Gap Down Backer.

[djp73]

Beating your team in video games always feels dirty

[Soapy]

did it just to beat the allegations

still hit on the under doe

we beat them last year lmao

How you gonna do your boys like that?

How much it hurt to beat your team you tried to protect in our chises

Beating your team in video games always feels dirty

i dont mind beating them now since none of the real life players are even on the roster, just beating a logo at this point

Lsike is taking years off his NFL Career in order to make this season special. That man deserves everything coming for him

might need to honor his jersey after this season if we can bring home some hardware

Sucks my boy Crouse couldn't do his shit, but at least you won! (and I hit my bet).

yeah he kept coming in and out with that foot injury so hopefully next game he's healthy

Passed the first big test of the season

everyone forgets about SMU and Notre Dame but yeah, big win for sure

Alex Rowe developing into an elite game manager

all we need from him

[Soapy]

Week 9 Top Stories
How far will No. 9 Alabama fall after losing to No. 6 USC?
The Bulldogs rout Texas A&M in College Station for major statement
Are the Sooners the best team in the SEC after besting No. 15 Florida?
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Week 9 ACC Results
24 - 21 --------- 41 - 17 --------- 40 - 10 --------- 23 - 21 ---------
37 - 17 --------- 37 - 10 --------- 24 - 31
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Week 10 ACC Schedule
Syracuse (4-3, 1-3) at Wake Forest (4-4, 1-3)
Virginia (4-3, 2-2) at #2 SMU (8-0, 5-0)
#7 Pittsburgh (8-1, 4-1) at #14 Miami (6-2, 2-2)
#20 Duke (6-2, 2-2) at Georgia Tech (2-5, 1-3)
NC State (4-3, 1-3) at Boston College (3-5, 1-3)
Virginia Tech (5-2, 3-1) at #18 Clemson (4-3, 4-1)
California (2-7, 0-5) at Florida State (4-4, 3-2)
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Week 10 Notable Games
#22 Ole Miss (5-2, 1-2) at #25 Missouri (4-3, 0-3)
#15 Florida (5-2, 2-2) at #6 Georgia (6-1, 4-0)
#7 Pittsburgh (8-1, 4-1) at #14 Miami (6-2, 2-2)
#5 USC (7-0, 5-0) at #16 Michigan (6-1, 3-1)
#11 Alabama (6-1, 3-0) at #13 Texas (6-2, 3-2)
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CFP Rankings
1. Oregon, 7-0
2. SMU, 8-0
3. LSU, 6-1
4. Oklahoma, 7-1
5. USC, 7-0
6. Georgia, 6-1
7. Pittsburgh, 8-1
8. Stanford, 7-1
9. Michigan State, 8-0
10. TCU, 8-0
11. Alabama, 6-1
12. Ohio State, 5-2
13. Texas, 6-2
14. Miami, 6-2
15. Florida, 5-2
16. Michigan, 6-1
17. UCLA, 6-1
18. Clemson, 4-3
19. Tennessee, 5-2
20. Duke, 6-2
21. Southern Mississippi, 6-1
22. Ole Miss, 5-2
23. Maryland, 6-2
24. Western Kentucky, 8-0
25. Missouri, 4-3
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ACC Standings
1. SMU, 8-0, 5-0
2. Pittsburgh, 8-1, 4-1
3. Stanford, 7-1, 4-1
4. Clemson, 4-3, 4-1
5. Virginia Tech, 5-2, 2-1
6. Florida State, 4-4, 3-2
7. Duke, 6-2, 2-2
8. Miami, 6-2, 2-2
9. Virginia, 4-3, 2-2
10. North Carolina, 4-4, 2-2
11. Louisville, 4-3, 2-3
12. Syracuse, 4-3, 1-3
13. NC State, 4-3, 1-3
14. Boston College, 3-5, 1-3
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Heisman Watch
WR Kyrie Louis (Sr): 58 Rec, 993 Yds, 14 TD
QB Terrell Cahill (R-Jr): 3020 Yds, 29 TD, 601 Rush Yds
QB Sean Cheeseman (R-Jr): 2427 Yds, 25 TD
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Bear Bryant Watch
HC James Brown: 8-0
HC Pat Narduzzi: 8-1
HB Rhett Lashlee: 8-0
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Bednarik Watch
LB Manu Toomer: 71 Tkl, 15 TFL, 3 Sacks, 3 INT
LB Andre Ofodile: 69 Tkl, 4 INT, 5 PBU
CB Tyree Todia: 48 Tkl, 4 INT, 10 PBU
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Players of the Week
WR JaMichael Houma: W 45-33 at Alabama » 12 Rec, 211 Yds, 3 TD
CB Tyree Todia: W 45-25 at Bowling Green » 7 Tkl, TFL, INT, 4 PBU

WR Darrell Garvin: W 41-17 at NC State » 8 Rec, 128 Yds, 3 TD
CB Joseph Goodley: L 37-10 vs. Duke » 7 Tkl, 2 PBU, FF, 2 FR
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247Sports Five-Star Commitments
#4 Major Watkins [OLB #2]: 6'5", 237lbs | Orange, CA
#9 Kona Finau [WR #2]: 6'2", 173lbs | Sachse, TX
#10 Joaquin Montanez [CB #2]: 5'11", 183lbs | Opa Locka, FL
#11 De'Angelo Obi [WR #3]: 6'2", 178lbs | Stephenville, TX
#13 Lawrence Burress [CB #3]: 6'3", 183lbs | Atlanta, GA
#16 Rico Hernandez [CB #4]: 5'11", 197lbs | Trophy Club, TX
#17 Tyler Fine [CB #5]: 6'3", 182lbs | Mesquite, TX
#19 Alex Alfonso [QB #3]: 6'4", 210lbs | Norfolk, VA
#21 Trent Tandy [CB #6]: 6'3", 192lbs | Birmingham, AL
#24 Eric Haas [LG #1]: 6'2", 325lbs | Hyattsville, MD
#29 Dalvin Shudak [RT #3]: 6'8", 324lbs | Montgomery, AL
#30 Salesi Gupta [TE #1]: 6'2", 196lbs | Jacksonville, TX
#31 Brian Hill [CB #7]: 6'3", 195lbs | Orlando, FL

[Soapy]

Sports • Football
The Victory Lap: Stanford comes in seventh in initial CFP ranking, let Rodney Cook(us) and some ACC thoughts

Stanford receiver Rodney Cookus on the run against the Miami Hurricanes in Hard Rock Stadium. (Photo: Irene Bronner/DS Photos)
By Anthony Metcalf
Published Oct. 31, 2030, 6:36 p.m., last updated Oct. 31, 2030, 7:03 p.m.

The Stanford Cardinal came in seventh in the first release of the College Football Playoff rankings, the third ranked team in the ACC behind No. 2 SMU and No. 7 Pittsburgh.

It was a promising ranking for Stanford and the conference (more on that later) as the Cardinal were ranked ahead of undefeated Michigan State and TCU and have a bit of a cushion between themselves and one-loss Alabama (11th), two-loss Ohio State (12th) and Texas (13th) but perhaps more importantly, a Miami team (14th) that they beat.

Why is that important? It established the floor for Stanford should, coming out of the bye, they stub their toe in one of the final four matchups, specifically against Oklahoma in the season finale. Should Stanford get through Wake, NC State and Cal in the next three weeks, it would almost guarantee them a spot in the playoffs, no matter what happens against Oklahoma and in the ACC Championship Game should they make it.

Star WR Rodney Cookus is back
As much pride as Cookus might take in his blocking, it was probably refreshing for him to get back to his form after a recent dip with that performance against Miami.

Cookus had arguably his best career game with nine catches for 116 yards and while he scored three touchdowns against Kennesaw State, when adjusted for competition and the stakes of those catches, he was absolutely clutch for the Cardinal.

If this team is to make a playoff run, they'll need Cookus to continue cooking and this is exactly what the doctor's ordered heading into the bye week.

What is the future of the conference?
The ACC had six teams ranked inside the top 25 of the inaugural CFP ranking compared to seven from the Big 10 and nine from the SEC. While the conference has certainly closed the gap between the SEC and the Big Ten in recent years, aided by additions of Stanford and SMU as well as the rise of Miami and Pittsburgh, it still trails them in terms of revenue, perception and ultimately, their outlook.

With the grant of rights coming to an end in 2033, the rumors have already begun that with the reduced exit fee that begin this year, the conference could see some major shake up over the next few months. Miami has been a rumored team for the Big Ten while Clemson and Florida State have long been linked to the SEC.

Where does this leave the likes of Stanford, SMU and Pittsburgh? Quality football programs that might not have the cache to throw their weight around and force a move to a more prominent conference but on their own, without those more flashy logos, would be able to keep the ACC afloat as a 'power conference'?

The next few weeks will be very interesting, especially if SMU and Pittsburgh and Stanford continue to dominate the conference and perhaps make a run in the College Football Playoffs as the narrative could quickly shift from the logos of Miami, Clemson and Florida State doing the heavy lifting to perhaps those teams not doing enough to hold their weight in helping keep the conference competitive with the others.

[djp73]

Published Oct. 31, 2030, 6:36 p.m., last updated Oct. 31, 2025, 7:03 p.m.

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Will be interesting to see what you do with conferences, always fun to see everyone’s interpretations of what they think they should be.

[ShireNiner]

Miami in the big ten just seems wrong. Big ten is for teams with bad weather and no flash.

[YaBoyRobRoy]

amazing win over your boys, always love putting together those game winning clutch drives. I like your path to end the season and like you said, if you can get through these next few weeks you guys should be playoff bound. Lasike is an animal. Dude reminds me of Brandon Jacobs. That TD run against Syracuse was nasty.

[Soapy]

Published Oct. 31, 2030, 6:36 p.m., last updated Oct. 31, 2025, 7:03 p.m.

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Will be interesting to see what you do with conferences, always fun to see everyone’s interpretations of what they think they should be.

it was my own article cuz, i just typed 2025 since we're in 2025

Miami in the big ten just seems wrong. Big ten is for teams with bad weather and no flash.

welcome to 2030

amazing win over your boys, always love putting together those game winning clutch drives. I like your path to end the season and like you said, if you can get through these next few weeks you guys should be playoff bound. Lasike is an animal. Dude reminds me of Brandon Jacobs. That TD run against Syracuse was nasty.

that cutback was legendary

[Soapy]

Stanford beats out Oregon, Notre Dame for four-star DT David Okuayinonu
Chris Wallace -- 247Sports Stanford Football Insider

Four-star defensive tackle David Okuayinonu has committed to the Cardinal, becoming the first member of the 2031 recruiting class.

Okuayinonu, who was born in Liberia, is a top-100 prospect and one of the top defensive tackles in the country. He's a powerful athlete that has grown into his body after initially being a linebacker as a high school freshman.

The Cardinal were able to hold off Oregon and Notre Dame to secure his commitment, finally getting a win on the board after a slow start to the recruiting cycle which has featured some high profile losses, including quarterbacks Ben Radunz (Alabama) and JaMichael Jackson (Notre Dame).

Stanford is in a similar situation with Maryland running back Malik Marshall who has been their top target this entire cycle. Notre Dame and Penn State are making a strong push with Marshall set to be in town this weekend for his official visit before visiting the Irish and the Nittany Lions in the next few weeks. Ideally, Stanford would love to close out his recruitment this weekend but if they don't, look out for the Irish as they are the trending favorites right now.

2031 Stanford Cardinal Recruiting Class
David Okuayinonu [DT #4]: 6'4", 294lbs | San Leandro, CA | 4-star

2031 Stanford Cardinal Recruiting Board
Malik Marshall [HB #3]: 6'0", 186lbs | Hyattsville, MD | 5-star
Carl Shakir [RT #5]: 6'7", 313lbs | Arvada, CO | 4-star
Trevon Winbush [HB #12]: 5'10", 179lbs | West Bloomfield, MI | 4-star
Jeffrey Redman [C #3]: 6'1", 286lbs | Michigan City, IN | 4-star
Derek Cockrill [EDGE #26]: 6'6", 231lbs | Decatur, GA | 4-star
Ramon Creed [OLB #35]: 6'3", 215lbs | Pittsburgh, PA | 4-star
Kevin Macklin [ILB #32]: 6'1", 205lbs | Red Bank, NJ | 3-star
Jaron Azumah [ATH #36]: 6'2", 224lbs | Anderson, CA | 3-star
Trevante Punga [CB #47]: 5'9", 179lbs | Mission Viejo, CA | 3-star
Emanuel Araiza [CB #50]: 5'10", 186lbs | Lubbock, TX | 3-star
Colt Mixon [TE #30]: 6'2", 223lbs | Manassas, VA | 3-star
Shaquille Zimmons [WR #175]: 5'9", 172lbs | Los Angeles, CA | 3-star
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Tyler Fine [CB #5]: 6'3", 182lbs | Mesquite, TX | 5-star
Immanuel Lovelace [CB #8]: 6'1", 189lbs | Harrisburg, PA | 4-star
Paris Moronkola [ATH #4]: 6'6", 294lbs | Columbia, SC | 4-star
Lyle Willingham [WR #8]: 6'4", 166lbs | Belmont, NC | 4-star
Ben Radunz [QB #4]: 6'2", 182lbs | Trussville, AL | 4-star
Jamar Dacus [RG #4]: 6'2", 293lbs | Mocksville, NC | 4-star
Sergio Fraboni [CB #12]: 5'11", 164lbs | Temple, TX | 4-star
JaMichael Jackson [QB #6]: 6'3", 190lbs | Corona, CA | 4-star
John Fine [TE #5]: 6'5", 213lbs | Forsyth, GA | 4-star
David Matungulu [ILB #9]: 6'3", 229lbs | Oakton, VA | 4-star
Eli Ruegamer [WR #41]: 6'2", 186lbs | Denton, TX | 4-star
Najee Berryman [ILB #22]: 6'2", 212lbs | Pasadena, CA | 4-star

[Soapy]

Week 10 Top Stories
Michigan edges out USC 23-20 to remain alive in the Big Ten race
The Gators appear to be dead in the water with their third loss of the season to Georgia
he Sooners collapse, falling to Texas A&M in a major SEC upset
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Week 10 ACC Results
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Week 11 ACC Schedule
North Carolina (4-4, 2-2) at Virginia Tech (5-3, 2-2)
#12 Miami (7-2, 3-2) at #16 Clemson (5-3, 5-1)
Boston College (4-5, 2-3) at Georgia Tech (2-6, 1-4)
NC State (4-4, 1-4) at Louisville (4-4, 2-3)
Florida State (5-4, 4-2) at Virginia (4-4, 2-3)
Wake Forest (5-4, 2-3) at #7 Stanford (7-1, 4-1)
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Week 11 Notable Games
#25 Texas (6-3, 3-3) at #3 LSU (7-1, 4-0)
#5 Michigan State (9-0, 6-0) at #10 Michigan (7-1, 4-1)
#6 Alabama (7-1, 4-0) at #22 Texas A&M (5-3, 2-2)
#17 Tennessee (6-2, 2-2) at #19 Missouri (5-3, 1-3)
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CFP Rankings
1. Oregon, 8-0
2. SMU, 9-0
3. LSU, 7-1
4. Georgia, 7-1
5. Michigan State, 9-0
6. Alabama, 7-1
7. Stanford, 7-1
8. USC, 7-1
9. TCU, 8-0
10. Michigan, 7-1
11. Ohio State, 6-2
12. Miami, 7-2
13. Oklahoma, 7-2
14. UCLA, 7-1
15. Pittsburgh, 8-2
16. Clemson, 5-3
17. Tennessee, 6-2
18. Duke, 7-2
19. Missouri, 5-3
20. Southern Mississippi, 7-1
21. Houston, 7-1
22. Texas A&M, 5-3
23. Western Kentucky, 9-0
24. Kansas State, 7-1
25. Texas, 6-3
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ACC Standings
1. SMU, 9-0, 6-0
2. Clemson, 5-3, 4-1
3. Stanford, 7-1, 4-1
4. Pittsburgh, 8-2, 4-2
5. Florida State, 5-4, 4-2
6. Duke, 7-2, 3-2
7. Miami, 7-2, 3-2
8. Virginia Tech, 5-3, 2-2
9. North Carolina, 4-4, 2-2
10. Louisville, 4-4, 2-3
11. Virginia, 4-4, 2-3
12. Wake Forest, 5-4, 2-3
13. Boston College, 4-5, 2-3
14. NC State, 4-4, 1-4
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Thorpe Watch
CB Tyree Todia: 49 Tkl, 4 INT, 11 PBU
CB Creed Cave: 40 Tkl, 4 INT, 7 PBU
S Rylan Perkins: 63 Tkl, 5 INT, 3 PBU
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Walker Watch
HB Casey Voss: 221 Car, 1177 Yds, 16 TD
HB Nick Johnson: 152 Car, 917 Yds, 13 TD
HB Trumaine Lasike: 161 Car, 1146 Yds, 14 TD
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Biletnikoff Watch
WR Kyrie Louis: 67 Rec, 1140 Yds, 16 TD
WR Manny Harris: 78 Rec, 1174 Yds, 11 TD
WR Wade Kush: 77 Rec, 1086 Yds, 12 TD
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Players of the Week
WR Wade Kush: W 38-16 vs. Coastal Carolina » 13 Rec, 201 Yds, 2 TD
CB Randy Lampkin: W 49-16 at Akron » 6 Tkl, 4 INT, PBU

WR Dwayne Stubbs: L 34-29 vs. Notre Dame » 10 Rec, 155 Yds, TD
CB Ben Goldwire: W 32-26 vs. California » 5 Tkl, INT, 2 PBU
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247Sports Five-Star Commitments
#3 Earl Ruud [OLB #1]: 6'0", 211lbs | West Linn, OR
#4 Major Watkins [OLB #2]: 6'5", 237lbs | Orange, CA
#9 Kona Finau [WR #2]: 6'2", 173lbs | Sachse, TX
#10 Joaquin Montanez [CB #2]: 5'11", 183lbs | Opa Locka, FL
#11 De'Angelo Obi [WR #3]: 6'2", 178lbs | Stephenville, TX
#13 Lawrence Burress [CB #3]: 6'3", 183lbs | Atlanta, GA
#16 Rico Hernandez [CB #4]: 5'11", 197lbs | Trophy Club, TX
#17 Tyler Fine [CB #5]: 6'3", 182lbs | Mesquite, TX
#19 Alex Alfonso [QB #3]: 6'4", 210lbs | Norfolk, VA
#21 Trent Tandy [CB #6]: 6'3", 192lbs | Birmingham, AL
#23 Miles Ekwerkwu [RT #2]: 6'5", 296lbs | Philadelphia, PA
#24 Eric Haas [LG #1]: 6'2", 325lbs | Hyattsville, MD
#27 Karl Binn [OLB #4]: 6'1", 223lbs | North Palm Beach, FL
#28 Maurice Carney [EDGE #3]: 6'6", 245lbs | Memphis, TN
#29 Dalvin Shudak [RT #3]: 6'8", 324lbs | Montgomery, AL
#30 Salesi Gupta [TE #1]: 6'2", 196lbs | Jacksonville, TX
#31 Brian Hill [CB #7]: 6'3", 195lbs | Orlando, FL