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One Major Problem Alabama Faces in Search to Find Replacement for Nick Saban

Garrett Searight — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:44:00 +0000

Dan Lanning has already said no to Alabama in about the most high-profile way possible.

The Daily Huddle’s Garrett Searight argues that comes with the territory when big-time jobs become available, and Alabama will be the latest to experience it.

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What Nick Saban’s Retirement Will Reveal About Alabama

Garrett Searight — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:45:37 +0000

Legendary head coach Nick Saban retired Wednesday after leading Alabama to six National Championships as its head coach.

Now that he is out of the picture, some of the previous cooks that were in the kitchen are likely to come out and try to exert their influence on finding his replacement, The Daily Huddle’s Garrett Searight argues.

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Week 13 Preview: Rivalry Week is here

Saturday Glory Staff — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

It’s finally here: Rivalry Week.

Join Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford as they break down the biggest, most impactful matchups of this highly-anticipated week.

Get analysis from the numbers perspective on The Game, the Iron Bowl, the Apple Cup, the Civil War, and the rest of the rivalries duking it out this weekend.

Some are playing for bragging rights, some are playing for conference title implications, and some are playing to ruin their rival’s season.

It’s the best week of the year, so get the best analytical breakdowns on Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers on SaturdayGlory.com.

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Despite chalk at the top, week 12 had intrigue

Saturday Glory Staff — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:53:27 +0000

The SEC/FCS invitational week is behind us, and all eyes are on rivalry week.

But first, Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down how week 12 impacted power ratings and résumé rankings, which gives a good preview of what the CFP committee might do and/or think regarding the teams at the top, based on the metrics.

The headliner this week was Washington going into Corvallis and coming out with a résumé-boosting win that has propelled them up the rankings.

Hear where the latest rankings stand heading into the highly-anticipated week 13 from the experts, only on Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers, on SaturdayGlory.com.

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Week 12 could shape up conference championship game match-ups

Saturday Glory Staff — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:45:42 +0000

Rivalry Week is almost upon us, but first, we have an appetizing slate of college football games that could have major ramifications on the College Football Playoff and some conference title games.

Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford break down Washington’s trip to Corvallis to take on Oregon State, Tennessee looking to bounce back against #1 Georgia, and SMU and Memphis battling it out at the Liberty Bowl to keep AAC conference title hopes alive.

Plus, the guys discuss whether Ohio State is in a look-ahead spot against Minnesota, Clemson hosting UNC and James Madison looking to stay undefeated while College Gameday is in town.

Get all of that and more only on Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers on SaturdayGlory.com.

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Week 11 Recap: Are things getting any clearer?

Saturday Glory Staff — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:55:43 +0000

Week 11 of the college football season provided a little more clarity into which teams are rounding into form while others are holding on for dear life.

Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State all had convincing wins and passed the “eye test”, while Washington, Oregon and Florida State all survived scares to keep their CFP hopes alive.

How did the ups and downs of the weekend affect the T Shoe Index and KFord Ratings from a power rating and résumé standpoint?

Find out on this episode of Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers, on SaturdayGlory.com

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Lance Leipold is the Exact Opposite of Deion Sanders

Garrett Searight — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:18:40 +0000

Kansas got a huge upset win over Oklahoma on Saturday. It showcased the job Lance Leipold has done.

In the college football coaching world, Leipold is the exact opposite of Deion Sanders. Garrett Searight explains on today’s episode of The Daily Huddle.

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Who Should Be on Upset Alert This Weekend?

Garrett Searight — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:19:00 +0000

Another big weekend of college football is on tap. Who should be on upset alert?

That’s the question Garrett Searight is asking on today’s episode of The Daily Huddle.

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The Shane Beamer Story Isn’t That Serious

Garrett Searight — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:55:45 +0000

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer has reportedly broken his foot after kicking something in frustration.

SEC Network host Paul Finebaum treated the situation very seriously, chastising Beamer for laughing about the situation.

Today on The Daily Huddle, Garrett Searight argues that the situation isn’t worthy of the seriousness in which it’s been treated.

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5 Pac-12 Questions After a Wild Weekend

Garrett Searight — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:46:14 +0000

Today on The Daily Huddle, Garrett Searight ponders 5 questions about the Pac-12 after a wild and fun weekend.

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Kirby Smart is Right for Not Caring

Garrett Searight — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:54:23 +0000

College Football has become a world where schools, programs, and coaches can’t give an inch. They have to be on top of the sport in every facet.

So for Georgia head coach Kirby Smart to say he doesn’t care about one aspect is refreshing.

That’s the topic of today’s episode of The Daily Huddle.

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Talking winners, top teams and much more after week six

Saturday Glory Staff — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:48:49 +0000

Tyler Shoemaker and Kelley Ford return for another episode of Calculated Risk: CFB by the Numbers to take a couple of well-earned victory laps about their models correctly predicting some outright underdog wins
— Oklahoma, Utah State and Wyoming, to name a few
— and recap the week that was in college football, while giving their updated power ratings in the T Shoe Index and KFord Ratings, respectively.
Oklahoma still reigns supreme in the TSI while the Buckeyes are still clinging to a No. 1 spot in the KFR after a scare from Maryland.
Get the full updated ratings and what to expect from the nation’s top teams moving forward, only on Calculated Risk.

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