December 27, 2025 | Edition: #42
Things are wrapping up. It’s the last Saturday with at least one college football game until August 29, 2026. Most fans will look forward to the playoff games that are remaining. But for the rest of the teams, there is a brutal offseason ahead, with the new single portal window presenting itself as the first challenge.
Today’s Headline
The score may be decided on the gridiron, but everyone has to first reach the stadium. That’s when the outside factors start to shift the advantage.
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Today’s Poll
Can a hollow Penn State upset Clemson today?
No playoffs. No Bowl games. No conference. And now possibly no head coach. Independence does come with a cost.
Did you know
Alabama WR Germie Bernard received signed gloves by football legend Randy Moss after Bernard’s circus catch against Oklahoma in the playoffs. The white gloves were emblazoned with ‘YOU GOT MOSSED!’ in purple.
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