A Cinderella team will change college football in the 12-team playoff: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah look at the latest 16 seed upset of a No. Two things:It’s definitely going to happen soon with a 5-12 game in the College Football Playoff when it expands starting in 2024. When it does happen, it will be great for college football and will change the sport. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comUSA vs. Japan predictions & odds: MLB World Classic Finals, 3/21
The MLB World Classic Finals have arrived, as the USA and Japan are set to face off at 7 PM ET tonight. With a championship on the line, our experts have World Baseball Classic finals predictions specifically featuring USA vs. Japan predictions since they’re the two remaining squads. USA VS. JAPAN PREDICTIONS & BEST BET: USA ML (-130 at FanDuel)Click here to sign up for a new FanDuel account to fade or follow our experts’ USA vs. Japan predictions using a No Sweat First Bet worth up to $1,000. USA vs. Japan predictions for Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic finals, 3/20USA vs. Japan is a matchup many baseball fans wanted to see heading into the tournament, and it has finally arrived in the championship game. Enter your email here:WBC Finals picks for USA vs. Japan featuring USA ML (-130 at FanDuel)When it comes down to it, this game could be determined in the early innings.
mlive.comWhich college basketball team is Michigan football like? College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are comparing the best teams in college football to the best teams in college basketball. After all, this is an episode of a year-round football playoff show during the NCAA basketball tournament. So what basketball team right now is most like Alabama football? Michigan football? Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comHow to watch USA vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic
USA baseball will take on undefeated Venezuela for a spot in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. The March 18 game on FOX will stream at 7 p.m. on Fubo. Venezuela went 4-0 in pool play while Team USA went 3-1, losing to Mexico. Team USA and Venezuela met in the second round of the 2017 WBC with the USA winning 4-2. Saturday’s game will be played in Miami and will stream on Fubo.
mlive.comNew College Football Playoff matchups we want to see -- including Ohio State-Michigan: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are looking at matchups that haven’t yet happened in the nine years of the playoff but that we want to see as soon as possible. Alabama, for instance, has faced Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Washington and Cincinnati in the playoff. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week. Gambling problem?
mlive.comPicking College Football Playoff teams for 2023 -- should Michigan be the No. 1 seed? College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are setting their playoff picks now so they can see how their thinking on the playoff evolves between now and the start of the season. The show starts by looking back at what they said when Doug and Shehan did this last March -- where was their playoff thinking right and where was it totally off track? Then the discussion moves to whether Georgia and Michigan can make the playoff for a third straight time; how Ohio State and Alabama fit into the mix as powers with new QBs; and outside teams that should be fighting to get a playoff spot. Thanks as always for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comFrom Ohio State to Alabama to Georgia, 6 major spring QB battles: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this edition of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are running you through the most important and intriguing quarterback battles of spring for the College Football Playoff race in the fall. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week. SpotifyGoogle PodsAmazonStitcherGoodpodsApple PodcastsFanDuel Sportsbook BET $5, GET $200 ANY GAME CLAIM OFFER Ohio Launch Offer Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700 or visit 1800gambler.net for more information. Gambling problem?
mlive.comFrom Aidan Hutchinson to Sauce Gardner, drafting the 22 best defenders of the College Football Playoff Era: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this edition of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are drafting two 11-man defenses from the 36 teams that made the College Football Playoff over the last nine years. From Alabama to Ohio State, from Georgia to Michigan, from Cincinnati to Washington, Doug and Shehan are going through playoff teams and finding the very best defensive linemen, linebackers and defensive backs. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700 or visit 1800gambler.net for more information. Gambling problem?
mlive.comThe news affecting the futures of the ACC and Pac-12: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are talking about the football futures of the ACC and Pac-12. Then, how are the slow-moving media rights negotiations for the Pac-12 affecting the futures of teams there? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week. Gambling problem?
mlive.comRanking Michigan, USC, Michigan State and all 16 Big Ten football programs for 2024: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are once again looking a year ahead. This time it’s for the Big Ten, as they rank the programs 1 through 16 of what the new Big Ten will be when USC and UCLA arrive after one more season. And how many programs in the new Big Ten will be real contenders for the new 12-team playoff? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comChanging rules to make college football games better: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah discuss some of the proposed rule changes that might speed up college football games. Would the games lose too much football? Then Doug and Shehan discuss other things they might change about college football gamedays, from targeting calls to pass interference to naming rights and advertisements. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comDrafting the greatest offensive players of the College Football Playoff era: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are each drafting an offensive team from all the players and teams of the nine-year College Football Playoff era from 2014 to this season. For this exercise, Doug and Shehan each pick a 12-man team: 2 quarterbacks, 1 running back, 2 receivers, 1 tight end, 1 tight end/receiver flex, 2 tackles, 2 guards and 1 center. Listen and see whether Doug or Shehan had the better draft. And thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show, now with two free episodes every week. Listen on Spotify:Listen on Apple:Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comRanking the new-look SEC’s 16 football teams for 2024: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show (which now has two free episodes per week), Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are ranking the new SEC, which officially will add Oklahoma and Texas for the 2024 season. When that season arrives, which football programs will be the strongest in the SEC and which will be the weakest? 16, the other 13 teams make for a difficult ranking. How do the Sooners and Longhorns fit in with programs like Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, and Ole Miss? Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comWhy Michigan has one of college football’s five best coordinator combos: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah each pick their five top combinations of offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator in major college football. The failures at Iowa where athletic director Gary Barta and head coach Kirk Ferentz are letting overmatched offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz stick around with an odd change to his contract. Thanks for listening to this free episode of The College Football Survivor Show. New episode, where @DougLesmerises and @ShehanJeyarajah rank coordinator combos, rip Kirk Ferentz and Iowa, and plan a new offshoot of the pod. Spotify: https://t.co/gguDP4Eq6nApple: https://t.co/3vq7UmQWHQ pic.twitter.com/vbLDmpzAGN — The College Football Survivor Show (@cfbsurvivorshow) February 8, 2023Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comCollege football’s best coordinator combos, and more Ferentz failures: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah each pick their five top combinations of offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator in major college football. The failures at Iowa where athletic director Gary Barta and head coach Kirk Ferentz are letting overmatched offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz stick around with an odd change to his contract. Thanks for listening to this free episode of The College Football Survivor Show. New episode, where @DougLesmerises and @ShehanJeyarajah rank coordinator combos, rip Kirk Ferentz and Iowa, and plan a new offshoot of the pod. Spotify: https://t.co/gguDP4Eq6nApple: https://t.co/3vq7UmQWHQ pic.twitter.com/vbLDmpzAGN — The College Football Survivor Show (@cfbsurvivorshow) February 8, 2023Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comThe 10 things we love most about college football: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On what will be the final bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show for Apple Podcast subscribers, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah each list their five favorite things about college football. It’s the final episode only because all College Football Survivor Show episodes will be free starting next week. So thanks to all the Apple Podcast listeners who made this bonus episode possible, and we’ll catch you on the free shows now. To celebrate the pod and the sport, Doug and Shehan talk everything from bands to how college football handles tradition the right way. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comConverting 2023 recruits into 2025 playoff spots, from Alabama to Oregon to Notre Dame and more: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are using the final National Signing Day for the 2023 recruiting class to jump ahead to the 2025 College Football Playoff race. Then they look at the best recruiting classes from 2020 and discuss which teams did the best job of converting those recruits into success in the 2022 season. Finally, they run through the top 10 recruiting classes from this year and predict which teams will and won’t convert that into winning three seasons from now. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss an episode of the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.com2023 QB recruits who could make College Football Playoff runs, from Tennessee to Oregon State to Texas
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah each list five quarterback recruits from the Class of 2023 that they expect to make a difference in the race for the College Football Playoff in years to come. That means talking about a lot of programs that haven’t been playoff teams yet but have a chance to make the field when it expands to 12 teams starting in 2024. From Tennessee to UCLA, from teams on the rise to a traditional power in a new spot, Doug and Shehan tell you the young QBs to watch the most. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show twice a week (one regular episode, one bonus episode for Apple Podcast subscribers). This is a bonus episode which is available as part of a subscription on Apple for $2.99 per month, which gets you a bonus episode each week.
mlive.comSaginaw area roundup: Late triple closes out victory for defending champs
BAY CITY, MI – A look at the high school sports scene in the Saginaw area for Jan. 25-26, 2023. Area coaches are asked to submit results, highlights and comments the night of each event by emailing hbernreu@mlive.com. GIRLS BKB: REESE 35, USA 31
mlive.comFrom Michigan to Alabama to Notre Dame, college football’s biggest changes affecting the 2023 playoff race: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are back on this edition of the College Football Survivor Show for Apple Podcast listeners to discuss the biggest changes of the offseason that will impact the playoff race next season. But first, there’s a heated discussion of whether Alabama and Ohio State “wasted” the talents of Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud by not winning a national title with them.
mlive.comA Georgia dynasty begins, and Kirby Smart is 10 years ahead of Nick Saban: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this last episode of the 2022 college football season, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah wrap up Georgia’s domination of TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. After quarterbacking back-to-back national titles, how does Georgia’s Stetson Bennett compare to the best quarterbacks of the last 25 years? And with Georgia now clearly on top of college football, who leads the pack chasing the Dawgs? Thanks for listening to the College Football Survivor Show all season, and while the plan is to take next week off, we’re not going anywhere. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comGeorgia-TCU National Championship picks, and Ohio State and Michigan lessons from the semifinals: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are making their picks for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday night on this episode of The College Football Survivor Show. First, they look at the recent history of college football and decide when the last time was that the sport had a champ as unlikely as TCU would be. Then, it’s a breakdown of the TCU offense vs. the Georgia defense -- is this a rough matchup for TCU? Thanks for listening to the College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comCollege Football Playoff picks for Georgia vs. Ohio State and Michigan vs. TCU: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of the College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah make their picks for the playoff semifinals -- No. 2 Michigan vs. No. Can Ohio State get Georgia into a high-scoring contest? The picks are here, and thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show all season. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comThe 20 best players in the College Football Playoff: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of the College Football Survivor Show for Apple Podcast subscribers, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah analyze the four teams in the College Football Playoff by drafting the 20 best players from those teams. Beyond that, what’s the overall balance of players selected from Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. The College Football Survivor Show also offers a free show every week found on all podcast platforms. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comMichigan-TCU and Georgia-Ohio State concerns, confidence and expert analysis: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Two episodes of The College Football Survivor Show broke down the College Football Playoff semifinals set for New Year’s Eve between No. Doug then broke down Ohio State. That also led to some discussion about the state of Alabama football. Apple:Shehan Jeyarajah is back this week, so get ready for more episodes of the College Football Survivor Show, including final predictions from Doug and Shehan. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comFrom Michigan to Oregon State to Florida State, your best bets for bowl season: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of the College Football Survivor Show, a special guest joins Doug Lesmerises to give advice about the college bowl season, which kicks off Friday. Or you might want to join the College Football Survivor Show with Doug and Shehan group in ESPN.com’s Bowl Mania. The winner will get a guest spot on the College Football Survivor Show this offseason. Thanks for listening to the College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comThe 13 players that had Heisman Trophy cases in a hazy race: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Four finalists for the Heisman Trophy will be in New York on Saturday night -- USC’s Caleb Williams, Georgia’s Stetson Bennett, Ohio State’s C.J. On this bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarjah create a pool of 13 candidates that would have been legitimate contenders for any ballot. Thanks for listening to this bonus episode of Ther College Football Survivor Show on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week. SpotifyGoogle PodsAmazonStitcherGoodpodsApple PodcastsTo get the bonus episode each week, sign up for just $2.99 a month at Apple Podcasts, and you’ll get those four bonus episodes every month.
mlive.comCollege Football Playoff set: How Michigan and Georgia match up as favorites over TCU and Ohio State
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are reacting to the field of Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State moments after the College Football Playoff announcement Sunday afternoon. Georgia and Michigan are opening as big favorites -- is that right? Clemson , Tennessee , USC and the teams that blew their playoff chancesWhat a 12-team playoff now would look likeAnd more. Thanks for listening to the College Football Survivor Show, and stay tuned for a bonus episode on the Heisman race for Apple Podcast subscribers later this week. DraftKings Sportsbook STATES: OHIO PRE-REG GET THE APP PRE-REGISTRATION $200 BONUS + NEW USER OFFER AT LAUNCH BET NOWDon’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week.
mlive.comSee what World Cup fever looks like at one Grand Rapids bar
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- World Cup fever started at 5 a.m. Friday at the SpeakEZ Lounge in Grand Rapids. By 2 p.m.. the bar was packed to standing-room only capacity as soccer fans gathered for the much-anticipated game between USA and England. Eric Albertson, the bar owner and a huge soccer fan, was among those sitting on the edge of their seat for the USA match. He was in Grand Rapids to visit family for the Thanksgiving holiday and Friday also happened to be his birthday. I absolutely love it.”Some of the louder fans in the bar Friday were part of the American Outlaws Chapter Eight group.
mlive.comPlayoff race showdowns, with previews and picks for Ohio State-Michigan and USC-Notre Dame: College Football Survivor Show
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this edition of The College Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are looking at the two most important games in the College Football Playoff race: Ohio State-Michigan and Notre-Dame USC. 5 is most ready to walk through the door if one of the four most likely playoff teams stumbles. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Don’t miss the College Football Survivor Show every week. Recent episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowWeek 12Week 11Week 10Week 9
mlive.comTrump rips the Supreme Court as 'nothing more than a political body' after they ruled against him, even though he appointed 3 justices of the conservative majority
Trump criticized the Supreme Court but the high court, and Roe v. Wade's reversal, is often held up by the GOP as one of his greatest accomplishments.
news.yahoo.comU.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.