.
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: FSU’s Schedule Ravaged by COVID
Shortly before kickoff, the game between Florida State and Virginia was called off and no make-up date has been announced. Again, a positive COVID-19 test led to no action on the field--but this time Florida State is ravaged. After contract tracing, the team would have only had 44 scholarship players available for the game.
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: Dabo Swinney Doesn’t Need to...
Fans, administrators, players and even coaches are mad after Florida State pulled the plug on playing Clemson just three hours before kickoff on Saturday.
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: Tainted Wins in the Sunshine...
The two big Florida teams in action last week won convincingly--but they both had tainted wins.
Florida walloped Missouri 41-17, but the game was marred by what happened at the end of the first half...
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: Heisman Race Starts Taking Shape
How do you see the Heisman race? I made a list, in order, of the young men I believe have the best chance of taking home the trophy as it currently stands. Sadly, Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz contracted COVID-19 and isn’t on the list. He had a brilliant opening game as the new starter against Illinois and Wisconsin looked very dangerous with him at the helm.
Synan Says, the Real Top 25 in College Football: National Title Hopes Still Alive...
Both Florida and Miami suffered their first losses of the season on Saturday--but because this season is unlike any other, they are not eliminated from national championship contention just yet.
College Football Teams Across Florida Get Ready to Start in the Pandemic’s Shadow
With the Big 10 and PAC 10 backing out of the season, the winner of the 2020 college football season will forever have an asterisk next to their name.
Synan Says, The Real Top 25 in College Football: Gators Poised to Take Next...
The Gators did not cover the spread but handled its business against Virginia in the Orange Bowl. Now, the Gators can set their sights on their real goals: winning the SEC East and the SEC Championship.
University of Miami Tries to Fix Football Disaster
When we last visited the U’s program back in November, the Hurricanes were fresh off a loss to crosstown little brother Florida Atlantic and most thought it could not get worse. Then the Hurricanes went to the Independence Bowl and were held scoreless by Louisiana Tech. Yes, Louisiana Tech!
