Last week, the American Conference delivered a bunch of high-powered shootouts. While this week may not deliver as many explosions, we still have multiple games with significant implications for the conference race. Additionally, one conference team gets a shot at another Power Four foe, while others fight for bowl eligibility. Without further ado, let’s go […]
Two words summarized Week 8 of American Conference play — defense optional. Nearly every game in the conference turned into a high-scoring shootout, with even the option teams getting into the act. Three games totaled over 80 combined points, while another had 73. In the preview, I questioned whether the American could exceed a thrilling […]
Each week seems to top the previous in the American. Last week’s amazing slate of upsets and high-scoring affairs sets a lofty standard for this week, but the conference will surely deliver. Another pair of weeknight clashes and a battle of Owls headlines this week’s slate. Without further ado, let’s go #AroundTheAmerican Memphis and East […]
One of the most chaotic weeks in college football history carried over into the American Conference. The league saw a rare two-score overtime win, a College Football Playoff frontrunner go down, and the league’s worst team finally got their first victory. To have all of these storylines jam-packed into one week is astonishing. Without further […]
The American Conference picture is beginning to clear as the calendar approaches the midpoint of the season. Multiple matchups will separate the contenders from the rest of the pack, while other schools try to keep their bowl hopes alive in front of a weeknight audience. Without further ado, let’s go #AroundTheAmerican. East Carolina and UAB […]
We didn’t think the American could get much more thrilling, but the league exceeded expectations this week. The conference somehow showed even more parity. While we’ve definitely seen two favorites emerge so far this season, this past weekend proved beyond any doubt that “Any Given Saturday” applies to America’s conference. Without further ado, let’s go […]
Week Six of the American is here, and we’ve once again got a diverse set of storylines filling the slate. The league gets another Thursday night showcase, and later, a much-anticipated grudge match will capture the attention of the league’s fans. Perhaps more importantly, the conference race will continue to take shape, with many teams […]
The American may be the most exciting conference in college football. The opening week of October showed that not only does the league have no clear favorite, it also has parity that’s nearly unmatched by any other FBS league. Several teams asserted claims to top honors in an eventful weekend of action. Without further ado, […]
The American enters October with a slate that should bring clarity to the conference race. Multiple teams try to keep up with the contenders, while two of the league’s best will look to rebound from lackluster performances last weekend. Additionally, the push for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy begins. Storylines abound, friends. Let’s not waste any more […]
The American showed the country it did not have to wait until October to bring out the treats. The conference showcased its parity while delivering plenty of must-watch television. From scoring explosions to shocking upsets, we got peak entertainment. Without further ado, let’s go #AroundTheAmerican. UTSA Wins Thrilling Shootout Against Colorado State A week after […]
