This article examines two quarterbacks in the American Athletic Conference who are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. The 2022 American Athletic Conference football season ended on a high note. Conference champion Tulane upset the USC Trojans in the Cotton Bowl, a Trojan team led by Heisman winner Caleb Williams. The bowl victory marked the third time an AAC team defeated a “Power-5” team in a New Year’s Six Bowl during the College Football Playoff era. It also capped one of the greatest one-year turnarounds in college football history.  The 2022 Green Wave had a 12-2 (7-1) record and ..read more

College football realignment delivers another devastating blow to the Pac-12. The Pac-12 is dead.  George Kliavkoff failed.  The blame for the Pac-12’s inability to land an adequate media rights deal resulting in the loss of nearly all member institutions cannot be attributed to just one individual, but Commissioner Kliavkoff will certainly shoulder the brunt of it. His future with the conference is now uncertain, and it remains to be seen if he can recover from this setback. Kliavkoff has been under fire all summer for his handling of the negotiations, with many questioning his str ..read more

The American Athletic Conference might have a unique opportunity to poach P5 teams as the Pac-12 continues to downward spiral. Commissioner Mike Aresco.  Now is the time.  Time to take a page from Brett Yormark’s playbook and become the aggressor. It’s time to assert yourself while the window of opportunity is open.  The Pac-12 is on the ropes. Dazed and confused. Moments away from receiving the final knockout punch.   Colorado announced last week it would be joining the Big 12 in 2024. Since then, rumors and reports have surfaced that up to 7 additional teams could d ..read more

The Big 12 conference is on the prowl looking to add more teams. This article examines why the UConn Huskies should be at the top of its expansion list. Realignment rumors fly around like chaff in the wind during this time of year. Which team is headed where? What conference is set to implode?  Among college football fans, these discussions are the new favorite pastime. It gives us something to do as we eagerly await the start of a new season.  So far, the talk of the 2023 summer has been Big 12 expansion and the Pac-12’s new media deal (or lack thereof).  We watched, gossiped ..read more

Brian Newberry is set to make his head coaching debut on August 26th, 2023, when Navy takes on Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland. Imagine you’ve spent 25 years in the coaching profession.  Grinding your way through the ranks. From graduate assistant to position coach, position coach to coordinator.  Hundreds of long, sleepless nights. Thousands of early mornings rising before the sun.  All in hopes that you’ll reach the height of the profession and one day be named a head coach.  Finally, the coveted opportunity arrives.   Your dream comes true!  Only to re ..read more

UAB Head Coach Trent Dilfer convinced one of the best offensive minds in college football to join his staff. “This guy is truly a unicorn.”  That was how UAB head coach Trent Dilfer described his offensive coordinator Alex Mortensen at AAC Media Days.  Mortensen? Isn’t that? Yes.  Alex is the son of Chris Mortensen, the legendary sports journalist well-known for his work at ESPN covering the NFL.  Trent Dilfer and Chris Mortensen stand side-by-side third and second from the right | ESPN At 37 years old, his son Alex is one of the brightest offensive minds in college footba ..read more

Charlotte’s Biff Poggi has done a remarkable job in his first off-season as the 49ers’ head coach. His roster overhaul rivals Lincoln Riley and Deion Sanders, but is anybody aware? Let me go on record and say two things. First, I did not pick Charlotte to finish last in the AAC (not that my vote holds any weight).  Second, I was one of the three people that asked Coach Biff Poggi a question during his media day press conference.  It’s understandable why a typical college football writer would pick the 49ers to finish last in the AAC.  They are coming off a 3-9 season, and the p ..read more

The Pac-12 will look to the American Athletic Conference to backfill teams, but is it really a better opportunity? Colorado finally pulled the trigger.  “They’re back.”  That was the Big 12’s two-word press release yesterday announcing the Buff’s return to the conference in 2024.  Rumors have been heating up the past 24 hours regarding who will be next to jump ship.  According to 247 Sports’ Brandon Marcello, Arizona is the next Big 12 target, with Oregon and Washington looming.  It’s not crazy to think that the Pac-12 could be the Pac-8 or even the Pac-6 before the w ..read more

The American Athletic Conference wrapped up its 2023 Media Days on Tuesday, July 25th. ARLINGTON, TX – The 2023 American Athletic Conference Media Days are a wrap. After spending two days at LIVE! by Loews Hotel here are my top-5 storylines from the event: 5. Commissioner Speaks Photo | AAC/Ben Solomon Commissioner Mike Aresco took the podium Tuesday morning with the confidence and vigor of a man on a mission.  A mission to advocate for the American Athletic Conference.  Which is exactly what he did to kickoff the second day of the 2023 AAC Media Days. After sharing the numerous ..read more

Trey reacts to the audio of Dennis Dodd taken from Benjamin Criddle ESPN 960 App. Is UConn a terrible football program? Is this a lazy and convenient take? What happens to the narrative if we look at the entire body of work produced by UConn’s football program since joining the Big East in 2004? The post Dennis Dodd: “Significant Push” to get UConn in the Big 12 appeared first on College GameTime ..read more