Author: Christopher Gharagozlo

In 2022, a Mountain West quarterback being on the Heisman list is rare. Becoming a Heisman finalist seems out of this world. However, Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener has the potential to make the list as a Heisman Trophy Finalist. Jake Haener 2021 Stats In 2021, Haener shocked the country and became one of the most surprising quarterbacks in the country. At the beginning of the season, some had him in Heisman discussions. He fell short versus Oregon by a touchdown but upsetted UCLA while playing, visibly injured.  However, the hype would cool down as Fresno State would struggle against…

Last year, Michigan shocked the country and won the Big Ten Championship. However, they are not the favorite to repeat. Here are the 2022 Big Ten Championship odds.  Ohio State is the favorite (-225) Despite having lost to Michigan in 2021, Ohio State seems poised for a major breakout year. The Buckeyes missed not only the college football playoffs but also the Big Ten championship game.  This is bad news for college football as Ohio State is playing with a chip on their shoulders. Quarterback, CJ Stroud, has a year under his belt and will be the key for Ohio…

It is hard to replace a quarterback who led the 6th best passing offense in the country. This is exactly what Nevada needs to do in replacing Carson Strong, who left for the NFL. How will Nevada Football deal with the departure of Carson Strong, and what will their offense look like? Carson Strong 2021 Stats Strong is a two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year. He had a great statistical season at Nevada during the 2021 season.  Strong 2021 Stats: 70.1% completion percentage with 4,175 passing yards, 36 touchdowns 8 interceptions Who will replace Carson Strong? Heading into…

Every year, the return of Nebraska is being discussed through talk shows, Twitter, and regular college football conversations. However, many seem to be complacent this year about the Cornhuskers. Now more than ever, with the hot seat burning, Scott Frost needs to be Oklahoma.  Nebraska with a must-win game in Dublin, Ireland The Cornhuskers will play a Week 0 game in Dublin, Ireland, versus Northwestern. Playing an away game is difficult enough in college football, but traveling to a different country proves bothersome for even NFL players.  With the game being in Dublin and not much football on during Week…

It is not often a football game in November sells out in July. However, Big Ten football isn’t regular football. Iowa versus Wisconsin on November 12th has already sold out.  The Badgers will be visiting a hostile environment at Kinnick Stadium when they play conference rival, the Hawkeyes. Iowa faithful is making sure that the outcome of this matchup will differ from 2021 when Wisconsin beat Iowa 27-7.  Iowa did get the last laugh as they won the Big Ten West and secured a spot in the Big Ten championship. However, in college football, every year is bigger than the…

Michigan has fallen behind in recruiting for the 2023 class.  Recruiting has always been highly sought after. College fans brag about their recruiting standings, and coaches work the recruiting trail all year round to constantly and consistently bring in talent.  Now more than ever, with the addition of NIL, recruiting is heavily under the microscope. Money has been thrown around all across the country in an effort to attract the best talent. In conferences like the Big Ten, recruiting is vital. Players want to play for well-known names like Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State. This is why it is…

With all the attention on expansion conferences, the Mountain West is staying quiet. However, this silence is not due to a lack of excitement within the conference. The odds to win the Mountain West have the reigning Mountain West champions, Utah State, behind three other teams. The Mountain West is poised to have another electric season.  Early Mountain West football odds suggest that the race to the top of the conference will consist of five teams. According to Ceasar Sportsbook, the favorite to win the Mountain West is Boise State (+200).  Right behind Boise State is Fresno State (+250) and…

With the 2022 season around the corner, national watchlists are forming around the country for college football’s most prestigious awards. Utah State features a quarterback on two of these watch lists. The Maxwell Award is one of the most prestigious awards in college football. The award is given to the best college football player throughout the entire season. Last year, the winner of the award was Bryce Young. Players who have won this award feature Joe Burrow, DeVonta Smith, Tua Tagovalioa, Baker Mayfield, and Lamar Jackson.  Utah State quarterback, Logan Bonner, is a name being watched for the Maxwell Award.…