Analyzing results from early Week 11 action

Penn State came up short against Michigan.

The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (10-0) are still undefeated. Texas faithful joined the rest of college football fans in watching the sport’s new villian survive the potential upset against No. 10 Penn State (8-2).

Michigan’s villain status is well earned. Big Ten conference officials certainly thought so in giving the Wolverines’ head coach Jim Harbaugh a three-game suspension. Harbaugh served the first game of his three-game suspension for the team’s elaborate sign-stealing reconnaissance scandal on that day. His absence did not matter all that much.

Penn State missed its opportunity to upend a conference title bid for Michigan, but another team answered the bell. The Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-5) upset the Kansas Jayhawks (7-3) to bring Kansas back to the pack in the Big 12 standings.

Let’s look at a few notable results from Week 11 morning action.

Rapid thoughts on Texas’ 31-10 victory over Wyoming

Texas won the fourth quarter 21-0 after three substandard quarters of play.

Texas defeated Wyoming on Saturday night. Correct it, flush it and move on. Unfortunately, the correcting portion of that process will take plenty of time.

The quarterback was off target on the night. Quinn Ewers would tell you as much. The receivers continued their dropping woes. The offensive line allowed pressure and sacks that it didn’t allow against Alabama. The defense allowed a long touchdown run.

It wasn’t a pretty performance, but the team showed resilience to finish in the fashion it did. So while I wouldn’t feel thrilled about the performance if I were head coach Steve Sarkisian, the group showed resolve that it hasn’t showed in past seasons.

Here’s what we’re taking away from how Texas played against Wyoming.

Texas corrects first half, beats Wyoming 31-10

Texas is now 3-0 for the first time since 2012.

Texas stayed in the win column on Saturday night. After a painstaking first half and long third quarter, the Longhorns defeated the Wyoming Cowboys, 31-10.

The team will undoubtedly have to battle false security from the performance. The offense was bad all around, and somehow the litany of drops by receivers are largely being dismissed.

Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers had a poor night as well in spite of the high drop total. Ewers was wildly off target on a couple throws and had a near interception of his own.

The Texas defense showed vulnerability despite only allowing 10 points on the night.

Despite all of the above concerns, Texas is 3-0 in a year several teams have already suffered a stinker loss. It is the first 3-0 start for the program since 2012. To get there, the Longhorns had a strong finish.

After Wyoming played keep away on an over 10-minute field goal drive, the Longhorns offense exploded led by Jonathan Brooks and Xavier Worthy. Texas won the fourth 21-0 with help from a Jerrin Thompson pick-six interception.

Saturday’s win can be the best or worst thing for Texas heading into the game with Baylor. It all depends on how the Longhorns respond. Correcting the issues that plagued the team would go a long way toward achieving the team’s goals.

Credit Wyoming for a strong performance and well-prepared product. The Cowboys should be a leader to win the Mountain West.

Texas will look to display a more inspired and prepared performance in prime-time against the Baylor Bears next Saturday.

CFP National Championship: TCU vs. Georgia, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs face off Monday night in the college football National Championship from SoFi Stadium.

The stakes are high as the Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs face off Monday night in the college football National Championship from SoFi Stadium.

TCU is 13–1 overall this year and is looking to become the first team since Oklahoma in 2000 to win the National Championship with one loss. The Frogs managed to beat Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl in their last outing to reach this point. As for Georgia, they’re 14–0 after a thrilling one–point victory over Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. The Bulldogs are looking to take home their first title since 1980 and second in school history.

This should be a great game between these two teams, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game today.

CFP National Championship: #3 TCU vs. #1 Georgia

When: Monday, January 9
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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TCU vs. Georgia (-13.5)

O/U: 62

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Bowl games on TV today: Penn State vs. Utah, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions will face the No. 8 Utah Utes in the Rose Bowl on Monday.

The Rose Bowl, one of college football’s most prestigious bowl games, will feature the No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions and the No. 8 Utah Utes on Monday. Both teams have had successful seasons, with Penn State finishing with a 10-2 record and Utah finishing with a 10-3 record.

For Penn State, leading receiver Parker Washington will not be playing due to injury. Washington had 46 receptions for 611 yards and 2 touchdowns before missing the final 2 games of the season.

Utah has scored a total of 110 points in their last 2 games, including a 47-24 win over USC in the Pac-12 Championship Game. However, the Utes’ offense may be less effective without their leading rusher and receiver.

This should be a great game between these two teams, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game today.

Rose Bowl: #11 Penn State vs. #8 Utah

When: Monday, January 2
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

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Penn State (-2) vs. Utah

O/U: 52

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Bowl games on TV today: USC vs. Tulane, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The No. 8 USC Trojans will face the No. 18 Tulane Green Wave at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in The Cotton Bowl Classic.

The Green Wave has a balanced offense that has been able to put up 35.2 points per game, ranking 22nd in the FBS. In recent games, it has been the Tulane ground game that has been particularly dominant, as the team has averaged 259.4 rushing yards per game since November 5th.

USC, meanwhile, has been scoring even more, with 41.1 points per game ranking them 3rd in the nation. The Trojans came close to making it to the national title game but ultimately fell to Utah 47-24 in the Pac-12 Championship on December 2nd. That loss snapped a five-game win streak for USC.

This should be a great game between these two teams, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game today.

#10 USC vs. #16 Tulane

When: Monday, January 2
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

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USC (-2) vs. Tulane

O/U: 66

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Bowl games on TV today: LSU vs. Purdue, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The Citrus Bowl is set to take place on Monday in Orlando as the Purdue Boilermakers face off against the No. 15 LSU Tigers.

Both teams come into this game after tough losses in their conference championship games, with Purdue falling 43-22 to Michigan and LSU being crushed 50-30 by Georgia. For LSU, the biggest loss will be that of WR Kayshon Boutte, who had a change of heart and decided to opt-out. Purdue will also be dealing with opt-outs, including the defection of their head coach, Jeff Brohm, who returned home to Louisville.

This should be a great game between these two teams, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game today.

#17 LSU vs. Purdue

When: Monday, January 2
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ABC
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

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LSU (-15.5) vs. Purdue

O/U: 54.5

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Bowl games on TV today: Mississippi State vs. Illinois, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The No. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

The ReliaQuest Bowl is set to kick off on Monday at noon ET as the No. 23 Mississippi State Bulldogs take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

The Bulldogs will be entering the game with heavy hearts as they recently lost their head coach, Mike Leach, in November. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs managed to pull off a win in Leach’s final game, defeating Ole Miss 24-22 in the Egg Bowl. Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett has been named as the interim head coach for the game and will also be taking over as the permanent head coach for Mississippi State.

Illinois will be facing some challenges of their own in this game as three of their key players, twins Chase and Sydney Brown and CB Devon Witherspoon, have opted out. These opt-outs will be particularly damaging for the Fighting Illini as they rely heavily on their running game and their secondary.

This should be a great game between these two teams, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game today.

#22 Mississippi State vs. Illinois

When: Monday, January 2
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN2
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

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Mississippi State (-3.5) vs. Illinois

O/U: 46

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CFP: Ohio State vs. Georgia, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs will meet the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Peach Bowl on Saturday night.

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs are on a mission to repeat as national champions in this year’s College Football Playoff. Standing in their way is the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes, who will face off against Georgia in a semifinal at the Peach Bowl on Saturday. Both teams have a rich history in college football and have reached the pinnacle of success as brands, but only one will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship on New Year’s Eve.

This should be a great game between these two teams, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game today.

Peach Bowl: #4 Ohio State vs. #1 Georgia

When: Saturday, December 31
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were updated at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Ohio State vs. Georgia (-5.5)

O/U: 62

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Fiesta Bowl: TCU vs. Michigan, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The Michigan Wolverines and TCU Horned Frogs will face off in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday at State Farm Stadium.

The TCU Horned Frogs are looking to win their 13th game of the season, which would be only the second time in school history that they have reached this milestone. Meanwhile, Michigan also has a chance to make history with a win on Saturday, as a victory would give them 14 wins for the first time in school history.

This should be a great game between these two teams, here is everything you need to know to watch or stream the game today.

Orange Bowl: #3 TCU vs. #2 Michigan

When: Saturday, December 31
Time: 4:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

NCAA Football Odds and Betting Lines

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TCU vs. Michigan (-7.5)

O/U: 57

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