Early Games Thread

[ShotgunDawg]

Would love to see Iowa State knock off Oklahoma in this early game.

Just looking at Oklahoma early, I think we are way better in the front 7 than them.

Their offense would give us trouble, but I'd love to play them.

[ShotgunDawg]

Kyler Murray throws a nice deep ball.

I don't think he has the arm strength to be an NFL QB, but I could certainly see an NFL team taking a chance on him as an Antoine Randle El type player & causing the Oakland As to sweat this one out

[hacker]

This 11am slate is really bad

[ShotgunDawg]

This 11am slate is really bad

I think the hurricane banged half of it & the SEC slate this weekend just wasn't that deep for whatever reason

[Bully13]

UGA is gonna rip Middle TN State a new one. Can't watch anymore due to that ESPN Ladie's accent / voice. The fake over emphasis on the consonants is like finger nails on a chalk board.

[GreenheadDawg]

UGA is gonna rip Middle TN State a new one. Can't watch anymore due to that ESPN Ladie's accent / voice. The fake over emphasis on the consonants is like finger nails on a chalk board.

I’m not sexist at all but she is horrible to listen to

[preachermatt83]

Kyler Murray throws a nice deep ball.

I don't think he has the arm strength to be an NFL QB, but I could certainly see an NFL team taking a chance on him as an Antoine Randle El type player & causing the Oakland As to sweat this one out

He will be playing in the mlb not the nfl anyway so he's prob good either way.

[ShotgunDawg]

He will be playing in the mlb not the nfl anyway so he's prob good either way.

No, he'll be playing in the minor leagues. He is talented on a baseball field but may not hit his way out of A ball. He's a developmental player all the way on the baseball field.

In football, he can go straight to the NFL & do what Lamar Jackson is doing for the Ravens this year.

Just because I know you like stats, at Oklahoma he hit .122 & .296 with a 26% K-rate in his two years at OU

[TUSK]

Bully13 & Greenhead,

I hate both of you. Your posts made me change channels to listen to that.

It was akin to: "Hey, this smells like shit, bro. Smell it!"

You suck,

TUSK

[preachermatt83]

Iowa State is a well coached team

[preachermatt83]

No, he'll be playing in the minor leagues. He is talented on a baseball field but may not hit his way out of A ball. He's a developmental player all the way on the baseball field.

In football, he can go straight to the NFL & do what Lamar Jackson is doing for the Ravens this year.

Just because I know you like stats, at Oklahoma he hit .122 & .296 with a 26% K-rate.

I'll trust your word on the baseball front but I don't ever see him as an nfl player.

[ShotgunDawg]

I'll trust your word on the baseball front but I don't ever see him as an nfl player.

It's quite the conundrum.

Here is something for you: 7 straight Oklahoma QBs have been drafted & Baker Mayfield went #1 overall last year.

I think he's Antoine Randle El on the football field. He's absolutely an NFL athlete.

Do you take the 4.6 mil from Oakland & struggle through the minors for 5 years or do you go play for the Seahawks as a 3rd round athlete pick & be Russell Wilson's backup while also doing the Michael Spurlock kick return, slot guy role?

Oakland would get the 4.6 mil back but they don't get the #9 overall pick back. Has a Heisman Trophy winner ever quit?

I think Kyler's baseball ambitions were purely a fall back for football to make sure he got paid. He likes football more

Taking Kyler #9 overall is literally one of the most irresponsible decisions I've ever observed in the baseball draft.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Ravian Pierce for Syracuse just got a personal foul for hitting the punt returner after he was out of bounds....as a player that wasn't participating in the play.

[ShotgunDawg]

I have a ton of respect for Oklahoma's offense, but they suck ass on defense.

They are like Ole Miss with a little more ability to run the ball & play defense, but not much.

I don't think they are a top 5 team.

[msstate7]

No, he'll be playing in the minor leagues. He is talented on a baseball field but may not hit his way out of A ball. He's a developmental player all the way on the baseball field.

In football, he can go straight to the NFL & do what Lamar Jackson is doing for the Ravens this year.

Just because I know you like stats, at Oklahoma he hit .122 & .296 with a 26% K-rate in his two years at OU

A ball is quite a stretch. He may or may not see mlb, but he will see AAA unless he quits to play football

[ShotgunDawg]

A ball is quite a stretch. He may or may not see mlb, but he will see AAA unless he quits to play football

Of course he'll see AAA because they drafted #9 overall. Doesn't mean he can hit AA pitching though.

Have you seen him play baseball live? Just curious where your opinion is coming from?

[Bully13]

Bully13 & Greenhead,

I hate both of you. Your posts made me change channels to listen to that.

It was akin to: "Hey, this smells like shit, bro. Smell it!"

You suck,

TUSK

Anytime Tusk. You are welcome sir. I'm not a sexist, I just like to hang out in Realville. I don't mind women in the booth for men's hoops, tennis & golf because they play those games too. In football, they should be limited to hot 10's on the sidelines interviewing players and coaches only. Fun to watch players and coaches trying to act not distracted by said hotness. If they want to interview in the locker rooms, players should have the right to drop their towels.

Yea, I said this.

[tcdog70]

Iowa St just tied it up

[RocketDawg]

I’m not sexist at all but she is horrible to listen to

I'm not either, but a woman shouldn't be announcing football. **

[Bully13]

I'm not either, but a woman shouldn't be announcing football.

FIFY

[HoopsDawg]

Nebraska is trash. I always forget they are in the Big Ten.

[ShotgunDawg]

BTW, this may be the worst Florida State team of our lifetimes.

They are anemic. Like Croom anemic 2.0

[preachermatt83]

I'm not either, but a woman shouldn't be announcing football. **

Agreed!! Not that there is anything wrong with that!!***. Lol

[preachermatt83]

I thought Scott frost was supposed to be the greatest coach in history. That's what they said. Smh.

[KOdawg1]

Man, this week's slate of games is terrible.

I'd be okay with the SEC going to 9 conference games honestly. That way you've got your P5 opponent and only 2 of these cupcake games that no one cares about.

[ShotgunDawg]

Man, this week's slate of games is terrible.

I'd be okay with the SEC going to 9 conference games honestly. That way you've got your P5 opponent and only 2 of these cupcake games that no one cares about.

I like the new SEC Power 5 rule. It's gonna help us with getting two SEC teams in the playoff.

Like K-State last week & other SEC vs Power 5 teams, it's gonna show how superior the conference is & they can't hide now.

[KOdawg1]

I thought Scott frost was supposed to be the greatest coach in history. That's what they said. Smh.

I don't think he'll be the greatest in history, but I think he'll be solid after he stacks a few of his own recruiting classes up. The guy can coach. I'm just not sure on what level.

[ShotgunDawg]

How can Willie Taggart recruit to this shit?

[Pit Bull]

Nebraska making a comeback now. Was down 17-0 to Troy. Now 17-7.

[DownwardDawg]

How can Willie Taggart recruit to this shit?

And remember, This is Jimbo's team. He built this shit team.

[preachermatt83]

Geez FSU is awful

[ShotgunDawg]

And remember, This is Jimbo's team. He built this shit team.

They are terribly coached man.

[TUSK]

I have a ton of respect for Oklahoma's offense, but they suck ass on defense.

They are like Ole Miss with a little more ability to run the ball & play defense, but not much.

I don't think they are a top 5 team.

This season is gonna suck. (Outside the SEC) Clemson and Ohio St. are pretty good, but what after that? Okie, UW, PSU????? Wisky, N. Dame, Stanford?

Ugh.

[KOdawg1]

I bet Akers regrets his decision now. Hell, even Ole Miss would've been an upgrade over this FSU team. Taggart won't last the year if he keeps on like this.

[Pit Bull]

Didn't we recruit a OL named Jerome Carvin out of Tennessee? That name sounds familiar and he is UT's starting tackle

[ShotgunDawg]

Didn't we recruit a OL named Jerome Carvin out of Tennessee? That name sounds familiar and he is UT's starting tackle

We did. Almost got him

[ShotgunDawg]

This season is gonna suck. (Outside the SEC) Clemson and Ohio St. are pretty good, but what after that? Okie, UW, PSU????? Wisky, N. Dame, Stanford?

Ugh.

I'm not positive how good Clemson is. They haven't played like a top 5 team at all.

The country is extremely SEC West heavy this year. As bad as it's ever been IMO

[Pit Bull]

This season is gonna suck. (Outside the SEC) Clemson and Ohio St. are pretty good, but what after that? Okie, UW, PSU????? Wisky, N. Dame, Stanford?

Ugh.

Don't complain.....should be an easy 15-0 season for the Tide. Only UGA IMO can hang with you.

[ShotgunDawg]

I bet Akers regrets his decision now. Hell, even Ole Miss would've been an upgrade over this FSU team. Taggart won't last the year if he keeps on like this.

I don't feel the least bit bad for him. I hope all kids that leave Mississippi fail

[msstate7]

Of course he'll see AAA because they drafted #9 overall. Doesn't mean he can hit AA pitching though.

Have you seen him play baseball live? Just curious where your opinion is coming from?

I haven't watched him play baseball. I just know he'll make to the upper minors at least

[ShotgunDawg]

I haven't watched him play baseball. I just know he'll make to the upper minors at least

Gotcha. What if he hits .180 in high A?

[msstate7]

Gotcha. What if he hits .180 in high A?

What if he hits .380?

[ShotgunDawg]

What if he hits .380?

LOL

[TUSK]

I'm not positive how good Clemson is. They haven't played like a top 5 team at all.

The country is extremely SEC West heavy this year. As bad as it's ever been IMO

I agree... Clemson is better than the rest of those though, don't you think?

I wonder how the "you have to win your conference" crowd will feel if some garbage 10-2 Pac 12, ACC, B1G or Big 12 Champ teams get in over some solid SEC teams this year.

[preachermatt83]

Syracuse play calling is terrible

[ShotgunDawg]

I agree... Clemson is better than the rest of those though, don't you think?

I wonder how the "you have to win your conference" crowd will feel if some garbage 10-2 Pac 12, ACC, B1G or Big 12 Champ teams get in over some solid SEC teams this year.

Not sure about Clemson. If we are biased by recent history, then sure they are likely better, but why isn't MSU better than Clemson? Who has played better?

[msstate7]

LOL

For the record, I have no opinion on him. Not a fan of his at all. I was pretty shocked he was drafted so high, so I'm just waiting and seeing bc the A's obviously love him. Drafting the kid 9th and letting him play football... wow

[HoopsDawg]

wow, that FSU team is poorly coached. Taggart will be replaced in a couple of years.

[Cowbell]

I don't feel the least bit bad for him. I hope all kids that leave Mississippi fail

This is a pretty sad statement. I agree with a lot of things you post, but this is not very mature.

[TUSK]

Not sure about Clemson. If we are biased by recent history, then sure they are likely better, but why isn't MSU better than Clemson? Who has played better?

I think it'd be an interesting game... I still need to see how both programs' QB situations evolve... Clemson's rush D is borderline criminal, IMO....

[ShotgunDawg]

wow, that FSU team is poorly coached. Taggart will be replaced in a couple of years.

They would be smart to do it quick & swiftly.

Next thing you know, you have Croom 2.0 on your hands, & he wins just enough games next year for you to think he's got things going in the right direction.

[Cowbell]

Kentucky’s attendance today makes me proud of what our attendance will be!

[ShotgunDawg]

I think it'd be an interesting game... I still need to see how both programs' QB situations evolve... Clemson's rush D is borderline criminal, IMO....

So is MSU, Auburn, & Bama's

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Man, this week's slate of games is terrible.

I'd be okay with the SEC going to 9 conference games honestly. That way you've got your P5 opponent and only 2 of these cupcake games that no one cares about.

From an entertainment perspective, 100% agree. Keep the Power 5 OOC requirement and go to 9 conference games.

[ShotgunDawg]

Remember that massive jump that LSU made by beating Miami?

Well, Miami is only up 21-14 on Toledo right now after Toledo has scored 14 unanswered points.

[TUSK]

So is MSU, Auburn, & Bama's

LSU's is stout, as well... I just believe Clemson is a cut above everyone... comparable to Bammer, but better, IMO

[ShotgunDawg]

LSU's is stout, as well... I just believe Clemson is a cut above everyone... comparable to Bammer, but better, IMO

On what basis?

So you think Bama's DL is better than MSU's?

[ShotgunDawg]

Everything in FSU's offense appears incredibly slow to develop

It's like they play offense in slow motion

[HoopsDawg]

Geoff Collins and Temple dominating a Maryland team that beat Texas.

[Commercecomet24]

I've become an Iowa State fan the last couple years, they play hard and Matt Campbell is a dang good coach.

[hacker]

Ravian Pierce sighting

[TUSK]

On what basis?

So you think Bama's DL is better than MSU's?

I do.

[preachermatt83]

I've become an Iowa State fan the last couple years, they play hard and Matt Campbell is a dang good coach.

I agree 100 percent

[HoopsDawg]

Ravian Pierce sighting

He's had 1 personal foul and come close to 2 more. #Juco

[preachermatt83]

Early observations... Miami stinks which tells me LSU is prob what we thought they were. Tenn stinks, Kentucky is still Kentucky. FSU is awful. Nebraska is as well. Iowa st is well coached. Okla is pretty good but nothing I see tells me they are playoff worthy.

[HoopsDawg]

Early observations... Miami stinks which tells me LSU is prob what we thought they were. Tenn stinks, Kentucky is still Kentucky. FSU is awful. Nebraska is as well. Iowa st is well coached. Okla is pretty good but nothing I see tells me they are playoff worthy.

Which also tells you Virginia Tech not as impressive as everyone thought after beating FSU.

[preachermatt83]

Which also tells you Virginia Tech not as impressive as everyone thought after beating FSU.

That's right

[Covercorner2]

I do.

Na.

[TrapGame]

Early observations... Miami stinks which tells me LSU is prob what we thought they were. Tenn stinks, Kentucky is still Kentucky. FSU is awful. Nebraska is as well. Iowa st is well coached. Okla is pretty good but nothing I see tells me they are playoff worthy.

FSU is Croomtastic.

[Commercecomet24]

Early observations... Miami stinks which tells me LSU is prob what we thought they were. Tenn stinks, Kentucky is still Kentucky. FSU is awful. Nebraska is as well. Iowa st is well coached. Okla is pretty good but nothing I see tells me they are playoff worthy.

Good assessment!

[BeardoMSU]

Early observations... Miami stinks which tells me LSU is prob what we thought they were. Tenn stinks, Kentucky is still Kentucky. FSU is awful. Nebraska is as well. Iowa st is well coached. Okla is pretty good but nothing I see tells me they are playoff worthy.

Yep. Miami ain't good. Florida State suuuuuucks. Damn.

[Commercecomet24]

Thee ACC is a mess. Wow how far they've slipped

[RocketDawg]

Vanderbilt doesn't look half bad. And you have to give them credit for not scheduling a relative cupcake OOC P5 team.

[HoopsDawg]

Thee ACC is a mess. Wow how far they've slipped

It's Clemson and not much else. Very hard to find a loss in that Clemson schedule. BC and South Carolina are their toughest 2 opponents, lol.

[Commercecomet24]

It's Clemson and not much else. Very hard to find a loss in that Clemson schedule. BC and South Carolina are their toughest 2 opponents, lol.

Agreed. Clemson basically has a walk to the playoffs. I like the way BC plays, very physical team.

[Bully13]

Thee ACC is a mess. Wow how far they've slipped

Time to poach a couple ? 1 from VA & 1 from NC? I'm thinking VA Tech & N.C. State. I think ACC Hoops will retain keep UVA & UNC in the ACC.

[Liverpooldawg]

Troy is going to beat Nebraska in Lincoln.

[Bully13]

Troy is going to beat Nebraska in Lincoln.

LOL at NE. I just watched the play back on the Troy punt return to the house. Way too much overweight whiteness on NE special teams. LOL.

[Liverpooldawg]

Troy is going to beat Nebraska in Lincoln.

And they did.....just wow.

[TUSK]

And they did.....just wow.

Naw... for reals? Troy, AL beat the CornShuckers?????

[dawgday166]

On what basis?

So you think Bama's DL is better than MSU's?

You gotta realize Tusk "actually believes" Bama was best team in the country last year, when they were 3rd at best in SEC. That meth does wierd shit to a person's mind *

[TUSK]

You gotta realize Tusk "actually believes" Bama was best team in the country last year, when they were 3rd at best in SEC. That meth does wierd shit to a person's mind *

I'm hopping on that Troy Bandwagon, baby!!!!

[Commercecomet24]

And they did.....just wow.

No national championship for Frost this year******

[Bully13]

Why would anyone want to go to NE to play college football? what do they have there besides snow and corn?

[Liverpooldawg]

Stidham picked on his first throw.

[RocketDawg]

Stidham picked on his first throw.

Yep, 2nd play from scrimmage. And LSU is moving the ball too. And BTW ... they kicked the opening kickoff a couple of yards through the endzone. Don't know if the wind was helping or not.

[Dolphus Raymond]

Florida Stae is painful to watch. That is all.

[RocketDawg]

Auburn stadium not full, and this is possibly their biggest home game of the year.

[RocketDawg]

Florida Stae is painful to watch. That is all.

They're well on their way to being everybody's homecoming team like they were before Bowden.

[Liverpooldawg]

Auburn stadium not full, and this is possibly their biggest home game of the year.

It looked like a bunch of empties in the corners of the upper deck.

[Dolphus Raymond]

Why would anyone want to go to NE to play college football? what do they have there besides snow and corn?

And just damn I like it when that blond falls back in the seat. Store bought for sure but who cares?

[RocketDawg]

Early observations... Miami stinks which tells me LSU is prob what we thought they were. Tenn stinks, Kentucky is still Kentucky. FSU is awful. Nebraska is as well. Iowa st is well coached. Okla is pretty good but nothing I see tells me they are playoff worthy.

Maybe not.

[Dawgowar]

Biggest idiots in the history of Florida State Athletics - the booster who said - "You know, Jimbo is good and all but he ain't worth that much"

[RocketDawg]

That was a catch and fumble. Replay officials are terrible.

[Irondawg]

I don’t know how that wasn’t a catch and fumble on Auburn. That’s a terrible call.

What’s the point of having a replay official if they can’t get stuff like that right

[starkvegasdawg]

That was a catch and fumble. Replay officials are terrible.
Par for the course at Auburn.

[Percho]

Are the replay officials paid? How much?

[Percho]

Does the sec/ncaa even care if they get the calls correct?

[RocketDawg]

Burrow is better that most think. I think that one was out of bounds, but he's throwing it really well.

[Liverpooldawg]

Anybody that thinks we are going to Baton Rouge and pick up an easy win is deluded.

[msstate7]

Anybody that thinks we are going to Baton Rouge and pick up an easy win is deluded.

Nah, brah... I was told here that all we have to do is show up. We 100x the team LSU is and bama is the only team that stands a chance

[Liverpooldawg]

Burrows is better that most think. I think that one was out of bounds, but he's throwing it really well.

Joe Burrow's dad is from Amory. He played college football for Nebraska. His uncle played at Ole Miss.

[Commercecomet24]

LSU is the same team they've been for a decade. Very good defense and an erratic offense with an erratic qb. Yes we have to show up and play just like always. Every sec game is like that and our new HC is well aware of that.

[IMissJack]

Anybody that thinks we are going to Baton Rouge and pick up an easy win is deluded.

Yep, there are plenty on here that don't want to hear it though.

[RocketDawg]

Nah, brah... I was told here that all we have to do is show up. We 100x the team LSU is and bama is the only team that stands a chance

It's a good thing we have a week off between Auburn and LSU.

[msstate7]

It's a good thing we have a week off between Auburn and LSU.

We just have to be able to run some on them. If we're counting on fitz dropping back beating their secondary, it will be a long day. I think very low scoring game

[RocketDawg]

We just have to be able to run some on them. If we're counting on fitz dropping back beating their secondary, it will be a long day. I think very low scoring game

Good thing we have Kylin Hill. But their run defense looks pretty good. Overall defense looks pretty good.

[RocketDawg]

Pretty talented Auburn crowd ....

[mparkerfd20]

Auburn's DBs look bad bad and I'm not impressed with their DL. LSU isn't all that impressive either, but they are formidable.

[EdDawg]

Arkansas is down 14-0 to North Texas.

NT just ran back a punt for a td when Arkansas coverage team, thinking a fair catch was called, started walking off the field.

[Dawg61]

North Texas now up 17-0 after Arkansas threw an interception.

[Dawgology]

Pretty talented Auburn crowd ....

That's my biggest take away so far. Lord have mercy!

[Bully13]

#13 for Notre dame did #1 in his pants.

[RocketDawg]

Any idea what "Interdisciplinary Studies" entails?

[HoopsDawg]

Any idea what "Interdisciplinary Studies" entails?

not much.

[HoopsDawg]

Dang, if only Vandy hadn't fumbled on the 1 yard line.

[the_real_MSU_is_us]

Auburn OL was trash in both pass pro and run blocking. Then all the sudden a switch flipped and they started winning their 1 on 1s. I don't think anything else changed as far as why the Auburn O started clicking.

Defensively, I don't believe LSU's OL is as good as the Auburn front is making them look. Maybe that's just my homer glasses but I've been unimpressed with the Auburn DL.

Both secondaries look good to me, and Auburns WRs+QB do as well. If we beat both these teams it'll be because the OL consistently controls the LOS, and our DL gets to Stidham when they drop back. All we have to do is stop the run and LSUs O will be stopped; Burrow doesn't look accurate enough to hit tight windows and their WRs aren't good enough to get wide open with consistency.

[dawgday166]

Nah, brah... I was told here that all we have to do is show up. We 100x the team LSU is and bama is the only team that stands a chance

Yep ... LSU walk in the park ?****

[Percho]

N Texas just got the worse holding call in the history of the game on a td pass.

[RocketDawg]

Dang, if only Vandy hadn't fumbled on the 1 yard line.

Go 'Dores! They just marched down the field for a TD.

22-17 ND now, 7 minutes to go. Might want to watch the end of this one instead of LSU/Auburn.

[HoopsDawg]

Ok Vandy, time to get a stop.

[HoopsDawg]

Vandy gets the stop. Time for the 12th best team in the SEC to get a win at Notre Dame.

[RocketDawg]

Vandy gets the stop. Time for the 12th best team in the SEC to get a win at Notre Dame.

Who's 13 & 14? Arkansas and ... OM? MO?

[Dawgology]

Auburn starting to establish run and LSU offense is getting exposed now.

[HoopsDawg]

Who's 13 & 14? Arkansas and ... OM? MO?

Arkansas and UT.

[IMissJack]

I miss the days of a QB under center and hand it to the running back from the 1yd line.

[RocketDawg]

Vandy gets the stop. Time for the 12th best team in the SEC to get a win at Notre Dame.

I'm not sure Vandy is the 12th best. Did you just see that 4th down conversion? About a minute to go and down 5.

This would be right up there with beating the Bears. **

[mparkerfd20]

Vandy gave ND all they wanted. Fell just short on a dropped pass.

[Commercecomet24]

BYU bearing Wisconsin. Big 10 may not be that spiffy this year either. Looks like Ohio State and psu

[HoopsDawg]

Vandy gave ND all they wanted. Fell just short on a dropped pass.

That Vandy fumble on the 1 yard line killed them. The voters have to move ND out of the Top 10.

[Dawg61]

Looks like Arkansas is 14th by a big margin. I'd put Vandy 13th Tennessee 12th Florida 11th Kentucky 10th South Carolina 9th Missouri 8th LSU 7th aTm 6th OM 5th State 4th Auburn 3rd Georgia 2nd Bama 1st.

[RocketDawg]

Vandy gave ND all they wanted. Fell just short on a dropped pass.

It's not over yet unless NBC is delayed.

[RocketDawg]

Whoops ... thought he caught that ball. They're calling it incomplete.

[Dawgs31]

Targeting garbage again. LSU. Auburn runner leaning forward how are you supposed to get under his head to form tackle?

[IMissJack]

Targeting garbage again. LSU. Auburn runner leaning forward how are you supposed to get under his head to form tackle?

It's going to get unwatchable. And to add, this crew is the worst.

[Commercecomet24]

BYU beats wisky 24-21. Big 10 down this year

[HoopsDawg]

BYU beats wisky 24-21. Big 10 down this year

That ends Wisky's chances of a playoff spot.

[Commercecomet24]

That ends Wisky's chances of a playoff spot.

Yep. They gone.

[mparkerfd20]

LSU wins. We can beat both of these teams.

[Dawgology]

After watching that Auburn LSU game I'm really afraid of neither

[HoopsDawg]

After watching that Auburn LSU game I'm really afraid of neither

That was 2 solid football teams playing grown man football. We are in that boat as well.

[TrapGame]

After watching that Auburn LSU game I'm really afraid of neither

Yep, both good teams but we are too. I expect similar games when we play them.