Tag: 2022 college football season

Iowa Stock Index: Hawkeyes’ stock report after loss to Nebraska

Iowa lost a heartbreaker to Nebraska. Whose stock is rising, whose stock is falling after the loss to the Cornhuskers?

The Iowa Hawkeyes fell 24-17 to the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a game that felt as though anything that could have went wrong did go wrong. From penalties, to turnovers, to injuries, the Hawkeyes could not catch a break and that came at the worst possible time of the year for it to occur.

As we enter the wait before finding out what bowl game Iowa will be headed to, there is certainly some time for reflection, both positively and what could have went differently. Luckily, the Hawkeyes get one more game. They will be in a bowl and have a chance to end this season with a win and get to a mark of 8-5.

Quite a few Hawkeyes have had their hands in the mix in this game and some did everything they could to pull of the comeback, but there are a few that are seeing their stock rising as we continue down the final stretch of the season.

Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Tech Red Raiders: Stream, injury report, broadcast info

Trying to figure out where to find the game on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, stream or listen to Oklahoma at Texas Tech. From @john9williams

Oklahoma (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) will face Texas Tech (6-5, 4-4) on Saturday night in Lubbock, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

Heading into last weekend, both the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Tech were still in search of the win to get them to bowl eligibility. For both teams, it’s been a roller coaster of a season with their first-year head coaches, though Oklahoma’s struggles have been more the surprise.

Joey McGuire has Texas Tech bowl eligible for the second-straight season. It’s the first time since 2012-2013 that the Red Raiders have gone to a bowl game in back-to-back seasons.

The big storyline facing the Red Raiders is the loss of Tyree Wilson for the season. Their star edge rusher was in the midst of a fantastic year with 61 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and seven sacks. Texas Tech’s defense has had some issues in 2022, losing their best player creates a hole along the defensive front, particularly in the pass rush.

The Sooners are dealing with their own injury issues, as Andrew Raym will miss the remainder of the year after having surgery. Robert Congel has filled in admirably in his absence, but the interior offensive line will be something to watch.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: FS1
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
  • Listen: Streaming on the Varsity App

Oklahoma vs. Texas Tech injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)

[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)

[autotag]Andrew Raym[/autotag], S: Out (Leg)

Daniel Parker Jr., TE: Out Indefinitely (Suspension)

Texas Tech

[autotag]Behren Morton[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Ankle)

[autotag]Derrick Lewis[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Bryce Ramirez[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Leg)

[autotag]Bryce Robinson[/autotag], LB: Out Indefinitely (Leg)

[autotag]Cole Spencer[/autotag], OL: Out for Season (Knee)

[autotag]Mason Tharp[/autotag], TE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Tyree Wilson[/autotag], LB: Out for Season (Foot)

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Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 62% for 2,476 yards, 18 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. 39 carries, 336 yards, and 5 touchdowns.*

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] WR: 47 receptions for 844 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brayden Willis[/autotag], TE: 28 receptions for 382 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 165 carries for 1,113 yards, 10 touchdowns at 6.7 yards per carry. 28 receptions for 189 yards and 0 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], WR: 29 receptions for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns. 12 carries for 113 yards, 0 touchdowns at 9.4 yards per carry. 12 kickoff returns for 275 yards at 22.9 yards per return.

[autotag]Drake Stoops[/autotag], WR: 31 receptions for 311 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 100 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 4 passes defended.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 8933 total tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]DaShaun White[/autotag], LB: 76 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended.

[autotag]Ethan Downs[/autotag], DE: 33 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 2 passes defended.

[autotag]Jalen Redmond[/autotag], DT: 20 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 passes defended.

Texas Tech

[autotag]Tyler Shough[/autotag], QB: 58% for 632 yards, 4 touchdowns, 2 interceptions. 18 carries, 152 yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.*

[autotag]Myles Price[/autotag], WR: 42 receptions for 424 yards and 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Xavier White[/autotag], WR: 41 receptions for 557 yards and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jerand Bradley[/autotag], WR: 35 receptions for 483 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Tahj Brooks[/autotag], RB: 121575 carries for 575 yards, 7 touchdowns at 4.8 yards per carry.

[autotag]Sa’Roderick Thompson[/autotag], RB: 111 carries for 584 yards, 4 touchdowns at 5.3 yards per carry.

[autotag]Krishon Merriweather[/autotag], LB: 96 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]Kosi Eldridge[/autotag], LB: 68 total tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception.

Marquis Waters, S: 48 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

*Quarterback rushing numbers compiled from Pro Football Focus that doesn’t take away sack yardage from QB rushing totals.

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Updated USA TODAY Sports bowl projections after Oklahoma’s win over Oklahoma State

The Oklahoma Sooners are bowl bound and headed for a reunion of sorts after their win over Oklahoma State. From @john9williams

Eight Big 12 teams are bowl bound after Oklahoma and Texas Tech picked up their sixth wins of the season on Saturday.

Though it hasn’t been the best season for the Sooners, they’ve gone 3-2 since their 0-3 start to Big 12 play and have a chance at an eight-win season if they’re able to win in Lubbock this Saturday and in their bowl matchup.

Only Iowa State and West Virginia failed to qualify for the postseason. TCU looks bound for the College Football Playoff, and Kansas State has a New Year’s Six bowl in their sites after a strong season.

Though a lot can still happen over the final two weeks of Big 12 play, here are the latest Big 12 bowl projections from USA TODAY Sports.

Where the Hawks may be headed: Week 12 Iowa Hawkeyes bowl projection round up

While the Iowa Hawkeyes have a bigger goal to focus on, they are still bowling. Here is where the Hawkeyes may be headed this postseason.

While the Iowa Hawkeyes have their full focus and attention on their Week 13 matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, there is a bowl berth waiting for them and it is a matter of where they are headed.

Just a month ago, some projections had Iowa playing in the Quick Lane Bowl in Detroit and some had the Hawkeyes not even becoming bowl eligible. The tide has turned quickly and the bowl projections have continued to reflect that with their bowl, opponent, and location all improving week over week.

This is all subject to change with one, or potentially two, games to go for Iowa and how those shake out. For teams with postseason games on the line, it is nearly impossible to determine their fate before they wrap up every game, but there is some belief that Iowa may be headed to a certain bowl down south right now. Their opponent shuffles as well but here are the projections for the Hawkeyes.

Incredibly, the Iowa Hawkeyes are just 60 minutes from Indy

The Iowa Hawkeyes have done the unthinkable. They control their own destiny in the Big Ten. They are just 60 minutes from returning to Indy.

Unbelievable. Incredible. Turnaround. Belief. Hope.

All of those can describe the Iowa Hawkeyes program this season, specifically down the stretch. Amidst a rollercoaster year of national criticism, the brunt of jokes, and so much more, few teams in America have the opportunity that the Hawkeyes have.

The Hawkeyes are just 60 minutes away from winning the Big Ten West championship and returning to Indianapolis for a second straight year. They need no one’s help and no scenarios to play out. They just have 60 minutes of football between them and the Big Ten West title.

When Iowa suits up on Friday, it will be a fully charged up Kinnick Stadium. It is Senior Day at a program known for its rich tradition of upperclassmen. It is the day after Thanksgiving. It is a sellout. It is a win-and-in game for the Hawkeyes.

But what got us here? How did this happen? What made this possible?

I could go into all of the X’s and O’s involving how offensive performance stayed afloat and scored just enough. There is the defense that is arguably the best Iowa defense we have ever seen. There is the special teams unit that continues to flip games and do their part week in and week out.

That said, there is one man that got us here. Head coach Kirk Ferentz made this happen. After being under fire for more than half the season, he didn’t flinch. He brought the Hawkeyes team closer together. He has them believing and turned that belief into tangible success up to this point.

At this point, enjoying the ride is all we can do. This Hawkeyes team has stuck together through so much adversity and has put themselves in a position where they need one more win to achieve a goal they set out for at the beginning of the season.

This Iowa team refused to give up at any point this year. Don’t give up on them, yet, either. Get on board for next week. Get behind this team. Don’t worry about who they may play or anything down the road.

This Friday’s game is everything. It has the Iowa Hawkeyes just 60 minutes away from Indy.

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Iowa Stock Index: Hawkeyes’ stock report after win over Minnesota

Iowa got the job done in a 13-10 win over Minnesota. Whose stock is rising, whose stock is falling after the win over the Gophers?

The Iowa Hawkeyes officially control their own destiny in the Big Ten West. A sentence more or less unfathomable just a month ago is a very real situation and a reality that is fully upon us. Next Friday is a win-and-in game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

At 7-4, following a rivalry victory over the Minnesota Badgers for the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy, the Hawkeyes are one win away from returning to Indianapolis. Their turnaround is nothing short of miraculous.

The four-game win streak they are riding right now has seen efforts from all three units at different times and has Iowa with a large preseason goal sitting right in front of them. The opportunity is theirs to take.

Quite a few Hawkeyes have had their hands in the mix helping create this winning streak, but there are a few that are seeing their stock rising as we continue down the final stretch of the season.

TCU and Michigan survive upset bids: College Football Power Rankings after week 12

TCU and Michigan survived upset scares, and Tennessee falls to Spencer Rattler. Updated look at the College Football power rankings after week 12’s action. From @john9williams

Week 12 provided a fantastic football weekend with close games up and down the top 25.

In the Big 12, TCU overcame an eight-point deficit to kick a field goal at the buzzer to beat Baylor and remain undefeated. Like the Horned Frogs, Michigan required a last-minute field goal to overcome a strong performance from Illinois.

Georgia and Ohio State played close ball games as well but came out on top to remain undefeated. The top four stayed the same, and USC took over the No. 5 spot after their win over UCLA and Tennessee’s loss to South Carolina.

What does the remainder of the top 25 look like in this week’s power rankings? Let’s take a look.

Top 5 Big Ten Week 12 games and predictions

There are two games left in the regular season and the Big Ten still has both sides up for grabs. Week 12 will be telling with these games.

Week 12 of the college football season is upon us and, boy, do we have some things to figure out in the Big Ten conference. There are two games left and both sides of the conference are up for grabs. With some games having massive implications, this week will be a critical chapter in the story of the 2022 Big Ten.

The Big Ten East is seemingly a collision course of the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State meeting each other with undefeated records and a pseudo-play-in game to the College Football Playoff.

The Big Ten West is not quite so clear cut. Technically, there are four teams tied in first place with a 4-3 conference record. Some have a clearer path to Indianapolis than others, but each team needs another team to lose as none have full control of their destiny.

The simplest path for any team is Iowa winning out and having Michigan take care of Illinois. Beyond that, each team needs wins and multiple scenarios to give them the tiebreaker.

With only reviewing five games, it leaves us with two left out. Unfortunately, these matchups just don’t have much intrigue or impact on things. They still earned a prediction.

No. 11 Penn State (8-2) at Rutgers (4-6)

Prediction: Penn State 34, Rutgers 13

Indiana (3-7) at Michigan State (5-5)

Prediction: Michigan State 24, Indiana 13

Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys: Stream, injury report, broadcast info

Trying to figure out where to find Bedlam on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, stream or listen to Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State. From @john9williams

Oklahoma (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) will face Oklahoma State (7-3, 4-3) on Saturday night in Bedlam, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to end their two-game skid against in-state rival Oklahoma State, who’s been playing some up-and-down football after a 5-0 start. The Cowboys are 2-3 over their last five, and starting quarterback Spencer Sanders has been dealing with a shoulder injury that’s limited him over the last three weeks.

This game has Big 12 title implications for Oklahoma State, who can stay alive with a win over the Sooners. Oklahoma is looking to crack bowl eligibility with a win to avoid missing out on bowl season for the first time since 1998.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
  • Listen: Streaming on the Varsity App

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Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)

[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)

[autotag]Justin Broiles[/autotag], S: Questionable (Knee)

Oklahoma State

[autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Shoulder)

[autotag]Trace Ford[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Thomas Harper[/autotag], S: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Blaine Green[/autotag], WR: Questionable (Wrist)

[autotag]Tyler Lacy[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Garret Rangel[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Undisclosed)

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Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 63.9% for 2,217 yards, 16 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. 33 carries, 304 yards, and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] WR: 42 receptions for 776 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brayden Willis[/autotag], TE: 25 receptions for 347 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 165 carries for 1,113 yards, 10 touchdowns at 6.7 yards per carry. 28 receptions for 189 yards and 0 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], WR: 28 receptions for 357 yards and 2 touchdowns. 12 carries for 113 yards, 0 touchdowns at 9.4 yards per carry. 10 kickoff returns for 242 yards at 24.4 yards per return.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 91 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 83 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]DaShaun White[/autotag], LB: 68 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 5 passes defended.

[autotag]Ethan Downs[/autotag], DE: 30 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 passes defended.

[autotag]Jalen Redmond[/autotag], DT: 19 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 passes defended.

Oklahoma State

[autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag], QB: 58.5% for 2,261 yards, 16 touchdowns, 5 interceptions. 60 carries, 386 yards, and 8 rushing touchdowns.

[autotag]Bryson Green[/autotag], WR: 35 receptions for 573 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brennan Pressley[/autotag], WR: 47 receptions for 544 yards and 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]John Paul Richardson[/autotag], WR: 37 receptions for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Dominic Richardson[/autotag], RB: 149 carries for 543 yards, 8 touchdowns at 3.9 yards per carry.

[autotag]Collin Oliver[/autotag], DT: 21 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks.

[autotag]Mason Cobb[/autotag], LB: 77 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

*Quarterback rushing numbers compiled from Pro Football Focus that doesn’t take away sack yardage from QB rushing totals.

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Week 12 Iowa opponent preview: Breaking down the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ defense

The Iowa Hawkeyes travel to Minnesota in Week 12. Here is an defensive outlook for what the Golden Gophers will try to do and who to watch.

When the Iowa Hawkeyes travel to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers this Saturday in Minneapolis at 3 p.m. CT, there is going to be nothing easy given to the offense. This game is going to be another episode of grinding it out, field position, and not turning the ball over.

At kickoff, it is going to be below 10 degrees with the wind chill. That sets up quite the day for a pair of defenses that like to hit hard, defend the run, and make life difficult for opponents. Iowa’s defense is nationally known for their success but Minnesota is right there.

In what will be a heavy dose of the run game, field position, and protecting the ball, this matchup will come down to which offense can find success and not turn it over.

This will likely be a low-scoring affair and could come down to a defensive score or game-changing play by one, or both, of these defenses.