The George Wrighster College Football Show (Week 5)
College Football Week 5: Wrighster on West Coast Bias, Colorado & More
Updated September 29, 2023
Each week, George Wrighster dives into the prominent storylines shaping college football, offering his unique viewpoint on the game’s biggest debates.
Wrighster argues that the Associated Press poll continues to slight teams from the West Coast. He also suggests the AP voters are ignoring head-to-head results, citing Florida and Tennessee as examples.
The discussion shifts to the narratives surrounding Oregon’s dominant 42-6 victory over Colorado.Wrighster questions whether criticism of Deion Sanders is influenced by race and examines the appropriate expectations for the Buffaloes football program.
Following Ohio State’s narrow 17-14 win against Notre Dame,Ryan Day’s pointed remarks about Lou Holtz are dissected. Wrighster asks whether Day’s intended audience was Holtz himself,or the Buckeyes’ own fans and boosters.
Wrighster notes the shift in energy around the Notre Dame program, despite a coaching miscue that aided Ohio State’s victory. He recalls that some fans questioned Marcus freeman’s suitability after a 3-3 start in 2022.
The ACC’s strong showing, with six undefeated teams, is attributed to the influx of transfer talent. Wrighster contrasts this with Clemson’s struggles, potentially stemming from Dabo Swinney’s reluctance to embrace the transfer portal.
Wrighster credits Brett Yormark with stabilizing the Big 12’s future.However, he observes that the conference appears weak beyond departing members Texas and Oklahoma, and suggests that the Kansas Jayhawks are the team for Big 12 fans to support.
Looking ahead, Wrighster spotlights the Kentucky Wildcats’ (4-0) home game against the Florida Gators (3-1) as a potentially overlooked but compelling contest.
What’s next
College football fans can anticipate further analysis and insights from george Wrighster as the season progresses,with evolving narratives and crucial matchups shaping the landscape.