NCAAF College Football Preview: Tide’s Season Rests on Date With LSU Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Has the Mad Hatter one final trick to play in SEC West this season? Al Dannity says expect the unexpected when Alabama travel to Baton Rouge on Saturday. Tigers can shock Tide Much has been said about LSU’s offensive woes yet the Tigers have lost just once all season. It’s easy to point to that...
NCAAF College Football Preview: TCU and Utah Ready for Defensive Battle Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Two of the best defenses in College Football meet this weekend with the inside track on a trip to a BCS bowl and possibly even the National Championship game at stake. Dalton must eliminate errors Andy Dalton has only thrown 5 interceptions all season but the TCU quarterback still needs to raise his game against...
NCAAF College Football Preview: USC Ready For Their ‘Rose Bowl’ Against Oregon Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 The Trojans are barred from the post-season and can’t win the Pac-10 title. That means there will be no bigger game this year for USC than Saturday’s clash with the Ducks. An Offensive Feast Lane Kiffin may not have too many friends in coaching circles but he sure knows how to run an offense. Having...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Auburn Can Buck Trend Against Ole Miss Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 The #1 team in the nation has lost each of the last three weeks. Al Dannity expects Cam Newton and the Tigers to end that streak this weekend against Ole Miss. Tigers and karma will bite Rebels hard Alabama began the season as #1 before falling at South Carolina. Ohio State took over at the...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Spartans Look to Exploit Ailing Hawkeyes Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 A gutsy call was pivotal to Michigan State keeping their unbeaten record alive last week. They travel to Iowa on Saturday to face a team which fell afoul of a terrible coaching decision last weekend. Hawkeyes will get some payback Mark Dantonio made a huge decision last week to call a fake punt as Michigan...
NCAAF College Football Preview: LSU And Auburn Set For Tight SEC Battle Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 The SEC’s two remaining unbeaten teams meet in Jordan-Hare Stadium this weekend as the Tigers of Auburn welcome the other Tigers of LSU. The Mad Hatter will drive you crazy Les Miles is the answer to any excess of logic or reason in this world. The Mad Hatter has coached LSU to a 7-0 record...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Notre Dame Need to Stop Navy’s Ricky Dobbs Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Notre Dame vs. Navy used to be not so much a rivalry as it was a guaranteed W in the ledger for the Fighting Irish. Two Navy wins in the last three years however mean the Midshipmen have every shot of winning this Saturday. Dobbs will keep it close Notre Dame fans have endured some...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Auburn’s Defense Will Struggle Against Mallett Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 The Auburn Tigers are one of two SEC teams that remain unbeaten. That perfect record will be put to the test by visiting Arkansas this weekend. Tigers’ time is up Three of Auburn’s last four victories have involved some late game heroics and a whole lot of Cameron Newton magic. The SEC’s answer to Denard...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Buckeyes Face Tough Test at Wisconsin Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Ohio State moved to the top of the AP Poll at the weekend but how long will they stay there? Al Dannity says the Buckeyes will have a tough time beating the Badgers on Saturday. The first real test for the Buckeyes Ohio State’s résumé looked reasonably impressive up until last week. Then Miami, the...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Huskers Offense Can Take Texas Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Taylor Martinez has been sensational for Nebraska in 2010. Al Dannity likes Texas to slow the quarterback but not stop him when the Longhorns travel to Lincoln on Saturday. Role reversal for Longhorns and Huskers Think back to the Big 12 title game last year. The talking point after the game was the questionable call...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Spartans Look to Stop Shoelace Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Michigan State is looking for its third straight win against the Wolverines on Saturday. With Mark Dantonio set to travel, get ready for an emotional day in the Big House. Spartans will out-gun Shoelace If Denard Robinson played defense as well as offense he’d probably be officially renamed Superman but more importantly he would make...
NCAAF College Football Preview: LSU Can Continue Unlikely Winning Streak Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 The LSU Tigers can’t please anybody despite being 5-0. Al Dannity says the criticism will continue after this weekend but the Tigers will remain unbeaten. Split personalities The LSU Tigers and Florida Gators possess two of the fiercest defenses in all of College Football. These are two nasty units. These are the types of defenses...
NCAAF College Football Preview: USC Look For Revenge Against Stanford Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Stanford embarrassed the Trojans in 2009 and Al Dannity likes the Cardinal to repeat the feat in 2010. It’s called defense Lane Kiffin is in a jam and he knows it. The Trojans were the weakest looking 4-0 team in the country heading into last weekend. After a defeat to Washington, they now look like...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Sooners Errors Could Cost Them Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Texas may have lost to an average UCLA team but Al Dannity isn’t writing off the Longhorns just yet. Get ready for some big mistakes The Sooners might be the most underwhelming #8 team in recent memory. Squeaking out wins over Utah State and Air Force at home while barely hanging on at Cincinnati hardly...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Florida Needs an Offensive Miracle Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Arkansas showed the holes in Alabama’s defense last week but Al Dannity doesn’t see Florida having the firepower to capitalize on Saturday. Tide Can Contain Burton John Brantley is no Ryan Mallett. While the Arkansas quarterback will be remembered for the 3 interceptions he threw in the second half, it was the way he carved...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Boise State Needs Second Statement Win Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 After thrilling the nation on Labor Day, the Broncos host Oregon State in a must-win game. Uphill battle While still ranked at #3 in the polls, Boise State faces a tough road to making the BCS National Championship game. All looked good for the Broncos after a thrilling 33-30 win over Virginia Tech but then...
NCAAF College Football Preview: West Virginia Carries The Hopes of The Big East Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 The Mountaineers enter Death Valley on Saturday knowing a win over LSU would be a huge boost to the Big East’s reputation. Last man standing The Big East entered 2010 with little hope of its teams challenging for the BCS title, but no-one in the conference could have foreseen its awful start to the season....
NCAAF College Football Preview: Tide Face Test at Arkansas Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 The Razorbacks recorded their biggest win with Ryan Mallett under center on Saturday but how will they fare when Alabama comes to Fayetteville? Tide must show some teeth Alabama’s defense has no shortage of athleticism and talent. In order to get a win on the road at Arkansas, the Crimson Tide’s defense will need to...
NCAAF College Football Preview: Notre Dame Needs a Big Road Win Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Brian Kelly’s honeymoon in South Bend is over after just two games. Can the Fighting Irish bounce back at Michigan State? Defense must deliver for Irish Notre Dame’s defense was praised for shutting down Purdue in week 1 but then Denard Robinson came along and racked up 502 yards of total offense to lead Michigan...
NCAAF College Football Preview: First Big Test for Iowa Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 A trip to Arizona presents the Iowa Hawkeyes with their first big test of the season, with their credentials as a BCS title contender under the national spotlight. These Hawkeyes can play offense For some reason ESPN Gameday has chosen to set up camp at a game between an unranked Clemson and an untested Auburn....
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