2025 College Football Season

[23andCounting]

25 minutes ago, temptation said:

And no, I do not have him on ignore.  Seeing his posts actually boots my self esteem.

Amusing to say the least. I got a kick out of seeing him try to school the "new guy" early in the season. 

[Coach Nowlin]

 

 

 

[temptation]

16 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

 

 

 

Such poetic justice for a program who seriously considered not taking the field against Michigan in 2023 citing "safety concerns" due to Michigan players "knowing signals ahead of time", then choosing to huddle and have calls run in from the sideline before losing 49-0.

Poverty program.

[gonzoron]

51 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

 

 

 

So the whole State cheats. Lock 'em up!

[Muda69]

2 hours ago, temptation said:

Such poetic justice for a program who seriously considered not taking the field against Michigan in 2023 citing "safety concerns" due to Michigan players "knowing signals ahead of time", then choosing to huddle and have calls run in from the sideline before losing 49-0.

Poverty program.

The Purdue of the state of Michigan.

 

[Coach Nowlin]

Spartans.    Dominant 

 

 

[gonzoron]

17 minutes ago, Muda69 said:

The Purdue of the state of Michigan.

 

Purdue wasn't sanctioned for cheating.

[Muda69]

1 hour ago, gonzoron said:

Purdue wasn't sanctioned for cheating.

Poverty program.

 

[Bash Riprock]

5 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

 

 

 

Let me get this straight.....

MSU cheats and still stinks....great hire in Mel Tucker....

At least Michigan cheated and was successful in doing so.....a true return on investment.

[Bash Riprock]

2 hours ago, Muda69 said:

The Purdue of the state of Michigan.

 

 

[PHJIrish]

On 11/10/2025 at 8:41 PM, gonzoron said:

Purdue, NC State, Boise State 

All FCS teams, with some good teams in the near past.  Notre Dame scheduling is completed quite a few years before the game because of their independence.  In fact, the Irish are scheduled to play Auburn in 2027 and 2028, iirc.

On 11/11/2025 at 8:46 AM, gonzoron said:

And Notre Dame had at least 3 in the middle of the season. 

Again, all FCS opponents.

[temptation]

6 minutes ago, PHJIrish said:

All FCS teams, with some good teams in the near past.  Notre Dame scheduling is completed quite a few years before the game because of their independence.  In fact, the Irish are scheduled to play Auburn in 2027 and 2028, iirc.

Again, all FCS opponents.

Don’t think you know the difference between FCS and FBS.

[PHJIrish]

9 minutes ago, temptation said:

Don’t think you know the difference between FCS and FBS.

Maybe I don't.  My bad..

fcs vs fbs - Google Search

Edited November 14, 2025 by PHJIrish
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[Footballking16]

20 hours ago, gonzoron said:

Purdue wasn't sanctioned for cheating.

Can't vacate wins if you don't win any games to begin with. Purdue is playing chess not checkers.

[gonzoron]

7 minutes ago, Footballking16 said:

Can't vacate wins if you don't win any games to begin with.

But, but they're no cupcake!

[Coach Nowlin]

1 hour ago, Footballking16 said:

Can't vacate wins if you don't win any games to begin with. Purdue is playing chess not checkers.

Been sittiing on OVER 2.5 since Week 3.....   RUTGERS hurts!!   Unless they go and smash Walters and his Defense out West Saturday (not looking likely) I guess it will have get that last win against some slaps in the last game of the year. 🙂

 

[Footballking16]

59 minutes ago, Coach Nowlin said:

Been sittiing on OVER 2.5 since Week 3.....   RUTGERS hurts!!   Unless they go and smash Walters and his Defense out West Saturday (not looking likely) I guess it will have get that last win against some slaps in the last game of the year. 🙂

 

Purdue is noticeably better than last year but believe I called 2-10 before the season started.

@Spartystill think Purdue upsets IU in a couple weeks?

[Bash Riprock]

16 hours ago, PHJIrish said:

All FCS teams, with some good teams in the near past.  Notre Dame scheduling is completed quite a few years before the game because of their independence.  In fact, the Irish are scheduled to play Auburn in 2027 and 2028, iirc.

Again, all FCS opponents.

I know what you trying to say, and true IU did play a true FCS opponent.  Sad part is the FCS teams need those games for the operating budget.  As Frank Beamer historically stated back when the Murray State coach prior to his days at Va Tech...."Boys, we need a new locker room and Alabama needs a win"  

But, I was comparing football power indexes (ESPN) and Old Dominion has a better FPI than Purdue this season.  Purdue is no cupcake...but neither was ODU...and even Kennesaw State is on top of the Conference USA standings.  ND does have the blemishes of Northern Illinois and Marshall from the recent past.  Perhaps if there is anything worse than scheduling those teams, is losing to them......

Edited November 14, 2025 by Bash Riprock

[Sparty]

5 hours ago, Footballking16 said:

Purdue is noticeably better than last year but believe I called 2-10 before the season started.

@Spartystill think Purdue upsets IU in a couple weeks?

Lol sure. Why not. I don’t gamble my money.  

[Bash Riprock]

IU largest avg margin of victory with tougher SOS than OSU, TT, Utah, and almost identical to Oregon.  (Oregon 32, IU 33)

[PHJIrish]

23 hours ago, Bash Riprock said:

I know what you trying to say, and true IU did play a true FCS opponent.  Sad part is the FCS teams need those games for the operating budget.  As Frank Beamer historically stated back when the Murray State coach prior to his days at Va Tech...."Boys, we need a new locker room and Alabama needs a win"  

But, I was comparing football power indexes (ESPN) and Old Dominion has a better FPI than Purdue this season.  Purdue is no cupcake...but neither was ODU...and even Kennesaw State is on top of the Conference USA standings.  ND does have the blemishes of Northern Illinois and Marshall from the recent past.  Perhaps if there is anything worse than scheduling those teams, is losing to them......

Purdue, under Jeff Brohm, was a serious opponent just a few years ago.  Old Dominion is having an up season, but they are not traditionally that good.  Oh, and my daughter is an Old Dominion grad, so I know a bit about them.

[Bash Riprock]

2 hours ago, PHJIrish said:

Purdue, under Jeff Brohm, was a serious opponent just a few years ago.  Old Dominion is having an up season, but they are not traditionally that good.  Oh, and my daughter is an Old Dominion grad, so I know a bit about them.

Not sure what the past has to do with this year and IU playing them. Their record and power index THIS YEAR applies to IU’s schedule this season. 
 

Northern Illinois hasn’t been much of a power in recent years….but they sure left a mark in 2024, right?  BTW, they were 4-4 in the MAC the year they took down ND. 
 

 

Edited November 15, 2025 by Bash Riprock

[PHJIrish]

3 minutes ago, Bash Riprock said:

Not sure what the past has to do with this year and IU playing them. Their record and power index THIS YEAR applies to IU’s schedule this season. 
 

Northern Illinois hasn’t been much of a power in recent years….but they sure left a mark in 2024, right?  BTW, they were 4-4 in the MAC the year they took down ND. 
 

 

The Irish schedule many years ahead, that's why a team that's schedule, say 5 years ago, may not be the powerhouse they were then.  

I don't understand you thinking that I don't respect the IU team.  They are ranked #2 because they're good.  I don't know how to prove that to you any further.  Just give it up.  Their schedule to begin the season was easy, compare to the Irish playing at Miami and Texas A&M.  Thems facts!

[Bash Riprock]

22 minutes ago, PHJIrish said:

The Irish schedule many years ahead, that's why a team that's schedule, say 5 years ago, may not be the powerhouse they were then.  

I don't understand you thinking that I don't respect the IU team.  They are ranked #2 because they're good.  I don't know how to prove that to you any further.  Just give it up.  Their schedule to begin the season was easy, compare to the Irish playing at Miami and Texas A&M.  Thems facts!

I understand how scheduling occurs. When ND put NIU on the calendar, they expected a win. A “warmup” game. 
 

Bottom line, IU’s 2025 strength of schedule is almost identical to ND’s. Maybe you don’t like data, but look it up and read yourself. I provided you the SOS rankings for all FBS teams. ND did start the season with tougher teams. No debate there. But overall, their schedules balanced out. Now, if you aren’t a numbers guy, guess it won’t convince you. 

[PHJIrish]

2 hours ago, Bash Riprock said:

I understand how scheduling occurs. When ND put NIU on the calendar, they expected a win. A “warmup” game. 
 

Bottom line, IU’s 2025 strength of schedule is almost identical to ND’s. Maybe you don’t like data, but look it up and read yourself. I provided you the SOS rankings for all FBS teams. ND did start the season with tougher teams. No debate there. But overall, their schedules balanced out. Now, if you aren’t a numbers guy, guess it won’t convince you. 

You can expect no further comment from me on this matter.  It has been too exhausting and repetitive.  I guess you can claim victory if you wish.