UNITY SOFTWARE THE METAVERSE PLAYGROUND

I see Unity as a creator playground which allows promotion of boundless and unlimited content exposure and distribution allowing consumption in the virtual and augmented reality in the Metaverse world. From activities in automotive to tools to creators to architecture, aerospace, engineering and construction, when the Metaverse takes off, Unity will be center stage!

Metaverse Magic One

 $NVDA.  This is the first in an eight part stock series of great Metaverse stock buys!  

The first Metaverse stock in this series we are going to briefly discuss is Nvidia Corporation. Nvidia, which is primarily known as a semiconductor stock, is perhaps considered the strongest stock in the entire market, and with very good reason.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

 College Football

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

1.        Alabama, 12-1, 3

2.        Michigan, 12-1, 2

3.        Georgia, 12-1, 1

4.        Cincinnati, 13-0, 4

5.        Notre Dame, 11-1, 5

6.        Ohio State, 10-2, 7

7.        Ole Miss, 10-2, 8

8.        Utah, 10-3, 12

9.        Baylor, 11-2, 

10.      Michigan State, 10-2, 10

11.      Oklahoma State, 11-2, 6

12.      Brigham Young, 10-2, 11

13.      Pittsburgh, 11-2, 16

14.      Oklahoma, 10-2, 14

15.      Kentucky, 9-3, 17

16.      Clemson, 9-3, 18

17.      Oregon, 10-3, 13

18.      Wake Forest, 10-3, 19

19.      Arkansas, 8-4, 21

20.      Iowa, 10-3, 15

21.      Purdue, 8-4, 22

22.      NC State, 9-3, 23

23.      Texas A&M, 8-4, 24

24.      Houston, 11-2, 20

25.      Wisconsin, 8-4, NR

OUT: San Diego State (25).

NEXT: Mississippi State, Louisiana State, Minnesota, Louisiana, Penn State, Tennessee, Utah State, Fresno State, UCLA, Iowa State, Miami and San Diego State.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

College Football

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

1.      Georgia, 12-0, 1

2.      Michigan, 11-1, 6

3.      Alabama, 11-1, 3

4.      Cincinnati, 12-0, 4

5.      Notre Dame, 11-1, 5

6.      Oklahoma State, 11-1, 8

7.      Ohio State, 10-2, 2

8.      Ole Miss, 10-2, 7

9.      Baylor, 10-2, 9

10.    Michigan State, 10-2, 15

11.    Brigham Young, 10-2, 11

12.    Utah, 9-3, 13

13.    Oregon, 10-2, 14

14.    Oklahoma, 10-2, 10

15.    Iowa, 10-2, 17

16.    Pittsburgh, 10-2, 18

17.    Kentucky, 9-3, 19

18.    Clemson, 9-3, 21

19.    Wake Forest, 10-2, 22

20.    Houston, 11-1, 20

21.    Arkansas, 8-4, NR

22.    Purdue, 8-4, 23

23.    NC State, 9-3, NR

24.    Texas A&M, 8-4 16

25.    San Diego State, 11-1, NR

OUT: Wisconsin (12), Penn State (24) and Mississippi State (25).

NEXT:  Mississippi State, Louisiana State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Penn State, Tennessee, Appalachian State, Fresno State, UCLA, Auburn, Iowa State and Miami.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

College Football

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

1.      Georgia, 11-0, 1

2.      Ohio State, 10-1, 3

3.      Alabama, 10-1, 2

4.      Cincinnati, 11-0, 5

5.      Notre Dame, 10-1, 6

6.      Michigan, 10-1, 8

7.      Ole Miss, 9-2, 9

8.      Oklahoma State, 10-1, 10

9.      Baylor, 9-2, 12

10.    Oklahoma, 10-1., 13

11.    Brigham Young, 9-2, 14

12.    Wisconsin, 8-3, 15

13.    Utah, 8-3, NR

14.    Oregon, 9-2, 4

15.    Michigan State, 9-2, 7

16.    Texas A&M, 8-3, 17

17.    Iowa, 9-2, 18

18.    Pittsburgh, 9-2, 19

19.    Kentucky, 8-3, 20

20.    Houston, 10-1, 21

21.    Clemson, 8-3, NR

22.    Wake Forest, 9-2, 11

23.    Purdue, 7-4, 22

24.    Penn State, 7-4, 23

25.    Mississippi State, 7-4, 24

OUT: Arkansas (16) and NC State (25).

NEXT: NC State, Arkansas, Auburn, San Diego State, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas San Antonio, Minnesota, UCLA, Nebraska, Kansas State, Fresno State, SMU, Louisville, Miami and Appalachian State.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

 College Football

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

1.        Georgia, 10-0, 1

2.        Alabama, 9-1, 3

3.        Ohio State, 9-1, 4

4.        Oregon, 9-1, 5

5.        Cincinnati, 10-0, 6

6.        Notre Dame, 9-1, 7

7.        Michigan State, 9-1, 9

8.        Michigan, 9-1, 10

9.        Ole Miss, 8-2, 11

10.      Oklahoma State, 9-1, 12

11.      Wake Forest, 9-1, 13

12.      Baylor, 8-2, 17

13.      Oklahoma, 9-1, 2

14.      Brigham Young, 8-2, 15

15.      Wisconsin, 7-3, 16

16.      Arkansas, 7-3, 18

17.      Texas A&M, 7-3, 16

18.      Iowa, 8-2, 21

19.      Pittsburgh, 8-2, 22

20.      Kentucky, 7-3, 24

21.      Houston, 9-1, 25

22.      Purdue, 6-4, 19

23.      Penn State, 6-4, 22

24.      Mississippi State, 6-4, NR

25.      NC State, 7-3, 20

OUT:  Auburn (14)

NEXT:  Utah, Auburn, San Diego State, Tennessee, Texas San-Antonio, SMU, Clemson, Arizona State, Louisiana, Minnesota, UCLA, Nebraska, Kansas State, Fresno State and Appalachian State.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

 College  Football 

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

1.        Georgia, 9-0, 1

2.        Oklahoma, 9-0, 2

3.        Alabama, 8-1, 3

4.        Ohio State, 8-1, 6

5.        Oregon, 8-1, 7

6.        Cincinnati, 9-0, 5

7.        Notre Dame, 8-1, 8

8.        Texas A&M, 7-2, 11

9.        Michigan State, 8-1, 3

10.      Michigan, 8-1, 9

11.      Ole Miss, 7-2, 13

12.      Oklahoma State, 8-1, 14

13.      Wake Forest, 8-1, 10

14.      Auburn, 6-3, 12

15.      Brigham Young, 7-2, 18

16.      Wisconsin, 6-3, 24

17.      Baylor, 7-2, 15

18.      Arkansas, 6-3, 17

19.      Purdue, 6-3, NR

20.      NC State, 7-2, 23

21.      Iowa. 7-2, 25

22.      Penn State, 6-3, 19

23.      Pittsburgh, 7-2, 22

24.      Kentucky, 6-3, 16

25.      Houston, 7-1, NR

OUT:  Mississippi State (20) and Minnesota (21).

NEXT: Iowa State, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Utah, Clemson, Miami, Coastal Carolina, San Diego State, Texas San-Antonio, Louisiana State, Minnesota, Louisiana, Fresno State, SMU, Nebraska, Kansas State, Virginia, UCLA, Arizona State and Appalachian State.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

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The Color & Pageantry Top 25 Week 9

1.       Georgia, 8-0, 1

2.       Oklahoma, 9-0, 2

3.       Alabama, 7-1 4

4.       Michigan State, 8-0, 8

5.       Cincinnati, 8-0, 3

6.       Ohio State, 7-1, 6

7.       Oregon, 7-1, 10

8.       Notre Dame, 7-1, 11

9.       Michigan, 7-1, 5

10.     Wake Forest, 8-0, 12

11.      Texas A&M, 6-2, 14

12.      Auburn, 6-2, 16

13.      Ole Miss, 6-2, 7

14.      Oklahoma State, 7-1, 17

15.      Baylor, 7-1, 18

16.      Kentucky, 6-2, 9

17.      Arkansas, 5-2, 23

18.      Brigham Young, 7-2, NR

19.      Penn State, 5-3, 22

20.      Mississippi State, 5-3, NR

21.      Minnesota, 6-2, NR    

22.      Pittsburgh, 6-2, 15

23.      NC State, 6-2, NR

24.      Wisconsin, 5-23, NR

25.      Iowa, 6-2, 13

OUT:  Iowa State (19), SMU (20), San Diego State (21), Florida (24) and Texas (25)

NEXT: Miami, Houston, Clemson, SMU, Florida, Tennessee, Purdue, San Diego State, Coastal Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, Iowa State, Fresno State, Texas San-Antonio, Louisiana State, Virginia, Kansas State, Utah, UCLA and Appalachian State.

T-Cell Immunotherapy stock $PDSB primed to run?

In evaluating PDS Biotechnology, noting immunotherapy is considered as perhaps having the greatest area of potential for developing effective cancer drugs utilizing our own immune system, I found the company description really attractive. 

Is T-Cell immunotherapy stock $PDSB primed to run?

 

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

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The Color & Pageantry Top 25 Week 8

1.      Georgia, 7-0, 1 

2.      Oklahoma, 8-0, 2 

3.      Cincinnati, 7-0, 3 

4.      Alabama, 7-1, 4 

5.      Michigan, 7-0, 5 

6.      Ohio State, 6-1, 6 

7.      Ole Miss, 6-1, 9 

8.      Michigan State, 7-0, 10 

9.      Kentucky, 6-1, 11 

10.    Oregon, 6-1, 12 

11.    Notre Dame, 6-1, 13 

12.    Wake Forest, 7-0, 15 

13.    Iowa, 6-1, 14 

14.    Texas A&M, 6-2, 17 

15.    Pittsburgh, 6-1, 21 

16.    Auburn, 6-2, 19 

17.    Oklahoma State, 6-1, 7 

18.    Baylor, 6-1, 22 

19.    Iowa State, 5-2, NR 

20.    SMU, 7-0, 22 

21.    San Diego State, 7-0, 24 

22.    Penn State, 5-2, 9 

23.    Arkansas, 4-3, 25 

24.    Florida, 4-3, NR 

25.    Texas, 4-2, NR 

OUT: Coastal Carolina (16), NC State (18) and Utah (20). 

NEXT: NC State, Tennessee, Minnesota, Oregon State, UCLA, Houston, Coastal Carolina, Texas San-Antonio, Brigham Young, Louisiana, Louisiana State and Arizona State.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

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The Color & Pageantry Top 25 Week 7 

1.      Georgia, 7-0, 1 

2.      Oklahoma, 7-0, 2 

3.      Cincinnati, 6-0, 4 

4.      Alabama, 6-1, 5 

5.      Michigan, 6-0, 6 

6.      Ohio State, 5-1, 8 

7.      Oklahoma State, 6-0, 13 

8.      Penn State, 5-1, 9 

9.      Ole Miss, 5-1, 11 

10.    Michigan State, 7-0, 12 

11.    Kentucky, 6-1, 7

12.    Oregon, 5-1, 10 

13.    Notre Dame, 5-1, 14 

14.    Iowa, 6-1, 3 

15.    Wake Forest, 6-0, 18 

16.    Coastal Carolina, 7-0, 19 

17.    Texas A&M, 5-2, 20 

18.    NC State, 5-1, 24 

19.    Auburn, 5-2, NR 

20.    Utah, 4-2, NR 

21.    Pittsburgh, 5-1, NR 

22.    Baylor, 6-1, 23 

23.    SMU, 6-0, 25 

24.    San Diego State, 6-0, NR 

25.    Arkansas, 4-3, 15 

OUT: Florida (16), Arizona State (17), Brigham Young (21) and Texas (22). 

NEXT: Clemson, Florida, Texas San-Antonio, Purdue, Iowa State, Minnesota, Houston, Tennessee, Arizona State, Louisiana State, Brigham Young, Louisiana, UCLA, Texas, Fresno State, Texas Tech and Air Force.

MoSys Semiconductor Breakout

MoSys appears ready to move, and why not? The company operates in s sweet spot and is in a proposed merger which should greatly benefit the company moving forward. Let's learn more!

 

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

College Football

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

1.     Georgia, 6-0, 2 

2.     Oklahoma, 6-0, 3 

3.     Iowa, 6-0, 4 

4.     Cincinnati, 5-0, 5 

5.     Alabama, 5-1, 1 

6.     Michigan, 6-0, 7 

7.     Kentucky, 6-0, 9 

8.     Ohio State, 5-1, 6 

9.     Penn State, 5-1, 6 

10.   Oregon, 4-1, 10 

11.   Ole Miss, 4-1, 12 

12.   Michigan State, 6-0, 14 

13.   Oklahoma State, 5-0, 12 

14.   Notre Dame, 5-1, 16 

15.   Arkansas, 4-2, 13 

16.   Florida, 4-2, 17 

17.   Arizona State, 5-1, 21 

18.   Wake Forest, 6-0, 20 

19.   Coastal Carolina, 6-0, 22 

20.   Texas A&M, 4-2, NR 

21.   Brigham Young, 5-1, 7 

22.   Texas, 4-2, 19 

23.   Baylor, 5-1, NR 

24.   NC State, 4-1, 24 

25.   SMU, 6-0, 23 

OUT: Auburn (18) and Oregon State (25). 

NEXT: Clemson, San Diego State, Auburn, Mississippi State, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Houston, Virginia Tech, Iowa State, Utah, UCLA, Nebraska, Tennessee and Texas Christian.

Jumping Around With Jounce!

I am doing the Jounce Jump Around!

Over the past couple of quarters, I have initiated a dozen or so small positions in emerging bio tech firms which appear to have enormous potential, and today I am going to preview for you one of those investment, which is in Cambridge, Mass based Jounce Therapeutics. 

Jounce notes they house a collaborative team with a described singular goal and focus in mind, which is to help cancer patients. Let's learn more!

 

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

College Football

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

1.        Alabama, 5-0, 1

2.        Georgia, 5-0, 2

3.        Oklahoma, 5-0, 4

4.        Iowa, 5-0, 6

5.        Cincinnati, 4-0, 7

6.        Penn State, 5-0, 8

7.        Brigham Young, 5-0, 13

8.        Michigan, 5-0, 15

9.        Kentucky, 5-0, 17

10.      Oregon, 4-1, 3

11.      Ohio State, 4-1, 12 

12.      Ole Miss, 3-1,  10

13.      Arkansas, 4-1, 5

14.      Michigan State, 5-0, 16

15.      Oklahoma State, 5-0, 20

16.      Notre Dame, 4-1, 11

17.      Florida, 3-2, 9

18.      Auburn, 4-1, 24

19.      Texas, 4-1, 25

20.      Wake Forest, 5-0, 22

21.      Arizona State, 4-1, NR

22.      Coastal Carolina, 5-0, NR

23.      SMU, 5-0, NR

24.      NC State, 4-1, NR

25.      Oregon State, 4-1, NR  

OUT: Texas A&M (14), Fresno State (18), Baylor (19), UCLA (21) and Wisconsin (23).

NEXT: Clemson, Texas A&M, Baylor, Iowa State, San Diego State, Stanford, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech and Boston College.  

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

College Football

The Color & Pageantry  Top 25

1.       Alabama, 4-0, 1

2.       Georgia, 4-0, 2

3.       Oregon, 4-0, 4

4.       Oklahoma, 4-0, 3

5.       Arkansas, 4-0, 13

6.       Iowa, 4-0, 5

7.       Cincinnati, 3-0, 8

8.       Penn State, 4-0, 8

9.       Florida, 3-1, 9

10.     Ole Miss, 3-0, 12

11.     Notre Dame, 4-0, 15

12.     Ohio State, 3-1, 11

13.     Brigham Young, 4-0, 16

14.     Texas A&M, 3-1, 6

15.     Michigan, 4-0. 20

16.     Michigan State, 4-0, 18

17.     Kentucky, 4-0, 21

18.     Fresno State, 4-1, 22

19.     Baylor, 4-0, NR

20.     Oklahoma State, 4-0, NR

21.     UCLA, 3-1, 24

22.     Wake Forest, 4-0, NR

23.     Wisconsin, 2-2, 19

24.     Auburn, 3-1, 25

25.     Texas, 3-1, NR

OUT: Clemson (10), Iowa State (14), North Carolina (17) and Kansas State (23).

NEXT: Arizona State, NC State, Clemson, Iowa State, Boston College, SMU, Coastal Carolina, San Diego State, Maryland, LSU, Rutgers and Indiana.

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

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The Color & Pageantry Top 25

WEEK 3

1.        Alabama, 3-0, 1
2.         Georgia, 3-0, 2
3.         Oklahoma, 3-0, 3
4.         Oregon, 3-0, 4
5.         Iowa, 3-0, 5
6.         Texas A&M, 3-0, 6
7.         Cincinnati, 3-0, 8
8.         Penn State, 3-0, 11
9.         Florida, 2-1, 11
10.       Clemson, 2-1, 5
11.       Ohio State, 2-1, 9
12.       Ole Miss, 3-0, 14
13.       Arkansas, 3-0, 15
14.       Iowa State, 2-1, 16
15.       Notre Dame, 3-0, 17
16.       Brigham Young, 3-0, 22
17.       North Carolina, 2-1, 19
18.       Michigan State, 3-0, NR
19.       Wisconsin, 1-1, 20
20.       Michigan, 3-0, 24
21.       Kentucky, 3-0, 21
22.       Fresno State, 3-1, NR
23.       Kansas State, 3-0, NR
24.       UCLA, 2-1, 10
25.       Auburn, 2-1, 23

OUT: Virginia Tech (13), Arizona State (20) and Miami (25).

NEXT: Oklahoma State, Rutgers, Coastal Carolina, Liberty, Texas,  Southern Cal, Virginia Tech, Minnesota, San Diego State, Wake Forest, Memphis, Maryland, Arizona State, LSU, West Virginia, Boston College, Texas Christian and Indiana.

A Peek at Aquestive Therapeutics

I think genomics and many aspects of the bio-tech world will be a major force in our world over the next decade. Given this, I view this arena as a space to make wide ranging investments in to achieve high returns over the next decade. The convergence of artificial intelligence, DNA sequencing and gene editing, is extremely powerful housing the ability to cure diseases. 

One of our readers Susan requested we take a look at Aquestive Therapeutics, a company which we hold small stock position in. Word on the street is that Aquestive, which trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol AQST, is poised for a big run. We, let’s take a look and see if we can get a good read on Aquestive.

 

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

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The Color & Pageantry Top 25

WEEK 2

1.       Alabama, 2-0, 1 

2.      Georgia, 2-0, 2

3.      Oklahoma, 2-0, 3

4.      Oregon, 2-0, 9

5.      Clemson, 1-1, 5

6.      Iowa, 2-0, 11

7.      Texas A&M, 2-0, 6

8.      Cincinnati, 2-0, 10

9.      Ohio State, 1-1, 4

10.    UCLA, 2-0, 12

11.    Penn State, 2-0, 14

12.    Florida, 2-0, 16

13.    Virginia Tech, 2-0, 18

14.    Ole Miss, 2-0, 19

15.    Arkansas, 2-0, NR

16.    Iowa State, 1-1, 7

17.    Notre Dame 2-0, 13

18.    Arizona State, 2-0, 20

19.    North Carolina, 1-1, 21

20.    Wisconsin, 1-1, 23

21.    Kentucky, 2-0, 14

22.    Brigham Young, 2-0, NR

23.    Auburn, 2-0, NR
24.    Michigan, 2-0, NR

25.    Miami, 1-1, 22

OUT: Southern Cal (8), Utah (15), Texas (17) and NC State (25).

NEXT: UCF, Boston College, Coastal Carolina, Texas, Wake Forest, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Indiana, Kansas State, Michigan State, Liberty, Oklahoma State, LSU, Southern Cal, Utah, Maryland and Texas Christian.

NEVER FORGET!

 

The Color & Pageantry Top 25

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The Color & Pageantry Top 25 

WEEK 1

1.      Alabama, 1-0, 3

2.      Georgia, 1-0, 2

3.      Oklahoma, 1-0, 1

4.      Ohio State, 1-0, 5

5.      Clemson, 0-1, 4

6.      Texas A&M, 1-0, 6

7.      Iowa State, 1-0, 6

8.      Southern Cal, 1-0, 9

9.      Oregon, 1-0, 10

10.    Cincinnati, 1-0, 11

11.     Iowa, 1-0, 20

12.     UCLA, 2-0, NR

13.     Notre Dame, 1-0, 19

14.     Penn State, 1-0, 22

15.     Utah, 1-0, 15

16.     Florida, 1-0, 18

17.     Texas, 1-0, 24

18.     Virginia Tech, 1-0, NR

19.     Ole Miss, 1-0, 21

20.     Arizona State, 1-0, 23

21.     North Carolina, 0-1, 8

22.     Miami, 0-1, 16

23.     Wisconsin, 0-1, 12

24.     Kentucky, 1-0, 25

25.     North Carolina State, 1-0, NR

OUT: Washington (13), Indiana (14) and LSU (17).

NEXT: Texas Christian, Florida State, UCF, Boston College, Auburn, Coastal Carolina, Oklahoma State, LSU, Michigan, Arkansas, Wake Forest, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Indiana, Kansas State, Brigham Young, Michigan State, Minnesota, Liberty, Missouri and Maryland. 

Enveric Biosciences Update

We got an inquiry from one of our viewers, Joshua, to provide an update on our thoughts of one of these stocks, Enveric Biosciences. We really do appreciate all our subscribers and viewers, so in this instance, we decided to take Joshua up on his suggestion! 

As I see it, an exciting opportunity exists in Enveric Biosciences, who has set out with the goal of rigorously testing natural compounds, starting with cannabinoids, to provide patients and clinicians with novel prescription medicines to serve these unmet medical needs. 

Here are the links to the four part series of cannabis plays I have made. Might they work for you? Let's learn more! 

PART ONE: Evogene $EVGN: https://youtu.be/h_hlgn5kzQI 

PART TWO: Innovative Industrial Properties $IIPR: https://youtu.be/eeTgqDNcFXU 

PART THREE: Enveric Biosciences: https://youtu.be/RYWFEgG7eCE 

PART FOUR: Lexaria Biosciences: https://youtu.be/ybq-V8O07M0

 

BIG XII 2021 Preview

Due to the departure of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC, this is probably the last season of the Big XII as we currently know it. You just know teams will go all out against the Longhorns and Sooners. Meanwhile, Iowa State has perhaps their best team ever. Top to bottom, the conference is decent, not withstanding Rock Talk Jayhawk. Man this will be great fun in 2021 and we can't for kickoff! 

In this video, we will give you our predictions on the order of finish in each division, with a small preview of each team. Do we have the projected order of finish on target. Please give us your thoughts in the comment section. 

Can't wait to put shoe to leather and kickoff the 2021 College Football season!

 

ACC 2021 Preview

Is it still Clemson and everyone else in the Atlantic Coast Conference? What about Sam Howell and North Carolina? Is Miami back? What about Florida State? Virginia Tech? 

We get it started with North Carolina in a dangerous road opener facing Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Friday Night! We got Clemson versus Georgia in Charlotte, Notre Dame visits Florida State Sunday night and we close the weekend Monday night with Louisville battling Ole Miss! 

Can't wait to kick it off! 

In this video, we will give you our predictions on the order of finish in each division, with a small preview of each team. Do we have the projected order of finish on target. Please give us your thoughts in the comment section.

 

SEC 2021 Preview

Kickoff is right around the corner for the 2021 College Football season, and nobody plays it better than the Southeastern Conference. Will Alabama remain the top dog, or doe the Bulldogs of Georgia carry a stronger bite?

Is LSU set to rebound and challenge, or is Ole Miss much more than a dangerous out?

The video below presents my thoughts on the 2021 season!

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Florida State Seminoles 2021 Preview

Mike Norvell
FSU Head Coach
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Given the state of the program, there was a great deal of optimism after the hiring of Mike Norvell, but before he could hardly get started, the Seminoles, and many other teams across the nation, were sacked by Covid. We noted last year there is a culture issue Norvell will have to work around which turned out to be much deeper rooted than first thought. The best offensive and defensive player both quit mid year after extremely disappointing performances, but even an early season upset of a top ten ranked North Carolina could not salvage a season that nobody found appealing, as the Seminoles went 3-6.  Even with the aforementioned culture issues and a roster with talent surrounded by big holes, that type of season will be unacceptable moving forward, and Norvell know that.  In all other facet of his employment, Norvell has been very successful. Recruiting has stepped up, his off the field performance has been stellar and it appears a foundation is being built which can benefit the Florida State football program greatly as we move forward.  As part of the recruiting process, Norvell was able to bring in some quality transfers, at key positions, which can help FSU bridge the gap to success. In fact, in speaking about the culture, Jermaine Johnson, who transferred in from Georgia, noted the Seminoles “Family Culture. ”So, while the schedule is extremely tough the Seminoles will be a much better football team this season, even though the win loss record may not show it. So, let’s take a look at this talented and improved football team.

OFFENSE

Jordan Travis
Quarterback
Florida State 
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Perhaps the top transfer Florida State was able to bring in was quarterback McKenzie Milton, who was The Color & Pageantry post season All America quarterback in 2017 while at UCF. Of course, Milton was severely injured the following season, and his comeback story has been one for film producers to utilize.  With Dillon Gabriel, Milton’s good friend, established as signal caller at UCF, Milton made his way to Tallahassee to try to complete his comeback.  If Milton can play at 85% of what he was at UCF, Florida State has a real steal on their hands. Milton showed flashes of brilliance during the spring, but he must win this job. Battling Milton is Jordan Travis, who started five games a year ago. Travis is a dual threat with a wide range of skills and a real feel for the game, but he has really improved his passing skills and overall play and could hold Milton off. Even if Travis fails to win the job, he can learn quite a bit from Milton and will be an even better player next year. Both players have battle injuries, so we think both play plenty, but I don’t think Milton was brought in to sit if he is healthy, and all indications through fall camp thus far indicate he is. Chubba Purdy and Tate Rodemaker are battling as quality backups.

The national media is not impressed, but I think the Florida State running back room, while young, is really good. Jashaun Corbin is finally healthy after transferring in from Texas A&M and he appears set as the starter. Corbin is a complete back, but he lacks the breakaway speed found with sophomore Lawrence Toafili, who will definitely get his share of carries. DJ Williams is another solid between the tackles back, with pass catching skills, who transferred in from Auburn. Treshaun Ward has turned so many heads he earned a scholarship. Ward makes people miss, and he could well get situational snaps. Deonte’ Sheffield has skills and will see snaps, and speedster Corey Wren has a bright future.

The receiving core is quite young, but that might be a good thing with this talented bunch. First, wideouts Ontaria Wilson, who led the team in catches, and Keyshawn Helton, will be pushed by a younger crop of talent to keep their snaps. Two freshman, Malik McLain and Joshua Burrell, have exhibited star abilities action since their arrival. Both appear poised for significant playing time. Transfer Andrew Parchment, who actually had measure success at Kansas, is also slated for a starting position. Kentron Pointier, Bryan Robinson, Ja'Khi Douglass, Jordan Young and freshman Darion Williamson and Omarion Cooper are young players looking for an opportunity to shine. Camren McDonald, a team leader continues to improve at tight end. UCLA transfer Jordan Wilson missed last fall but big things are expected from him, but Wyatt Rector, who gets open, is also going to be in the mix as well.

The offensive line has been a hinderance for the Seminoles for several years now but under stellar offensive line coach Alex Atkins, it is improving. Devontay Love-Taylor is the leader up front and he will anchor a tackle spot, while Robert Scott, who is really starting to click, will grab the opposite tackle spot. Donte Lucas played well as a freshman but he battled injury and attitude issues in 2020. Even so, he should start a guard spot. Maurice Smith, who is an emerging star, will be at center and is developing into a really good player with a high football IQ. Baveon Johnson, with 20 starts under his belt, is looking to build consistency and may emerge up front possibly at guard, perhaps battling versatile Notre Dame transfer Dillan Gibbons.  Young having played quality snaps when given the opportunity, guard Thomas Schrader could end up winning a spot. Zane Herring, Brady Scott and tackle Darius Washington, who we think has great potential, are backups and we will keep an eye on true freshman Bryan Estes.  Still not as deep as we would like, this group is much improved and has a chance to be decent, which is saying something for Florida State in recent years.

If Milton can perform at a level similar to what he showed us prior to his injury at UCF, then Florida State has a chance to really surprise to the upside.  If Milton does go down, or misses some time, the coaches and players have full confidence in Jordan Travis, who has really improved his game.  The line is better and has some quality depth unlike recent years, and the backs and receivers, while young, are stocked with serious talent. This offense, if it can come together, could really surprise to the upside averaging in the neighborhood of 35 points per game.

DEFENSE

Travis Jay
Cornerback
Florida State
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Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, who transferred in from Georgia, gives the Seminoles a potential all conference player in harassing the quarterback. Dexter McClendon and Quashon Fuller are really getting better as well. Marcus Cushnie transferred in from Alabama A&M primarily to rush the passer, and he has demonstrated that ability in fall camp.  Freshman Patrick Payton may emerge here as well. Dennis Briggs is really emerging at defensive tackle, Malcolm Ray and true freshman end Joshua Farmer, wise above his years, a real talent who could figure prominently. Jarrett Jackson could also emerge. Robert Cooper and Tru Thompson are legit inside. Keir Thomas, among a pair of transfers from South Carolina, will grab an interior end spot. Leonard Werner and Deonte Williams look to get snaps as hybrids.

Linebacker Amari Gainer is a high level athlete, but he is a tweener and coaches are working to find the best spot for him, but make no mistake he needs to be on the field. Stephen Dix has really done the off field work in the weight room and he has a chance to really jump as a sophomore at middle linebacker, but the light bulb has appeared to have gone off for Kalen DeLoach, so keep and eye on him. The coaches are really appreciating the jump DJ Lundy has made in fall camp and Jaleel McRae has played some quality ball as well. Emmett Rice has played some decent ball over the years and is returning from injury. A youngster, Cortez Andrews, is turning some important heads in fall camp and may earn himself some snaps.

Meiko Dotson, who was among the nations top interceptor at FAU in 2019, may start at boundary corner. Jarrion Jones will play snaps and coaches are hoping redshirt freshman Demorie Tate can emerge.  Jarvis Brownlee will play the field corner, backed by Hunter Washington, who has made plays in fall camp. However, Travis Jay is the class of the secondary, and he could start at any number of spots, including corner in addition to his buck spot. Brendan Gant backs up the safety spot along with Sidney Williams. Coaches placed 5* player Akeem Dent, who has not lived up so far to his reputation, at free safety. He has a great skill set, and he should be out there somewhere. Renardo Green, a proven commodity, is back from injury as well.  Arkansas transfer Jarques McClellon is ready. It is noted that freshman safety Shyheim Brown has been most impressive since arriving and have left the coaches no choice but to get him on the field. Freshman defensive back Kevin Knowles is really emerging as a future star, and he might just start the nickel spot, where South Carolina transfer Jammie Robinson appears set. There are plenty of moving pieces in this secondary, and I took some liberties guessing where these folks will be lining up, which remains fluid.

The defense has built some quality depth, and there is talent at each level of the unit.  There are some holes and consistency issues, but overall this appears to be an increasingly strong unit, one which can make a significant difference for the Seminoles.  They are not dominating, but this defensive unit will be fun to watch and can do enough damage to keep the Seminoles in most every game.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Ryan Fitzgerald had trouble keeping placekicker job, so Parker Grothhaus took over. Both are competing this fall, but neither performed well enough last year to consider this a position of strength. Alex Mastromanno will handle punts, but improvement is needed there as well. Returning kicks was a long time strength for the Seminoles; however, the return game was not all that great last year.  There are plenty of players with high levels of speed and elusiveness.

INTANGIBLES

Seminoles

The culture change is in full swing, and it appears that all the bad apples have hit the road. Everything seems to going well since the 2020 season concluded.  But, the schedule is among the toughest in the land, and it is unknown how Florida State will handle adversity, which is sure to come.  The opener hosting Notre Dame presents a wonderful opportunity, but a loss in this game does not knock FSU out of the opportunity to continue to lay the foundation for a future big time winning program. The weekly grind, particularly late in the season, will be grueling.  Keeping mental focus and discipline will be challenging for the coaches and players, as the Seminoles could be a good football team with a losing record. 

HONORS CANDIDATES

Quarterback McKenzie Milton, again if he can perform at his pre injury level, could certainly receive some national honors.  DE Jermaine Johnson, DE Keir Thomas and DB Travis Jay are potential all conference performers. OT Devontay Love-Taylor could get some consideration for al conference honors. But this is a young team with players setting themselves up for future recognition.

NEW ARRIVALS

McKenzie Milton
Quarterback
Florida State
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There are tons of new comers, particularly when considering transfers, that will significantly impact the Seminoles. In fact, potentially the best players on both sides of the ball are newcomers in quarterback McKenzie Milton and defensive end Jermaine Johnson. DT Keir Thomas, DB Jammie Johnson, DB Jarques McClellon, RB DJ Williams and OL Dillan Gibbons. True freshman receivers Malik McClain and Joshua Burrrell are very talented and will play extensively immediately. Watch WR Darion Williamson. DB’s Kevin Knowles will certainly get playing time. Sideny Williams and Hunter Washington will play plenty. Joshua Farmer, Jackson West and Patrick Payton seem poised to play as well. 

FINAL ANALYSIS

Most associated with Florida State are not focused on the Seminoles overall record this fall, but are rather looking to see improvement across the board with zeroing in on teamwork, player development and discipline. But if McKenzie Milton is healthy and anywhere close to his old self, a high level of play from him at the all important quarterback position could put things in a difference perspective.  Even so, the schedule is terribly difficult. FSU opens at home against Notre Dame, who will be favored by over a touchdown.  The home crowd at DOAK  will be electric, and given that Notre Dame suffered significant losses on both sides of the ball and at quarterback, a golden opportunity presents itself.  Call it a premonition, but whether it is Milton leading the way or not, we have the Seminoles finding a way to get a win here. This will be a game changer for the program under Norvell and can lead to bigger things as the season progresses. FSU then defeats Jacksonville State before traveling to face Wake Forest, a very dangerous team.  FSU wins very close in a nail bitter. Florida State then comes home for back to back games facing Louisville and Syracuse, games where we think the Seminole win by couple of touchdowns. FSU then, at 5-0, travels to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina, a top ten squad smarting from the upset loss they absorbed in Tallahassee last year.  FSU loses this one. After a bye week, FSU host UMass for homecoming. Then comes a murderous stretch. Florida State travels to Clemson, where they will little to no chance of winning. FSU then faces a strong NC State team in Tallahassee, but before you cunt this as win, it is worth noting the 'Noles face Miami the following week. FSU loses one, if not both. Maybe they lose to NC State but upset Miami. FSU then travels to Boston College, who under their outstanding new head coach with a powerful offensive line and a stellar quarterback, is better than most anyone thinks. It will be very tight for sure, and it may just depend how the quarterback position is performing for the Seminoles.  FSU then drives down to Hogtown to face the Florida Gators.  A win there is possible, but it would be an upset. It will be an exciting year for the Seminoles, who will be better at every position with notable offensive and defensive improvement. Even so, that schedule is really rough late, so we project FSU to finish 7-5 and bowling! Lets enjoy the ride! Go NOLES!

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PAC 12 2021 Preview

UCLA plays week zero, hosting dangerous Hawaii at The Rose Bowl.  UCLA is expected to be much improved in 2021 behind talented quarterback Doran Thompson-Robinson.

Here are my thoughts and predicted finish for the PAC 12 in 2021.

 

B1G 2021 Preview

B1G Ten football kicks of in week zero, as Nebraska visits Champaign to take on Illinois in a game previously scheduled in Ireland but moved back to the states due to Covid.

Here are my thoughts on the B1G Ten for 2021!

 

 

2021 Quarterback Watchlist

College Football season is about to kickoff!

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Nebraska Cornhuskers 2021 Preview

  

Ladies and gentlemen, the tenure of Scott Frost as head coach at Nebraska has been horrendous.  When the golden haired former Husker National Championship quarterback, a greater majority thought, including me, that he would turn around the Big Red woes in short order. In evaluation of the past results, thing have gotten worse. Frost is 12-20 at NU, losers of several close games without a signature win.  Add in the excessive penalties, incompetent special teams, attention to detail and flawed execution and you see signs of fire over by the dumpster.  At this point, this has the markings of a colossal failure, but an inside look would seem to indicate that the future may be brighter than it appears.  Frost will field his most veteran and complete team; a bigger, faster and stronger team that has some strong on the field leadership with a stout defensive unit leading the way.  But, that sunshine and lollipops aside, for this ascension to occur, many aspects of team improvement will need to emerge. In review, there is not one position group that should not be improved in 2021 versus the performance of a year ago.  Some position groups are poised for significant improvement. So, while the schedule is among the toughest in the land, this is the best team Frost has had and if they win the ones they are supposed to, and beat somebody as a dog, the ‘Huskers will be bowling, and more, again. So, let’s have a look at the Big Red for 2021

OFFENSE


QB Adrian Martinez
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2020 starter Derick Mills is off the NFL and reserve Ronald Thompkins retired, but the coaches are extremely excited by the running back room, which is talented and deep. Who will start?  That is a good question. Markese Stepp, an experienced player who has transferred in from USC, is the odds on favorite to take the first handoff.  Stepp is a tough inside runner who performed well for the Trojans, but even though he missed the spring he should play a major role. True freshman Gabe Ervin has turned many an eyeball since arriving this past spring and many are placing bets that Ervin will eventually be the starter, much sooner than later. Seemingly mature beyond his years, Ervin appears a high level talent that has a very bright future. Marvin Scott performed well a year ago despite being a young player, and we think he continues to figure prominently. Even though Sevion Morrison has had limited time, he has been noted for his speed and vision appearing to have exceptional talent and is destined to find his way on the field.  A wildcard in the room is true freshman Jaquez Yant, a power runner with superb skills and versatility, who also seems destined to find time.  Meanwhile, there is the versatile Rahmir Johnson, who has solid experience. While there are no current candidates for honors contention and much will need to be proven, the Big Red running back room looks very strong for 2021. 

Despite Adrian Martinez having 21 starts at the vital position of quarterback, performance at the position has been average at best.  Martinez displayed some very impressive skills performing at a very high level as a true freshman, but his play, partially due to coaching, scheme, turnovers and/or injury, has regressed significantly during his career. In fact, Nebraska has benched him several times, but none of the replacements have been able to seize the opportunity. For 2021, the job belongs squarely to Martinez, who appears mentally and physically ready for the challenge.  Without question, Martinez has the physical tools, but the mental aspect of the game, most notably protecting the football, must be improved.  The weapons at Martinez’s disposal are seemingly improved, so there is really no excuse for the quarterback play to not be significantly improved. We appreciate Martinez’s skills and mentality, so we expect significant improvement, but for Nebraska to challenge for the division, it will have to really be material. Logan Smothers and Henrich Haarberg are battling for the backup job.

The receiving room, while lacking overall in experience, appears stronger by emerging growth and a new face.  That new face is Somari Toure, who is collected 1495 last season at Montana, is a veteran player who has assumed some leadership since his arrival in Lincoln.  Toure can really be a difference maker for the Big Red. Omar Manning, at 6’4” 225, was a JUCO All American and has the skillset to become an honors candidate if he can jump to the next level, and he has shown signs of being on the verge of doing just that. Xavier Betts had some moments are a freshman last year, but he has yet to play to his outstanding ability. We think he will continue to emerge. Oliver Martin, Levi Flack and Wyatt Liewer all have experience and can make plays.  Will Nixon and Alante Brown are players who have turned heads of the coaching staff and will likely become significant contributors this fall. True freshman Latrell Neville is big and fast, and he is certainly one to watch, particularly into the future. Kamonte Grimes and Shawn Hardy are getting looks. While young, this unit has high level emerging talent and should help Martinez regain some old form.

The tight end position was a weapon for Frost at UCF, and while Nebraska has been incorporating more action for the tight end room, with the talent on hand, Nebraska could have among the best group of tight ends in the country and we expect increase activity as a central piece of the offense in Lincoln. Austin Allen, at 6’8” is a very talented piece for the Husker offense, and we think he excels potentially with over 30 catches. Travis Vokolek is also very talented and he will also play an integral role, perhaps in line for 20 catches himself. Chris Hickman, who has deceptive speed, is also a potential weapon. Freshman Thomas Fridone, a freshman phenom set to have significant playing time, injured a knee and is expected to miss most of the season.

While few outside the program appear to share the thought, Scott Frost and offensive line coach Greg Austion have to be thrilled at the emergence of the Big Red offensive line, a long time staple of excellence within the program. This unit is the most talented and deep group the Huskers have fielded in quite some time.  Strong offensive lines are usually a centerpiece of success, and speaking of the center position. Cam Jurgens seems poised for a breakout year, perhaps challenging for national honors. Trent Hixon, who has experience and is very versatile being able to play many line positions, will back up for now. Coaches say Matt Sichterman is coming alive at right guard. Ethan Piper appears settled in a left guard. Piper is an intelligent, mature versatile player and is expected to play well. Brock Bando will provide depth. At the tackle position, Bryce Benhart performed well on eight starts a year ago, and while Turner Cochran started only the final game, his ability may put him in contention for conference honors if he emerges as expected.  Brant Banks, Nouredin Nouilli and Ezra Miller provide more than adequate depth at tackle, and we want to keep an eye on true freshman Teddy Prochazka who is a future star. As we noted last year, if Nebraska is to emerge as conference champion contender, the Big Red will need to be able to run the ball when they have to, just not when the want to. We think this unit gives the Big Red that opportunity.

Nebraska has the talent on hand to field an explosive offense, but the Big Red must correct three things that have held this unit back in recent seasons. The first is protecting the football, which is the most important thing a football team can do.  Nebraska has lost the turnover battle for seemingly decades, and this has simply got to change.  It is a mindset, one with attention to detail, which leads us to the other two issues; penalties and execution.  Penalties, often at the most inopportune times, have been drive killers for the Huskers, and they have generally speaking not been good enough to overcome them. This is discipline.  Nebraska has great difficulty in executing plays. Various things,; lined up in the wrong position, running the wrong routes, misfired throws, missed blocks and many other seemingly simple thing. Nebraska must raise the bar on discipline and attention to detail. But we thin they can, and will. Perhaps it is the new and emerging leadership on the field we see, with rising accountability. We think Martinez and company can average 32 points per game, far exceeding the 23 unacceptable points per game scored in 2020. 

DEFENSE

Cam Taylor-Britt
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With Nebraska not expected to do much by the national media, it should be noted that the Huskers have a strength in their defensive unit. Ten starters return; a veteran group with emerging players, where the overall level of play is expected to rise, and it was decent a year ago. Eric Chinander has built a stout unit, a unit where several players with opportunities to move on, super seniors, are returning hoping for something special. Let’s begin up front.  Nebraska plays a 3-4,  where it is vitally important to be strong up front. At the nose is Damion Daniels. Snacks, at 6’3” 335, is a mountain of a man. At one end spot is senior Ben Stillle, who is an All B1G player. DE Ty Robinson, a redshirt freshman, is young but has shown plenty of signs of becoming a superstar. There is quality depth here as well. Jordan Riley is making some big noise in fall camp, so watch him. DT Deontre Thomas, a really good player, DE Tate Wilderman and DE Casey Rogers are all quality players.

An area needing improvement is the linebacking core.  Transferring in from is Northern Iowa is scholar honors candidate Chris Kolarevic, who is in stone as a starter at inside linebacker. Nick Henrich, who was ready anyway, jumps in for injured Will Honas, jumps in inside as well. Luke Reimer is guy who coaches will have a hard time keeping off the field. Garrett Snodgrass is ready, and Grant Tagge, Jackson Hannah are emerging. On the outside, JoJo Domann is an All B1G player with NFL potential and he is a unit leader. Garrett Nelson, whose motor is unrivaled, will play extensively. Caleb Tannor has ten starts, and he looks to split with Nelson, but an increase in production is needed in rushing the passer.  Pheldarius Payne has made some big plays in situational playing time, and his contribution is expected to grow. Blaise Gunnerson, Javin Wright and Jackson Hannah are quality backups in the linebacking room.

The secondary is a team strength, perhaps among the nations top back in units. The unit is led by corner Cam Taylor-Britt, who is generally though of as Nebraska’s highest rated overall player. Taylor-Britt has been stellar on the field, a special teams contributor and team leader who returned to handle the unfinished business. The battle for the other corner spot is epic, with some really good football players fighting for the starting spot. Coming off an injury is Braxton Clark, who has shown previous flashes, and at 6’4” 210, he is a prototype corner.  Quentin Newsome, at 6’2” 180, is a very good player who has been biding his time to shine. Newsome will play plenty; somewhere. Ohio State transfer Tyreke Johnson, a five star recruit, is making noise since arriving for fall camp. Nadab Joseph is physically gifted, only a sophomore, and a player whose is emerging. Marques Buford, Tamon Lynum, Koby Brentz and Malik Williams are backups.  Deontai Williams returns at strong safety, and he is an honors candidate. Marquel Disnuke, another quality player with 13 starts, is back at free safety.  Myles Farmer is an emerging star to keep an eye on. Issac Gifford is getting plenty of attention in fall camp, so he will find the field. At free safety, Noa Pola Gates is ready to rock!

While we expect Nebraska to field one of the top defenses within the conference, two areas that need improvement are rushing the passer and creating turnovers. A big play resulting in a turnover by Deontai Williams against Penn State perhaps broke the back of the Nittany Lions, so the importance of creating turnovers cannot be understated.  The best secondary's in the game falter when opposing quarterbacks have extended tome to throw.  Nebraska needs to double its 2020 sack number, and the talent is on hand to get that done. Overall, we expect the Blackshirts to field the best unit they have in many seasons. The strength in this unit gives Nebraska a chance in most every game.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Nebraska saw some improvement on special teams a year ago, but they had nowhere to go but up. At punter, William Pryzstup was solid with a 41.2 average, but the coaches will look at Australian Daniel Cerni. Connor Culp was All B1G at placekicker last fall, and he returns. Alante Brown and Rahmir Johnson were fair handling kickoffs, but the blocking was not stellar. Cam Taylor-Britt averaged 13.2 yards per return, which is real good, but he only had six. Continued improvement within the special teams is needed, and there appear to be several younger players who should be aiming to make their mark on this unit.

INTANGIBLES

Trev Alberts
Athletic Director
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The Frost era has been a debacle; across the board. Athletic Director Bill Moos, who hired Frost, was seemingly ushered out, and now Trev Alberts, a former Husker All America player and scholar athlete, comes over from The University of Nebraska-Omaha to become the new AD. Alberts is no non-sense, but quite fair and charming.  He will get that part of the administration straightened out right quick.  Improvement in the football program is integral for the state of mind for the entire state, and there is no doubt Alberts recognizes this.  Under Frost, hell for decades, Nebraska has been its own worst enemy.  That has to change. Issues are fixable and within the programs control. Frost is a good young coach, and he has a really good staff, so if Alberts can provide assistance in helping Frost navigate the rough waters, a chance exists to get back to impressive gridiron successes. We think Nebraska moves in that direction.

HONORS CANDIDATES

Up front, Cam Jurgens, Bryce Benhart and Turner Cochran are potential All B1G performers.  Samori Toure may also get consideration if he can duplicate his performance at Montana. DE’s Ben Stille and JoJo Domann are All B1G players. SS Deontai Williams is a candidate for honors, and CB Cam Taylor-Britt is a All B1G with an opportunity for All America consideration.  K Connor Culp is All B1G.  

NEW ARRIVALS

Samori Toure
WR
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The transfer in of Montana wide receiver Samori Toure is huge for the Big Red. He fills a position need, a big accomplished receiver who has displayed leadership since his arrival. Martinez needs to effectively get him the ball. TE Thomas Fridone, a high 4*, was set for plenty of playing time, but he injured a knee is apparently out for half the season to be sure. Heinrich Haarberg may be the backup quarterback. Gabe Ervin has displayed, not only a high level of maturity, but exceptional talent in competing for the starting running back position.  Ervin looks fantastic.  Teddy Prochazka on the offensive line and Latrell Neville could well find excessive playing time. Outside linebacker Randolph Kpai will play plenty. Former five star cornerback Tyreke Johnson has transferred in from Ohio State. Johnson is big, and he is looking for a fresh start. Reports from fall camp indicated he has risen his game to position himself to figure prominently.

FINAL ANALYSIS

The schedule Nebraska will face in 2021 is among the most difficult in the nation. A big question is how healthy Nebraska, and in particular quarterback Adrian Martinez, will be as they navigate through it. An increased ability to run the football, even when they have to, should help Martinez to reduce hits to absorb.  There is an increased quality of depth, particularly on the lines of scrimmage and in the secondary. In a game originally scheduled to be played in Ireland has been moved back to the states, so in week zero Nebraska will open in Champaign at Illinois. Brett Bielema has taken over for the Illini, so it would seem it would take some time for things to come together there, so Nebraska starts with a win. However, the closer this game is, the more concerned Husker fans will be. Nebraska moved a game to fit in week two, bringing in Fordham for what amount to a glorified scrimmage. Buffalo then comes to Lincoln, and the Bulls were a strong football team a year ago. But their outstanding coach oved on, and several key players left the program, so Nebraska should win easily. So, Nebraska is 3-0 heading down to Norman for a rekindling of the famed Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry on the 50 year anniversary of the “Game of Century” in 1971.  While Oklahoma is a top five team 50 years later, Nebraska is clearly not.  The goal here would be to stay close with the talented Sooners. For those thinking upset, it would seem the Big Red would need some turnovers along with strong play at the lines of scrimmage. Possible, but highly unlikely.  Then, at 3-1, Nebraska travels to Michigan State, who is in the throws of a transition period. The Big Re win there comfortably. Northwestern comes to Lincoln, and games with the Wildcats and Huskers in Lincoln have historically been close, and we expect the same in 2021. But the Big Red win it. Then Nebraska hosts the Michigan Wolverines, a top 25 team who are decent, but this is a critical game for Nebraska if they really want to make some noise. It is a coin flip, and it will depend we think on how banged up Nebraska is. With the game in Lincoln, we will give to the Huskers, but very close.  Then, possibly at 6-1, Nebraska travels to Minnesota. This game is critical for the West division, and Minnesota, another top 25 team who has had their way with the Huskers, will be tough to beat on the road. We will go with Minnesota. Perhaps you can flip the Michigan and Minnesota outcomes, but either way, we think Nebraska goes into the bye week at 6-2.  Nebraska then hosts Purdue and powerful Ohio State. So, at 7-3 the Big Red get another bye week. Now, the division is on the line, and Nebraska has no room for error. Nebraska goes to Wisconsin, a team the Huskers have lost some close games to in recent seasons. It will be very tough, but if Nebraska has it going, the Big Red can win it. Show me. Then a confident and good Iowa team, who has owned Nebraska, comes to Lincoln to close the season. The Huskers are so overdue here it is almost sound money! Assuming great health, we could say Nebraska goes 8-4, but likely they are banged up and drop one we count as a win. So, 7-5 seems like a realistic record for Nebraska. GBR! 

*Reports have surfaced that Nebraska held supervised training outside of COVID protocol with the knowledge of staff members. Potentially, this could have a negative impact on the state of the program, and the future of coach Scott Frost. It is impossible to project the impact of these accusations on the team performance.

GAMEDAY GALLERY