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TWIF Notes 10/12/26

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Welcome Back! It finally happened! Chaos reigned supreme this past weekend as college football delivered on upsets, close games, and wild finishes. So much fun!  Here are my thoughts from Week 6. 1. We had 3 games go into overtime this week. First, Wyoming kicked a FG to defeat San Jose State on the road on Friday night. Then, Michigan State scored the final 14 points in regulation, the last TD coming with 1:17 remaining, before missing the potential game-winning 2-point try in a 38-37 loss in Champaign. And finally, Kentucky kicked the tying FG with 16 seconds left, but then converted their 2-point try to stun LSU 35-34 at home. This is the 2nd straight week the Wildcats have won a game by converting the 2-point try in OT to win 35-34. What are the odds. 2. I can never figure the MAC out. Just when I think a team is going to dominate the conference (Toledo), they lose to a team with no FBS wins (Buffalo). And it wasn't even close, as the Bulls led by double digits most of the game...
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Paul's Picks 2026 Week 6

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Welcome Back! Last week was strong, though I had my worst week so far (not counting Week Zero). I finished at  45-14 for a winning percentage of 76.3%. Overall, I am 322-68, or 82.6%, a drop of 1.1% from the week before. There is no way I will sustain that for the year, but maybe I can stay above 75% this year. There are only 58 games in total this week, 1 fewer than last week. for the 1st time this season, there are no  FCS games, and by and large, conference contests are the majority of the games this week. Which makes picking a winner that much more difficult. This week also marks the halfway point in the season for most teams, though a few have already played 6 games. So... on with the picks! Thursday, October 8 Sam Houston @ Liberty - Each team is 1-0 at home in this series, and that trend will continue. The Flames burn the Bearkats at home. Missouri State @ WKU - The Hilltoppers lead this series 7-4, winning 27-22 last season. All the other contests took place between 19...
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Odds and Ends 10/7/26

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Welcome Back! Before I begin, there are 2 Wednesday games this week: Wednesday, October 7 Jacksonville State @ Kennesaw State - The Owls lead this brief series 4-3, winning in 2017 in the FCS Playoffs and 19-15 in last year's CUSA Championship Game, but the Gamecocks have won 3 of the last 4, since 2022. The teams are each 1-1 in Kennesaw's Fifth Third Bank Stadium. KSU started last season 0-2 before going on a tear and winning 11 of the next 12, then dropping their 1st ever bowl game to Western Michigan. However, the 1 loss in that span was to Jax State. The Owls are only 1-3 this season so far, but to be honest, they have played a tough schedule, losing to an SEC team and 2 from the Sun Belt Conference. JSU is 3-2, and the Gamecocks won their contest against an SBC team, and they also own a CUSA win. I expect this to be a close game, as 3 of the last 4 meetings have been, but JSU wins on the road. New Mexico State @ FIU - The Panthers and Aggies have split their 4 previous me...
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Power Rankings 10/6/26

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Welcome Back! Before we get into our regularly scheduled program, there is a game tonight! Here is my pick: Tuesday, October 6 Southern Miss @ Troy - The Golden Eagles hold a narrow 8-7 edge in this series, including a 30-27 win in the 2008 New Orleans Bowl, but the Trojans have won the last 5 meetings, since 2021. This is the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams, but Troy at least has an FBS win, even if that's over Sam Houston. HC Blake Anderson may eventually get USM rolling, but it won't be this year. The Trojans win a close one at home. Power Rankings The rankings continue to be volatile, but they did settle down a bit, and we still had some big movers: UMass dropped 48 spaces to #70, while FSU moved up the farthest with a +37 jump to #42. In other changes, Alabama moves into the top slot as the top 10 is completely jumbled around, save for Utah repeating at #10. Ohio State and James Madison move in, while Mississippi State and Florida drop out. In the top 25, New Mex...
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