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After years waiting to call plays, ‘Mr. UCLA’ Jerry Neuheisel got his chance. It was worth the wait

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 1d

The best story that happened in football this weekend was Jerry Neuheisel.
Reporting with Ira Gorawara on a remarkable day at the Rose Bowl that left a bunch of football coaches all across the country beaming. www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

For college football coaches who know UCLA "institution" Jerry Neuheisel, Saturday's miracle win is that much sweeter.

Sark’s Big Game Problem + Who’s Top Dog in the Big 12?

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 21h

New Audible: What’s wrong with Texas? Sark is 2-8 vs Top 10 teams and UT has been disappointing on both sides of the ball. @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social on if Texas Tech or A&M is now the best team in the state, and can Stew keep crushing his picks again this week? m.youtube.com/watch?v=BWju...

Where did Bill Belichick’s UNC roster go wrong? What we’re hearing entering Week 6

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 1d

As I was saying…

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 1d

Weird that the Jags used a timeout there. If anything they’re giving Mahomes more time for a potential comeback drive.

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 1d

Bill Belichick's move to college football has gone spectacularly wrong. UNC is last in the ACC in offense; last in sacks; last in 3rd down offense; and been outscored by P4 opponents (all of them unranked teams) 120-33. Why has it go so wrong? Start with this: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

At North Carolina, six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick appears to have simply assembled a poor roster.

After years waiting to call plays, ‘Mr. UCLA’ Jerry Neuheisel got his chance. It was worth the wait

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 1d

The best story that happened in football this weekend was Jerry Neuheisel.
Reporting with Ira Gorawara on a remarkable day at the Rose Bowl that left a bunch of football coaches all across the country beaming. www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

For college football coaches who know UCLA "institution" Jerry Neuheisel, Saturday's miracle win is that much sweeter.

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 2d

The Audible's Week 6 recap show: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I dig into a mind-blowing Saturday led by UCLA's stunning upset of Penn State; UF taking it to Texas; Miami's big flex at FSU; and the Belichick debacle plummets even further into the abyss: www.youtube.com/live/dUQJjcd...

Week 6 Recap

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 2d

The Audible's Week 6 recap show: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I dig into a mind-blowing Saturday led by UCLA's stunning upset of Penn State; UF taking it to Texas; Miami's big flex at FSU; and the Belichick debacle plummets even further into the abyss: www.youtube.com/live/dUQJjcd...

Week 6 Recap

With one question, Deion Sanders gave a student reporter a ‘life-changing moment’

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 3d

Andrew_Cherico is one of the most amazing ppl I've ever met. As excited as I was to tell his important story, reading about the passion he has to inspire people isn't as powerful as actually hearing it. Today, Tom Rinaldi shares Andrew's story on Big Noon Kickoff: www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

How inspirational words from Sanders helped inspire a student reporter to continue pursuing his dreams, despite the challenges he's faced.

Where did Bill Belichick’s UNC roster go wrong? What we’re hearing entering Week 6

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 4d

Bill Belichick led the Patriots to 6 Super Bowl rings, but a month into his first college season he’s looked way in over his head. UNC has faced two Big 12 teams and lost by an average score of 41-12. Why has his team looked so bad? One rival coach has a good theory: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

At North Carolina, six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick appears to have simply assembled a poor roster.

Miami vs. Florida State: Week 6 Betting Pick & Prediction

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Ryan McCrystal @ryanmccrystal.bsky.social · 5d

Tommy Castellanos was 5-13 with 2 INTs against Virginia's blitz last week.

Miami ranks 25th in blitz rate (36%)

Check out more stats on this matchup in my Florida State/Miami preview here: www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/betting/best...

We give you our college football prediction for Florida State vs. Miami when betting against the spread, breaking down Week 6 of the 2025 NCAA season.

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 4d

Caleb Downs is a terrific safety, but some coaches who have faced Ohio State say Buckeyes LB Arvell Reese is surpassing him as the most valuable of the Silver Bullets.
“(No. 8) is their best player on that defense.”
More here with @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Where did Bill Belichick’s UNC roster go wrong? What we’re hearing entering Week 6

At North Carolina, six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick appears to have simply assembled a poor roster.

Where did Bill Belichick’s UNC roster go wrong? What we’re hearing entering Week 6

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 4d

Bill Belichick led the Patriots to 6 Super Bowl rings, but a month into his first college season he’s looked way in over his head. UNC has faced two Big 12 teams and lost by an average score of 41-12. Why has his team looked so bad? One rival coach has a good theory: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

At North Carolina, six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick appears to have simply assembled a poor roster.

QB Disappointments + Heisman Dark Horses

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 5d

New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social & I discuss
the disappointing opening month for several touted QBs; Dante Moore and the guys who have emerged as breakout stars plus we debate whether “fit” actually matters when it comes to coaching searches? m.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Ix...

Why does Florida keep missing on coaching hires? 6 theories on why the Gators can't win

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 5d

Barring another miraculous turnaround from Billy Napier, the Gators are likely headed for their fifth head coach since Urban Meyer. Why? Why has Florida been so meh since 2010? I asked a dozen people who have been in/around the program and got 6 main theories...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

What NFL scouts, CFB coaches say has gone wrong (and right) with this ‘special’ QB class

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 7d

“Something’s off with him. He’s just not firing the ball the way he used to.”
One month into the season, here’s what NFL scouts, CFB coaches say has gone wrong (and right) with this ‘special’ QB crop: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

These CFB QBs are supposed to be stellar NFL prospects. While some have flourished, most are not living up to the hype — yet.

What NFL scouts, CFB coaches say has gone wrong (and right) with this ‘special’ QB class

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 6d

Brian Kelly on Garrett Nussmeier: "He had an ab strain, not a core injury, and it's been slow to heal. He's on the backside of that, and he's getting rest this week."

Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 7d

“Something’s off with him. He’s just not firing the ball the way he used to.”
One month into the season, here’s what NFL scouts, CFB coaches say has gone wrong (and right) with this ‘special’ QB crop: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

These CFB QBs are supposed to be stellar NFL prospects. While some have flourished, most are not living up to the hype — yet.

Can Bobby Petrino Win Back Arkansas?

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 7d

New Audible: On the bonkers Bobby Petrino-Arkansas dynamic; @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social defends his AP ballot which has Penn State nine spots lower than the actual poll; Paul Finebaum's potential move into politics, and we pick the week’s biggest games & upsets: m.youtube.com/watch?v=oquT...

What’s wrong with Georgia’s defense? Identifying what’s behind an uncharacteristic start

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Seth Emerson @sethemerson.bsky.social · 6d

What happened to the Georgia defense?

What's wrong, and why it's wrong. Spoiler alert: Yes, the portal appears a big reason.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Through four games, Georgia now ranks 14th in the SEC in yards-per-play allowed.

Judge denies Mountain West’s motion to dismiss Pac-12’s conference realignment lawsuit

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 6d

From last night: The Pac-12’s conference realignment lawsuit lives on after a federal judge denied the Mountian West’s motion to dismiss. This is a suit over poaching penalties, and the Pac gained some negotiating leverage www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

The lawsuit stems from the poaching fees surrounding the Pac-12 adding five Mountain West schools for next season.

Arkansas can't run it back with Petrino #collegefootball #arkansasrazorbacks

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 7d

Bobby Petrino back running the show at Arkansas?!? Yeah,
@ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I have some thoughts on that: www.youtube.com/shorts/65Xjj...

What NFL scouts, CFB coaches say has gone wrong (and right) with this ‘special’ QB class

www.youtube.com

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 7d

Another big blow to the Iowa State defense. Starting CB Jontez Williams is out for the season with a knee injury. ISU already lost its' other standout CB Jeremiah Cooper to a knee injury last week.

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 7d

“Something’s off with him. He’s just not firing the ball the way he used to.”
One month into the season, here’s what NFL scouts, CFB coaches say has gone wrong (and right) with this ‘special’ QB crop: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

These CFB QBs are supposed to be stellar NFL prospects. While some have flourished, most are not living up to the hype — yet.

Can Bobby Petrino Win Back Arkansas?

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 7d

New Audible: On the bonkers Bobby Petrino-Arkansas dynamic; @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social defends his AP ballot which has Penn State nine spots lower than the actual poll; Paul Finebaum's potential move into politics, and we pick the week’s biggest games & upsets: m.youtube.com/watch?v=oquT...