Pregame Warm Up

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I was intending to get this out before the noon games, but I just got into College Gameday too much.  So, without further delay:

  • Houston's win on Thursday night in Cincinnati was bigger than people think.  Depending on the Cardinals outcome against the Seminoles, the matchup between Houston and Louisville could have a big impact on the playoff
  • Baylor won their game against the Owls, but Rice's band had the last word as their halftime formation was "IX" for Title IX
  • Tough to admit as a fan of the Ancient Eight, but I only watched two Harvard possessions last night.  That was more than enough to know what the outcome would be - and it was no surprise
  • According to College Gameday, it looks like the playoff hopes are over for Oklahoma, Ole Miss, and Michigan State
  • Nice to see Louisville pay tribute to Muhammed Ali - I really like the butterfly motif on the helmet.  Actually, I really like those red helmets
  • Speaking of tributes, Arizona will be recognizing the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor in their game against Hawaii.  There will be a halftime tribute to "recognize, remember, and honor the memory of the USS Arizona"
  • J.T. Barrett might out shine Lamar Jackson today with his prime time performance in Norman
  • I think that the Iowa - North Dakota State is going to be a great game
  • Also, I am looking forward to seeing the renewal of the North Dakota-South Dakota rivalry.
  • Lastly, a great piece by College Gameday about walk-ons receiving scholarships.  If you haven't seen it, go visit ESPN.com and watch it!