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Auburn is the defending champion of the Southeastern Conference, and was less than a minute away from winning a national title in Gus Malzahn's first season as Auburn's head coach.Ole Miss is 7-1 for the first time in many years, and is in the top 10 nationally for the first time since the early stages of the 2009 season.
Although the Rebels lost their first game last Satruday against LSU at venerable Tiger Stadium, all is not lost for coach Hugh Freeze and the Rebels. With a win against Auburn--which would be their first since 2012, Freeze's first season, Ole Miss could set themselves up for the potential to have a special season in Freeze's third year as Ole Miss' head coach.

Here are five things to look for as the Rebels and Tigers prepare to meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway. ESPN will televise this matchup.

1. The Rebels defense against the Tigers offense

Both coaches--Freeze and Malzahn--are proponents of the spread offense, although Auburn's version favors the run more prominently. A solid running game has been a staple at Auburn for many years. Remember Joe Cribbs, Bo Jackson, Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams? This season, Cameron Artis-Payne has seen plenty of chances to showcase his skill. So far, he's averaged over 118 yards a game, making him the third leading rusher in the Southeastern Conference. Quarterback Nick Marshall has been averaging over 96 yards running.
This will be a challenge to the Rebel defense, who has averaged giving up 10.5 points a game, and only eight touchdowns through eight games. Although LSU ran roughshod over the Ole Miss defense last Saturday in Baton Rouge--over 250 yards for the Tigers--they were only able to muster one touchdown.

It will be an intrguing matchup between the Rebels' "D" and Auburn's running game. Granted, Ole Miss will be without linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury which required surgery, there will be others to step up.

2. Bryant, Shackleford will do well filling in

Linebackers Serderius Bryant and Deterrian Shackelford will be more than adequate to step in and fill Denzel's shoes against Auburn. Both have put together solid games throughout the season, and will again answer the call of defensive coordinator Dave Wommack when the chance presents itself.

3. Ole Miss' running game needs to step up

The storyline from last week's debacle in Baton Rouge was that the Ole Miss offense was never able to find any semblance of getting in synch. While the defense came up with four turnovers, the offense didn't follow through on the opportunities given to them. Granted, LSU's defense is no laughing matter, and they played a part in causing Ole Miss' offense to be out of rhythm. What will help Ole Miss will be for the running game to take charge early and often. Jaylen Walton, I'Tavius Mathers and company--even QB Bo Wallace has been known to tuck the ball and run for good yardage--needs to make the most of their chances to help keep Auburn's offense at bay.

4. Maybe There Is A Flaw in Auburn's defense??

Last week, albeit a losing effort, South Carolina scored 35 points and gained over 500 yards against Auburn's defense. If there is a flaw in the Tiger defense, Ole Miss needs to exploit it, and exploit it early and often. The Rebels have as much talent offensively as South Carolina. They need to focus and execute the plays that are called.

5. Put LSU loss in rear view mirror

Perhaps last week's trip to Baton Rouge was the Rebels' "bad game" of the season. Every team is entitled to have at least one bad game, and maybe the LSU game can qualify.

Again, Ole Miss should feel good that the powers that be on the College Football Playoff committee saw fit to put them No. 4 in their poll, a spot behind Auburn. In order for the Rebels to get back to the winning form that they had the previous seven weeks, each and every player, coach, fan, whoever has to put the loss to LSU in the rear view mirror. Senior quarterback Bo Wallace and the rest of the Rebels should be glad that they will be in front of the home crowd, which should be more than a strong asset to them.
Wallace needs to regain the spunk and fire that helped the Rebels get to a 7-0 mark. He needs to return to the "Good" Bo and "Effective" Bo that he'd been recently. He and the offensive coaches, as well as coach Freeze, needs to be on the proverbial same page. The defense did all they could last week. The offense needs to regain the form they had against Texas A&M, Tennessee, and maintain it through four full quarters.
Again, the Rebels still have a lot to play for. They still have a chance to have a special season.

It starts against Auburn.

Auburn is the defending champion of the Southeastern Conference, and was less than a minute away from winning a national title in Gus Malzahn's first season as Auburn's head coach.Ole Miss is 7-1 for the first time in many years, and is in the top 10 nationally for the first time since the early stages of the 2009 season.
Although the Rebels lost their first game last Satruday against LSU at venerable Tiger Stadium, all is not lost for coach Hugh Freeze and the Rebels. With a win against Auburn--which would be their first since 2012, Freeze's first season, Ole Miss could set themselves up for the potential to have a special season in Freeze's third year as Ole Miss' head coach.

Here are five things to look for as the Rebels and Tigers prepare to meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway. ESPN will televise this matchup.

1. The Rebels defense against the Tigers offense

Both coaches--Freeze and Malzahn--are proponents of the spread offense, although Auburn's version favors the run more prominently. A solid running game has been a staple at Auburn for many years. Remember Joe Cribbs, Bo Jackson, Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams? This season, Cameron Artis-Payne has seen plenty of chances to showcase his skill. So far, he's averaged over 118 yards a game, making him the third leading rusher in the Southeastern Conference. Quarterback Nick Marshall has been averaging over 96 yards running.
This will be a challenge to the Rebel defense, who has averaged giving up 10.5 points a game, and only eight touchdowns through eight games. Although LSU ran roughshod over the Ole Miss defense last Saturday in Baton Rouge--over 250 yards for the Tigers--they were only able to muster one touchdown.

It will be an intrguing matchup between the Rebels' "D" and Auburn's running game. Granted, Ole Miss will be without linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury which required surgery, there will be others to step up.

2. Bryant, Shackleford will do well filling in

Linebackers Serderius Bryant and Deterrian Shackelford will be more than adequate to step in and fill Denzel's shoes against Auburn. Both have put together solid games throughout the season, and will again answer the call of defensive coordinator Dave Wommack when the chance presents itself.

3. Ole Miss' running game needs to step up

The storyline from last week's debacle in Baton Rouge was that the Ole Miss offense was never able to find any semblance of getting in synch. While the defense came up with four turnovers, the offense didn't follow through on the opportunities given to them. Granted, LSU's defense is no laughing matter, and they played a part in causing Ole Miss' offense to be out of rhythm. What will help Ole Miss will be for the running game to take charge early and often. Jaylen Walton, I'Tavius Mathers and company--even QB Bo Wallace has been known to tuck the ball and run for good yardage--needs to make the most of their chances to help keep Auburn's offense at bay.

4. Maybe There Is A Flaw in Auburn's defense??

Last week, albeit a losing effort, South Carolina scored 35 points and gained over 500 yards against Auburn's defense. If there is a flaw in the Tiger defense, Ole Miss needs to exploit it, and exploit it early and often. The Rebels have as much talent offensively as South Carolina. They need to focus and execute the plays that are called.

5. Put LSU loss in rear view mirror

Perhaps last week's trip to Baton Rouge was the Rebels' "bad game" of the season. Every team is entitled to have at least one bad game, and maybe the LSU game can qualify.

Again, Ole Miss should feel good that the powers that be on the College Football Playoff committee saw fit to put them No. 4 in their poll, a spot behind Auburn. In order for the Rebels to get back to the winning form that they had the previous seven weeks, each and every player, coach, fan, whoever has to put the loss to LSU in the rear view mirror. Senior quarterback Bo Wallace and the rest of the Rebels should be glad that they will be in front of the home crowd, which should be more than a strong asset to them.
Wallace needs to regain the spunk and fire that helped the Rebels get to a 7-0 mark. He needs to return to the "Good" Bo and "Effective" Bo that he'd been recently. He and the offensive coaches, as well as coach Freeze, needs to be on the proverbial same page. The defense did all they could last week. The offense needs to regain the form they had against Texas A&M, Tennessee, and maintain it through four full quarters.
Again, the Rebels still have a lot to play for. They still have a chance to have a special season.

It starts against Auburn.

Auburn is the defending champion of the Southeastern Conference, and was less than a minute away from winning a national title in Gus Malzahn's first season as Auburn's head coach.Ole Miss is 7-1 for the first time in many years, and is in the top 10 nationally for the first time since the early stages of the 2009 season.
Although the Rebels lost their first game last Satruday against LSU at venerable Tiger Stadium, all is not lost for coach Hugh Freeze and the Rebels. With a win against Auburn--which would be their first since 2012, Freeze's first season, Ole Miss could set themselves up for the potential to have a special season in Freeze's third year as Ole Miss' head coach.

Here are five things to look for as the Rebels and Tigers prepare to meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway. ESPN will televise this matchup.

1. The Rebels defense against the Tigers offense

Both coaches--Freeze and Malzahn--are proponents of the spread offense, although Auburn's version favors the run more prominently. A solid running game has been a staple at Auburn for many years. Remember Joe Cribbs, Bo Jackson, Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams? This season, Cameron Artis-Payne has seen plenty of chances to showcase his skill. So far, he's averaged over 118 yards a game, making him the third leading rusher in the Southeastern Conference. Quarterback Nick Marshall has been averaging over 96 yards running.
This will be a challenge to the Rebel defense, who has averaged giving up 10.5 points a game, and only eight touchdowns through eight games. Although LSU ran roughshod over the Ole Miss defense last Saturday in Baton Rouge--over 250 yards for the Tigers--they were only able to muster one touchdown.

It will be an intrguing matchup between the Rebels' "D" and Auburn's running game. Granted, Ole Miss will be without linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury which required surgery, there will be others to step up.

2. Bryant, Shackleford will do well filling in

Linebackers Serderius Bryant and Deterrian Shackelford will be more than adequate to step in and fill Denzel's shoes against Auburn. Both have put together solid games throughout the season, and will again answer the call of defensive coordinator Dave Wommack when the chance presents itself.

3. Ole Miss' running game needs to step up

The storyline from last week's debacle in Baton Rouge was that the Ole Miss offense was never able to find any semblance of getting in synch. While the defense came up with four turnovers, the offense didn't follow through on the opportunities given to them. Granted, LSU's defense is no laughing matter, and they played a part in causing Ole Miss' offense to be out of rhythm. What will help Ole Miss will be for the running game to take charge early and often. Jaylen Walton, I'Tavius Mathers and company--even QB Bo Wallace has been known to tuck the ball and run for good yardage--needs to make the most of their chances to help keep Auburn's offense at bay.

4. Maybe There Is A Flaw in Auburn's defense??

Last week, albeit a losing effort, South Carolina scored 35 points and gained over 500 yards against Auburn's defense. If there is a flaw in the Tiger defense, Ole Miss needs to exploit it, and exploit it early and often. The Rebels have as much talent offensively as South Carolina. They need to focus and execute the plays that are called.

5. Put LSU loss in rear view mirror

Perhaps last week's trip to Baton Rouge was the Rebels' "bad game" of the season. Every team is entitled to have at least one bad game, and maybe the LSU game can qualify.

Again, Ole Miss should feel good that the powers that be on the College Football Playoff committee saw fit to put them No. 4 in their poll, a spot behind Auburn. In order for the Rebels to get back to the winning form that they had the previous seven weeks, each and every player, coach, fan, whoever has to put the loss to LSU in the rear view mirror. Senior quarterback Bo Wallace and the rest of the Rebels should be glad that they will be in front of the home crowd, which should be more than a strong asset to them.
Wallace needs to regain the spunk and fire that helped the Rebels get to a 7-0 mark. He needs to return to the "Good" Bo and "Effective" Bo that he'd been recently. He and the offensive coaches, as well as coach Freeze, needs to be on the proverbial same page. The defense did all they could last week. The offense needs to regain the form they had against Texas A&M, Tennessee, and maintain it through four full quarters.
Again, the Rebels still have a lot to play for. They still have a chance to have a special season.

It starts against Auburn.

Auburn is the defending champion of the Southeastern Conference, and was less than a minute away from winning a national title in Gus Malzahn's first season as Auburn's head coach.Ole Miss is 7-1 for the first time in many years, and is in the top 10 nationally for the first time since the early stages of the 2009 season.
Although the Rebels lost their first game last Satruday against LSU at venerable Tiger Stadium, all is not lost for coach Hugh Freeze and the Rebels. With a win against Auburn--which would be their first since 2012, Freeze's first season, Ole Miss could set themselves up for the potential to have a special season in Freeze's third year as Ole Miss' head coach.

Here are five things to look for as the Rebels and Tigers prepare to meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway. ESPN will televise this matchup.

1. The Rebels defense against the Tigers offense

Both coaches--Freeze and Malzahn--are proponents of the spread offense, although Auburn's version favors the run more prominently. A solid running game has been a staple at Auburn for many years. Remember Joe Cribbs, Bo Jackson, Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams? This season, Cameron Artis-Payne has seen plenty of chances to showcase his skill. So far, he's averaged over 118 yards a game, making him the third leading rusher in the Southeastern Conference. Quarterback Nick Marshall has been averaging over 96 yards running.
This will be a challenge to the Rebel defense, who has averaged giving up 10.5 points a game, and only eight touchdowns through eight games. Although LSU ran roughshod over the Ole Miss defense last Saturday in Baton Rouge--over 250 yards for the Tigers--they were only able to muster one touchdown.

It will be an intrguing matchup between the Rebels' "D" and Auburn's running game. Granted, Ole Miss will be without linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury which required surgery, there will be others to step up.

2. Bryant, Shackleford will do well filling in

Linebackers Serderius Bryant and Deterrian Shackelford will be more than adequate to step in and fill Denzel's shoes against Auburn. Both have put together solid games throughout the season, and will again answer the call of defensive coordinator Dave Wommack when the chance presents itself.

3. Ole Miss' running game needs to step up

The storyline from last week's debacle in Baton Rouge was that the Ole Miss offense was never able to find any semblance of getting in synch. While the defense came up with four turnovers, the offense didn't follow through on the opportunities given to them. Granted, LSU's defense is no laughing matter, and they played a part in causing Ole Miss' offense to be out of rhythm. What will help Ole Miss will be for the running game to take charge early and often. Jaylen Walton, I'Tavius Mathers and company--even QB Bo Wallace has been known to tuck the ball and run for good yardage--needs to make the most of their chances to help keep Auburn's offense at bay.

4. Maybe There Is A Flaw in Auburn's defense??

Last week, albeit a losing effort, South Carolina scored 35 points and gained over 500 yards against Auburn's defense. If there is a flaw in the Tiger defense, Ole Miss needs to exploit it, and exploit it early and often. The Rebels have as much talent offensively as South Carolina. They need to focus and execute the plays that are called.

5. Put LSU loss in rear view mirror

Perhaps last week's trip to Baton Rouge was the Rebels' "bad game" of the season. Every team is entitled to have at least one bad game, and maybe the LSU game can qualify.

Again, Ole Miss should feel good that the powers that be on the College Football Playoff committee saw fit to put them No. 4 in their poll, a spot behind Auburn. In order for the Rebels to get back to the winning form that they had the previous seven weeks, each and every player, coach, fan, whoever has to put the loss to LSU in the rear view mirror. Senior quarterback Bo Wallace and the rest of the Rebels should be glad that they will be in front of the home crowd, which should be more than a strong asset to them.
Wallace needs to regain the spunk and fire that helped the Rebels get to a 7-0 mark. He needs to return to the "Good" Bo and "Effective" Bo that he'd been recently. He and the offensive coaches, as well as coach Freeze, needs to be on the proverbial same page. The defense did all they could last week. The offense needs to regain the form they had against Texas A&M, Tennessee, and maintain it through four full quarters.
Again, the Rebels still have a lot to play for. They still have a chance to have a special season.

It starts against Auburn.

Auburn is the defending champion of the Southeastern Conference, and was less than a minute away from winning a national title in Gus Malzahn's first season as Auburn's head coach.Ole Miss is 7-1 for the first time in many years, and is in the top 10 nationally for the first time since the early stages of the 2009 season.
Although the Rebels lost their first game last Satruday against LSU at venerable Tiger Stadium, all is not lost for coach Hugh Freeze and the Rebels. With a win against Auburn--which would be their first since 2012, Freeze's first season, Ole Miss could set themselves up for the potential to have a special season in Freeze's third year as Ole Miss' head coach.

Here are five things to look for as the Rebels and Tigers prepare to meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway. ESPN will televise this matchup.

1. The Rebels defense against the Tigers offense

Both coaches--Freeze and Malzahn--are proponents of the spread offense, although Auburn's version favors the run more prominently. A solid running game has been a staple at Auburn for many years. Remember Joe Cribbs, Bo Jackson, Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams? This season, Cameron Artis-Payne has seen plenty of chances to showcase his skill. So far, he's averaged over 118 yards a game, making him the third leading rusher in the Southeastern Conference. Quarterback Nick Marshall has been averaging over 96 yards running.
This will be a challenge to the Rebel defense, who has averaged giving up 10.5 points a game, and only eight touchdowns through eight games. Although LSU ran roughshod over the Ole Miss defense last Saturday in Baton Rouge--over 250 yards for the Tigers--they were only able to muster one touchdown.

It will be an intrguing matchup between the Rebels' "D" and Auburn's running game. Granted, Ole Miss will be without linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury which required surgery, there will be others to step up.

2. Bryant, Shackleford will do well filling in

Linebackers Serderius Bryant and Deterrian Shackelford will be more than adequate to step in and fill Denzel's shoes against Auburn. Both have put together solid games throughout the season, and will again answer the call of defensive coordinator Dave Wommack when the chance presents itself.

3. Ole Miss' running game needs to step up

The storyline from last week's debacle in Baton Rouge was that the Ole Miss offense was never able to find any semblance of getting in synch. While the defense came up with four turnovers, the offense didn't follow through on the opportunities given to them. Granted, LSU's defense is no laughing matter, and they played a part in causing Ole Miss' offense to be out of rhythm. What will help Ole Miss will be for the running game to take charge early and often. Jaylen Walton, I'Tavius Mathers and company--even QB Bo Wallace has been known to tuck the ball and run for good yardage--needs to make the most of their chances to help keep Auburn's offense at bay.

4. Maybe There Is A Flaw in Auburn's defense??

Last week, albeit a losing effort, South Carolina scored 35 points and gained over 500 yards against Auburn's defense. If there is a flaw in the Tiger defense, Ole Miss needs to exploit it, and exploit it early and often. The Rebels have as much talent offensively as South Carolina. They need to focus and execute the plays that are called.

5. Put LSU loss in rear view mirror

Perhaps last week's trip to Baton Rouge was the Rebels' "bad game" of the season. Every team is entitled to have at least one bad game, and maybe the LSU game can qualify.

Again, Ole Miss should feel good that the powers that be on the College Football Playoff committee saw fit to put them No. 4 in their poll, a spot behind Auburn. In order for the Rebels to get back to the winning form that they had the previous seven weeks, each and every player, coach, fan, whoever has to put the loss to LSU in the rear view mirror. Senior quarterback Bo Wallace and the rest of the Rebels should be glad that they will be in front of the home crowd, which should be more than a strong asset to them.
Wallace needs to regain the spunk and fire that helped the Rebels get to a 7-0 mark. He needs to return to the "Good" Bo and "Effective" Bo that he'd been recently. He and the offensive coaches, as well as coach Freeze, needs to be on the proverbial same page. The defense did all they could last week. The offense needs to regain the form they had against Texas A&M, Tennessee, and maintain it through four full quarters.
Again, the Rebels still have a lot to play for. They still have a chance to have a special season.

It starts against Auburn.

Auburn is the defending champion of the Southeastern Conference, and was less than a minute away from winning a national title in Gus Malzahn's first season as Auburn's head coach.Ole Miss is 7-1 for the first time in many years, and is in the top 10 nationally for the first time since the early stages of the 2009 season.
Although the Rebels lost their first game last Satruday against LSU at venerable Tiger Stadium, all is not lost for coach Hugh Freeze and the Rebels. With a win against Auburn--which would be their first since 2012, Freeze's first season, Ole Miss could set themselves up for the potential to have a special season in Freeze's third year as Ole Miss' head coach.

Here are five things to look for as the Rebels and Tigers prepare to meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway. ESPN will televise this matchup.

1. The Rebels defense against the Tigers offense

Both coaches--Freeze and Malzahn--are proponents of the spread offense, although Auburn's version favors the run more prominently. A solid running game has been a staple at Auburn for many years. Remember Joe Cribbs, Bo Jackson, Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams? This season, Cameron Artis-Payne has seen plenty of chances to showcase his skill. So far, he's averaged over 118 yards a game, making him the third leading rusher in the Southeastern Conference. Quarterback Nick Marshall has been averaging over 96 yards running.
This will be a challenge to the Rebel defense, who has averaged giving up 10.5 points a game, and only eight touchdowns through eight games. Although LSU ran roughshod over the Ole Miss defense last Saturday in Baton Rouge--over 250 yards for the Tigers--they were only able to muster one touchdown.

It will be an intrguing matchup between the Rebels' "D" and Auburn's running game. Granted, Ole Miss will be without linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury which required surgery, there will be others to step up.

2. Bryant, Shackleford will do well filling in

Linebackers Serderius Bryant and Deterrian Shackelford will be more than adequate to step in and fill Denzel's shoes against Auburn. Both have put together solid games throughout the season, and will again answer the call of defensive coordinator Dave Wommack when the chance presents itself.

3. Ole Miss' running game needs to step up

The storyline from last week's debacle in Baton Rouge was that the Ole Miss offense was never able to find any semblance of getting in synch. While the defense came up with four turnovers, the offense didn't follow through on the opportunities given to them. Granted, LSU's defense is no laughing matter, and they played a part in causing Ole Miss' offense to be out of rhythm. What will help Ole Miss will be for the running game to take charge early and often. Jaylen Walton, I'Tavius Mathers and company--even QB Bo Wallace has been known to tuck the ball and run for good yardage--needs to make the most of their chances to help keep Auburn's offense at bay.

4. Maybe There Is A Flaw in Auburn's defense??

Last week, albeit a losing effort, South Carolina scored 35 points and gained over 500 yards against Auburn's defense. If there is a flaw in the Tiger defense, Ole Miss needs to exploit it, and exploit it early and often. The Rebels have as much talent offensively as South Carolina. They need to focus and execute the plays that are called.

5. Put LSU loss in rear view mirror

Perhaps last week's trip to Baton Rouge was the Rebels' "bad game" of the season. Every team is entitled to have at least one bad game, and maybe the LSU game can qualify.

Again, Ole Miss should feel good that the powers that be on the College Football Playoff committee saw fit to put them No. 4 in their poll, a spot behind Auburn. In order for the Rebels to get back to the winning form that they had the previous seven weeks, each and every player, coach, fan, whoever has to put the loss to LSU in the rear view mirror. Senior quarterback Bo Wallace and the rest of the Rebels should be glad that they will be in front of the home crowd, which should be more than a strong asset to them.
Wallace needs to regain the spunk and fire that helped the Rebels get to a 7-0 mark. He needs to return to the "Good" Bo and "Effective" Bo that he'd been recently. He and the offensive coaches, as well as coach Freeze, needs to be on the proverbial same page. The defense did all they could last week. The offense needs to regain the form they had against Texas A&M, Tennessee, and maintain it through four full quarters.
Again, the Rebels still have a lot to play for. They still have a chance to have a special season.

It starts against Auburn.

The Georgia Bulldogs finally got the answer they were waiting on, but it was not the news they were looking for.

Georgia running back Todd Gurley must sit out two more games for accepting more than $3,000 in cash from multiple individuals for autographed memorabilia, the NCAA ruled Wednesday.

Georgia issued a statement Wednesday saying it plans to appeal the decision immediately. The NCAA membership committee that oversees the reinstatement process will review the appeal this week. The committee can reduce or remove the conditions the staff has imposed, but cannot increase them.

According to the NCAA, Gurley received the cash for signing memorabilia and other items over two years and must repay a portion of the money he received to a charity of his choice and also complete 40 hours of community service as conditions of his reinstatement.

This is better news for the Florida Gators, who are hoping to take the last five games of their season and rum toward a better bowl game and the potential saving of Will Muschamp’s job.

The Georgia-Florida Game is one of the biggest traditions in college football.

Since 1933 it has been held in Jacksonville, Florida, with only two exceptions, making it one of the few remaining neutral-site rivalries. The game attracts huge crowds to Jacksonville, and the associated tailgating and other events earned it the nickname of the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party".

The game has often had championship implications, with both teams competitive in the Southeastern Conference. Florida, which did not win the SEC title until 1991, had its hopes dashed several times by a loss to Georgia in Jacksonville.  The game took on new importance when the SEC split into Eastern and Western Divisions in 1992, with both Florida and Georgia in the Eastern. As the two teams have frequently led the division, the game has often effectively determined who will represent the Eastern Division in the SEC Championship Game. To date, Florida has ten Eastern Division titles while Georgia has five.

While the two universities agree that Georgia leads the overall series, they disagree as to the overall series record due to the disputed 1904 game. As of the 2013 contest, Georgia leads with a 50–40–2 record by its reckoning, and 49–40–2 by Florida's count.  Georgia dominated the series before 1951 and had a 15-5 record in the 1970s and 1980s. Florida compiled an 18-3 record against Georgia from 1990 to 2010.

Here are five things to know about this game.

NO GURLEY

This says a lot for the game. The Bulldogs have not missed a beat since Gurley has been suspended, but the idea Gurley would suit up for the game would have given the Dawgs an added boost.

Georgia is nearing the three-week mark since Gurley, a star tailback who had been among the top Heisman Trophy candidates, was indefinitely suspended Oct. 9 while the school investigated allegations he received improper benefits for signing autographs.

Gurley, a junior, has rushed for 773 yards with eight touchdowns and has averaged 8.2 yards per carry.

WELCOME TO THE SHOW, TREON

Harris replaces fourth-year junior Jeff Driskel, who has struggled mightily in the Gators' last four games.

"[Harris] is getting all the reps right now," Will Muschamp said, "and Jeff is certainly going to have a role in that game."

After sitting in the coaches' booth for the LSU game on Oct. 11, Harris returned to the field against Missouri and was 8-of-12 passing for 98 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran for a touchdown and lost a fumble on a first-quarter sack.

"You saw what he did late in the game," Muschamp said Wednesday. "He has a knack for making plays and making some good things happen for our football team. We've struggled with production at the quarterback position, and that's been an issue for us along with others. Been a huge issue for us.

GEORGIA MUST CONTROL THE CLOCK

Last year, Georgia raced out to a 20-0 lead before the Gators turned up their defensive performance a notch or two and worked back into the game.  Turnovers by the Bulldogs afforded Florida multiple opportunities to get points, and Will Muschamp's team capitalized repeatedly.

As a result, a 20-point lead dwindled to a three-point margin in the fourth quarter, and the Dawgs needed a long, clock-eating drive to survive in Jacksonville.

Controlling the clock earlier in the game will help alleviate late-game pressure and lessen the potential for a disheartening defeat at the hands of the Gators.  Turnovers must be avoided, and Georgia's occasional hurry-up offense should be traded for a more conservative pace—even if play-calling does not differ.

PLAY FOR THE FUTURE

There is more riding on this game for Florida than just a win.

A win halts Georgia's momentum in the rivalry—which should help Florida in recruiting.  A victory puts Florida back at .500 in SEC play and at 4-3 overall, and it quiets some of the chatter regarding Muschamp's job security.

Florida must recognize the magnitude of this moment and rise to greet it rather than shying away.  The Gators need to take chances in play-calling, gamble on defense and try to make something happen on special teams.

It will take a memorable performance to upset the Bulldogs, but if the Gators can manufacture such a showing, it could springboard them into a strong close through November.

GEORGIA WINS

But it is closer than you think. There are twists and turns in this rivalry that make this must see television. Georgia’s running game will control the clock. This might be a higher scoring game than one might think? Look for the Gators to try and score through the air often, keeping the Bulldogs secondary on its toes.

GEORGIA 34 FLORIDA 30

The Georgia Bulldogs finally got the answer they were waiting on, but it was not the news they were looking for.

Georgia running back Todd Gurley must sit out two more games for accepting more than $3,000 in cash from multiple individuals for autographed memorabilia, the NCAA ruled Wednesday.

Georgia issued a statement Wednesday saying it plans to appeal the decision immediately. The NCAA membership committee that oversees the reinstatement process will review the appeal this week. The committee can reduce or remove the conditions the staff has imposed, but cannot increase them.

According to the NCAA, Gurley received the cash for signing memorabilia and other items over two years and must repay a portion of the money he received to a charity of his choice and also complete 40 hours of community service as conditions of his reinstatement.

This is better news for the Florida Gators, who are hoping to take the last five games of their season and rum toward a better bowl game and the potential saving of Will Muschamp’s job.

The Georgia-Florida Game is one of the biggest traditions in college football.

Since 1933 it has been held in Jacksonville, Florida, with only two exceptions, making it one of the few remaining neutral-site rivalries. The game attracts huge crowds to Jacksonville, and the associated tailgating and other events earned it the nickname of the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party".

The game has often had championship implications, with both teams competitive in the Southeastern Conference. Florida, which did not win the SEC title until 1991, had its hopes dashed several times by a loss to Georgia in Jacksonville.  The game took on new importance when the SEC split into Eastern and Western Divisions in 1992, with both Florida and Georgia in the Eastern. As the two teams have frequently led the division, the game has often effectively determined who will represent the Eastern Division in the SEC Championship Game. To date, Florida has ten Eastern Division titles while Georgia has five.

While the two universities agree that Georgia leads the overall series, they disagree as to the overall series record due to the disputed 1904 game. As of the 2013 contest, Georgia leads with a 50–40–2 record by its reckoning, and 49–40–2 by Florida's count.  Georgia dominated the series before 1951 and had a 15-5 record in the 1970s and 1980s. Florida compiled an 18-3 record against Georgia from 1990 to 2010.

Here are five things to know about this game.

NO GURLEY

This says a lot for the game. The Bulldogs have not missed a beat since Gurley has been suspended, but the idea Gurley would suit up for the game would have given the Dawgs an added boost.

Georgia is nearing the three-week mark since Gurley, a star tailback who had been among the top Heisman Trophy candidates, was indefinitely suspended Oct. 9 while the school investigated allegations he received improper benefits for signing autographs.

Gurley, a junior, has rushed for 773 yards with eight touchdowns and has averaged 8.2 yards per carry.

WELCOME TO THE SHOW, TREON

Harris replaces fourth-year junior Jeff Driskel, who has struggled mightily in the Gators' last four games.

"[Harris] is getting all the reps right now," Will Muschamp said, "and Jeff is certainly going to have a role in that game."

After sitting in the coaches' booth for the LSU game on Oct. 11, Harris returned to the field against Missouri and was 8-of-12 passing for 98 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran for a touchdown and lost a fumble on a first-quarter sack.

"You saw what he did late in the game," Muschamp said Wednesday. "He has a knack for making plays and making some good things happen for our football team. We've struggled with production at the quarterback position, and that's been an issue for us along with others. Been a huge issue for us.

GEORGIA MUST CONTROL THE CLOCK

Last year, Georgia raced out to a 20-0 lead before the Gators turned up their defensive performance a notch or two and worked back into the game.  Turnovers by the Bulldogs afforded Florida multiple opportunities to get points, and Will Muschamp's team capitalized repeatedly.

As a result, a 20-point lead dwindled to a three-point margin in the fourth quarter, and the Dawgs needed a long, clock-eating drive to survive in Jacksonville.

Controlling the clock earlier in the game will help alleviate late-game pressure and lessen the potential for a disheartening defeat at the hands of the Gators.  Turnovers must be avoided, and Georgia's occasional hurry-up offense should be traded for a more conservative pace—even if play-calling does not differ.

PLAY FOR THE FUTURE

There is more riding on this game for Florida than just a win.

A win halts Georgia's momentum in the rivalry—which should help Florida in recruiting.  A victory puts Florida back at .500 in SEC play and at 4-3 overall, and it quiets some of the chatter regarding Muschamp's job security.

Florida must recognize the magnitude of this moment and rise to greet it rather than shying away.  The Gators need to take chances in play-calling, gamble on defense and try to make something happen on special teams.

It will take a memorable performance to upset the Bulldogs, but if the Gators can manufacture such a showing, it could springboard them into a strong close through November.

GEORGIA WINS

But it is closer than you think. There are twists and turns in this rivalry that make this must see television. Georgia’s running game will control the clock. This might be a higher scoring game than one might think? Look for the Gators to try and score through the air often, keeping the Bulldogs secondary on its toes.

GEORGIA 34 FLORIDA 30

The Oakland Raiders were once a dominant team in the late 70's to early 80's. Now they're a team that no one respects. The Raiders were coming into Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns with a 0-6 record looking for their first victory. However, they found a way to lose the game 23-13, and now they are 0-7.

With a interim head coach Tony Sparano taking over, the players don't seem to be adjusting to his style. When will these players take some accountability for their lack of play? On paper the Oakland Raiders are a playoff team, but looks can be very deceiving.

When owner Al Davis was alive, he got in the faces of players that weren't getting in done on the field. That man loved his team. With so much talent on this roster, you would think that the leadership on this team was helping rookie quarterback Derek Carr's development.

In his first season as quarterback, Carr is playing the best he can on what he has on the field. Car doesn't have any help on the offensive line to protect him better, and his receiving core are playing below average. If the Raiders keep playing this way, they'll go 1-15 for the year.

Players that's not performing in the game should be benched, no questions asked. Tony Sparano should be disciplining these players more effectively, by showing them that he means business. From the looks of it, this team makes a lot of careless mistakes, and they aren't representing Raider Nation as their supposed to.

When you watch a Oakland Raiders game you can see that they're in it, but come fourth quarter they disappear and just can't hold on to win. Raiders running back Darren McFadden has underperformed with just 338 rushing yards for the season. If the Raiders want to win games in the future McFadden has to contribute more.

There is a rumor going around the NFL that John Gruden would be looking to only coach the Oakland Raiders if he came back. So by next season we should expect Gruden to take over this fallen team, and hopefully make them into a playoff contender.

The Oakland Raiders were once a dominant team in the late 70's to early 80's. Now they're a team that no one respects. The Raiders were coming into Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns with a 0-6 record looking for their first victory. However, they found a way to lose the game 23-13, and now they are 0-7.

With a interim head coach Tony Sparano taking over, the players don't seem to be adjusting to his style. When will these players take some accountability for their lack of play? On paper the Oakland Raiders are a playoff team, but looks can be very deceiving.

When owner Al Davis was alive, he got in the faces of players that weren't getting in done on the field. That man loved his team. With so much talent on this roster, you would think that the leadership on this team was helping rookie quarterback Derek Carr's development.

In his first season as quarterback, Carr is playing the best he can on what he has on the field. Car doesn't have any help on the offensive line to protect him better, and his receiving core are playing below average. If the Raiders keep playing this way, they'll go 1-15 for the year.

Players that's not performing in the game should be benched, no questions asked. Tony Sparano should be disciplining these players more effectively, by showing them that he means business. From the looks of it, this team makes a lot of careless mistakes, and they aren't representing Raider Nation as their supposed to.

When you watch a Oakland Raiders game you can see that they're in it, but come fourth quarter they disappear and just can't hold on to win. Raiders running back Darren McFadden has underperformed with just 338 rushing yards for the season. If the Raiders want to win games in the future McFadden has to contribute more.

There is a rumor going around the NFL that John Gruden would be looking to only coach the Oakland Raiders if he came back. So by next season we should expect Gruden to take over this fallen team, and hopefully make them into a playoff contender.

Total College football revenue from the 2011-2012 season.

1. Texas - $103,813,684 MILLION
2. Michigan - $85,209,247 MILLION
3. Alabama - $81,993,762 MILLION
4. Georgia - $74,989,418 MILLION
5. Florida - $74,117,435 MILLION

Alabama's total Athletic revenues for 2013 totaled $143 MILLION, probably around $100 MILLION from its football program. That $143 MILLION revenue total exceeded ALL 30 NHL teams and 25 of the 30 NBA teams. Do they pay their players? 

They are given a free education, that is their salary.

Are these universities really taking a blow by handing out full scholarships to these athletes? The football team this athlete is on just raised your university $70+ Million dollars in one year but you are doing them a favor by letting them learn in your classrooms?

Education and a degree are the most important things these players will take away from going to these universities.

Many of these universities are treating football players like idiots. The University of North Carolina has been involved in a scandal concerning their players not learning a thing while at school. Counselors would pre determine classes for football players to attend, not allowing young men to pick their own schedules. They would be brainless classes created for football players.

Players had some classes on their schedules that they were told they did not have to attend and they would receive an A. They received ridiculous degrees that were useless in the real world and are having to go back to college to learn something. Do you think this is the only university exploiting players like this to have a good football team? This amazing education is the reason football players cannot be paid? 

The snowball effect from a successful football university:

STUDENT ENROLLMENT - Would Texas, Alabama, Oregon, USC, UF, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, etc, etc, etc really be anywhere near this gigantic if they did not have college football? You do not see many of these football powerhouses in the top 50 list of best colleges in the U.S. so why are their student bodies 50,000+? How do they easily fill their 75,000+ capacity stadium if most of the student body are not football fans?

What does massive enrollment mean for a university? The 2013 average tuiton for in-state students at public universities was about $9,000 per year. How much money would a school earn with 50,000 students paying $9,000 in just tution per year. $450,000,000 MILLION. Imagine how much if you added out of state students who averaged about $22,000 per year in tuition.

ALUMNI CONTRIBUTIONS - Aside from the tens of millions of dollars being raked in by the athletic department because of the football team, how much money is raised by alumni because of the football program? Previous football players or just diehard college football fans. 

Boon Pickens donated $165 MILLION dollars toward the rennovation of Oklahoma State's football stadium, not library, or swimming pool, football.

So who really knows the real figure that college football programs contribute to their universities but there is no doubt that it far exceeds those astronimical figures at the top of the page. 

Athletes really do go without meals:

Before Shabazz Napier opened the eyes of ignorant people across the country, scholarship athletes were only allowed 2 meals per day as part of their scholarship. During the 2013 NCAA tournament Napier took an interview to share his experience at UCONN saying there were days he didn't have enough money to eat and would miss meals. Since Napier's confession, scholarship athletes now have unlimited meals. 

NFL Hall of Famer Chris Carter said the only way he could eat a meal with his mom after a college football game was if she prepared a meal at home, brought it to the game, and they would eat it together in his dorm. They did not have any money to eat anywhere else. 

This is the gift universities are giving to scholarship athletes?

Solution:

I do not think they should be paid like professionals. There are around 100 football players on each college football team and around 85 of them are on scholarship. 

They should be given compensation anytime they are on campus because of football activities. They could be paid bi-weekly like a normal job. Just enough for gas if they have a car, a meal at a restaurant every once in a while, some new clothes for school. It could be a University debit card that is only accepted at certain businesses so abuse of the money would be low. They could do $500 every two weeks for every player on the team. How much money is that?

If the team had 100 players, every player made $1,000 per month, if they paid them for 12 months, it would cost the University $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR. Think Nick Saban could spare $1.2 MILLION out of his $7 MILLION dollar salary to pay his entire team?!

PAY THE KIDS!

Total College football revenue from the 2011-2012 season.

1. Texas - $103,813,684 MILLION
2. Michigan - $85,209,247 MILLION
3. Alabama - $81,993,762 MILLION
4. Georgia - $74,989,418 MILLION
5. Florida - $74,117,435 MILLION

Alabama's total Athletic revenues for 2013 totaled $143 MILLION, probably around $100 MILLION from its football program. That $143 MILLION revenue total exceeded ALL 30 NHL teams and 25 of the 30 NBA teams. Do they pay their players? 

They are given a free education, that is their salary.

Are these universities really taking a blow by handing out full scholarships to these athletes? The football team this athlete is on just raised your university $70+ Million dollars in one year but you are doing them a favor by letting them learn in your classrooms?

Education and a degree are the most important things these players will take away from going to these universities.

Many of these universities are treating football players like idiots. The University of North Carolina has been involved in a scandal concerning their players not learning a thing while at school. Counselors would pre determine classes for football players to attend, not allowing young men to pick their own schedules. They would be brainless classes created for football players.

Players had some classes on their schedules that they were told they did not have to attend and they would receive an A. They received ridiculous degrees that were useless in the real world and are having to go back to college to learn something. Do you think this is the only university exploiting players like this to have a good football team? This amazing education is the reason football players cannot be paid? 

The snowball effect from a successful football university:

STUDENT ENROLLMENT - Would Texas, Alabama, Oregon, USC, UF, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, etc, etc, etc really be anywhere near this gigantic if they did not have college football? You do not see many of these football powerhouses in the top 50 list of best colleges in the U.S. so why are their student bodies 50,000+? How do they easily fill their 75,000+ capacity stadium if most of the student body are not football fans?

What does massive enrollment mean for a university? The 2013 average tuiton for in-state students at public universities was about $9,000 per year. How much money would a school earn with 50,000 students paying $9,000 in just tution per year. $450,000,000 MILLION. Imagine how much if you added out of state students who averaged about $22,000 per year in tuition.

ALUMNI CONTRIBUTIONS - Aside from the tens of millions of dollars being raked in by the athletic department because of the football team, how much money is raised by alumni because of the football program? Previous football players or just diehard college football fans. 

Boon Pickens donated $165 MILLION dollars toward the rennovation of Oklahoma State's football stadium, not library, or swimming pool, football.

So who really knows the real figure that college football programs contribute to their universities but there is no doubt that it far exceeds those astronimical figures at the top of the page. 

Athletes really do go without meals:

Before Shabazz Napier opened the eyes of ignorant people across the country, scholarship athletes were only allowed 2 meals per day as part of their scholarship. During the 2013 NCAA tournament Napier took an interview to share his experience at UCONN saying there were days he didn't have enough money to eat and would miss meals. Since Napier's confession, scholarship athletes now have unlimited meals. 

NFL Hall of Famer Chris Carter said the only way he could eat a meal with his mom after a college football game was if she prepared a meal at home, brought it to the game, and they would eat it together in his dorm. They did not have any money to eat anywhere else. 

This is the gift universities are giving to scholarship athletes?

Solution:

I do not think they should be paid like professionals. There are around 100 football players on each college football team and around 85 of them are on scholarship. 

They should be given compensation anytime they are on campus because of football activities. They could be paid bi-weekly like a normal job. Just enough for gas if they have a car, a meal at a restaurant every once in a while, some new clothes for school. It could be a University debit card that is only accepted at certain businesses so abuse of the money would be low. They could do $500 every two weeks for every player on the team. How much money is that?

If the team had 100 players, every player made $1,000 per month, if they paid them for 12 months, it would cost the University $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR. Think Nick Saban could spare $1.2 MILLION out of his $7 MILLION dollar salary to pay his entire team?!

PAY THE KIDS!

Total College football revenue from the 2011-2012 season.

1. Texas - $103,813,684 MILLION
2. Michigan - $85,209,247 MILLION
3. Alabama - $81,993,762 MILLION
4. Georgia - $74,989,418 MILLION
5. Florida - $74,117,435 MILLION

Alabama's total Athletic revenues for 2013 totaled $143 MILLION, probably around $100 MILLION from its football program. That $143 MILLION revenue total exceeded ALL 30 NHL teams and 25 of the 30 NBA teams. Do they pay their players? 

They are given a free education, that is their salary.

Are these universities really taking a blow by handing out full scholarships to these athletes? The football team this athlete is on just raised your university $70+ Million dollars in one year but you are doing them a favor by letting them learn in your classrooms?

Education and a degree are the most important things these players will take away from going to these universities.

Many of these universities are treating football players like idiots. The University of North Carolina has been involved in a scandal concerning their players not learning a thing while at school. Counselors would pre determine classes for football players to attend, not allowing young men to pick their own schedules. They would be brainless classes created for football players.

Players had some classes on their schedules that they were told they did not have to attend and they would receive an A. They received ridiculous degrees that were useless in the real world and are having to go back to college to learn something. Do you think this is the only university exploiting players like this to have a good football team? This amazing education is the reason football players cannot be paid? 

The snowball effect from a successful football university:

STUDENT ENROLLMENT - Would Texas, Alabama, Oregon, USC, UF, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, etc, etc, etc really be anywhere near this gigantic if they did not have college football? You do not see many of these football powerhouses in the top 50 list of best colleges in the U.S. so why are their student bodies 50,000+? How do they easily fill their 75,000+ capacity stadium if most of the student body are not football fans?

What does massive enrollment mean for a university? The 2013 average tuiton for in-state students at public universities was about $9,000 per year. How much money would a school earn with 50,000 students paying $9,000 in just tution per year. $450,000,000 MILLION. Imagine how much if you added out of state students who averaged about $22,000 per year in tuition.

ALUMNI CONTRIBUTIONS - Aside from the tens of millions of dollars being raked in by the athletic department because of the football team, how much money is raised by alumni because of the football program? Previous football players or just diehard college football fans. 

Boon Pickens donated $165 MILLION dollars toward the rennovation of Oklahoma State's football stadium, not library, or swimming pool, football.

So who really knows the real figure that college football programs contribute to their universities but there is no doubt that it far exceeds those astronimical figures at the top of the page. 

Athletes really do go without meals:

Before Shabazz Napier opened the eyes of ignorant people across the country, scholarship athletes were only allowed 2 meals per day as part of their scholarship. During the 2013 NCAA tournament Napier took an interview to share his experience at UCONN saying there were days he didn't have enough money to eat and would miss meals. Since Napier's confession, scholarship athletes now have unlimited meals. 

NFL Hall of Famer Chris Carter said the only way he could eat a meal with his mom after a college football game was if she prepared a meal at home, brought it to the game, and they would eat it together in his dorm. They did not have any money to eat anywhere else. 

This is the gift universities are giving to scholarship athletes?

Solution:

I do not think they should be paid like professionals. There are around 100 football players on each college football team and around 85 of them are on scholarship. 

They should be given compensation anytime they are on campus because of football activities. They could be paid bi-weekly like a normal job. Just enough for gas if they have a car, a meal at a restaurant every once in a while, some new clothes for school. It could be a University debit card that is only accepted at certain businesses so abuse of the money would be low. They could do $500 every two weeks for every player on the team. How much money is that?

If the team had 100 players, every player made $1,000 per month, if they paid them for 12 months, it would cost the University $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR. Think Nick Saban could spare $1.2 MILLION out of his $7 MILLION dollar salary to pay his entire team?!

PAY THE KIDS!

Total College football revenue from the 2011-2012 season.

1. Texas - $103,813,684 MILLION
2. Michigan - $85,209,247 MILLION
3. Alabama - $81,993,762 MILLION
4. Georgia - $74,989,418 MILLION
5. Florida - $74,117,435 MILLION

Alabama's total Athletic revenues for 2013 totaled $143 MILLION, probably around $100 MILLION from its football program. That $143 MILLION revenue total exceeded ALL 30 NHL teams and 25 of the 30 NBA teams. Do they pay their players? 

They are given a free education, that is their salary.

Are these universities really taking a blow by handing out full scholarships to these athletes? The football team this athlete is on just raised your university $70+ Million dollars in one year but you are doing them a favor by letting them learn in your classrooms?

Education and a degree are the most important things these players will take away from going to these universities.

Many of these universities are treating football players like idiots. The University of North Carolina has been involved in a scandal concerning their players not learning a thing while at school. Counselors would pre determine classes for football players to attend, not allowing young men to pick their own schedules. They would be brainless classes created for football players.

Players had some classes on their schedules that they were told they did not have to attend and they would receive an A. They received ridiculous degrees that were useless in the real world and are having to go back to college to learn something. Do you think this is the only university exploiting players like this to have a good football team? This amazing education is the reason football players cannot be paid? 

The snowball effect from a successful football university:

STUDENT ENROLLMENT - Would Texas, Alabama, Oregon, USC, UF, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, etc, etc, etc really be anywhere near this gigantic if they did not have college football? You do not see many of these football powerhouses in the top 50 list of best colleges in the U.S. so why are their student bodies 50,000+? How do they easily fill their 75,000+ capacity stadium if most of the student body are not football fans?

What does massive enrollment mean for a university? The 2013 average tuiton for in-state students at public universities was about $9,000 per year. How much money would a school earn with 50,000 students paying $9,000 in just tution per year. $450,000,000 MILLION. Imagine how much if you added out of state students who averaged about $22,000 per year in tuition.

ALUMNI CONTRIBUTIONS - Aside from the tens of millions of dollars being raked in by the athletic department because of the football team, how much money is raised by alumni because of the football program? Previous football players or just diehard college football fans. 

Boon Pickens donated $165 MILLION dollars toward the rennovation of Oklahoma State's football stadium, not library, or swimming pool, football.

So who really knows the real figure that college football programs contribute to their universities but there is no doubt that it far exceeds those astronimical figures at the top of the page. 

Athletes really do go without meals:

Before Shabazz Napier opened the eyes of ignorant people across the country, scholarship athletes were only allowed 2 meals per day as part of their scholarship. During the 2013 NCAA tournament Napier took an interview to share his experience at UCONN saying there were days he didn't have enough money to eat and would miss meals. Since Napier's confession, scholarship athletes now have unlimited meals. 

NFL Hall of Famer Chris Carter said the only way he could eat a meal with his mom after a college football game was if she prepared a meal at home, brought it to the game, and they would eat it together in his dorm. They did not have any money to eat anywhere else. 

This is the gift universities are giving to scholarship athletes?

Solution:

I do not think they should be paid like professionals. There are around 100 football players on each college football team and around 85 of them are on scholarship. 

They should be given compensation anytime they are on campus because of football activities. They could be paid bi-weekly like a normal job. Just enough for gas if they have a car, a meal at a restaurant every once in a while, some new clothes for school. It could be a University debit card that is only accepted at certain businesses so abuse of the money would be low. They could do $500 every two weeks for every player on the team. How much money is that?

If the team had 100 players, every player made $1,000 per month, if they paid them for 12 months, it would cost the University $1.2 MILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR. Think Nick Saban could spare $1.2 MILLION out of his $7 MILLION dollar salary to pay his entire team?!

PAY THE KIDS!

A few weeks ago, it was Devin Hester’s world and the Atlanta Falcons were living in it.

After setting records for return touchdowns and having the opportunity to celebrate with his football idol, Deion Sanders, the sweet victory over his former head coach Lovie Smith and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was only slightly less exciting.

This week, the Chicago Bears come to town. Again, it could be a huge afternoon for No. 17. Playing against his old coach is one thing, but facing the former team is downright exciting.

Hester also recorded 217 receptions for 2,807 yards and 14 touchdowns in Chicago and became the first player in NFL history to return the opening kickoff of a Super Bowl for a touchdown, going 92 yards for the score in Super Bowl XLI, facing the Indianapolis Colts.

With all those years, stats and memories, of course Sunday's Week 6 matchup is going to be emotional for Hester. But as fast, elusive and dynamic as he is as a receiver/returner, he's as equally talented at managing his emotions, offering proper perspective on the contest against his former team.

"It’s going to be fun, kind of exciting," Hester said. "I’m so used to going against those guys in practice; it’ll be the first time for me to go against them live. (I’ve) been around those guys for a long time; so, it’s kind of like playing against your brother."

The Falcons are hoping Hester can give the team the same kind of performance he gave Atlanta in the 56-14 win over Tampa Bay. The Bears are a different team, one with more offensive firepower.

Here are some things you need to know about this game in Atlanta on Sunday.

DOUGLAS HAS BEEN RULED OUT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (foot) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Chicago, marking the third straight game he will be sidelined.

Douglas injured his foot in a Week 3 win over Tampa Bay and after practicing as a full participant twice the following week and once as a limited participant has not participated since.

Wide receiver Devin Hester (hamstring) and guard Justin Blalock (back) were limited Friday and will be questionable for Sunday's game, but Coach Mike Smith has said all week that he expects Hester to play Sunday.

JONES CONTINUES TO IMPRESS

Jones’ 40 catches this season haven't been just routine grabs either, best highlighted by the one-handed grab Jones made against the New York Giants in Week 5. The reception made highlight reels as Jones went Spider-Man-like for the grab, flashing his left arm up in the blink of an eye, ultimately using his fingertips to help snatch the ball out of the air.

While the play was special for several reasons, including its degree of difficulty, it prevented a likely interception and it moved the sticks. Jones made the 9-yard reception look ridiculously easy, thanks in part to a specific offseason training regimen he has for his eyes and hands, which are more than 30 percent larger than the average male (9'3/4'').

PREPARING FOR FORTE

The one thing the Falcons have to be conscious of all game is the play of Matt Forte. The running back does it all in the Bears offense, running and catching the ball. While Jay Cutler and his receiving crew is one of the best in the NFL, Forte is still the focal point of the offense. According to the Falcons defensive coordinator, Mike Nolan, there has been improvements on the defensive side of the ball, despite the two straight losses since the Tampa Bay game.

FORTE RETURNS TO PRACTICE

Forte (coaches' decision) returned to practice Thursday, but injuries continue to sideline starting linebackers Lance Briggs (ribs) and Jon Bostic (back) in advance of Sunday’s road game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Neither Briggs nor Bostic have been ruled out yet for Week 6, according to Bears head coach Marc Trestman.

Linebacker Shea McClellin (hand), safety Ahmad Dixon (hamstring), center Taylor Boggs (hamstring) and left tackle Jermon Bushrod (knee/ankle) were also held out of Thursday’s session, while safety Chris Conte (concussion), linebacker D.J. Williams (neck) and cornerback Sherrick McManis (quadriceps) were limited.

Trestman said McClellin is “doubtful.”

FALCONS WIN

This could be one of the better offensive games of the year. I thought that might be the case last week with the Falcons and the Giants. Watch this be an 80-point game. In the end, the Falcons defense is better and the home team holds the advantage,

ATLANTA 42 BEARS 38

The Dallas Cowboys have won four straight games, for the first time in three years, putting them at a record of 4-1 this season -- which is their best record through five games since 2008 – when they also started the season 4-1. The Cowboys have finished 8-8 for three consecutive seasons. Currently, the team already has half the amount of that win total, and the season is not halfway completed. The Cowboys’ 2007 campaign was the last season the team started with a 5-1 record; that season saw Dallas finish with a 13-3 record.

The Cowboys’ toughest test yet this season lies ahead this Sunday, as they will play the 3-1 Seattle Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions, in Seattle at arguably the most difficult stadium to play in: CenturyLink Field.

The Seahawks are coming off a win against the Washington Redskins – a game in which the Seahawks looked way off their game but still found a way to win. Despite having a lowly pass offense, the Seahawks have done very well on offense as a whole. Moreover, the Seattle defense is just as good as last year’s version – maybe even better, considering the Seahawks currently have the best run defense in the NFL.

DeMarco Murray chasing sixth-straight 100 rushing yard game

Running back DeMarco Murray, the league’s leader in rushing yards, is the catalyst of the Cowboys’ success. Murray rushed for at least 100 yards in each of Dallas’ five games this season. It is going to be extremely difficult for Murray to make it six straight games. The Seahawks defense boasts an average of 62.3 rushing yards allowed per game this season, which is, by far, the best in the league. If Murray does not produce, it is highly likely the Cowboys will be defeated.

Seahawks lead NFL in rushing

The Cowboys have the league’s leading rusher. However, as a team, the Seahawks lead the league in rushing, with an average of 167 yards on the ground per game. Running back Marshawn Lynch and quarterback Russell Wilson account for the bulk of the team’s rushing yardage. The Cowboys defense ranks 20^th in the league in rush defense, which causes concern for Dallas.

Dez Bryant versus Richard Sherman

Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant versus Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is the best matchup in the NFL this week. Sherman will not shadow Bryant the entire game, as Sherman stays on one side of the field. Nonetheless, when these two do lineup against each other, expect a physical, fun-to-watch battle. Bryant has scored a touchdown in four straight games. Thus far this season, Sherman hasn’t played up to his normal ability; he gave up a 60-yard pass and a touchdown last week against the Redskins. Bryant has the slight edge over Sherman.

Rolando McClain vital to Cowboys’ success

After being limited in practice on Friday, Cowboys middle linebacker Rolando McClain is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. McClain is one of the Cowboys best run defenders, and he does well in pass coverage. When McClain exited the game against the Houston Texans last week, the Texans were more efficient in the run game. If McClain is unable to go, the Cowboys’ chances of victory will diminish greatly.

Seahawks will put game in Russell Wilson’s hands

Last week against the Redskins, Wilson put together an outstanding performance, which carried the Seahawks to victory. It is well known that he can make plays with his arm and his feet. Outside of wideout Percy Harvin, the Seahawks do not have great receivers, which makes Wilson’s job much more strenuous. However, as we saw against the Redskins, if his receivers can’t make plays, Wilson will make them himself: He will take off and run with the ball, or he will extend the play until a receiver finally breaks open.

Both of the Cowboys’ streaks are coming to a halt: the team’s winning streak and Murray’s 100-yard rushing streak. The Seahawks defense will extremely limit Murray. On offense, the Seahawks running game will produce, and Wilson will continue to be a playmaker. Plus, the Seahawks are playing at home; you can’t bet against the Seahawks at home. Prediction: Seahawks 23-10.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, with a 3-2 record, are one of the worst teams in the NFL that currently post a positive record. The Steelers barely escaped Jacksonville with a win last week. Last week proved that the Steelers are not a good football team.

The Cleveland Browns are 2-2 and are fresh off a bye week. In the Browns’ last game, they completed a 25-point comeback victory over the Tennessee Titans. The Browns are not the most talented team, but they seem to be a team that has a lot of heart.

This Sunday marks the second time the Steelers and Browns will play each other this season. In their first meeting, in Week 1, the Steelers won 30-27. In that game, the Steelers were up 27-3 at the end of the first half, but the Browns would come soaring back. The Browns ended up tying the game at 27 in the fourth quarter, but the Steelers still came away with a victory.

This time around, with the game in Cleveland and the Steelers struggling, there could be a different result.

Joe Haden is struggling

Browns cornerback Joe Haden hasn’t played very well through the first quarter of the season. He is allowing a great deal of passes to be caught, which spells trouble for him this Sunday. The Steelers No.1 wide receiver Antonio Brown is on a roll this season. Brown already has 511 receiving yards and has caught 5 touchdowns this season – one of those touchdown receptions came against Haden in Week 1.

Browns must attack the Steelers on the ground

The Browns have been extremely successful running the football this season; they rank fourth in the NFL in rushing yards per game. The Steelers defense has struggled against the run this season, including in Week 1 against the Browns.

Steelers can’t waste redzone opportunities

This season, when the Steelers have the ball in the redzone, they have only been able to score a touchdown 43 percent of the time, which ranks as 26^th in the league. The Steelers need to utilize running back Le’Veon Bell in the redzone more; he only has one total touchdown this season. Not being able to score touchdowns is one of the reasons why the Steelers are a bad team. They need to fix this issue if they want to improve.

Steelers likely to give Le’Veon Bell more carries

Last week against the Jaguars, Bell only received 15 carries, yet he had a rush of 29 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per carry. The Steelers offense has scored 30-plus points this season in games during which Bell carries the ball 20-plus times. It is certainly a head-scratcher as to why the Steelers limit Bell’s carry total. Expect to see Bell carrying the football many times against the Browns.

Browns must put Ben Roethlisberger on his back

The Steelers’ offensive tackles, Kelvin Beachum and Marcus Gilbert, are mediocre pass blockers – both of whom have combined to allow 8 sacks through five games. Browns outside linebacker Paul Kruger recorded 2 sacks against the Steelers in their first game of the season. Disrupting Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s play is key to diluting the Steelers offense.

With the way the Steelers are playing, it is very hard to predict a victory for them. The Steelers defense will have trouble defending the Browns defense. The Steelers offense will keep it close, but the Browns will prevail. Prediction: Browns 34-31

The NFL. The National Football League. Full of action, excitement, and surprises. Shocks aplenty, leaving us a bucket load to talk about. Twists and turns, the kind of stuff you couldn't DREAM of happening. Players doing things no person in their right mind would do.

And I haven't even gotten to the football.

Yep, like has been the case all season, players off-field behaviour continues to make the headlines. The latest being Adrian Peterson admitting to a court official he "smoked a little weed." I assume he must have been high at the time to have done that. Maybe Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrete Blount gave him a lift to the courtroom. Or maybe he shared a cab with Justin Blackmon. Or maybe he was hanging out with Ray Rice. I feel AP and Ray Rice would've been useful when the Titanic was going down. Only instead of being there to save the rafts full of women and children, they could've just beaten the cockney out of them. Maybe then I wouldnt have to sit through the movie every three months, whilst my girlfriend sings along to my love will go on. More like my barf will go on. Can't stand that damn movie.

Ok. I see i've gotten off track. As you can see, all this off the field stuff has just gotten out of hand. It's taking our attention away from some awesome on the field action, so it's time to once again focus on some football. And here we are now, with the Baltimore Ravens travelling to Tampa Bay to take on the 1-4 Buccaneers. From a distance, it doesn't look like a very enticing game of football. But take a closer look, and there are a few juicy matchups in this one. 

Baltimore come into this after a tough loss at Indy last week. The main takeaways for Baltimore weren't to different then what they've dealt with for years. Defence was good, offence was not. The defence, as it has all season, has the ability to work with short fields and keep teams out of the end zone. Even when it looked like the Colts were knocking on the door to score six, the Ravens were able to keep them to field goal attempts. They have averaged only 16 points allowed per game, which is good for third in the league.

The other side of the ball, not so good. The most concerning thing was their ineptitude on third down. Baltimore were only 1 of 11 on third downs in this game, which was a stark contrast to the offence we had seen the previous two weeks. The Colts looked strong defensively, but a big part of it was the performance of Baltimore's offensive line. The Ravens were coming in high off a three game stretch in which they didn't give up a single sack. It wasn't just in the numbers either, as Flacco was given ample time to find open receivers. That line was also performing strongly in the run game, allowing the Ravens to control the clock and limit 3rd and long situations.

With Eugene Monroe out, and undrafted rookie James Hurst slotting in at left tackle, that line was just torn to shreds. Joe Flacco was sacked four times, and hit six. Hurst was the biggest struggler by FAR in pass protection, allowing three sacks, three quarterback hurries and a hit. The Ravens were looking good on the ground, notching up 90 yards on just 15 carries, but turned to throwing the ball early on. The Ravens need far better protection if they hope to get a win in Tampa.

Tampa Bay roll up into this game after a heartbreaker at New Orleans. After a horrible start to the season, including a game against Atlanta where they looked more Pop-Warner than NFL team, they have had a really solid two game run. A surprise win against the Steelers in their own house, they went into New Orleans without being given much of a chance to keep it close. Keep it close they did though, holding an 11 point lead in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the Buc's, the Saints were able to take the game into overtime, where a Khiry Robinson rushing touchdown ultimately saw them go down. They certainly pushed the Saints all the way though, and were able to force Drew Brees into three interceptions. They certainly have weapons on both sides of the ball, and if all those weapons are in sync, this team can compete with just about anybody.

The Buccaneers have looked far better with Glennon under center, and last week his connection with Vincent Jackson was explosive, with Jackson catching 8 passes for 144 yards. Having big targets gives Glennon more room for error on his throws, he can afford to throw it up and let the receiver make the play. This can be a positive for a young quarterback, knowing he can throw it downfield gives him the confidence to go deep and play a positive brand of football. It also utilizes one of Glennon's strengths - his strong arm. Having these big receivers can also be a curse. The tendency to throw it up can obviously lead to more turnovers, something Tampa can hardly afford. They aren't a team that score enough to make up for turnovers, so it's vital they take care of the ball.

So now let's get into it. Here's the 5 things you need to know about this matchup :

1. C.J MOSELEY IS A LEGITIMATE STAR

Moseley came into this season knowing he had big shoes to fill, as the Ravens needed to find the "next Ray Lewis." I put that in quotation marks because it's a silly notion, the Ravens didn't need to replace what Ray Lewis brang to the team, they just need a solid MLB to come in and play well. This kid hasn't just played well, he looks to be the runaway favourite for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He has played well all season, but just went to another level against the Colts. He was all over the field, making 14 tackles, intercepting Andrew Luck, and also managing to sack Luck on a blitz play. He did miss a few tackles, and a touchdown was scored by Dwayne Allen in his area, but nothing you wouldn't expect considering he played every single defensive snap. Moseley was the best player on the field last week, and will look to repeat that performance in Tampa Bay.

2. THE VINCENT JACKSON - JIMMY SMITH MATCHUP WILL BE VITAL

Maybe the most intriguing matchup in this game, we have one of the game's more underrated cornerbacks up against one of the most physical wide receivers in the league. Jimmy Smith has played outstanding football this season. Last week against the Colts, Andrew Luck was only able to complete one pass in Jimmy Smith's direction. He is tasked with a more difficult challenge this week, as he tries to contain a big, powerful receiver in Jackson. Whilst Smith has been playing at a Pro Bowl level, it would be very surprising to see him completely shutting down Jackson. The most likely result would be for Jackson to make a few big plays downfield with him and Smith going back and forth. If Glennon forces the issue look for Smith to cause a turnover or two.

3. LADARIUS WEBB HAS BEEN STRUGGLING

It wasn't long ago that Webb was one of the key players on this defence. Right now he might be a weakness. Still not all the way back from his lower back injury, Andrew Luck had a lot of success targeting Webb in the passing game. If Tampa want to be successful in the air, they need to take advantage of this. The worst thing Glennon can do is target Jackson all night. Webb allowed  seven completions on 10 targets for 91 yards. He also allowed six first downs. If Tampa can expose Webb, they can keep the chains moving, and utilize Jackson in the red zone.

4. GERALD MCCOY IS A MONSTER THAT WILL EAT YOUR CHILDREN. AND MICHAEL JOHNSTON MIGHT JUST EAT JAMES HURST.

If J.J Watt wasn't a freak playing at such a freaky level, Gerald McCoy might actually be getting a slither of the respect he deserves. Whilst J.J Watt is the best defensive lineman in the game, McCoy isn't far behind. In fact, he might be right there. He is playing at an All Pro level, even whilst battling injury. He has freakish acceleration for his size, breezes past players with that incredible first step, and is an absolute weapon for this defence. Such a disruptive presence, which helps his teammates take advantage of rushed decision making by the opposition. If the Baltimore offensive line don't somehow keep him somewhat in check, he will wreak absolute havoc.

Coming off a horrible performance against the Colts, left tackle James Hurst lines up against experienced defensive end Michael Johnson. Johnson is no stranger to playing the Ravens, having played for the Cincinnati Bengals for five seasons. Johnson has 2 sacks on the season so far, and if Hurst doesn't improve ten-fold on last week, look for that sack total to at least double. If that's the case, Baltimore will REALLY struggle to move the ball.

5. BALTIMORE NEED TO RUN. THEN RUN SOME MORE. THEN RUN AGAIN. THEN RUN. AND THEN, AFTER ALL THAT RUNNING, THEY NEED TO RUN.

A serious issue last season was Baltimore's obsession with throwing the football. In their defence, they really struggled on the ground. They had the worst running game in the league. Last week they ran the ball only 15 times. They dropped back to pass 42 times. This is not a recipe they can continue to use. Understandably, they were behind. But they were running at 6 yards a clip, which keeps you away from difficult 3rd down situations, which is what they struggled with last season. Expect Justin Forsett to get the bulk of the carries, with a sprinkling of Bernard Pierce and Lorenzo Taliaferro as well. I expect for the Ravens to run the ball a lot more then they did last week, maybe 30-35 times. If they can continue to have the success they've had so far this season on the ground, they put themselves in great stead.

FINAL PREDICTION - BALTIMORE 27 - TAMPA BAY 17