December 30, 2025 | Edition: #45
It’s all coming to a head. The playoffs, the bowl games, the portal. All of it is heading towards one week that will be as explosive as college football has seen all year. Enjoy it while you can, because after this, barring a few playoff games, we are in for a long and dry offseason.
Today’s Headline
In between all the media chaos and football strategy, we must remember the toll that this sport takes on the players’ bodies and their minds.
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Today’s Poll
Which playoff bowl game are you most looking forward to?
With all the media attention going to Indiana and Ohio State, it seems that the Bulldogs are almost considered a dark horse despite being SEC champions.
Did you know
Laiatu Latu was once medically retired from Washington after a preseason neck injury in 2020. After missing two seasons, he transferred to UCLA and became a top NFL draft prospect.
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