By Ron Marmalefsky (@ronacesports) OPENING STATEMENT: Handicapping the bowl season is often quite exciting, but at the same time, quite nerve-racking. While Power Ratings and Matchup Metrics tend to work quite well in bowl games, there are several additional factors that must be carefully analyzed. Who’s playing and who is not, as the transfer portal has… Read More »
College Football Bowl Previews By Ron Marmalefsky (@ronacesports) OPENING STATEMENT: Handicapping the bowl season is often quite exciting, but at the same time, quite nerve-racking. While Power Ratings and Matchup Metrics tend to work quite well in bowl games, there are several additional factors that must be carefully analyzed. Who’s playing and who is not, as… Read More »
By Ron Marmalefsky (@ronacesports) OPENING STATEMENT: In this week’s weekly digest, I share some of my thoughts about games being played on Friday, November 25th. I picked out seven games that intrigue me. The games are in order of when they will be played. BAYLOR AT TEXAS: What’s at stake: Texas can reach the Big 12… Read More »
Game Preview: LSU at Arkansas By Ron Marmalefsky (@ronacesports) OPENING STATEMENT: In this week’s weekly digest, I feature the SEC West Division. At the end of this week’s digest, I discuss a handicapping topic not often written about. LSU Preseason Prognosis: Brian Kelly took over a team in disarray. Using the transfer portal, he rebuilt this… Read More »
By Ron Marmalefsky (@ronacesports) OPENING STATEMENT: In this week’s weekly digest, I stay with the PAC 12, breaking down the USC-Arizona game. Is USC still a viable NCAA playoff contender? Both teams are rested and ready to go for this one. USC Preseason Prognosis: Transfers were the name of the game out West, as the Trojans… Read More »
By Ron Marmalefsky In this week’s weekly digest, I break down the ACC matchup between Florida State (FSU) and North Carolina State (NC St) OPENING STATEMENT: This is a fascinating game for me, and that’s why I chose it for an extended write-up. Both teams came into last week at 4-0, but left last weekend… Read More »
By Ron Marmalefsky (@ronacesports) In this week’s weekly digest, I break down the Big 12 matchup between Texas Tech and Kansas State OPENING STATEMENT: Going into this weekend, most NCAA teams will have played four games. I now use 2022 stats only, no longer looking back to 2021 numbers. I compare my 2022 team projections… Read More »
Preview written by: Michael Dunn Twitter: @Mikespicks05 We square off here with an interesting ACC matchup between the Cavaliers and the Hurricanes. This will be a prime time game on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Both these two teams coming off loses the prior. Virginia Cavaliers vs. Miami Hurricanes Date/Time: Friday, October… Read More »
Preview written by: Michael Dunn Twitter: @mikespicks05 Both these teams are AAC East contenders. This game could determine the AAC East Division champion. The stadium in Cincinnati will be jammed packed and the fans will be loud. Home field could play a problem for the Knights in this matchup. UFC Knights vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Date/Time:… Read More »
Preview written by: Michael Dunn Twitter: @Mikespicks05 If Houston wants a chance to win the American Athletic Conference it will need some help. This is a must win game for both programs. Who had the edge? Tulane is coming off a win, while the visiting team the Cougars are coming off a seven point loss… Read More »
