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Tigers add Jaelyn Davis-Robinson to 2022 class

LSU picks up a signature from talented Texas cornerback!

Matthew BruneFeb 2nd, 2022, 9:43 AM

After picking up an offer just over a week ago on Jan. 24, things picked up quickly for Jaelyn Davis-Robinson when it came to LSU. After visits to Oregon and Boston College in the two weeks prior, Davis-Robinson headed to Baton Rouge this past weekend on a trip that all but secured the talented cornerback’s signature.

He was offered in person at Waxahachie (Texas) high school by LSU safeties coach Kerry Cooks and then cornerbacks coach Robert Steeples came in and furthered the recruitment. Davis-Robinson tweeted out his final four on Tuesday including LSU, Oregon, Boston College, and Wyoming, but on Wednesday morning, Davis-Robinson signed with LSU.

The addition gives the Tigers two true outside corners in the 2022 class as Davis-Robinson joins Laterrance Welch in the class along with fellow defensive back Jordan Allen. At 5-foot-11, Davis-Robinson is an impressive track athlete, running all of the sprinter events in his high school years and posting 100-meter dashes consistently in the 10.6 range.

The industry-generated 247Sports Composite has him rated at .8816, making him the No. 71 player in Texas and the No. 47 cornerback in the class. He spent his junior year at Dallas powerhouse Desoto before moving to Waxahachie his senior year where he further upped his stock.

On Sunday, Davis-Robinson recapped his visit with 247Sports’ Steve Wiltfong, raving about Death Valley and Brian Kelly. Before that, he was already excited by the prospect of one of his dream schools offering him.

“[Cooks] came to my football facility and we talked for a few minutes and then he offered me on site,” Davis-Robinson said last week. “Then he offered me to go on a visit and I immediately knew I was going to take that visit. He told me ‘There’s only one LSU’ and that’s true. LSU has been one of my dream schools growing up, just watching Odell [Beckham], Jamarr [Chase], and Justin Jefferson all go through there, I knew it was a great opportunity.”

On the football field, he uses that speed to his advantage. He’s able to keep pace with opposing receivers and, therefore, can line up on the ball and get his hands dirty in man coverage.

“I would describe myself as a physical corner,” Davis-Robinson said. “My specialty is in man. I like being in press a lot and being able to get into a receiver's face.

"Right now, I’m focused on improving on coming out of my breaks and my off-man coverage.”

He says two of his favorite NFL players to watch and study are Jalen Ramsey and Jaycee Horn at the moment.

It’s a quality addition for Kelly’s team, allowing them to begin to rebuild the depth at the cornerback position after the mass amount of departures this offseason. Not only is this a quality find from the new coaching staff, but it begins to build a Texas base moving forward.

What LSU transfer center Hunter Dean can bring to program

Dean a serviceable backup big with experience as a college starter.

Glen West13 hrs

LSU added its fifth transfer of the 2023 recruiting class on Monday in George Washington center Hunter Dean.

A Louisiana native who has spent the last four seasons playing at the mid-major level, Dean is making a big jump to the SEC after averaging 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game in 2022-23. This was a necessary addition to the roster as currently the only other true big man the Tigers have is Nevada transfer Will Baker.

Before diving into Dean's game a little bit more, it should be noted how intentional LSU has been about adding in state talent to the roster via the transfer portal. Dean makes four of the five new additions out of the portal who are all from Louisiana. That doesn't include the signing of top 100 player Corey Chest, who is also from the New Orleans area.

On the surface, you might not think this addition will move the needle a ton. This is a move that fills a roster spot but Dean should be able to come in and give quality minutes as a four year college athlete signing on with the program as a graduate transfer.

Dean did have some quality games as a starter in 26 games for George Washington last season, including a 14 point, eight rebound effort against VCU while shooting 64% from the field and 74% from the free throw line for the season. He runs pretty well for a big guy, which helped lead to some transition opportunities but this is very much a back to the basket, post playing kind of big.

There’s an athletic element to Dean’s game that differs from Baker’s as well as he’s a much more above the rim kind of finisher who can grab offensive boards and finish with emphatic dunks.

It’s a good complement to what Baker can do as LSU has the option of going super big and trying to protect the rim or allowing Dean to spell Baker for stretches of the game. This isn’t a player LSU will likely be asking to play 20+ minutes on a night in, night out basis. Dean’s strengths as a player are to create a lot of activity at the rim on offense and be a sure handed rebounder and defender on the other end of the court.

Dean is pretty good in the pick and roll, another element to this offense LSU will be exploring with Jalen Cook brought in to run the show. Admittedly there isn’t a ton of film on Dean out there for public consumption but there’s enough athleticism there to believe he can be a serviceable backup big for the Tigers in stretches.

How LSU utilizes its bigs in Dean, Baker and even a smaller forward who can go big like Corey Chest, will be very interesting to watch play out.

Because of a self imposed one scholarship ban, it does appear LSU’s done adding talent to this current roster. If you’re a fan, you’re looking for incremental improvement and what that looks like next year is to be determined.

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College football's biggest games of 2023: Predicting must-see matchups

These high-profile matchups have the potential to become instant classics.

Carter Bahns6 hrs

Rivalries, conference title races and national championship implications are among the factors that dictate which games hold the greatest importance during each college football season. Few matchups in the sports world provide greater drama than late-November battles on college campuses between historic foes vying for a chance to add a trophy to their collection.

The 2023 season features more than a handful of those intriguing contests. Ohio State and Michigan have College Football Playoff aspirations and square off in the final week of the regular season, Alabama seeks revenge against LSU after last year’s overtime classic and Florida State looks to knock Clemson from the ACC’s perch – and those are just a few of the storylines behind some of the most highly-anticipated games of the year.

With ranked-on-ranked matchups set for week one through week 13, there is no shortage of entertainment on the docket this fall. Some of those dates on the schedule provide classic outcomes that fans will discuss for years to come.

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Here are the 10 biggest games of the 2023 college football season.

10. OHIO STATE AT NOTRE DAME

(Photo: Shotgun Spratling | USCfootball.com, USA TODAY Sports)

Any of Notre Dame’s matchups against College Football Playoff hopefuls could slot into this final spot on the list, actually. The Fighting Irish also have contests against Clemson and USC on their 2023 schedule, giving them three opportunities to boost their resume against top tier competition. Ohio State is arguably the best opponent of those three, though, so that game in South Bend gets the nod here. Set for September 23rd, it should provide insight into Notre Dame’s ability to compete at the national level in year two of the Marcus Freeman era, and it is an early test for the Buckeyes as they look to prove their worth as a national title contender.

9. FLORIDA STATE VS LSU

A remarkable ending to Florida State’s 24-23 win over LSU in Week 1 of the 2022 season made for one of the most entertaining games of the entire year, and they treat college football fans to a rematch this season. The neutral site game is an early litmus test for both programs, which are on the rise and figure to be right on the edge of the playoff discussion. It will not have conference title implications, but this season-opening date is a borderline must-win right out of the gate if these teams are to compete for a CFP appearance.

8. OREGON AT WASHINGTON

The winner of one of the West Coast’s most heated rivalries not only takes home bragging rights, but it earns a leg up in the Pac-12 championship race. Oregon and Washington finished in a tie for second in the league last year, but neither earned a berth in the conference title game as Utah (also 7-2 in league play) squeaked its way to Las Vegas. Whichever squad comes out on top at Husky Stadium in 2023 hold the all-important tiebreaker over the other should it be necessary again.

7. PENN STATE AT OHIO STATE

The Big Ten East projects as one of the nation’s most heated divisions in 2023 with Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and perhaps a surprise team locked into contention. The first game among that trio comes Oct. 21 when the Nittany Lions travel to the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes hold a six-game winning streak in the series, though Penn State appeared to narrow the gap when it put a scare into Ryan Day’s squad last fall. This is another opportunity for them to get over the hump and propel themselves to the top of the division.

6. MICHIGAN AT PENN STATE

Should Penn State falter in that October trip to Ohio State, its date with Michigan just under a month later would likely become a must-win not only for its Big Ten title hopes but also for its chances of cracking the CFP. Michigan, meanwhile, enters a crucial home stretch of the regular season. Assuming it racks up victories against some of the conference’s lesser squads, it finds itself with a hefty win total entering a tough November stretch that pits it against the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes in the span of three weeks.

5. FLORIDA STATE AT CLEMSON

The ACC dropped its divisional format ahead of the 2023 season, following the Pac-12’s lead from a year ago. Under the new structure, both Florida State and Clemson could earn a conference title game berth as they no longer have to compete within the Atlantic Division. That potential security blanket does slightly diminish the stakes of this September 23 matchup, but the game will be one of the biggest on the college football schedule nonetheless. It is among the earliest ranked-on-ranked conference games of the year and should provide insight into whether or not Florida State’s rise in 2022 will lead to a full-on breakthrough this year.

4. USC AT OREGON

Caleb Williams (Photo: Chris Trevino | USCfootball.com, 247Sports)

Oregon’s rivalry matchups with Washington and Oregon State hold more emotional appeal than this one, but the Ducks’ final regular season date with USC as members of the Pac-12 could offer more clarity at the top of the conference’s pecking order. It falls much later in the season than the Pacific Northwest battle at Washington, and it pits Bo Nix against reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams in one of the best quarterback battles college football has to offer this year. This stop on the Trojan’s Pac-12 farewell tour has instant classic potential.

3. GEORGIA AT TENNESSEE

Georgia’s schedule is light on challenges, to say the least. The defending national champions do have at least one tough matchup on their hands, though, as they travel to Tennessee for a game that may very well decide the winner of the SEC East. The Volunteers might have to go undefeated in conference play to have a shot at uprooting the Bulldogs, and if they hold more than one tally in the loss column come November 18th, the division will likely already be wrapped up. Regardless, the Vols’ chances of taking down a mostly untested Georgia team should be legitimate.

2. LSU AT ALABAMA

This monumental Nov. 4 contest goes a long way in deciding which team emerges from the always-daunting SEC West. LSU and Alabama both have national championship aspirations in 2023, and beating the other is a crucial prerequisite to achieving that goal. The Tigers’ 32-31 overtime win last year in Baton Rouge provided one of the most thrilling finishes of the college football season and helped launch them to a top-10 ranking and SEC title game appearance in year one under head coach Brian Kelly. If Kelly finds himself going 2-0 against Nick Saban as the Tigers’ leader, he could be coaching in the CFP a few weeks later.

1. OHIO STATE AT MICHIGAN

Both Ohio State and Michigan qualified for the College Football Playoff last year. Any matchup between two of the reigning top teams in the nation is big, but when those teams are bitter rivals and also competing within the same conference division, the grandeur of the contest becomes even greater. Such is the case with the 2023 version of The Game, which is not just a game but the biggest game of the season. The victor is likely a national championship contender, but like last year, the loser should be in good shape, too.

Matt McMahon adds George Washington transfer Hunter Dean

Getting bigger and stronger around the rim was a focal point for Matt McMahon in his second transfer class at LSU.

Sonny Shipp15 hrs

Getting bigger and stronger around the rim was a focal point for Matt McMahon in his second transfer class at LSU. The Tigers added another piece to the 2023-24 puzzle as George Washington forward Hunter Dean intends to transfer to LSU.

Listed at 6-feet-10, 235 pounds, Dean heads to LSU with a year of eligibility after he signed with GW in the 2019 class out of Lakeshore High School in Mandeville. He is coming off his best season, averaging 9.0 points and 6.2 rebounds in 26 games – 23 starts.

Dean joins a transfer class that is up to five members and was ranked No. 8 prior to his pledge. Those five join five current projected returners Trae Hannibal, Mwani Wilkinson, Jalen Reed, Tyrell Ward and Derek Fountain, leaving three open spots.

Below is a closer look at the rest of LSU's transfer class with more to come on Dean.

Will Baker | 7-0, 245 | Center | Nevada Transfer

1 year of eligibility

4-star (91 rating) – Ranked No. 77 transfer in America

Baker, the type of experienced big the team lacked in Year 1 under McMahon, is coming off a redshirt junior season where he averaged 13.6 points and 5.2 rebounds a contest and shot 56% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range and 84% from the free throw line. He gives LSU some spacing and efficient, interior scoring for a front court that needs to replace some of the production left behind by KJ Williams. Baker fits many of those scoring needs.

Jordan Wright | 6-6, 200 | Forward | Vanderbilt Transfer

1 year of eligibility

4-star (92 rating) – Ranked No. 55 transfer in America

Wright, a Louisiana native, has spent the last four seasons playing for Jerry Stackhouse and the Commodores, establishing himself as a fantastic role player, who provides knock down shooting, size and length on the perimeter. While his outside shooting dipped a little last season, Wright averaged 10.6 points per game and knocked down 35% of his triples during the 2021-22 season on a slightly higher volume.

Jalen Cook | 6-0, 194 | Guard | Tulane Transfer

2 years of eligibility

4-star (93 rating) – Ranked No. 41 transfer in America

As a junior at Tulane, Cook averaged 19.9 points per game and 4.9 assists while also hitting 37% from beyond the arc on a high volume over his three-year college career. Cook was also considering the NBA draft, electing to test the waters while leaving his eligibility open. For McMahon to recruit Cook back to where he started his collegiate career was a big win.

Carlos Stewart | 6-1, 185 | Guard | Santa Clara Transfer

2 years of eligibility

3-star (89 rating)

Stewart averaged 15.2 points per game for Santa Clara last season, shooting 44% from the field and 40% from three-point range. A former Gatorade Louisiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year winner, Stewart has ties to the area – Baton Rouge – and his connection with Wright – Dunham School – is also a big reason the Tigers pursued him immediately upon entering the portal. While the competition wasn’t near what he’ll face in the SEC, Stewart played Gonzaga twice last year, scoring 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in the second meeting and also scored 17 points in a loss against Saint Mary’s as well.

Where does LSU need to turn to fix its pitching woes?

Can LSU fix its pitching problems?

Bryce Koon17 hrs

This past weekend in Auburn highlighted what many folks had deemed an issue for weeks, that LSU’s lack of efficient pitching would ultimately lead them to an embarrassing showing. Yes, there have been times here and there where the hitting was able to bail them out. However, Sunday proved to be a different story as the hole that was created in the first inning proved to be too deep for Jay Johnson’s club to climb out of.

"I never feel like we're out of a game, but it makes it a little more difficult," Johnson said. "Pitchers don't have to be perfect, they just have to be solid. Outside of Paul, yes, there will be conversations, but that's not abnormal for us to be honest with you. We'll find a way to line it up better."

Outside of Paul, yes this pitching staff needs someone to step up and the hope is that this weekend was the wake up call. Even if you are the more talented team on paper, which many folks would have agreed to be the case entering this weekend, you can’t leave the door cracked open even a little bit. LSU did that and some, as an Auburn team that has seemingly found themselves over the past couple of weeks.

So where does LSU turn with just a few weeks remaining and in desperate need of a consistent option on the mound? One name that continues to emerge and who was actually a bright spot on Sunday is Gavin Guidry. What does it look like for him to be slotted into a starting role? Fans may have seen a glimpse of that on Sunday, as Guidry entered the game in a less than desirable situation and worked to the tune of 3.1 innings and allowed just one earned run and struck out four. Guidry displayed what LSU needs in a pitcher, while in a role that many folks may just look at as mop-up duty, but that might not matter. In a time as desperate as they are now, LSU may not be too picky in what it looks like.

“We need to get some things right,” Johnson said postgame on Sunday. “His competitive character, athleticism and just overall desire to compete is the level we need from every guy that takes the mound.”

While it may not have been originally in the cards, it shouldn’t really matter at this point. If Guidry is displaying that attitude and has seemingly had the mindset all year of helping however he can, then why not give him a chance to start on Sunday? That competitive nature means throwing strikes and attacking hitters in the zone and if Guidry displays that now then LSU needs to figure out if that can translate into a starting role. If you want to win a championship, these are some of the tough decisions that may have to be made.

Overrated and underrated: Takeaways from SEC football 2023 win totals

Las Vegas updated projected win totals for every SEC team, and some are considerably different than expected.

Brad Crawford17 hrs

Early projected win totals for every SEC football team are out ahead of the 2023 season via DraftKings Sportsbook and there are a few outliers deemed valuable. Based on post-spring bowl projections within the conference, Vanderbilt is the only program expected to miss out on the postseason, and to no one's surprise, oddsmakers are not confident in the Commodores either — but more on Clark Lea's program in a moment.

Most of these over-under takeaways coincide with our projected final records for every SEC team from earlier this spring, but there have been a few not-so-subtle changes after taken into account roster changes and what we're hearing from team site sources after spring practice.

This much is known — the SEC should be favored to win the national championship for the fifth-straight year. The Big Ten has several elite, too, capable of taking the hardware in the playoff, but there's a couple stacked rosters at the top of the SEC that should have a say in how the final four is decided.

50 bold SEC predictions and takes ahead of the 2023 college football season

Here are 10 takeaways on over-under win totals involving SEC teams coming out of spring.

Georgia Bulldogs (11.5 wins)

The pick: Over

Takes involving Georgia's cakewalk schedule appeared more often than 'how tos' on ChatGPT, but they are warranted. This is the Bulldogs' most favorable slate in years and they should be favored in every game by at least a touchdown. In fact, the November trip to Tennessee is the only matchup we're expecting to be against nationally-ranked competition unless South Carolina finds a spot inside the top 25 with a win over North Carolina in its respective opener. Georgia could obviously slip up somewhere on this schedule and the win total over goes up in flames, but don't expect it.

Alabama Crimson Tide (10.5)

The pick: Under

Betting the under on Alabama's preseason win total in consecutive seasons plays with fire, but going below 11.5 was too juicy to pass up in 2022 given the heightened hype level. It does feel like the Crimson Tide lost some mystique going into the new year. Alabama is the only team in college football which likely plays three top-10 teams at home and going a perfect 3-0 against Texas, Tennessee and LSU seems unlikely. The road schedule is considerably more favorable by comparison, but if a loss to the Longhorns comes in Week 2, the under is happening.

Tennessee Volunteers (9.5)

The pick: Under

Tennessee leaves its home state only once in September, that comes in the SEC opener at Florida in Week 3. Just be careful overlooking home games with UTSA and South Carolina that come after the showdown with the Gators that precede an open date. Those are all must-wins for the Vols to hit a double-digit win total again for the second straight campaign under Josh Heupel. The back half of the schedule looks more difficult and includes Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia. This just feels like a 9-3 finish for a program on the rise nationally, mostly due to schedule challenges.

LSU Tigers (9.5)

The pick: Over

If you track preseason narratives, LSU is bound to be in the national championship hunt — or at least battle for a spot in a New Year's Six bowl game. The Tigers were clearly ahead of schedule last fall after Brian Kelly took over as coach and their ability to rebound from an early loss to FSU and failing to show against Tennessee was an impressive feat. There is pressure for an encore after winning the West over Alabama, but the Tigers are more than capable of doing so. Malik Nabers is arguably the SEC's top returning receiver and the Tigers possess the league's most gifted defender on the other side of the football.

South Carolina Gamecocks (6.5)

The pick: Over

One of five SEC teams with the 6.5 win marker, the Gamecocks have several season-defining games. They bookend the season with showdowns against North Carolina and Clemson, two ACC teams who met in the league title game in 2022. If South Carolina loses both of those games against the Tar Heels and Tigers, Shane Beamer's club is not getting to seven wins. At worst, call for a split. That means as long as the Gamecocks win a game against Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri or Texas A&M, they'll get to seven. This being said, it's understood that home games against Mississippi State, Florida and Kentucky are wins. Don't forget — Beamer has hit the preseason win total over in each of his first two years in Columbia.

Texas A&M Aggies (7.5)

(Photo: Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports)

The pick: Over

Texas A&M, Arkansas and Ole Miss are all marked with over-under win totals of 7.5, so which one of these three teams has the best chance at going over? Given the Aggies' five-win faceplant in 2022, perhaps there is some hidden value here in siding with a bounce-back campaign. The Week 2 game at Miami is a toss-up, but Texas A&M wins on the road, Jimbo Fisher is looking at a 3-0 start before the SEC slate begins a couple Saturdays later against Auburn. After that, the Aggies play Arkansas in Arlington. The Aggies have owned the series recently with the Razorbacks. Following the midseason bye in October, the only nationally-ranked opponent Fisher's team will play down the stretch is LSU. Eight wins feels like the right number.

Florida Gators (5.5)

The pick: Over

Florida could very well struggle in Billy Napier's second season based on depth concerns and unknown play at quarterback, but missing bowl season entirely seems like a stretch. Doesn't it? Include home wins against McNeese, Charlotte and Vanderbilt (revenge factor). If you betting the over, you are halfway there. Florida beat South Carolina by 32 points last season, and there are toss-ups against Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas. If Wisconsin transfer quarterback Graham Mertz is a difference-maker, the Gators could squash this total.

Vanderbilt Commodores (3.5)

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The pick: Over

Vanderbilt was an easy win total to pick this time last year given the Commodores' favorable non-conference slate. This time around, while the four-game stretch is similar in September, trips to Wake Forest and UNLV are essential if you're going with the over in this spot. From there, the expectation is Lea's team is a betting underdog in every SEC game. That was the case last season too before wins over Kentucky and Florida down the stretch set the Commodores up for a pivotal finale against Tennessee with a bowl berth on the line. It didn't happen, but oddsmakers appear to still be too low on Vanderbilt in 2023.

Kentucky Wildcats (6.5)

(Photo: Jordan Prather, USA TODAY Sports)

The pick: Over

Given the fact the Wildcats are almost guaranteed a 4-0 start to the season before Florida on Sept. 30, this one feels like one of the better over wagers. That being said, the trip to Nashville for the SEC opener the previous week is a must-win to hit the over. There is enough time to work out any kinks offensively between new offensive coordinator Liam Coen and transfer quarterback Devin Leary with Ball State, Eastern Kentucky and Akron dotting the slate. The Wildcats are one of a handful of teams oddsmakers placed in the middle of the SEC pack and while we agree, there's enough softness at the front end to feel pretty good about Kentucky's chances at going over this total and getting to seven victories.

Missouri Tigers (6.5)

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The pick: Under

It's a challenge to get a feel for Eli Drinkwitz's team entering the 2023 season, so it's probably best to stay away from this total unless you're bullish on noticeable improvements. Three of Missouri's non-conference opponents in September played in a bowl game last fall and there aren't many SEC programs with a non-league schedule that is this competitive. A loss to Kansas State or Memphis would decrease the likelihood of getting to seven wins given the challenges the rest of the way.

Top Performers: Elite 11 Regional in Oxford

LSU quarterback commit Colin Hurley earned an invite to this summer's final.

Steve WiltfongMay 7th, 7:15 PM

The Elite 11 Regional Series continued on Sunday with a stop in Oxford, Mississippi, where a group of talented quarterbacks gathered to compete and learn from some of the best in the business. 247Sports takes you inside the event.

Alpha Dog

LSU commit Colin Hurley out of Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian Academy earned the invite to the finals which will take place in the Los Angeles area in mid-June.

“Controlled the ball really well as a passer,” Elite 11’s Brian Stumpf said. “There was a little bit of wind, hot day, long day, really consistent. Good base. Just really consistent and polished, one of the better days we’ve seen so far this year. It was a pretty good group. A lot of guys that did well.”

This was stop number six of the eight regionals, with Hurley the joining Dylan Raiola, CJ Carr, Luke Kromenhoek, Trever Jackson and Julian Sayin who previously earned invites to date.

247Sports ranks Hurley as the nation’s No. 22 passer and the 247Sports Composite tabs him as the country’s No. 13 signal-caller and four-star recruit.

“As I conclude my high school progression, I can honestly say that I’ve accomplished more than I ever dreamed of,” Hurley told 247Sports. “I’ve been blessed to win two state championships and a chance for a third this season.

“I’m just a few months away from playing in Death Valley at my dream school - Louisiana State University, where I plan to help bring a National Championship to Baton Rouge. It’s been an amazing run and now, to cap it off with an invite to the Elite 11 Finals is amazing. I am so grateful for this opportunity and understand the significance of being a part of this fraternity of quarterback excellence. I can’t wait to compete in Los Angeles and to network with the other quarterbacks. The Elite11 is the ‘Gold Standard’ of the position and I am truly honored. Coach Brian Stumpf and his staff do a great job. I am filled with gratitude to my team, Dr. Tom Gormely, Coach Will Hewlett, Coach Denny Thompson, Coach AJ Basso, Mrs. Michelle Washington and my father.”

Rounding out the top five

Lucedale (Miss) George County Top247 2025 quarterback Deuce Knight impressed the staff with his athleticism and arm. He checked in at 6-foot-4 1.2, 192-pounds and posted a 4.53 40-yard dash with a 41-inch vertical leap. His rating of 122.28 led the camp.

"It was fun," Knight said.

“Real coachable kid,” Stumpf said. “He’s not just an athletic freak, he was hard working. He’s a super high-ceiling guy if he can channel all that athleticism and continue developing as a quarterback.”

Knight’s offer list includes Auburn, Georgia, Louisville, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Washington.

“I want to get up to Oregon, Tennessee, LSU, Georgia, and Ole Miss this summer,” Knight said.

247Sports currently ranks Knight as the No. 11 quarterback in the rising junior class.

Chandler (Ariz.) Basha Top247 quarterback Demond Williams is committed to Ole Miss and looked at home in Oxford.

“He was real smooth,” Stumpf said. “Anything off-platform and movement based, which we do a lot of, he’s really good in that. He threw it pretty well throughout the day and tested well, too.”

The testing included a 4.58 40-yard dash for Williams. 247Sports ranks him as the nation’s No. 13 quarterback.

Collierville (Tenn.) High quarterback Aidan Glover is having a terrific weekend. Stanford offered on Saturday and he then had a nice performance at the Elite 11 Regional on Sunday.

"I had a great time today and I really felt like I got to showcase my skills," Glover said.

“He’s an interesting kid,” Stumpf said. Glover checked in at 6-foot-3, 191-pounds with a 4.67 40-yard dash and 34-inch vertical.

“Intriguing athletic profile, hard working, great question asker. Hasn’t played a ton of football, really like the traits and he threw it well, too.”

Glover is planning to visit Palo Alto soon and has an official to Northwestern set for next weekend. Other offers include Indiana where he recently visited along with Oklahoma State, Houston, Boston College and Virginia.

"I really like Houston, Virginia, Indiana, Boston College, Tulane, and Northwestern."

Madison (Miss.) Madison-Ridgeland quarterback John White won the accuracy challenge.

“He had a good day,” Stumpf said of the Southern Miss commit. “Consistent pocket guy. Pretty well built.”

Notes

Adelanto (Calif.) High 2025 quarterback Tylan Johnson finished second in the accuracy challenge behind White.

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The Elite 11 Regional series picks back up in Atlanta next Saturday May 13 before concluding in State College, Pennsylvania, May 21.

College football bowl projections: Early playoff predictions, matchups for every game in 2023

Way-too-early picks for every bowl game coming out of spring practice.

Brad Crawford19 hrs

You know college football bowl projections are big here, and it's that time of year — after spring practice — to examine potential 2023 postseason matchups. Of course, it's impossible to be completely accurate at this point, but it is prediction time for the College Football Playoff and New Year's Six, all the way down to the Bahamas Bowl before Christmas.

It is important to keep in mind that, outside of the New Year's Six and certain contract bowl games, ESPN and bowl organizers have a lot of control over who goes where in the smaller-tier games. Factors such as travel considerations and ratings based on matchups play a big role in determining which teams go to which bowls. These projections are all subject to change, especially with the Big 12 still figuring out its affiliations after expansion, and other conferences having more bowl-eligible teams than spots available.

But don't worry, the powers that be behind the scenes will sort it all out, and it's rare that a bowl-eligible team doesn't get a chance to play in the postseason.

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Here is a look at postseason projections coming out of spring.

Los Angeles Bowl

Projected matchup: San Diego State vs. Arizona

Here is a Pac-12 team in the Pac-12 that does not get enough attention, but they deserve some. Arizona lost WR1 Dorian Singer to USC in the portal, but the Wildcats do welcome back their top touchdown scorer in running back Michael Wiley and this offense is going to be capable of scoring a lot of points. They press the issue on that side of the football.

New Mexico Bowl

Projected matchup: Air Force vs. WKU

Lending Tree Bowl

Projected matchup: Georgia Southern vs. Toledo

Potato Bowl

Projected matchup: San Jose State vs. Miami (Ohio)

Frisco Bowl

Projected matchup: Cincinnati vs. SMU

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Myrtle Beach Bowl

Projected matchup: UCF vs. Troy

The Big 12 is not affiliated with the Myrtle Beach Bowl, but where will one of the league's mid-tier teams fit in the postseason given expansion? Who knows. This one's a guess. John Rhys Plumlee is back as the Knights' starting quarterback under Gus Malzahn, who has a new offensive coordinator after his left for the opening at North Carolina.

Fenway Bowl

Projected matchup: Wake Forest vs. Boise State

New Orleans Bowl

Projected matchup: Liberty vs. South Alabama

Boca Raton Bowl

Projected matchup: Appalachian State vs. UAB

Cure Bowl

Projected matchup: Army vs. James Madison

Armed Forces Bowl

Projected matchup: Kansas vs. Middle Tennessee

Who knows if the Jayhawks can continue their climb, but with Jalon Daniels at quarterback, this Kansas team is going to be a nightmare to defend for other Big 12 teams. There are some holes on the roster that still need to be addressed, but currently, this two-deep should be able to get back to bowl season and perhaps win a postseason game.

Las Vegas Bowl

Projected matchup: Kentucky vs. UCLA

Independence Bowl

Projected matchup: BYU vs. Washington State

Gasparilla Bowl

Projected matchup: Mississippi State vs. Nebraska

Two first-year coaches meeting in Tampa to end the season? Seems like a job well done for both parties. For Nebraska, it marks a substantial development under Matt Rhule, who is tasked with bringing the Huskers back to respectability after the horrors under Scott Frost. Another team with a transfer starter under center, Georgia Tech's Jeff Sims may finally get a chance to play in a bowl game.

Hawaii Bowl

Projected matchup: UTSA vs. Utah State

Bahamas Bowl

Projected matchup: North Texas vs. Ohio

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Quick Lane Bowl

Projected matchup: Purdue vs. Western Michigan

Winning six games would be a big deal for Ryan Walters at Purdue given what he has inherited. Jeff Brohm left the Boilermakers for his alma-mater and credit the decision-makers for moving quick on their guy. September could determine where this team stands under its new regime. There are winnable games in the first month and then there are games that could push Purdue to the next level nearing the midseason junction.

Camellia Bowl

Projected matchup: Eastern Michigan vs. Coastal Carolina

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Birmingham Bowl

Projected matchup: Memphis vs. Auburn

Bowl eligibility in Year 1 for Hugh Freeze on the Plains would appease the fanbase as long as there aren't many lopsided losses mixed into a .500 or 7-5 season. Auburn's not far away from being a tough out in the SEC West and the Tigers believe they've signed a few instant-impact portal players — including Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne — that bring instant competition to vital position groups.

First Responder Bowl

Projected matchup: Baylor vs. Florida

Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Projected matchup: Kansas State vs. Michigan State

Mel Tucker lost his potential starting quarterback and the Spartans' best play-making wide receiver to the transfer portal prior to the spring window closing. Perhaps those two Spartans knew something we don't? Michigan State only needs to get to six wins to get here and we think they can do it. Kansas State dropping this far after winning the Big 12 in 2022 would be a major fall, but there are some key pieces no longer there.

Holiday Bowl

Projected matchup: NC State vs. Utah

Liberty Bowl

Projected matchup: Oklahoma State vs. Missouri

Bowl organizers and participating schools would allow this one to happen, we hope. Missouri owns a 29-24 all-time advantage in this battle of two former Big 12 rivals, but Oklahoma State won the last meeting in 2018 (Liberty Bowl). Peeking at the Cowboys' schedule, it wouldn't be all that surprising if Mike Gundy has this team vying for a spot in the conference title game entering the final month of the season.

Military Bowl

Projected matchup: ECU vs. Louisville

Alamo Bowl

Projected matchup: Oklahoma vs. Oregon

Should the Ducks finish short of the New Year's Six, it comes via close losses to other Pac-12 elites. Consider Oregon in that group as well. That might be the toughest conference to call when you look at the wealth of quarterback talent out there. Brent Venables hopes to finish with a winning record in Year 2 with the Sooners. If not, the jeers begin and they will be loud.

Texas Bowl

Projected matchup: Texas A&M vs. TCU

Pinstripe Bowl

Projected matchup: Duke vs. Iowa

Sun Bowl

Projected matchup: Oregon State vs. North Carolina

Can the Tar Heels get back to the ACC Championship Game? It's going to be a stiff challenge, even with Drake Maye returning at quarterback. Clemson and Florida State are top-10 teams, Miami should be better and there are others in the mid-tier who will be fighting for a spot in the top-half of the league standings. Losing Phil Longo to Wisconsin as Maye's right-hand man (play-caller) and Josh Downs to the NFL is something to watch.

Arizona Bowl

Projected matchup: Fresno State vs. Buffalo

Cheez-It Bowl

Projected matchup: Texas Tech vs. Miami

The Hurricanes are going to bounce back as a contender in the ACC during Mario Cristobal's second season — or so the projection goes. Miami recruited in the 2023 cycle and prioritized the transfer portal by filling several needs. The program has a sizable game early with Texas A&M. The Red Raiders won eight games last fall, including four straight to end 2022 as one of the Big 12's hottest teams.

Duke's Mayo Bowl

Projected matchup: Pittsburgh vs. Illinois

Gator Bowl

Projected matchup: Arkansas vs. Florida State

Surprised to see the Seminoles outside of the New Year's Six? Don't be. There are always teams inside the preseason top 10 which don't quite meet lofty expectations and Florida State is one of those squads for me. Three projected losses for Mike Norvell's team come against LSU, at Clemson and a split against Duke and Pittsburgh (on the road).

Music City Bowl

Projected matchup: Ole Miss vs. Maryland

ReliaQuest Bowl

Projected matchup: South Carolina vs. Minnesota

Expect a handful of SEC teams to finish 7-5 in a top-heavy conference, which leaves the Gamecocks heading back to Florida for bowl season for the second-consecutive season. South Carolina lobbied against Tampa last year, but will not get to be too choosy next time around given the allowances made between bowl committees for the 2022 season's Gamecocks-Fighting Irish matchup.

Citrus Bowl

Projected matchup: Tennessee vs. Wisconsin

Orlando gets first pick of SEC teams once the New Year's Six is finalized and since the Vols are going to finish second in the East behind Georgia, again this is a projection, Tennessee goes to the Citrus. Steve Spurrier infamously said, "you can't spell Citrus without UT" and ironically, the Vols haven't played here since the end of the 2001 season against Michigan.

Fiesta Bowl

Projected matchup: Notre Dame vs. Washington

Notre Dame is familiar with the Fiesta Bowl. In fact, it seems like every time the Fighting Irish play in a "big" bowl game, this is where they're sent. Washington, as a 10-win team in the Pac-12, gets to the New Year's Six in 2023 thanks to Michael Penix Jr.'s Heisman-caliber campaign. This potential matchup of top 10s would be an interesting watch. New Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman's final game in front of NFL scouts would give this one some extra meaning for the Wake Forest transfer.

Cotton Bowl

Projected matchup: LSU vs. USC

Back to the Cotton for USC, this time as Pac-12 champions? It's a possibility. And if the Trojans can get through a treacherous slate unbeaten, they play in the conference title game with a playoff berth on the line. Another potential double digit-win season for LSU is coming for Brian Kelly in Year 2, but not putting this team in the playoff just yet as the SEC champion. If the Tigers are able to get to Atlanta 12-0, however, they can get in the final four even with a loss to projected SEC champion Georgia.

Orange Bowl

Projected matchup: Clemson vs. Penn State

Florida State seems to be the preseason frontrunner in the ACC this spring, which is more than enough bulletin board material for Dabo Swinney. The Tigers come off another conference championship under his guidance and now have a difference-maker at quarterback who develops under new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley. A lot has to go right for Clemson to get back to the New Year's Six in 2023, but this program's been too consistent to play second fiddle to the Seminoles right now. Penn State's two biggest games are Michigan and Ohio State. A split against that pair could get the Nittany Lions closer to the playoff.

Peach Bowl

Projected matchup: Alabama vs. Tulane

Going to go ahead and apologize to Alabama fans in May. The Crimson Tide could fail to get to the playoff, again, thanks to two regular-season losses. Their reward? A possible matchup with the Group of Five champion. We're thinking Tulane or Boise State in this spot. Michael Pratt's back for the Green Wave, but that team did lose several key pieces from last year's historical run under Willie Fritz. Nick Saban's not going to like another postseason game without a title up for grabs, but it is what it is with a quarterback situation defined by too many lingering questions.

CFB Playoff semifinal (Sugar Bowl)

Projected matchup: No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 4 Michigan

This again? The Bulldogs and Wolverines played two years ago down in Miami and Georgia steamrolled Jim Harbaugh's team. This marks Michigan's third-straight trip to the playoff and the Wolverines have not won a game yet. Georgia goes for a three-peat, unprecedented in the modern era. The more things change, the more they stay the same and we're expecting the Bulldogs to get back to the final four as the top seed once again. Have you looked at their regular-season slate?

CFB Playoff semifinal (Rose Bowl)

Projected matchup: No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Texas

With a win at Alabama in Week 2, early-season College Football Playoff buzz will center on Texas. Will the Longhorns handle the pressure if they take out the Crimson Tide? That's the biggest question. Aside from the November showdown with LSU, this is Alabama's most important game and it happens to come early for new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and a first-year starter at quarterback. Quinn Ewers is a potential 2024 first-round draft pick, so right now, Texas has a clear advantage at the most important position on the field, unlike like last season's game. Meanwhile, second-seeded Ohio State needs no introduction.

CFB Playoff National Championship

Projected matchup: No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 2 Ohio State

Three consecutive national championships for the Bulldogs? Kirby Smart's squad has to beat the Buckeyes again to do it. These two squads are stacked and if Ohio State can get through a challenging Big Ten schedule with one loss or fewer, we expect the selection committee to put the Buckeyes back in a semifinal setting. Carson Beck against Kyle McCord in this quarterback matchup would be intriguing, along with Ryan Day trying to become the next first-time national championship-winning head coach.

LSU baseball drops series finale in embarassing fashion to Auburn, 12-2

LSU has a forgettable Sunday afternoon, as they drop the series to Auburn

Bryce KoonMay 7th, 3:42 PM

Pitching woes continued on Sunday, as LSU could never quite recover from a disastrous button of the first inning that saw six runs cross on only one hit for Auburn. LSU would be unable to pose a legitimate threat the rest of the way as Auburn continued to pour it on, enforcing the run-rule into effect and winning 12-2..

LSU wasted no time in the top of the first inning, as leadoff man Gavin Dugas blasted an 0-2 pitch over the left-field wall to take an early one run lead. Tommy White scorched a double a the right-center gap but was stranded at third to end the inning.

Auburn answered right back in the bottom of the first, as LSU starter Christian Little walked the bases loaded, before giving up an RBI single to Ike Irish. Little would then be lifted after walking in a run on the very next batter to give Auburn the lead. Griffin Herring entered the game and issued two walks and surrendered a two-RBI single that stretched Auburn’s lead to 6-1. Gaivn Guidry was brought in as the third pitcher of the inning. The right-hander finally put a stop to the bleeding and recorded three straight outs to retire the side.

Auburn would threaten again in the bottom of the second, as Guidry allowed a leadoff single and issued a walk early on. Cooper McMurray sent a 3-2 pitch into the right-center gap that brought home one and stretched Auburn’s lead to 7-1. Guidry would escape the inning without any further damage.

Auburn’s offense cranked things back up in the bottom of the fourth, as the home team took advantage of a throwing error from White and muffed catch from Jared Jones. That led to Johnson once again making the call to the bullpen, this time bringing in lefty Riley Cooper. After getting a pop-out, Cooper surrendered a triple off the bat to Kason Howell that brought home the two runners. The earlier errors allowed for Auburn to add to its advantage, 9-1.

The LSU offense had been kept quiet, as Auburn starter Christian Herberholz made quick work of the LSU bats and didn’t allow for any real threats to emerge. However, the fifth inning brought in some signs of life for the LSU offense as White singled into left-field to bring home Dugas and cut the deficit back down to seven at 9-2.

After a quick bottom of the fifth, LSU emerged from the dugout in the sixth needing the offense to get into gear. However, even the pitching change from Auburn couldn’t change things, as reliever Drew Nelson entered the game and worked around a leadoff single to shut down LSU.

Auburn’s offense struck again in the bottom of the sixth with two more runs. For the second straight at-bat Howell tripled to bring home two more runs, increasing the home Tigers’ lead to 11-2.

Auburn would finish LSU off in the bottom of the eighth, scoring one more to enforce the run-rule.

Top contenders for college football's 2023 national championship per updated odds

Here are a dozen teams with odds +2200 or better with a chance to win a national title this season, per oddsmakers.

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College football's updated national championship odds exiting spring practice ahead of the 2023 season have taken a major turn according to Caesar's Sportsbook, whose odds are now playable entering the summer. Unanimous preseason No. 1 Georgia, at least in various way-too-early rankings, faces a soft schedule by SEC standards which is reflected in the Bulldogs' likelihood of a three-peat.

However, outside of the usual suspects near the top of the rankings, including Big Ten powers Michigan and Ohio State, there are other programs this fall capable of reaching the College Football Playoff for the first time. That would continue the sport's recent love affair with parity and would make for an interesting end-of-season discussion in 2023 as conference expansion begins and the extended playoff the following campaign.

The common trend among perceived contenders is that most are fueled by elite rosters and top-end quarterbacks.

247Sports' post-spring top 25 rankings and thoughts on every team

Here's a look at updated odds in May for teams believed to be in contention for college football's ultimate prize at the end of season.

Georgia Bulldogs: +220

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Georgia's schedule, perhaps the most favorable thus far during Kirby Smart's tenure, is conducive to big-time success. And much like Alabama does every season after winning six national championships, Georgia seeks new motivation to define the next legacy in 2023 with a roster that looks very different — at least at quarterback. The Bulldogs hope Carson Beck and promoted offensive coordinator Mike Bobo keep things going offensively as the Bulldogs start fresh as college football's team to beat. Smart warned of his program relaxing given its all-time success on the field earlier this spring, but it's obvious Georgia remains focused on the prize.

Alabama Crimson Tide: +550

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Oddsmakers remain believers in the Crimson Tide as a national championship hopeful, but you may get more bang for your buck if you back Alabama later on this summer. Why? There is a noticeable decrease in momentum surrounding Saban's program coming out of spring given the current quarterback situation. It appears Alabama is scrambling a bit with the acquisition of Notre Dame's Tyler Buchner in the portal after Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson both failed to grab the position by the horns during spring camp. Alabama's schedule is difficult, too.

Michigan Wolverines: +800

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The two-time defending Big Ten champions lost in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in consecutive years, which shows unfinished business for a veteran-laden Wolverines. Michigan brings back two of the nation's top five running backs, star quarterback J.J. McCarthy and a wealth of talent defensively. Michigan is one of three teams oddsmakers expect to be a national championship contender from the Big Ten, joining Ohio State and Penn State. Jim Harbaugh once again has a team capable of being one of the four left standing later this year.

Ohio State Buckeyes: +850

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Ohio State lost back-to-back games to Michigan for the first time since 1999 and 2000 and enters 2023 on a two-game skid for only the second time since 2011. How will the program respond to its narrow loss to Georgia in the playoff without C.J. Stroud returning at quarterback? Kyle McCord and Devin Brown battle it out for first-team honors, leading a team that is the third-most talented nationally behind Alabama and Georgia, per our 247Sports talent rankings. And with that comes pressure on Ryan Day, who enters his fifth season as coach. He is 1-3 in playoff games with the Buckeyes and the program's reign atop the Big Ten has slipped thanks to Harbaugh.

LSU Tigers: +1200

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The first of two preseason top 15 programs in these updated odds to see a dramatic increase since initial odds in February, hype builds around the Tigers after last fall's 10-win season under Brian Kelly. He welcomes back arguably the most complete quarterback room in the country with Jayden Daniels and Garrett Nussmeier, who throw to a talented wide receiver group behind a blossoming offensive front. Then there is Harold Perkins and a feared pass rush on the other side of the football. LSU's opener against Florida State could be a dandy for bettors who are siding with the Tigers at +1200.

Texas Longhorns: +1600

Texas is a major riser among betting types based on its roster and potential schedule favorability if the Longhorns beat Alabama in Week 2. If that happens, the Longhorns' playoff odds would tilt to near frontrunner status alongside Georgia and the Big Ten's two titans. Steve Sarkisian's third year should be his best with the Longhorns, who welcomed an elite class headlined by five-star quarterback Arch Manning and have reshaped their roster with key portal additions the past two cycles.

USC Trojans: +1400

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USC's odds were +800 prior to spring practice and, even after a few notable transfer portal additions heading into summer, the numbers moved in the wrong direction. Lincoln Riley's team remains the preseason Pac-12 favorite with Heisman winner Caleb Williams returning to lead, but questions linger defensively. And USC's schedule, among playoff contenders, is one of the nation's most brutal with a handful of contests against teams expected to be inside the preseason top 25 a few months from now.

Florida State Seminoles: +2000

There is pressure to perform for Mike Norvell, who takes the field against LSU in September's opener with the most complete roster this program's had in Tallahassee in a number of years. Not only are the Seminoles expected to contend for their first ACC championship in a decade with quarterback Jordan Travis returning, future first-rounder Jared Verse (defensive end) and several playmakers, but this team cleaned up in the transfer portal too. They signed two instant-impact starters from South Carolina, landed immediate help along the offensive front and are finalists for other potential impact players this month.

Clemson Tigers: +2000

What's the read on Clemson coming out of spring? The Tigers are an intriguing preseason title dark horse for many reasons. For starters, give Dabo Swinney credit for bucking tradition and going outside of his ACC footprint for the nation's top assistant in college football. Garrett Riley's arrival in the league is fascinating. It takes guts after winning the conference title to fire your play-caller and Swinney made the decisive move to pass on Brandon Streeter for an opportunity at changing the Tigers' offense altogether. Riley transformed TCU's offense into one of the most productive units in the country in 2022 and now develop rising sophomore and former five-star Cade Klubnik.

Penn State Nittany Lions: +2200

There is still time to jump on the Nittany Lions' bandwagon this spring! Penn State's youth-infused offense could make a sizable splash amongst the Big Ten's elite this season, but ultimately this team's overall worth will be based on the success of its defense. The Nittany Lions welcome back several starters who were on the fence about departing for the NFL, but believe in this program's rise coming off the 11-win season. Beating Michigan and Ohio State remains the No. 1 goal for a team that is going to be capable of doing so. Predicting it to happen is another story entirely, hence these odds.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish: +2200

Notre Dame felt really good about its offseason roster revamp with the addition of Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman, but then lost offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to Alabama. Marcus Freeman's pending hire on his staff is vital toward this team's momentum in 2023. The Fighting Irish seemed to figure things out last fall after the unexpected loss to Stanford and capped Freeman's first year by beating nationally-ranked South Carolina during bowl season. The schedule doesn't let up in 2023, so Notre Dame needs Hartman's best.

Tennessee Volunteers: +2200

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Tennessee will not catch any SEC teams by surprise this time around. With Joe Milton as the focal point of Josh Heupel's fast-paced attack, the Volunteers expect to be equally deadly on offense coming off their 11-win season despite supreme talent exiting for the NFL Draft at the skill positions. They plugged a few holes with transfer portal additions and there is a five-star freshman behind Milton who is ready if his number's called.

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9. FLORIDA STATE VS LSU

8. OREGON AT WASHINGTON

7. PENN STATE AT OHIO STATE

6. MICHIGAN AT PENN STATE

5. FLORIDA STATE AT CLEMSON

4. USC AT OREGON

3. GEORGIA AT TENNESSEE

2. LSU AT ALABAMA

1. OHIO STATE AT MICHIGAN

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Georgia Bulldogs (11.5 wins)

Alabama Crimson Tide (10.5)

Tennessee Volunteers (9.5)

LSU Tigers (9.5)

South Carolina Gamecocks (6.5)

Texas A&M Aggies (7.5)

Florida Gators (5.5)

Vanderbilt Commodores (3.5)

Kentucky Wildcats (6.5)

Missouri Tigers (6.5)

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Fiesta Bowl

Cotton Bowl

Orange Bowl

Peach Bowl

CFB Playoff semifinal (Sugar Bowl)

CFB Playoff semifinal (Rose Bowl)

CFB Playoff National Championship

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Georgia Bulldogs: +220

Alabama Crimson Tide: +550

Michigan Wolverines: +800

Ohio State Buckeyes: +850

LSU Tigers: +1200

Texas Longhorns: +1600

USC Trojans: +1400

Florida State Seminoles: +2000

Clemson Tigers: +2000

Penn State Nittany Lions: +2200

Notre Dame Fighting Irish: +2200

Tennessee Volunteers: +2200