Ryan McCrystal
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Ryan McCrystal
@ryanmccrystal.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Spent some time building the ultimate college football starter pack (in spreadsheet to avoid 150 limit).
Everyone is organized by conference and school.
Now I need your help sharing this and filling in the blanks. Let me know who I need to add!
🔗 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Everyone is organized by conference and school.
Now I need your help sharing this and filling in the blanks. Let me know who I need to add!
🔗 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
The No. 1 reason football fans care so much less than baseball fans about their Hall of Fame is bc baseball puts its best players in immediately (save for 💉 guys obviously), so the ballot always features debatable players.
Meanwhile football's semifinalists are just 25 obvious Hall of Famers
Meanwhile football's semifinalists are just 25 obvious Hall of Famers
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The No. 1 reason football fans care so much less than baseball fans about their Hall of Fame is bc baseball puts its best players in immediately (save for 💉 guys obviously), so the ballot always features debatable players.
Meanwhile football's semifinalists are just 25 obvious Hall of Famers
Meanwhile football's semifinalists are just 25 obvious Hall of Famers
Texas A&M leads the nation in forcing opponents into third-and-long situations
Could be a problem for a Texas offense with no run game
Could be a problem for a Texas offense with no run game
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Texas A&M leads the nation in forcing opponents into third-and-long situations
Could be a problem for a Texas offense with no run game
Could be a problem for a Texas offense with no run game
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This is new: Heisman Trophy ballots don't open until conference championship Saturday night, and the voting window is 48 hours.
Ballots were previously live for a week, opening the Monday before conference championship games. This is a good change.
Ballots were previously live for a week, opening the Monday before conference championship games. This is a good change.
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
This is new: Heisman Trophy ballots don't open until conference championship Saturday night, and the voting window is 48 hours.
Ballots were previously live for a week, opening the Monday before conference championship games. This is a good change.
Ballots were previously live for a week, opening the Monday before conference championship games. This is a good change.
One last thought on Shedeur's debut...
The one thing we definitely learned was the Browns wasted a 3rd rd pick on Dillon Gabriel. The raw talent gap between Sanders and Gabriel was obvious. Sanders' mobility and ability to throw downfield sets his ceiling so much higher.
The one thing we definitely learned was the Browns wasted a 3rd rd pick on Dillon Gabriel. The raw talent gap between Sanders and Gabriel was obvious. Sanders' mobility and ability to throw downfield sets his ceiling so much higher.
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
One last thought on Shedeur's debut...
The one thing we definitely learned was the Browns wasted a 3rd rd pick on Dillon Gabriel. The raw talent gap between Sanders and Gabriel was obvious. Sanders' mobility and ability to throw downfield sets his ceiling so much higher.
The one thing we definitely learned was the Browns wasted a 3rd rd pick on Dillon Gabriel. The raw talent gap between Sanders and Gabriel was obvious. Sanders' mobility and ability to throw downfield sets his ceiling so much higher.
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Penalty yardage per game:
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Penalty yardage per game:
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
Opposing RBs are averaging 4.2 yards *before* contact per attempt when A&M lines up with a light box.
Texas RBs face a light box at the 39th highest rate (thanks to Sark's spread offense).
Might we see a surprisingly good performance from the Longhorns run game on Friday night??
Texas RBs face a light box at the 39th highest rate (thanks to Sark's spread offense).
Might we see a surprisingly good performance from the Longhorns run game on Friday night??
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Opposing RBs are averaging 4.2 yards *before* contact per attempt when A&M lines up with a light box.
Texas RBs face a light box at the 39th highest rate (thanks to Sark's spread offense).
Might we see a surprisingly good performance from the Longhorns run game on Friday night??
Texas RBs face a light box at the 39th highest rate (thanks to Sark's spread offense).
Might we see a surprisingly good performance from the Longhorns run game on Friday night??
John Mateer ranks dead last in the SEC in completion rate at 15+ yards downfield.
And don't blame the WRs! He ranks dead last in catchable pass rate too.
Gonna be a problem in the the playoffs
And don't blame the WRs! He ranks dead last in catchable pass rate too.
Gonna be a problem in the the playoffs
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
John Mateer ranks dead last in the SEC in completion rate at 15+ yards downfield.
And don't blame the WRs! He ranks dead last in catchable pass rate too.
Gonna be a problem in the the playoffs
And don't blame the WRs! He ranks dead last in catchable pass rate too.
Gonna be a problem in the the playoffs
Penalty yardage per game:
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Penalty yardage per game:
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
Texas A&M: 64.6, ranked 115th
Texas: 65.9, ranked 121st
Something to keep in mind in a potentially close game. Both teams have discipline issues.
North Texas now leads the nation in opponent-adjusted scoring.
The Mean Green are putting up 18.9 more points per game than their opponents have allowed against others.
The Mean Green are putting up 18.9 more points per game than their opponents have allowed against others.
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
North Texas now leads the nation in opponent-adjusted scoring.
The Mean Green are putting up 18.9 more points per game than their opponents have allowed against others.
The Mean Green are putting up 18.9 more points per game than their opponents have allowed against others.
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Shedeur Sanders is the first QB to win his first career start for the Cleveland Browns since Eric Zeier in 1995 under Bill Belichick.
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Shedeur Sanders is the first QB to win his first career start for the Cleveland Browns since Eric Zeier in 1995 under Bill Belichick.
I watched that entire game yesterday and at no point did it cross my mind that Chip Kelly might be the problem.
Sources: The Raiders have fired Chip Kelly, saying goodbye to another coordinator.
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I watched that entire game yesterday and at no point did it cross my mind that Chip Kelly might be the problem.
A wonderfully random list featuring Shedeur Sanders...
200+ yds, 1+ TD, 1 or fewer sacks, 1 or fewer INTs in a win in first career start since 2000
200+ yds, 1+ TD, 1 or fewer sacks, 1 or fewer INTs in a win in first career start since 2000
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A wonderfully random list featuring Shedeur Sanders...
200+ yds, 1+ TD, 1 or fewer sacks, 1 or fewer INTs in a win in first career start since 2000
200+ yds, 1+ TD, 1 or fewer sacks, 1 or fewer INTs in a win in first career start since 2000
I can't believe Justin Wilcox lasted 9 years at Cal.
I feel like that says as much about the Cal program as anything.
I feel like that says as much about the Cal program as anything.
November 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I can't believe Justin Wilcox lasted 9 years at Cal.
I feel like that says as much about the Cal program as anything.
I feel like that says as much about the Cal program as anything.
Nick Rolovich and Cal
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Nick Rolovich and Cal
I think you should stop and think real hard about why your feed is almost entirely you commenting on posts about Shedeur Sanders from people you don't even follow. Why does he make you so angry?
And then go back to twitter. You're clearly a better fit there.
And then go back to twitter. You're clearly a better fit there.
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I think you should stop and think real hard about why your feed is almost entirely you commenting on posts about Shedeur Sanders from people you don't even follow. Why does he make you so angry?
And then go back to twitter. You're clearly a better fit there.
And then go back to twitter. You're clearly a better fit there.
Shedeur Sanders is the first QB to win his first career start for the Cleveland Browns since Eric Zeier in 1995 under Bill Belichick.
November 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Shedeur Sanders is the first QB to win his first career start for the Cleveland Browns since Eric Zeier in 1995 under Bill Belichick.
Browns points with Shedeur on the field: 0
Browns points with Shedeur off the field: 14
Browns points with Shedeur off the field: 14
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Browns points with Shedeur on the field: 0
Browns points with Shedeur off the field: 14
Browns points with Shedeur off the field: 14
Week 14 scenarios for how 7-5 Duke makes it to the ACC title game:
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) CAL beats SMU
OR
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) MIA beats Pitt
3) VT beats UVA
4) UNC beats NCST
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) CAL beats SMU
OR
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) MIA beats Pitt
3) VT beats UVA
4) UNC beats NCST
November 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Week 14 scenarios for how 7-5 Duke makes it to the ACC title game:
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) CAL beats SMU
OR
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) MIA beats Pitt
3) VT beats UVA
4) UNC beats NCST
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) CAL beats SMU
OR
1) DUKE beats WAKE
2) MIA beats Pitt
3) VT beats UVA
4) UNC beats NCST
My interest in Brendan Sorsby as a draft prospect grows every time I watch Cincinnati.
November 23, 2025 at 4:09 AM
My interest in Brendan Sorsby as a draft prospect grows every time I watch Cincinnati.
I'm not sure Haynes King is the best QB in the ACC, but his skill set is so specific to what this teams needs that if you put any other ACC QB on Georgia Tech they might have a losing record
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I'm not sure Haynes King is the best QB in the ACC, but his skill set is so specific to what this teams needs that if you put any other ACC QB on Georgia Tech they might have a losing record
Florida elects to kick a field goal down 31-0.
Keeps the non-shutout streak alive.
Gators haven't been shut out since Oct 29, 1988 with former major leaguer Herbert Perry at quarterback
Keeps the non-shutout streak alive.
Gators haven't been shut out since Oct 29, 1988 with former major leaguer Herbert Perry at quarterback
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Florida elects to kick a field goal down 31-0.
Keeps the non-shutout streak alive.
Gators haven't been shut out since Oct 29, 1988 with former major leaguer Herbert Perry at quarterback
Keeps the non-shutout streak alive.
Gators haven't been shut out since Oct 29, 1988 with former major leaguer Herbert Perry at quarterback
Cyrus Allen caught his 11th TD of the season in the 1st half, most by a Cincy receiver since Armon Binns and Mardy Gilyard both caught 11 TDs from Tony Pike during that magical 12-1 season in 2009, which led to Brian Kelly getting hired at Notre Dame.
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Cyrus Allen caught his 11th TD of the season in the 1st half, most by a Cincy receiver since Armon Binns and Mardy Gilyard both caught 11 TDs from Tony Pike during that magical 12-1 season in 2009, which led to Brian Kelly getting hired at Notre Dame.
Cincy is 0-15 when trailing at halftime under Scott Satterfield
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Cincy is 0-15 when trailing at halftime under Scott Satterfield
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Georgia Tech has four sacks in the first half.
Pitt still has 28 points, because it averaged 9.5 yards on its other 34 plays.
Pitt still has 28 points, because it averaged 9.5 yards on its other 34 plays.
November 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Georgia Tech has four sacks in the first half.
Pitt still has 28 points, because it averaged 9.5 yards on its other 34 plays.
Pitt still has 28 points, because it averaged 9.5 yards on its other 34 plays.
Check out my BYU/Cincinnati preview before the Big 12 showdown kicks off
Cincinnati is hoping to get RB Evan Pryor back just in time to take on BYU run defense that might struggle with Cincinnati's scheme.
Check out my full BYU-Cincinnati matchup preview here:
🔗 www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/betting/best...
Check out my full BYU-Cincinnati matchup preview here:
🔗 www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/betting/best...
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Check out my BYU/Cincinnati preview before the Big 12 showdown kicks off