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Morning Tailgate

The Morning Tailgate is Bill Connelly’s daily column on college football.

This is probably Bill Belichick’s game plan to beat the Rams
The numbers that tell us who will win the Super Bowl
Oklahoma State hired Princeton’s offensive coordinator, and I am *psyched*Oklahoma State hired Princeton’s offensive coordinator, and I am *psyched*
Gronk is still Gronk when it matters most
The NFC Championship tale of the tape
The AFC Championship tale of the tape
Here’s who Bill C is picking in the NFC divisional playoffs
Here’s who Bill C is picking in the AFC divisional playoffs
Bama met its bullyBama met its bully
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Here comes the 2019 Texas hype train. Are the Horns ready?Here comes the 2019 Texas hype train. Are the Horns ready?
College Football
By Bill Connelly
LSU ends UCF’s winning streak in the Narratives, er, Fiesta BowlLSU ends UCF’s winning streak in the Narratives, er, Fiesta Bowl
Oklahoma State just finished the strangest year of Gundy’s careerOklahoma State just finished the strangest year of Gundy’s career
Bama-Clemson IV caps one of CFB’s chalkiest years since the ‘70sBama-Clemson IV caps one of CFB’s chalkiest years since the ‘70s
Why Notre Dame looked so hopeless against ClemsonWhy Notre Dame looked so hopeless against Clemson
College Football
By Bill Connelly
WVU’s latest disappointment sets up big 2019 questionsWVU’s latest disappointment sets up big 2019 questions
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Mark Richt must now be willing to un-Richt Miami’s offenseMark Richt must now be willing to un-Richt Miami’s offense
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Fleck’s Minnesota was 2018’s most wonderfully chaotic teamFleck’s Minnesota was 2018’s most wonderfully chaotic team
College Football
By Bill Connelly
The College Football Playoff advanced tale of the tape
How in the hell is Neal Brown still at Troy?How in the hell is Neal Brown still at Troy?
College Football
By Bill Connelly
As USF’s plummet continued, so did Marshall’s ascentAs USF’s plummet continued, so did Marshall’s ascent
College Football
By Bill Connelly
What’s the value of a running back in today’s pass-obsessed NFL?What’s the value of a running back in today’s pass-obsessed NFL?
Ohio just won its 83rd game of last 10 years. All hail Frank Solich.Ohio just won its 83rd game of last 10 years. All hail Frank Solich.
The 10 greatest HBCU dynasties, now including North Carolina A&TThe 10 greatest HBCU dynasties, now including North Carolina A&T
College Football
By Bill Connelly
This was the MWC’s best season since realignment tore it apartThis was the MWC’s best season since realignment tore it apart
College Football
By Bill Connelly
The first Saturday of bowl season proved every game mattersThe first Saturday of bowl season proved every game matters
College Football
By Bill Connelly
How did the Chargers get so good?How did the Chargers get so good?
NFL
By Bill Connelly
The Packers are going to rebound in 2019. Here’s whyThe Packers are going to rebound in 2019. Here’s why
UGA’s one of 4 best, but Oklahoma deserves its Playoff spotUGA’s one of 4 best, but Oklahoma deserves its Playoff spot
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Every College Football Playoff team’s biggest matchup advantagesEvery College Football Playoff team’s biggest matchup advantages
Ranking Championship Week’s final scores by surprising-nessRanking Championship Week’s final scores by surprising-ness
College Football
By Bill Connelly
How Oklahoma got Red River RevengeHow Oklahoma got Red River Revenge
College Football
By Bill Connelly
How Texas’ game is designed to really stress OklahomaHow Texas’ game is designed to really stress Oklahoma
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Who is having the best rookie season from a crowded NFL running back class?Who is having the best rookie season from a crowded NFL running back class?
I will now attempt to defend UNC’s Mack Brown re-hireI will now attempt to defend UNC’s Mack Brown re-hire
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Georgia can beat Alabama ... if this happensGeorgia can beat Alabama ... if this happens
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Ranking Rivalry Week’s final scores by surprising-nessRanking Rivalry Week’s final scores by surprising-ness
College Football
By Bill Connelly
This Apple Cup was supposed to be different. It was not.This Apple Cup was supposed to be different. It was not.
College Football
By Bill Connelly
Clemson’s 2018 defines the “who you play” vs. “how you play” debateClemson’s 2018 defines the “who you play” vs. “how you play” debate
If Ohio State beats Michigan yet again, here’s how it happensIf Ohio State beats Michigan yet again, here’s how it happens
College Football
By Bill Connelly
The Chiefs and Rams are breaking the NFL, each in their own wayThe Chiefs and Rams are breaking the NFL, each in their own way

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