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Why I trusted Michigan’s margin against Iowa
Iowa and Michigan entered Sept. 26 unbeaten, but neither offense had consistently created explosive passes. I picked the Wolverines because their roster offered more ways to find the few decisive plays.
Josh Pate · 12dWhy I’m taking Missouri plus the points
Josh Pate · 13dLatest
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Dub Jellison previews Minnesota’s test at Purdue
general · 3hNo. 1 Texas meets unranked Oklahoma in a historic Red River test
general · 3hGeorgia tests Smart’s Alabama history
general · 3hMichigan offers four-star quarterback Brayden Tillman
recruiting · 3hKentucky, LSU enter Saturday matchup with multiple players unavailable
injury · 4hSEC Considers One-Year Sit-Out Rule for In-Conference Transfers
transfer · 4hKansas travels to face top-15 Utah
general · 4hGeorgia lands four-star 2028 safety Nick Carroll
recruiting · 4hThe Whole Sport.
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