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ROAD TO SELECTION SUNDAY, MN – As we enter Week 8 there are 14 new entrants to the Field of 68, including at-large selections Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State. Among those dropping out are Colorado, Colorado State, and Georgia, which has a shiny #20 NET ranking but has yet to defeat a Quad 1 or […] READ MORE
Game theory gives college basketball teams and coaches a framework for making calculated risk decisions under pressure. It’s no longer enough to rely on hunches or just pick the safest options. Teams today harness analytics and scenario modeling to shape their odds in actual game situations. In a 2020 Cornell study, even minor tweaks, say, […] READ MORE
The world of casino-style gaming continues to evolve, and these games are increasingly shaping how players engage with digital entertainment. Big Pirate casino-style games reflect this development by combining interactive gameplay with modern technology. Rather than focusing on gambling, these experiences emphasize entertainment, immersion, and social interaction. This article explores the different types of games and explains […] READ MORE
The quarterback drops back into the pocket, surveying the defense. Twenty-two players move in coordinated chaos, but behind this split-second decision lies an intricate web of communication, strategy, and technology. What fans see as spontaneous brilliance is actually the product of sophisticated play calling systems that have transformed how football is coached and played. From […] READ MORE
The Asuma name is already known in Dinkytown as Isaac Asuma is a big part of the Gopher basketball team. The Asuma’s will double their presence on campus in the fall as younger brother Noah Asuma, Class of 2026 has signed with the Minnesota Gopher baseball program. GopherHole recently caught up with Noah to learn […] READ MORE
Miami wasn’t the city where padel was invented, but it’s the entry point of the sport in American soil. Courts are starting to pop up in warehouses, parks, and old parking lots, thanks to the Spanish and Latin American inhabitants in the area. Miami, padel U.S. launchpad Padel mechanics help to make the sport more […] READ MORE
Minnesota closed the regular season at 7–5 with a 5–4 Big Ten record and a standout achievement: the program’s first perfect 7–0 home slate since 1937. Fans filled Huntington Bank Stadium each week, and the Gophers delivered with gritty wins, timely stops, and a resilient identity. Their rivalry win over Wisconsin capped the season and […] READ MORE
NFL kicking is playing a bigger role than ever during matchups every season. But late-game kicks are uncertain, so many rely on Super Bowl squares online to anticipate sudden score swings. Though key misses create tense moments, kickers are staying accurate overall. Field goals aren’t just routine; they now swing outcomes in crucial minutes. Even […] READ MORE
Tommie Talk & the Torvik (T-Rank) Rankings St. Thomas (5-3, 3-5 ATS) moves up two spots to #144. Monday Reach the Summit Results Arizona 103, Denver 73 Lindenwood 80, Kansas City 67 Florida Gulf Coast 93, Oral Roberts 88 Noteworthy: Kansas City (1-5) and Oral Roberts (2-5) have yet to defeat a Division 1 opponent. […] READ MORE
Automatic qualifiers in multiple-bid conferences (noted with an *) hold the best conference record or, in the event of a tie, best Bart Torvik T-Rank (noted in parentheses). FIELD OF 68 PROJECTION (11/24/25) America East (1): Vermont (210) American (1): USF (60) ACC (6): *Duke (1), Louisville (9), North Carolina (21), NC State (32), Clemson […] READ MORE