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Bad Betting Advice, 2026 Week 2: Take Two

Bad Betting Advice, 2026 Week 2: Take Two

Dr. Green and White previews Michigan State-Eastern Michigan and uses computer projections to direct you to the best Week 2 upsets, spread picks, and point-total bets

09/11/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
Against All Odds, Week 1: Feeling Strangely Fine

Against All Odds, Week 1: Feeling Strangely Fine

Michigan State’s season-opening win, a historic upset, and encouraging betting results leave Dr. Green and White feeling a little better than just OK

09/08/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
Bad Betting Advice, Week 1: Brand New Day

Bad Betting Advice, Week 1: Brand New Day

Dr. Green and White previews Michigan State-Toledo, breaks down the biggest Week 1 games, and identifies the best upset, spread, and point-total bets.

09/02/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 8: Bad Betting Advice for the Full Season

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 8: Bad Betting Advice for the Full Season

A data-driven look at 2026 college football futures, win totals and conference races, identifying the wagers with the best projected returns

08/27/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 7: Projecting the Playoff Bracket

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 7: Projecting the Playoff Bracket

Using preseason simulations, conference title projections and strength-based power ratings, we build a 12-team College Football Playoff bracket for the 2026 season and follow it all the way to a projected national champion.

08/25/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 6: Group of Six Playoff Race

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 6: Group of Six Playoff Race

A math-driven preview of the 2026 Group of Six conference races, projecting title-game matchups, playoff odds, and the teams most likely to claim the final automatic College Football Playoff bid.

08/20/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 5: The SEC, Big 12, and ACC Races

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 5: The SEC, Big 12, and ACC Races

A numbers-driven look at the SEC, Big 12 and ACC title races, including projected conference champions, key games, playoff odds, and Notre Dame’s path to the postseason.

08/18/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 4: Forecasting the Big Ten Race

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 4: Forecasting the Big Ten Race

A numbers-driven look at the Big Ten contenders, chaos scenarios, and upset paths that could shape the road to Indianapolis.

08/13/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 3: Big Ten Odds and Strength of Schedule

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 3: Big Ten Odds and Strength of Schedule

A data-driven breakdown of Big Ten schedule strength, projected win totals, and the teams most likely to contend in 2026.

08/11/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 2:  Projecting Michigan State's 2026 Season

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 2: Projecting Michigan State's 2026 Season

Breaking down every game on Michigan State's 2026 schedule to uncover the most realistic paths to six wins and bowl eligibility.

08/06/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers: Part 1 — What 2025 Taught Us

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers: Part 1 — What 2025 Taught Us

Dr. Green and White uses math, statistics, and preseason projections to look back at 2025 and identify what it may tell us about the 2026 college football season.

08/04/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Three: Advanced NCAA Tournament Performance Metrics

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Three: Advanced NCAA Tournament Performance Metrics

There are several advanced ways to measure NCAA Tournament performance, especially relative to expectation

05/05/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)
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