jsippy73 I don’t think players are allowed to play for two different schools “within the same academic year”.

ode favorably, although I'm not sure why you are asking

Because OSU tore Oregon apart. PSU lost to them. I'm seeing the end of the road for Penn State when they play Notre Dame and OSU beating Texas.

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    Spartan The NIL contracts should require playing in a bowl game if the team makes one.

    Why? Why should it be different now when prior to NIL some "stars" forecast to be first round draft picks would bail on their teams - not often, but it happened? Also, the portal is different from NIL. The portal timing requirements and limitations aren't part of NIL. One can't leave what had been their school, begin a next semester at a new school and still play for the previous team.

      professor ok, Ohio St playing the way they have the last two weeks beats anyone put in front of them! Ironically the fan base was calling for Day''s head on a spike. I'd say a helluva response the last few weeks. I know Buckeye nation views the Michigan game as everything but as it turns out not such a bad loss. Michigan is playing damn good football! I see ND/PSU as a good/even matchup. If I had to pick I'd say PSU has the edge. I am cheering for B1G. If that's the way it ends up will PSU get its revenge like Ohio St. did🤔.....that would be a helluva storyline!

        Par4QC So, in the NFL, players will sit out in order to not get hurt, in favor of playing mere 'playoff' games that may lead to the SB.

        Your comparing apples to oranges. In the NFL, they're not sitting out the post-season game that was their team's season-long goal.

        ode
        I think Penn State is really solid - especially so on both the defensive front and the offensive line. Penn State has a strength in their running game. I don't believe they're as explosive as Ohio State or Notre Dame's team speed. Allar is the typical PSU QB - above average but not much more. He's not going to lose the game for 'ya but, he's not gonna take a game over either.

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        Can James Franklin win the big one? I dunno.

        For me Marcus Freeman is the best coach of the 4 left. Irish special teams can win a game for them. Ryan Day has the Buckeyes playing angry. Sarkisian has a lot of tire wear on him. SS has an issue with their placekicker if it comes down to needing a pivotal field goal.

          professor If you're paying a player to play for your team, isn't reasonable to expect them to play all the games?

            Spartan 'Contract' players. Wording.

            Par4QC Kinda expect this to happen more often. Departing QB on a 6wins/6 loss team has a chance to step up ad goes for it. Or Sub-division team

            scotts33 Can James Franklin win the big one?

            I don't know either, but I'm kinda rooting for him. Use to think he was an idiot, but I've seen him grow and become more responsible in recent years and hope it'll pay off for him. If not in greater football success then hopefully in his personal life. I think Franklin and Freeman have their programs in the best shape since the last time either school won a national championship, but am of the belief that the winner next week will face a talent overload on the other side of the field for the final.

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              Big game today. Montana St vs North Dakota St in the FCS title game. Should be a good one.

                azgreg
                I’ll be watching. Watched North Central beat Mount Union last night. Very entertaining.

                  Stu1961 I watched it as well. North Central only football dynasty in Illinois.
                  Their QB is phenomenal. Tied record for all time td passes for any college level.

                    propman That's the division Kenny Anderson came out of.....from Augustana in Rock Island.

                      Bravopilot I'm really pretty neutral and don't care much who wins. SEC fan, but not really a Texas fan. B1G hater but think they have the two best teams left. Rooted for Notre Dame as a child (when they sucked). Wouldn't mind Notre Dame winning it all, but I'm not at all confident that their QB can get them across the line.