Baylor vs. SMU: College Football Preview with Will Blackmon

College Football Showdown: Baylor vs. SMU

• 🏈 The college football season is underway with a Texas-sized showdown between #17 SMU and Baylor.
• 🗓️ This instate rivalry, with roots dating back to 1916, sees the teams facing off for the first time in 9 years.
• 📍 The game will be played in Dallas on SMU's home turf, broadcast on CW Sports.

Game Day Conditions and Expectations

• ☀️ Attendees should expect extremely hot weather, with temperatures around 100 degrees on Saturday.
• 🎯 Fans can anticipate a high-scoring game with great Texas football at its finest.
• 🤝 Many players likely know each other from high school, adding an extra layer of intensity to the matchup.

Team Performance and Betting Insights

• 🐂 SMU is coming off a win against East Texas A&M, with their defense making key plays despite some initial rust.
• 🐻 Baylor fell to Auburn last week; FanDuel Sportsbook lists them as 2.5-point underdogs.
• 📈 Despite the underdog status, quarterback Sawyer's strong passing performance suggests Baylor could keep it a high-scoring contest.

NFL RedZone and Broadcast Changes

• 📺 NFL RedZone is introducing commercials to its formerly commercial-free broadcast, a change met with mixed reactions.
• 💰 The decision is attributed to the need to cover costs and the broader strategy of integrating with ESPN networks to expand football's reach.
• 🍺 While some viewers may need breaks, the primary concern is ensuring no football action is missed during these breaks.

ACC Storylines and Dallas Team Changes

• 🏈 Attention is on the Dallas Cowboys and how they will perform without Micah Parsons, and the potential impact of drafting Donovan Esocco.
• 🎯 The ACC is also a focus, with curiosity about how new coaching and personnel changes will affect team dynamics throughout the season.