Why Vanderbilt football plays so many close games and what it means for bowl eligibility
Vanderbilt football is used to close games. The Commodores (5-3, 2-2 SEC) have played seven games against FBS teams this season. All seven have been within 10 points. Vanderbilt was a double-digit underdog against Virginia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas and covered the spread — meaning the Commodores played closer than anticipated — in all of them. But Vanderbilt also failed to cover in two games as a double-digit favorite against Georgia State and Ball State. ...
What does CBS Sports say about Oklahoma's Bowl Chances?
The Oklahoma Sooners will take on the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, looking to break a two game losing streak and get back in the win column. It’s also an important game for OU’s postseason hopes, as at 4-3 the Sooners are suddenly in grave danger of missing a bowl game. They’ve got to find two more wins on their schedule in order to get to 6-6, otherwise, they’ll miss the postseason for the first time since 1998.
Deion Sanders calls ill 99-year-old Colorado superfan Peggy Coppom after securing bowl eligibility
The Colorado Buffaloes secured bowl eligibility with their win over the Cincinnati Bearcats. While celebrating that accomplishment in the locker room after the game, head coach Deion Sanders called 99-year-old Colorado superfan Peggy Coppom to enjoy securing bowl eligibility with her. As Sanders noted to the team before making the call to Coppom, she’s unfortunately […] The post Deion Sanders calls ill 99-year-old Colorado superfan Peggy Coppom after securing bowl eligibility appeared first on On3.