Month: August 2024

All four northwest FBS teams predicted to win in week 1

All four northwest FBS teams are predicted to win in season-opening games but not all four will find it easy. A good example is Washington States opener at home against Portland State of the FCS. Pros for Portland State Portland State had the second best offense in the Big Sky Conference last year. PSU returns … Continue reading All four northwest FBS teams predicted to win in week 1

National football rankings for week 1 of 2024

    Savvy Index   2024     top 25 week 1       08/25/24   rank points top 25   wins losses 550 1 Georgia     548 2 Oregon     547 3 Ohio St.     546 4 Michigan     545 5 Notre Dame     543 6 Penn St. … Continue reading National football rankings for week 1 of 2024

Is Oregon a contender for the college football national championship?

It's a popular notion that once you are at the top, there is only one direction you can go and that is down. I never had to worry about that but if I did, I wouldn't think about dropping. I'd think about getting better. That is what the Oregon Ducks have in mind as they … Continue reading Is Oregon a contender for the college football national championship?

Northwest 4: Predicting the 2024 season for Oregon State football

Amid changes in the Oregon State football program that includes the loss of two of its top three coaches, two of its top three quarterbacks, and its place in a power five conference, there is one aspect that seems certain; the Beaver defense is going to be "gnarly" again in 2024. That was apparent in … Continue reading Northwest 4: Predicting the 2024 season for Oregon State football