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Every offseason is a winding road. Luckily, we’ve reached the end of that journey and the season starts in full this weekend. But before we get stuck in for a new season, I want to shed some light on my work that’s led up to the 2024 season.
If you’re an avid reader, consider this a refresher of the newsletters that have landed in your inbox since May. If you’re new here, consider this an ICYMI roundup of my analysis and big-picture ideas from the 2024 offseason.
May
Tomorrow Colorado headlines the Thursday slate in a looming upset matchup against FCS powerhouse NDSU. This offseason, I compared Deion Sanders to cryptocurrency and explained why his approach to program-building feels destined for a letdown.
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban has traded in a headset for a hot mic. Let’s look at what college football was like the last time he wasn’t roaming the sidelines.
Clemson squares off against No. 1 Georgia in the marquee matchup of the weekend. Here’s why that matchup is a ‘what could’ve been’ for Dabo Swinney and Tiger fans.
Private equity in college football has gone quiet…for now. I’m scared to death of suits meddling with our football, primarily because of what it’s done to another sport and team I love.
June
Speaking of headlining, it feels like a big year for James Franklin and Penn State. Franklin is under a lot of pressure in 2024, but how warranted is it?
Things are gonna get weird in 2024 for the Pac 2. Both Oregon State and Washington State face questions about identity, self-preservation and the correct path forward for both programs.
Texas and Oklahoma are joining the SEC this fall. Here’s their Welcome to Stanceville Neighborhood Guide.
July
The Florida Gators are staring down the barrel of the toughest schedule of all time. How ready are Napier and his team to survive their upcoming descent through college football hell?
Speaking of the Sunshine State…are Miami and Mario Cristobal ready to do a U-turn in 2024?
Will Howard and Ohio State will be in the spotlight all year long. Here’s why I’m bullish on Howard if he can emulate a former Michigan Man to reach the college football mountaintop.
The season is young and we’re already playing the schedule game. Here’s an in-depth look at seven of the strangest matchups on the 2024 college football calendar.
August
The Dylan Raiola hype is real. Here’s my local outlook on Raiola, the 2024 Huskers and whether good is good enough anymore.
We love a good prediction around here. Here’s a list of teams I’m buying and selling in 2024.
Nothing warms the college football soul quite an Upset Saturday. I’ve got my eyes on these eight upset specials.
Reminders
Now that the season is here, let me give you a rundown of what to expect throughout the season.
Every Thursday, you’ll receive The Call Sheet. Consider this your pre-Saturday primer. The Call Sheet will include:
Film Review: Words detailing the week that was.
The 5-Wide: A look ahead to five (or more) games you won’t want to miss.
The Brent Musberger Gambling Guide: A peek at my gambling picks of the week.
Every Sunday, you’ll receive Sunday Storylines. Consider this your run-down of all the weekend’s action. Sunday Storylines will include:
Instant Replay: Lots of thoughts and observations from Saturday’s action.
The Brent Musberger Gambling Guide: A review of my picks of the week.
Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing!
What I’m Reading This Season
SID Sports - Don’t forget to subscribe to Griffin Olah’s SID Sports newsletter. As a former Divison I sports information director, Olah has a great grasp of the sport and I really enjoy his work.
This week, he did a deep dive on where things stand with the Connor Stalions-Michigan sign-stealing scandal and what might come next for Big Blue.
He also previewed the Southeastern Conference and examined the possibility of an SEC-heavy playoff field.
2201 Kimball Ave - 2201 Kimball Ave is essential reading for all followers of Kansas State football. Cameron Morgan uses his background as a former player to show you the game from the mind of a former Division I football player.
Earlier this month, he broke down the premise of the Middle Eight and took a look at how Kansas State fared in that department last season.