DEUCEBOWL 25 GAMES

Welcome to the 10 games of the DFC championship weekend, aka DeuceBowl 25.

THURSDAY GAMES
Memphis Tigers (9-2) at 17. Tulane Green Wave (9-2)
630p, ESPN

FRIDAY GAMES
Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-5) at Iowa Hawkeyes (7-4)
630p, NBC

Utah Utes (4-7) at UCF Knights (4-7)
7p, FOX

SATURDAY GAMES
15. South Carolina Gamecocks (8-3) at 12. Clemson Tigers (9-2)
11a, ESPN

NC State Wolfpack (5-6) at North Carolina Tarheels (6-5)
230p, ACC Network

Oklahoma Sooners (6-5) at LSU Tigers (7-4)
6p, ESPN

3. Texas Longhorns (10-1) at 20. Texas A&M (8-3)
630p, ABC/ESPN+

24. Kansas State Wildcats (8-3) at 18. Iowa State Cyclones (9-2)
630p, FOX

NFL GAMES

LA Rams (5-6) at New Orleans Saints (4-7)
305p, FOX

Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) at Baltimore Ravens (8-4)
325p, CBS

TIEBREAK GAME
South Carolina vs Clemson, total points scored

DFC25 Final Four RESULTS

SCORES
(2) Ohio State 38, (5) Indiana 15 (TB Game - 53 pts)
Syracuse 31, UConn 24
Florida 24, (9) Ole Miss 17
(21) Arizona State 28, (14) BYU 23
Nebraska 44, Wisconsin 25
(6) Notre Dame 49, (19) Army 14
LSU 24, Vanderbilt 17
Miami Dolphins 34, New England Patriots 15
Seattle Seahawks 16, Arizona Cardinals 6
Baltimore 30, LA Chargers 23

RESULTS
(4) Matt Pinkerton - 8-2 (advances to DeuceBowl 25)
(3) DMOsborne - 7-3 (advances to DeuceBowl 25)
(6) Steven Ray - 6-4 (eliminated)
(8) Mark Gainey - 6-4 (eliminated)

DFC25 Final Four GAMES

 COLLEGE GAMES
5. Indiana Hoosiers (10-0) at 2. Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1)
11a, FOX

UConn Huskies (7-3) at Syracuse Orangemen (7-3)
11a, ACC Network

9. Ole Miss Rebels (8-2) at Florida Gators (5-5)
11a, ABC/ESPN+

14. BYU Cougars (9-1) at 21. Arizona State Sun-Devils (8-2)
230p, ESPN

Wisconsin Badgers (5-5) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-5)
230p, B1G Network

19. Army Black Knights (9-0) at 6. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-1)
6p, Peacock

Vanderbilt Commodores (6-4) at LSU Geaux Tigers (6-4)
645p, SEC Network

NFL GAMES
New England Patriots (3-8) at Miami Dolphins (4-6)
12p, CBS

Arizona Cardinals (6-4) at Seattle Seahawks (5-5)
325p, FOX

Baltimore Ravens (7-4) at LA Chargers (7-3)
715p, ESPN/ABC

TIEBREAK GAME
Indiana vs Ohio State, total points scored

DFC25 Divisional Round RESULTS

 SCORES
(23) Clemson 24, (18) Pitt 20
USC 28, Nebraska 20
Baylor 49, West Virginia 35
South Carolina 34, (24) Missouri 30
Arizona State 24, (19) Kansas State 14
(3) Georgia 31, (7) Tennessee 17 (TieBreak game - 48 points)
Philadelphia Eagles 26, Washington Commandos 18
New Orleans Saints 35, Cleveland Browns 14
Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Baltimore Ravens 16
Denver Broncos 38, Atlanta Falcons 6

THE WEEK THAT WAS

The Georgia/Tennessee game was huge, not only in that Georgia won, but also the total points, as TB meant a ton this week.  Had Tennessee pulled it out with the same score, Mikey Nipp jumps in... but with the loss, he was tossed. Conversely, DMOsborne found himself in the Final Four for the first time since DFCVI, back in 2005, due to the Georgia win. 

Here's how it breaks down...

YOUR FINAL FOUR

1. Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky - 8-2 (nailed TB at 0)
2. Mark "The Mighty" Gainey - 8-2 (off by 2 pts at TB)
3. Steven "The Principal" Ray - 8-2 (off by 5 on TB)
4. DMOsborne - 7-3 (off by 1 on TB)

THE REST... now eliminated
5. Coach DiBello - 7-3 (off by 10 on TB)
6. Yours Truly - 6-4 (off by 2)
7. Mikey Nipp - 64- (off by 3)
8. Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod - 5-5 (off by 1)
9. Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky - 5-5 (off by 3)
10. Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers - 5-5 (off by 7)

Congrats to the Final Four... and to the Separated Six... thank you for a fantastic season...  

DFC25 Divisional Round

 Here are the games for the Divisional Round of the DFC25! 

THURSDAY NIGHT NFL GAME
Washington Commandos (7-3) at Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)
715p, Amazon Prime (I believe the first Prime game we've ever picked...)


COLLEGE GAMES
23. Clemson Tigers (7-2) at 18. Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2)
11a, ESPN

Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-4) at USC Trojans (4-5)
3p, FOX

Baylor Bears (5-4) at West Virginia (5-4)
3p, ESPN2

24. Missouri Tigers (7-2) at South Carolina Gamecocks (6-3)
315p, SEC Network

Arizona State Sun Devils (7-2) at 19. Kansas State Wildcats (7-2)
6p, ESPN

7. Tennessee Volunteers (8-1) at 3. Georgia Bulldogs (7-2)
630p, ABC/ESPN2

NFL GAMES

Cleveland Browns (2-7) at New Orleans Saints (3-7)
12p, FOX

Baltimore Ravens (7-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)
12p, CBS

Atlanta Falcons (6-4) at Denver Broncos (5-5)
305p, FOX


TIEBREAK GAME
Tennessee vs Georgia, total points scored

DFC25 Scramble Results

SCORES
Cal 46, Wake Forest 36
West Virginia 31, Cincinnati 24
Ole Miss 28, Georgia 10
Duke 29, NC State 19
South Carolina 28, Vanderbilt 7
Alabama 42, LSU 13 (TB game - 55 pts)
Carolina 20, The New York Football Giants 17
San Francisco 23, Tampa Bay 20
Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Washington Commandos 27

THE WEEK THAT WAS
No tiebreak needed... the only two 7-3 records are moving on!

Congrats to Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky and Coach DiBello, going 7-3 this week, and will be in the Division Round next week! 

The rest...

Going 6-4... 
Zack "The Attack" Graves (the run for a three-peat comes to an end)
Mitchy "Pinky the Younger" Pinky 

5-5
Garrison "Pride of Jesup" Ryfun 
James "Not the Playoff Maker" Hawbaker
Drew "Slash" Morris
Jonathan "Oz" Osborne (10-0 weekend last weekend, just making the Scramble was huge)
Tad "The Dynasty" Roose (the quest for a 4th title is over... til next year)
Big Eddy McBroom
Roth from Wyoming
Eddy McBroom the Younger

4-6
Young Garrett (this weekend was an official playoff appearance, so he waits 21 years to make it)
Aussie Nate J

3-7
Tyler "TSPSBotDFC" Campbell
David "That record? What the" Tuck
Hurricane Rhett 
 

DFC25 Playoff Scramble Games

These are the games for the DFC25 Scramble.  Out of everyone involved, the top two records will advance to the next weekend's playoff round.

COLLEGE GAMES

California Bears (4-4) at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-4)
Friday night, 7p, ACC Network

SATURDAY GAMES

West Virginia Mountaineers (4-4) at Cincinnati Bearcats (5-3)
11a, FS1

2. Georgia Bulldogs (7-1) at 16. Ole Miss Rebels (7-2)
230P, ABC/ESPN+

Duke Blue Devils (6-3) at NC State Wolfpack (5-4)
230p, ACC Network

South Carolina Gamecocks (5-3) at 24. Vanderbilt Commodores (6-3)
315p, SEC Network

11. Alabama Crimson Tide (6-2) at 14. LSU Tigers (6-2)
630p, ABC/ESPN+

Oklahoma Sooners (5-4) at Missouri Tigers (6-2)
645p, SEC Network 

NFL GAMES

New York Football Giants (2-7) vs Carolina Panther (2-7)
12p, 830a in Munich

San Francisco 49ers (4-4) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)
12p, FOX

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) at Washington Football Team (7-2)
12p, CBS

TIEBREAK GAME
Alabama vs LSU, total points scored

DFC25 Week Ten RESULTS

SCORES
 (4) Ohio State 20, (3) Penn State 13 (tiebreak game - 33 pts)
Syracuse 38, Virginia Tech 31 OT
UCF 56, Arizona 12
Iowa 42, Wisconsin 10
Washington 26, USC 21
SMU 48, Pitt 25
Baltimore Ravens 41, Denver Broncos 10
Carolina Panthers 23, New Orleans Saints 22
Detroit Lions 24, Green Bay Packers 14
LA Rams 26, Seattle Seahawks 20

THE WEEK THAT WAS
He's been touching the bottom of the standings most of the season in what could be counted a "rebuilding year" - but not only did he pick up his 11th weekly win of his career, but Jonathan Osborne gave us the only undefeated week in the ENTIRE season -- 10-0 not only pulls him out of the cellar, it tosses him right into the DFC25 Scramble mix... more on that later.

The same can be said for Eddy McB Jr, moving from the middle of the pack into the top 12 overall - Eddy Jr finishes 2nd at 8-2, while DMOsborne gets 3rd at 7-3.

Drew "The Grassman" Warren also has an opportune week at 7-3 for 4th, with Big Tom Johnson in 5th, Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod in 6th, Tim "The Big" Wasyluka in 7th, David "What Tha" Tuck in 8th, and Coach DiBello in 9th -- all at 7-3.

Rounding out the Top Ten for the Week, at 6-4 is Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky.

also finishing:

6-4: Garrison "The Pride of Jekyll Island" Ryfun... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge... Hurricane Rhett... Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... Matthew "Pinky the Elder" Pinky... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... Drew // Morris... James "The Playoff Maker" Hawbaker... Steven "The Principal" Ray... Lt  Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle... Big Eddy McB... Jenni Ernst... 

5-5: Matt "The Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink... Mikey "The Self Proclaimed Future Champion" Nipp... Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Zack "The Attack" Graves... Young Garrett... Yours Truly... Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky... Tyler "The Self Proclaimed Sexy Beast of the DFC" Campbell

4-6: Roth from Wyoming... Aussie Nate Johnston

2-8: Danny "3D" Powell

THE STANDINGS
THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
X-Playoff berth... Y-Division champ
XY - DMOsborne - 65-35 (11.22)
Mitchell Pinkerton - 59-41 (12.89)
Zack Graves - 58-42 (12.0)
Jacob Roth - 58-42 (15.33)
Rhett Barnett - 55-45 (11.11)
Drew Warren - 52-48 (9.33)

MidCentral Division
XY - Tommy McLeod - 65-35 (10.56)
Coach DiBello - 56-44 (20.22)
David Tuck - 54-46 (18.67)
Jennifer Enrst - 51-49 (7.67)
Matt Mink - 49-51 (14.56)

West Division
XY - Dan Sellers - 59-41 (12.67)
Eddy McBroom - 59-41 (13.33)
Drew Morris - 53-47 (11.0)
Tom Johnson - 51-49 (9.78)
Trey Cartledge - 51-49 (10.78)
Bradley Pinkerton - 50-50 (13.11)

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE
East Division
XY - Yours Truly - 61-39 (12.67)
X Mark Gainey - 59-41 (10.22)
Tyler Campbell - 59-41 (19.22)
Garrett Cheney - 55-45 (18.56)
Nate Johnston - 54-46 (18.22)
Chris Croyle - 49-51 (16.67)

SouthCentral Division
XY - Matthew Pinkerton - 61-39 (11.56)
X Steven Ray - 60-40 (11.22)
Garrison Ryfun - 56-44 (9.67)
Jacob Pinkerton - 56-44 (12.56)
Jonathan Osborne - 54-46 (16.44)

South Division
XY - Michael Nipp - 66-34 (6.78)
Eddy McBroom Jr - 59-41 (13.11)
Tad Roose - 58-42 (11.11)
James Hawbaker - 54-46 (13.33)
Tim Wasyluka - 52-48 (12.56)
Daniel Powell - 46-54 (5.22)

THE PLAYOFFS DO START TODAY
(Seed) First Round Bye

1. Michael Nipp - 66-34... South Division Champion
2. Tommy McLeod - 65-35... MidCentral Division Champion
3. David Mark Osborne - 65-35... North Division Champion
4. Matthew Pinkerton - 61-39... South Central Division Champion
5. Yours Truly - 61-39... East Division Champion
6. Steven Ray - 60-40... Wild Card
7. Dan Sellers - 59-41... West Division Champion
8. Mark Gainey - 59-41... Wild Card

THE DFC25 Scramble 
Minimum 52 wins, and ranked 25th or higher
Eddy McBroom (59-41)... Mitchell Pinkerton (59-41)... Eddy Jr (59-41)... Tyler Campbell (59-41)... Tad Roose (58-42)... Zack Graves (58-42)... Jacob Roth (58-42)... Garrison Ryfun (56-44)... Jacob Pinkerton (56-44)... Coach DiBello (56-44)... Rhett Barnett (55-45)... Garrett Cheney (55-45)... Jonathan Osborne (54-46)... Aussie Nate (54-46)... David Tuck (54-46)... James Hawbaker (54-46)... Drew Morris (53-47)... 

Officially Eliminated from the postseason...
Drew Warren... Tim Wasyluka... Jennifer Ersnt... Tom Johnson... Trey Cartledge... Bradley Pinkerton... Matt Mink... Chris Croyle... Daniel Powell...  
 

DFC25 Week Nine RESULTS

 SCORES
(12) Notre Dame 51, (24) Navy 14
(15) Alabama 34, (21) Missouri 0
Minnesota 48, Maryland 23
(5) Texas 27, (25) Vanderbilt 24
West Virginia 31, Arizona 26
Arizona Cardinals 28, Miami Dolphins 27
Buffalo Bills 31, Seattle Seahawks 10
Washington Football Team 18, Chicago Bears 15
San Francisco 49ers 30, Dallas Cowboys 24 (tiebreak game - 54pts)

THE WEEK THAT WAS
Once in the running for The GOAT, Mark "The Mighty" Gainey, a 22 year veteran of The DFC, has seen his legendary status slow a little over the years, though 2 championships - DFC IX and XVIII) are nothing to snivel at!  Either way, Gainey picks up his 11th career weekly win, and first since Wk 10 of DFC XXII, and right on time, as the race for the DFC Scramble heats up!

Mikey "The Future of the DFC" Nipp's career year continues strong, coming in at #2 for the week at 9-1, while Aussie Nate and Garrison "The Pride of Tybee Island" Ryfan both get much needed 3rd and 4th place finishes, also at 9-1.

David "What The" Tuck takes 5th, Tyler "TSPSBotDFC" Campbell in 6th, James "Almost the Playoff Maker" Hawbaker in 7th, DMOsborne and Eddy Jr tie for 8th, and rounding out the Top 10, a tie between The 2 time defending champ Zack "The Attack" Graves and Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky, all at 8-2.

Also finishing:
8-2: Yours Truly... Roth from Wyoming... 

7-3: Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle... Steven "The Principle" Ray... Young Garrett... Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod... Mitchey "Pinky the Younger" Pinky... Matt "The Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink... Danny "3D" Powell... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge

6-4: Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky... Big Tom Johnson... Eddy McB the Elder... Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky... Drew // Morris... Coach DiBello... Jonny "Oz" Osborne... 

5-5: Hurricane Rhett... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... Jenny "Texas Sun" Ernst...

4-4: The Big Wasyluka 

THE STANDINGS
X - Playoff Berth...  XY - Division Title

THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
X - DMOsborne - 58-32 (11.5)
Mitchell Pinkerton - 54-36 (12.0)
Jacob Roth - 54-36 (15.0)
Zack Graves - 53-37 (11.38)
Rhett Barnett - 49-41 (11.5)
Drew Warren - 45-45 (9.0)

MidCentral Division
XY - Tommy McLeod - 58-32 (9.88)
Coach DiBello - 49-41 (18.25)
David Tuck - 47-43 (16.88)
Jenny Ernst - 45-45 (4.5)
Matt Mink - 44-46 (15.25)

West Division
Eddy McBroom - 53-37 (11.38)
Dan Sellers - 51-39 (11.5)
Drew Morris - 47-43 (10.38)
Tom Johnson - 45-45 (9.13)
Bradley Pinkerton - 45-45 (12.88)
Trey Cartledge - 44-46 (11.25)

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE 
East Division
X - Yours Truly - 56-34 (11.75)
Tyler Campbell - 54-36 (18.75)
Mark Gainey - 53-37 (10.0)
Nate Johnston - 50-40 (18.13)
Garrett Cheney - 50-40 (18.75)
Chris Croyle - 43-47 (15.75)

South Central Division
X - Matthew Pinkerton - 55-35 (11.5)
Steven Ray - 54-36 (10.38)
Garrison Ryfun - 50-40 (10.25)
Jacob Pinkerton - 50-40 (13.625)
Jonathan Osborne - 44-46 (16.25)

South Division
XY - Michael Nipp - 61-29 (6.25)
Tad Roose - 52-38 (10.75)
Eddy McBroom Jr - 51-39 (11.875)
James Hawbaker - 48-42 (13.0)
Tim Wasyluka - 45-45 (11.13)
Daniel Powell - 44-46 (4.75)

THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL, driven by Suburu
X-Playoff Spot... Y-Division Title... 

1. XY - Michael Nipp - 61-29 (6.13) (1-6 wks)
2. XY - Tommy McLeod - 58-32 (9.88) (2-2wks)
3. X - David Mark Osborne - 58-32 (11.5) (3)
4. X - Yours Truly - 56-34 (11.75) (5)
5. X - Matthew Pinkerton - 55-35 (11.5) (4)
6. Steven Ray - 54-36 (10.38) (6)
7. Mitchell Pinkerton - 54-36 (12.0) (9)
8. Jacob Roth - 54-36 (15.0) (11)
9. Tyler Campbell - 54-36 (18.75) (10)
10. Mark Gainey - 53-37 (10.0) (NR)
11. Eddy McBroom - 53-37 (11.38) (8)
12. Zack Graves - 53-37 (11.38) (12)

IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
1. Michael Nipp, 61-29 (6.13) - has won South Division, first round bye
2. Tommy McLeod, 58-32 (9.88) - has won MidCentral Division, first round bye
3. DMOsborne, 58-32 (11.5) - would win North Division, first round bye
4. Yours Truly, 56-34 (11.75) - would win East Division, first round bye
5. Matthew Pinky, 55-35 (11.5) - would win SouthCentral Div, first round bye
6. Steven Ray, 54-36 (10.68) - would get at-large spot, first round bye
7. Mitchell Pinky, 54-36 (12.0) - would get at-large spot, first round bye
8. Eddy McBroom, 53-37 (11.38) - would win West Division, first round bye

QUALIFIED FOR SCRAMBLE
(must win at least 52 games and be ranked 25th or higher)
9. Jacob Roth, 54-36
10. Tyler Campbell, 54-36
11. Mark Gainey, 53-37
12. Zack Graves, 53-37
13. Tad Roose, 52-38

WEEK 10 WILL BE DO OR DIE FOR...
(those ranked 14th thru 25th)
Dan Sellers, (51-39)... Eddy Jr (51-39)... Garrison Ryfun (50-40)... Jacob Pinkerton (50-40)... Aussie Nate (50-40)... Garrett Cheney (50-40)... Rhett Barnett (49-41)... Coach DiBello (49-41)... James Hawbaker (48-42)... Drew Morris (47-43)... David Tuck (47-43)... Jenni Ernst (45-45)

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN 
(currently ranked 26th thru 34th)
Drew Warren... Tom Johnson... Tim Wasyluka... Bradley Pinkerton... Daniel Powell... Trey Cartledge... Matt Mink... Jonathan Osborne... Chris Croyle

LIES, DARN LIES, AND STATISTICS

Lets talk playoffs!!  First, here is the Top 10 All Time Playoff Records:

1. Drew "Slash" Morris - 185-95
2. Big Eddy McBroom - 175-90
3. Mark "The Mighty" Gainey - 172-96
4. Yours Truly - 160-103
5. Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod - 123-95
6. Tad "The Dynasty" Roose - 119-70
7. Matt "The Mad Scientist" Halpert - 118-59 (retired)
8. Jenni "Texas" Ernst - 107-80
9. Steven "The Principal" Ray - 100-76
10. James "The Playoff Maker" Hawbaker - 99-44 
     

In 11th spot is the retired, and DFC X champ, Lori "Sunshine Beirne (the only chick to take home a title, by the way), with a 96-67 record.  Trey "The Answer" Cartledge has 94 wins, while Zack "The Attack" Graves has 89 playoff wins.

Trey has had a down season, so he likely won't add to this total, but Zack can possibly get to 100 wins with a strong run, or at least get to the 11th spot on the list

Now let's look at MOST playoff appearances - this does NOT count this season

1. Drew Morris - 19 (currently on a 7 season playoff streak)
2. Tommy McLeod - 17 (currently on a 3 season playoff streak)
3. Yours Truly - 17 (currently on a 5 season playoff streak)
4. Big Eddy McBroom - 15 (last appearance DFC XXI)
5. Mark Gainey - 15 (last appearance DFC XXI)
6. Jonathan Osborne - 13 (last appearance DFC XXIII)
7. Jennifer Ernst - 11 (last appearance DFC XXI)
8. Steven Ray - 10 (currently on a 5 season playoff streak)
9. Tad Roose - 9 (last appearance DFC XXIII)
10. James Hawbaker - 9 (last appearance DFC XXIII)

• While I've called Mikey Nipp "the future champion" in jest, it's important to note how big of a deal this season is for him -- he sits at 43rd on the playoff list, with a 12-12 record. His last playoff appearance was in DFC V, back in 2004.  The last time he made the playoffs, Twitter, the iPhone, Netflix streaming and YouTube didn't exist.
• At the conclusion of this season, that means Michael Nipp would have gone 1,912 games between playoff appearances.  Since he has clinched his division, that number is definite.
• The new record will fall to Tom Johnson, who's last playoff berth was in DFC XI in 2010. If he does not work his way into the playoffs this season, he will have a current streak of 1,336
• The other record that you don't want is "most games to start your career before a playoff appearance"... and that goes to none other than Garrett Cheney, who at the end of this season with 1,980 games... he began his career in DFC V, and has yet to make a playoff appearance.  

For the record... the DFC25 Scramble will NOT count as a playoff appearance, and while it wont be added to your regular season total, it will be added to your overall career wins and losses. Its a quirk. 

DFC25 Week Ten GAMES

The final week of regular season games -- remember, once submitted, you CANNOT make a change, so choose carefully. 

COLLEGE GAMES
4. Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) at 3. Penn State Nittany Lions (7-0)
11a, FOX

Virginia Tech Hokies (5-3) at Syracuse Orangemen (5-2)
11a, on the CW (LOL)

Arizona Wildcats (3-5) at UCF Knights (3-5)
230p, FS1

Wisconsin Badgers (5-3) at Iowa Hawkeyes (5-3)
630p, NBC

USC Trojans (4-4) at Washington Go You Huskies (4-4) 
630p, B1G Network

18. Pitt Panthers (7-0) at SMU Mustangs (7-1)
7p, ACC Network

NFL GAMES
Denver Broncos (5-3) at Baltimore Ravens (5-3)
12p, CBS

New Orleans Saints (2-6) at Carolina Panthers (1-7)
12p, CBS

Detroit Lions (6-1) at Green Bay Packers (6-2)
325p, FOX

LA Rams (3-4) at Seattle Seahawks (4-4)
325p, FOX

TIEBREAK GAME 
Ohio State vs Penn State, total points scored 

DFC25 Week Eight RESULTS

 SCORES

THE WEEK THAT WAS

He's the one DFC'er I've never actually met, yet has become a staple in the league (he's in his 16th year and is one of the top 25 winningest players ever) -- Dan Sellers, aka Lt Dan, aka Lt Dan "And His May-gik Legs" Sellers, puts up an 8-2 record, and gets his 5th weekly win of his career, his first since Week 2 of DFCXXII.  He's in the West Division, which until the last few weeks has been an abject disaster... but Big Eddy McBroom also gets 8-2, and takes 2nd for the week, while his son, Eddy Jr, gets 3rd at 8-2. 

Two-time defending champ Zack "The Attack" Graves takes 4th at 7-3, with original DFC'ers Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod and DMO tying for 5th.  Steven "The Principal" Ray takes 7th, Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky in 8th, and tying for 9th, Tad "The Dynasty" Roose and The Big Wasyluka, all at 7-3.

Also Finishing:

7-3: Jonathan "Oz" Osborne... Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky

6-4: Drew "The Grassman" Warren... Yours Truly... Jenny Ersnt... Coach DiB

5-5: Mikey "The Future Champ & MVP & GOAT" Nipp... Drew "Slash" Morris... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge... Hurricane Rhett... Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... Aussie Nate... James "Possibly the Playoff Maker" Hawbaker... Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle... Young Garrett Cheney

4-6: Danny "3D" Powell... Big Tom Johnson... Mitchy "Pinky the Younger" Pinky... Braddy "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Tyler "The Self Proclaimed, if not now a bit older, Sexy Beast of the DFC" Campbell... Roth from Wyoming... David "What The" Tuck

3-7: Garrison "Pride of The Marta" Ryfun... Matt "The Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink

THE STANDINGS
THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
DMOsborne - 50-30 (11.88)
Mitchell Pinkerton - 47-33 (12.0)
Jacob Roth - 46-34 (15.0)
Zack Graves - 45-35 (11.43)
Rhett Barnett - 43-37 (12.14)
Drew Warren - 38-42 (8.57)

MidCentral Division
Tommy McLeod - 51-29 (9.86)
Coach DiBello - 43-37 (19.14)
Jennifer Ernst - 40-40 (2.86)
David Tuck - 39-41 (19.0)
Matt Mink - 37-43 (15.71)

West Division
Eddy McBroom - 47-33 (11.86)
Dan Sellers - 45-35 (12.86)
Drew Morris - 41-39 (10.27)
Tom Johnson - 39-41 (9.57)
Trey Cartledge - 37-43 (10.86)
Bradley Pinkerton - 37-43 (13.14)

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE
East Division
Yours Truly - 48-32 (11.57)
Tyler Campbell - 46-34 (21.14)
Mark Gainey - 44-36 (10.71)
Garrett Cheney - 43-37 (20.14)
Nate Johnston - 41-29 (19.29)
Chris Croyle - 39-41 (17.71)

SouthCentral Division
Matthew Pinkerton - 49-31 (12.0)
Steven Ray - 47-33 (11.14)
Jacob Pinkerton - 44-36 (15.29)
Garrison Ryfun - 41-39 (9.57)
Jonathan Osborne - 38-42 (16.86)

South Division
Michael Nipp - 52-28 (5.71)
Tad Roose - 47-33 (11.29)
Eddy McBroom Jr - 43-37 (12.29)
James Hawbaker - 40-40 (14.14)
Tim Wasyluka - 40-40 (12.0)
Daniel Powell - 37-43 (3.71)


THE DFC TOP 12 POWER POLL
Rk. DFC'er - Rec (TBA) (LW)

1. Michael Nipp - 52-38 (5.71) (1-6wks)
2. Tommy McLeod - 51-29 (9.86) (2)
3. DMOsborne - 50-30 (11.86) (4)
4. Matthew Pinkerton - 49-31 (12.0) (5)
5. Yours Truly - 48-32 (11.57) (6)
6. Steven Ray - 47-33 (11.14) (10)
7. Tad Roose - 47-33 (11.29) (9)
8. Eddy McBroom - 47-33 (11.86) (12)
9. Mitchell Pinkerton - 47-33 (12.0) (3)
10. Tyler Campbell - 46-34 (21.14) (8)
11. Jacob Roth - 46-34 (15.0) (7)
12. Zack Graves - 45-35 (11.43) (NR)

dropped out: Mark Gainey (11th)

IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY
First round byes to each division champ and two top "at-large" records

1. Michael Nipp, 52-28 - South Division Champ, first round bye
2. Tommy McLeod, 51-29 - MidCentral Champ, first round bye
3. DMOsborne, 50-30 - North Division Champ, first round bye
4. Matthew Pinkerton, 49-31 - South Central Division Champ, first round bye
5. Yours Truly, 48-32 - East Division Champ, first round bye
6. Eddy McBroom, 47-33 - West Division Champ, first round bye
7. Steven Ray, 47-33 - at large spot, first round bye
8. Tad Roose, 47-33 - at large spot, first round bye

THE DFC25 SCRAMBLE - top two records in first round of playoffs advance
(9) Mitchell Pinkerton... (10) Tyler Campbell... (11) Jacob Roth... (12) Zack Graves... (13) Dan Sellers... (14) Mark Gainey... (15) Jacob Pinkerton... (16) Rhett Barnett... (17) Eddy Jr... (19) Garrett Cheney... (20)... Garrison Ryfun... (21) Drew Morris... (22) Nate Johnston... (23) Jennifer Ernst... (24) Tim Wasyluka... (25) James Hawbaker 

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
Tom Johnson... Chris Croyle... David Tuck... Drew Warren... Jonathan Osborne... Daniel Powell... Trey Cartledge... Bradley Pinkerton... Matt Mink

DFC25 Week Nine GAMES

 Twenty games remain in this 25th DFC Season... Pick carefully =) 

COLLEGE GAMES
12. Notre Dame Fightin' Catholics (6-1) at 24. Navy Fightin' Sailors (6-0)
11a, ABC/ESPN+

21. Missouri Purrin' Tigers (6-1) at 15. Alabama Whimperin' Tide (5-2)
230p, ABC/ESPN+

Maryland Terrapins (4-3) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-3)
230p, FS1

5. Texas Longhorns (6-1) at 25. Vanderbilt Commodores (5-2)
315p, SEC Network

West Virginia Mountaineers (3-4) at Arizona Wildcats (3-4)
5p, FS1

8. LSU Bayou Tigeaux (6-1) at 14. Texas A&M Aggies (6-1)
630p, ABC/ESPN+

Auburn Tigers (2-5) at Kentucky Wildcats (3-4)
645p, SEC Network

NFL GAMES
Arizona Cardinals (3-4) at Miami Dolphins (2-4)
12p, FOX

Buffalo Bills (5-2) at Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
305p, FOX

Chicago Bears (4-2) at Washington Commanders (5-2)
325p, CBS

Dallas Dakboys (3-3) at San Francisco 49ers (3-4)
720p, NBC

TIEBREAK GAME
Dallas vs San Francisco - total points scored

DFC25 Week Seven RESULTS

SCORES
Arizona State 27, (16) Utah 19
Wisconsin 42, Rutgers 7
(1) Texas 34, (18) Oklahoma 3 - TieBreak Game 37pts
(3) Oregon 32, (2) Ohio State 31
(13) LSU 29, (9) Ole Miss 26
Vanderbilt 20, Kentucky 13
(18) Kansas State 31, Colorado 28
Baltimore Ravens 30, Washington Commanders 23
Detroit Lions 47, Dallas Cowboys 9
Cincinnati Bengals 17, The New York Football Giants 7

THE WEEK THAT WAS
It's only been 5 years for David Mark Osborne, aka DMO, since he won his last week -- DFCXX, Week 7 -- and to the week -- DFC25, Week 7 -- he takes home his 7th weekly win of his career, going 8-2... barely edging out two of his division rivals, who finished at 8-2 in 2nd and 3rd -- Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky and Roth from Wyoming.

At 7-3, Big Eddy McB takes 4th, with Tad "The Dynasty" Roose in 5th, Drew "The Grassman" Warren in 6th, and Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod in 7th, at 7-3.

In 8th, Jenny "Sunny" Ernst at 6-4, and tied for 9th is Young Garrett Cheney and Mikey "The Future Champ" Nipp at 6-4. 

Also Finishing:
6-4: Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... Yours Truly... Tim "The Big" Wasyluka... Lil Eddy McB... James "Possibly Not the Playoff Maker" Hawbaker... Zack "The Two Time Defending Champ Attack" Graves... Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... 

5-5: Garrison "The Pride of Senoia" Ryfun... Steven "The Principle" Ray... Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Drew "Slash" Morris... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge... Hurricane Rhett Barnett... Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky... Coach DiB

4-6: David "What Tha" Tuck... Danny "3D" Powell... Big Tom Johnson... Jonathan "Oz" Osborne... Tyler "The Self Proclaimed Sexy Beast of the DFC" Campbell... Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle... Matt "The Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink... 

3-7: Matthew "Pinky the Elder" Pinky... Aussie Nate Johnston

THE STANDINGS
THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
Mitchell Pinkerton - 43-27 (12.83)
DMOsborne - 43-27 (13.17)
Jacob Roth - 42-28 (16.83)
Rhett Barnett - 38-32 (12.5)
Zack Graves - 38-32 (13.33)
Drew Warren - 32-38 (9.5)

MidCentral Division
Tommy McLeod - 44-26 (10.83)
Coach DiBello - 37-33 (20.17)
David Tuck - 35-35 (18.5)
Jennifer Ernst - 34-36 (2.17)
Matt Mink - 34-36 (15.5)

West Division
Eddy McBroom - 39-31 (12.33)
Dan Sellers - 37-33 (13.83)
Drew Morris - 36-34 (11.5)
Tom Johnson - 35-35 (10.67)
Bradley Pinkerton - 33-37 (13.17)
Trey Cartledge - 32-38 (11.83)

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE
East Division
Yours Truly - 42-28 (12.5)
Tyler Campbell - 42-28 (21.67)
Mark Gainey - 39-31 (10.67)
Garrett Cheney - 38-32 (18.33)
Nate Johnston - 36-34 (20.33)
Chris Croyle - 34-36 (17.5)

South Central Division
Matthew Pinkerton 42-28 (12.17)
Steven Ray - 40-30 (11.5)
Garrison Ryfun - 38-32 (10.0)
Jacob Pinkerton - 37-33 (14.5)
Jonathan Osborne - 31-39 (17.17)

South Division
Michael Nipp - 47-23 (6.67)
Tad Roose - 40-30 (11.17)
Eddy McBroom Jr - 35-35 (12.67)
James Hawbaker - 35-35 (14.0)
Daniel Powell - 33-37 (4.33)
Tim Wasyluka - 33-37 (12.0)

THE DFC TOP 12 POWER POLL
Rk. DFC'er - REC (TBA) (LW)

1. Michael Nipp - 47-23 (6.4) (1-5x)
2. Tommy McLeod - 44-26 (8.2) (4)
3. Mitchell Pinkerton - 43-27 (11.6) (6)
4. DMOsborne - 43-37 (11.6) (8)
5. Matthew Pinkerton - 42-28 (11.6) (2)
6. Yours Truly - 42-28 (12.2) (5)
7. Jacob Roth - 42-28 (15.4) (9)
8. Tyler Campbell - 42-28 (20.8) (3)
9. Tad Roose - 40-30 (11.0) (12)
10. Steven Ray - 40-30 (11.8) (7)
11. Mark Gainey - 39-31 (10.4) (11)
12. Eddy McBroom - 39-31 (13.2) (NR)

dropped out: Rhett Barnett (10)... 

IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY:
FIRST ROUND BYES - Division Champs and 2 Best Wild Card Records
1. Michael Nipp - 47-23 - South Division Champion
2. Tommy McLeod - 44-26 - MidCentral Division Champion
3. Mitchell Pinkerton - 43-27 - North Division Champion
4. DMOsborne - 43-27 - Wild Card
5. Matthew Pinkerton - 42-28 - South Central Division Champion
6. Yours Truly - 42-28 - East Division Champion
7. Jacob Roth - 42-28 - Wild Card
8. Eddy McBroom - 39-31 - West Division Champion

WILD CARD WEEKEND aka "The DFC25 Scramble"
(Top 2 records will advance)
Tyler Campbell (42-28)... Tad Roose (40-30)... Steven Ray (40-30)... Mark Gainey (39-31)... Rhett Barnett (38-32)... Garrison Ryfun (38-32)... Zack Graves (38-32)... Jacob Pinkerton (37-33)... Dan Sellers (37-33)... Coach DiBello (37-33)... Drew Morris (36-34)... Nate Johnston (36-34)... Tom Johnson (35-35)... Eddy McB Jr (35-35)... James Hawbaker (35-35)... David Tuck (35-35)... 

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
Jenny Ernst... Matt Mink... Chris Croyle... Daniel Powell... Bradley Pinkerton... Tim Wasyluka... Drew Warren... Trey Cartledge... Jonathan Osborne...  

DFC25 Week Eight GAMES

Seventy games down, thirty games left... 

ALSO... make sure you don't forget you have TEN games to pick. Some of y'all are sending in 9 games, forgetting one in the middle, and there is a TB game to pick.


COLLEGE GAMES
Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1) at 16. Indiana Hoosiers (6-0)
11a, FOX

7. Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) at 11. Tennessee Volunteers (5-1)
230p, ABC/ESPN+

24. Meeeeechigan Wolverines (4-2) at 22. Illinois Fightin' Illini (5-1)
230p, CBS/Paramount+

5. Georgia Bulldogs (5-1) at 1. Texas Longhorns (6-0)
630p, ABC/ESPN+

Kentucky Wildcats (3-3) at Florida Gators (3-3)
645p, SEC Network


NFL GAMES
New England Patriots (1-5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)
830a at Wembley Stadium in London, aka #CrapOtheWeek

Houston Texans (5-1) at Green Bay Packers (4-2)
12p, CBS

Detroit Lions (4-1) at Minnesota Vikings (5-0)
12p, FOX

Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) at LA Rams (1-4)
305p, CBS

Baltimore Ravens (4-2) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)
Monday Night 715p, ESPN/ABC

TIEBREAK GAME
Georgia vs Texas, total points scored

DFC25 Week SIX Results

SCORES
(25) Texas A&M 41, (9) Missouri 10
SMU 34, (22) Louisville 27
Virginia 24, Boston College 14
Virginia Tech 31, Stanford 7
Nebraska 14, Rutgers 7
Florida 24, UCF 13
Miami Dolphins 15, New England Patriots 10
Houston Texans 23, Buffalo Bills 20
Denver Broncos 34, Las Vegas 18
Dallas Cowboys 20, Pittsburgh 17 (TB Game - 37 points)

THE WEEK THAT WAS

Big Coach DiBello, coming from Miami Florida, is our own DFC Scarface, and he takes his 2nd career win, this time going 7-3, barely beating via TB Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod, Big Eddy McB, and Mikey "The Champ is Here" Nipp, finishing 2, 3, and 4 respectively, all at 7-3 as well.

Trey "The Answer" Cartledge finally has a spark for his already dreadful season, tying an also rising Danny "3D" Powell for 5th at 6-4... while Zack "The Attack" Graves is in 7th, Yours Truly in 8th, Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky in 9th, and Steven "The Principle" Ray in 10th, all at 6-4.

Also finishing:
6-4: Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky

5-5: Drew // Morris... Roth from Wyoming... Matt "The Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink... Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... Big Tom Johnson... Lil Eddy Jr... Young Garrett

4-6: Jenny "Sunny" Ernst... DMO... Hurricane Rhett... James "The Prediction Maker" Hawbaker... Jonny "Oz" Osborne... The Big Wasyluka... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky... David "What Tha" Tuck... Tyler "The Self Proclaimed Sexy Beast of the DFC" Campbell

3-7: Garrison "The Pride of Royston" Ryfun... Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Aussie Nate Johnston... Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle

2-8: Drew "The Grassman" Warren

THE STANDINGS

THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
Mitchell Pinkerton - 35-25 (11.6)
DMOsborne - 35-25 (12.8)
Jacob Roth - 34-26 (15.4)
Rhett Barnett - 33-27 (10.0)
Zack Graves - 32-28 (11.4)
Drew Warren - 25-35 (7.8)

MidCentral Division
Tommy McLeod - 37-23 (8.2)
Coach DiBello - 32-28 (17.2)
Matt Mink - 30-30 (11.2)
David Tuck - 30-30 (15.2)
Jennifer Ernst - 28-32 (2.4)

West Division
Eddy McBroom - 32-28 (13.2)
Dan Sellers - 32-28 (14.4)
Tom Johnson - 31-29 (10.6)
Drew Morris - 31-29 (10.8)
Trey Cartledge - 27-33 (8.8)
Bradley Pinkerton - 27-33 (11.0)

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE
East Division
Tyler Campbell - 38-22 (20.8)
Yours Truly - 36-24 (12.2)
Mark Gainey - 33-27 (10.4)
Nate Johnston - 33-27 (18.6)
Garrett Cheney - 32-28 (20.4)
Chris Croyle - 30-30 (15.8)

SouthCentral Division
Matthew Pinkerton - 39-21 (11.6)
Steven Ray - 35-25 (11.8)
Garrison Ryfun - 33-27 (11.2)
Jacob Pinkerton - 32-28 (12.4)
Jonathan Osborne - 27-33 (15.6)

South Division
Michael Nipp - 41-19 (6.4)
Tad Roose - 33-27 (11.0)
James Hawbaker - 29-31 (12.6)
Eddy McBroom Jr - 29-31 (11.4)
Daniel Powell - 29-31 (3.6)
Tim Wasyluka - 27-33 (11.6)

THE DFC TOP TWELVE POWER POLL, loved with good vibes by Subaru
Rk, DFC'er, Rec, (TBA) (LW)
1. Mikey Nipp, 41-19 (6.4) (1 - 4wks)
2. Matthew Pinkerton - 39-21 (11.6) (3)
3. Tyler Campbell - 38-22 (20.8) (2)
4. Tommy McLeod - 37-23 (8.2) (5)
5. Yours Truly - 36-24 (12.2) (6)
6. Mitchell Pinkerton - 35-25 (11.6)
7. Steven Ray - 35-25 (11.8) (12)
8. DMOsborne - 35-25 (12.8) (4)
9. Jacob Roth - 34-26 (15.4) (NR)
10. Rhett Barnett - 33-27 (10.0) (10)
11. Mark Gainey - 33-27 (10.4) (NR)
12. Tad Roose - 33-27 (11.) (11)

dropped out: Garrison Ryfun (7)... Nate Johnston (8)

THE PLAYOFF PICTURE AS OF TODAY

Automatically In:
Michael Nipp... Matthew Pinkerton... Tyler Campbell... Tommy McLeod... Yours Truly... Mitchell Pinkerton... Steven Ray... Big Eddy McBroom

The DFC25 Scramble - wins at least 52 games and be ranked 25th or higher - meaning there may be some ranked 25th or higher who did not win 52 and therefore would not qualify.  Also, if you lose 49 games, you are automatically eliminated. 
DMOsborne... Roth from Wyoming... Hurricane Rhett... The Mighty Gainey... Tad Roose... Garrison Ryfun... Nate Johnston... Zack Graves... Jacob Pinky... Dan Sellers... Coach DiBello... Garrett Cheney... Tom Johnson... Drew Morris... Matt Mink... David Tuck... Chris Croyle

Outside Looking In:
Daniel Powell... Eddy Jr... James Hawbaker... Jennifer Ernst... Trey Cartledge... Bradley Pinkerton... Tim Wasyluka... Jonathan Osborne... Drew Warren.. 

DFC25 Week Seven GAMES

What a loaded Saturday of College Football.. what a moribund Sunday of NFL games... 

But here goes Week 7!  Including more Dallas Cowboys for some of you (you know who you are) 

FRIDAY NIGHT GAME
16. Utah Utes (4-1) at Arizona State Sun-Devils (4-1)
930p, ESPN

SATURDAY GAMES
Wisconsin Badgers (3-2) at Rutgers Knights (4-1)
11a, B1G Network

1. Texas Longhorns (5-0) at 18. Oklahoma Sooners (4-1)
230p, ABC/ESPN

2. Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) at 3. Oregon Ducks (5-0)
630p, NBC

9. Ole Miss Rebels (5-1) at 13. LSU Tigers (4-1)
630p, ABC/ESPN

Vanderbilt Commodores (3-2) at Kentucky Wildcats (3-2)
645p, SEC Network

18. Kansas State Wildcats (4-1) at Colorado Buffaloes (4-1)
915p, ESPN

NFL GAMES
Washington Commanders (4-1) at Baltimore Ravens (3-2)
12p, CBS

Detroit Lions (3-1) at Dallas Cowboys (3-2)
325p, FOX 

Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) at The New York Football Giants (2-3)
720p, NBC/Peacock

TIEBREAK GAME
Texas vs Oklahoma, total points scored (fyi, this is the game that created the TBA many years ago)

DFC25 Week Five RESULTS

 

THE WEEK THAT WAS
Tyler Campbell, who in fact did declare himself "The Sexy Beast of the DFC" (likely at a time when he was a more boisterous teen versus the married father of 3 he is now), won a championship in DFCXII, back in 2011.  And yet, he's only had two weekly wins in his career -- first in DFCVI (Week 10) and then Week 4 DFCXVII (2016).  And 75 weeks later... Tyler pulls another one, going 9-1, barely getting past Tad "The Dynasty" Roose, who landed in 2nd at 9-1, who edged out DMOsborne at 9-1, for 3rd.

Lil Eddy McB finishes in 4th at 8-2, and also 8-2 are Big Tom J and Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky tying for 5th and Roth From Wyoming and Mikey "Future Champ" Nipp tying for 7th.

Young Garrett Cheney ends up 9th at 7-3, and Mark "The Mighty" Gainey in 10th at 7-3.

Also finishing:
7-3: Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Drew // Morris... Hurricane Rhett... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge... Steven "The Principal" Ray... Danny "3D" Powell

6-4: David "What The" Tuck... James "The Prediction Maker" Hawbaker... Yours Truly... Tommy "The Higlander" McLeod... Drew "The Grassman" Warren... Garrison "The Pride of Hiawassee" Ryfun... Big Eddy McB... Jonathan "Oz" Osborne... Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinkerton... Jenny "Sunny Days" Ernst

5-5: Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Zack "The Attack" Graves... Coach DiBello... 

4-6: Aussie Nate Johnston... Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky... The Big Wasyluka... Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle... Matt "The Coca Cola Cowboy" Mink

THE STANDINGS
(the TBA now reflects the worst TB for each person dropped)

THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
DMOSborne - 31-19 (15.25)
Mitchell Pinkerton - 29-21 (9/75)
Rhett Barnett - 29-21 (11.5)
Jacob Roth - 28-22 (18.25)
Zack Graves -26-24 (13.5)
Drew Warren - 23-27 (9.0)

MidCentral Division
Tommy McLeod - 30-20 (9.0)
David Tuck - 26-24 (14.75)
Matt Mink - 25-25 (12.75)
Coach DiBello - 25-25 (21.0)
Jennifer Ernst - 24-26 (2.75)

West Division
Dan Sellers - 27-23 (16.25)
Tom Johnson - 26-24 (10.5)
Drew Morris - 26-24 (13.5)
Eddy McBroom - 25-25 (14.5)
Bradley Pinkerton - 24-26 (12.25)
Trey Cartledge - 21-29 (11.5)

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE
East Division
Tyler Campbell - 34-16 (21.25)
Yours Truly - 30-20 (13.5)
Nate Johnston - 30-20 (21.5)
Mark Gainey - 28-22 (11.0)
Chris Croyle - 27-23 (14.5)
Garrett Cheney - 27-23 (22.25)

South Central Division
Matthew Pinkerton - 33-17 (12.5)
Garrison Ryfun - 30-20 (14.0)
Steven Ray - 29-21 (12.25)
Jacob Pinkerton - 28-22 (13.0)
Jonathan Osborne - 23-27 (17.75)

South Division
Michael Nipp - 34-16 (6.0)
Tad Roose - 29-21 (11.5)
James Hawbaker - 25-25 (14.25)
Eddy McBroom Jr - 24-26 (11.5)
Daniel Powell - 23-27 (4.0)
Tim Wasyluka - 23-27 (12.5)


THE DFC POWER POLL (genealogied by 23-and-Me)
1. Michael Nipp - 34-16 (6.0) (1-2wks)
2. Tyler Campell - 34-16 (21.25)  (4)
3. Matthew Pinkerton - 33-17 (12.5) (3)
4. DMOsborne - 31-19 (15.25) (7)
5. Tommy McLeod - 30-20 (9.0) (5)
6. Yours Truly - 30-20 (13.5) (9)
7. Garrison Ryfun - 30-20 (14.0) (6)
8. Nate Johnston - 30-20 (21.5) (2)
9. Mitchell Pinkerton - 29-21 (9.75) (8)
10t. Rhett Barnett - 29-21 (11.5) (11)
10t. Tad Roose - 29-21 (11.5) (NR)
12. Steven Ray - 29-21 (12.25) (12)

dropped out: Chris Croyle (10th)

THE PLAYOFFS AT A GLANCE
Would Have Automatic Playoff Berth - division winners and two top at-large
Mikey Nipp... Tyler Campbell... Matthew Pinkerton... DMO... Tommy McLeod... Yours Truly... Garrison Ryfun... Dan Sellers

Would Be in the DFC25 Playoff Scramble (top 2 records after first weekend of playoffs would advance--to officially qualify, you must win 52+ games and be ranked 25th or higher)
Nate Johnston... Mitchelle Pinkerton... Rhett Barnett... Tad Roose... Steven Ray... Mark Gainey... Jacob Pinky... Roth from Wyoming... Chris Croyle... Garrett Cheney... Tom Johnson... Zack Graves... Drew Morris... David Tuck... Matt Mink... James Hawbaker... Big Eddy McBroom

Would Be Out:
Coach DiBello... Jennifer Ernst... Eddy Jr... Bradley Pinky... Daniel Powell... Drew Warren... Tim Wasyluka.. Jonathan Osborne... Trey Carteldge... 

DFC25 Week Six GAMES

We are halfway through the season -- and boy, the pickins were slim this week... but choose we must!  

All rankings from ESPN, all times CST

COLLEGE GAMES

9. Missouri Tigers (4-0) at 25. Texas A&M Aggies (4-1)
11a, ABC/ESPN+

SMU Mustangs (4-1) at 22. Louisville Cardinals (3-1)
11a, ESPN

Boston College Eagles (4-1) at Virginia Cavaliers (3-1)
11a, ACC Network

Virginia Tech Hokies (2-3) at Stanford Cardinal (2-2)
230p, ACC Network 

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-1)
3p, FoxSports1

UCF Black Knights (3-1) at Florida Gators (2-2)
645p, SEC Network

NFL GAMES
Miami Dolphins (1-2) at New England Patriots (1-3)
12p, FOX

Buffalo Bills (3-1) at Houston Texans (3-1)
12p, CBS

VEGAS Raiders (2-2) at Denver Broncos (2-2)
305p, FOX

Dallas Cowboys (2-2) at Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)
720p, NBC


TIEBREAK GAME
Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers - total points scored... 

DFC25 Week Four RESULTS

SCORES
(24) Illinois 31, (23) Nebraska 24 OT
Florida 45, Mississippi State 28
(18) Michigan 27, (11) USC 24
Arkansas 24, Auburn 14
(12) Utah 22, (14) Oklahoma State 19
(6) Tennessee 25, (15) Oklahoma 15
Indianapolis Colts 21, Chicago Bears 16
Minnesota Vikings 34, Houston Texans 7
Pittsburgh Steelers 20, LA Chargers 10
Washington Football Team 38, Cincinnati Bengals 33

THE WEEK THAT WAS
Because of the longevity of the league and those in it, we don't have a lot of "First time weekly winner", but this week we have just that... Aussie Nate Johnston, the DFC Thunder from Down Under, takes a very, very rough week for everyone, winning the week at 7-3.  It was the first time a week was won with a 7-3 record since David "What Tha" Tuck did it in DFC XXIII, Wk 7, in 2022.

The Coca-Cola Cowboy, Matt Mink gets 2nd with a 6-4 record, Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod gets 3rd, Yours Truly in 4th, Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky in 5th, and in a three way tie for 6th, DMO, Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky and Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky.

Finishing up the Top 10, Tyler "The DFC Sexy Beast (self proclaimed) Campbell at 6-4 in 9th, and Mikey "High" Nipp at 5-5 in 10th.

also finishing:

5-5: Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... 

4-6: Steven "The Principal" Ray... Big Tom Johnson... Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Garrison "The Pride of Adairsville" Ryfun... Hurricane Rhett... Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Young Garrett

3-7: Tim "The Big" Wasyluka... Big Eddy Jr... Drew "The Grassman" Warren... Roth from Wyoming... Drew // Morris... 2 Time Defending Champ Zack "The Attack" Graves... James "The Prediction Maker" Hawbaker... Coach DiBello... Big Eddy McB... Chris "YO TEACH!" Croyle... Jonathan "Oz" Osborne... Dave "What Tha" Tuck... 

2-8: Jenny "Sunny" Ernst... Danny "3D" Powell... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge

THE STANDINGS
This week includes the TieBreak Average... this is a four week average. Next week, your lowest TB score will be dropped, and the lowest will remain dropped through the season

THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
DMOsborne, 24-16 (15.25)
Mitchell Pinkerton, 23-17 (9.75)
Rhett Barnett, 22-18 (11.5)
Zack Graves, 21-19 (13.5)
Jacob Roth, 20-20 (18.25)
Drew Warren, 17-23 (9.0)

MidCentral Division
Tommy McLeod, 24-16 (9.0)
Matt Mink, 21-19 (12.75)
David Tuck, 20-20 (21.25)
Coach DiBello, 20-20 (21.5)
Jennifer Ernst, 18-22 (2.75)

West Division
Dan Sellers, 20-20 (18.25)
Bradley Pinkerton, 19-21 (12.25)
Drew Morris, 19-21 (13.5)
Eddy McBroom, 19.21 (14.5)
Tom Johnson, 18-22 (10.5)
Trey Cartledge, 14-26 (11.5)

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE
East Division
Nate Johnston, 26-14 (24.0)
Tyler Campbell, 25-15 (22.25)
Yours Truly, 23-17 (13.5)
Chris Croyle, 23-17 (14.5)
Mark Gainey, 21-19 (11.0)
Garrett Cheney, 20-20 (33.5)

SouthCentral Division
Matthew Pinkerton, 25-15 (12.5)
Garrison Ryfun, 24-16 (14.0)
Steven Ray, 22-18 (12.25)
Jacob Pinkerton, 22-18 (13.0)
Jonathan Osborne, 17-23 (17.75)

South Division
Michael Nipp, 26-14 (6.0)
Tad Roose, 20-20 (11.5)
Tim Wasyluka, 19-21 (12.5)
James Hawbaker, 19-21 (14.5)
Daniel Powell, 16-24 (4.0)
Eddy McBroom Jr, 16-24 (11.5)

THE DFC POWER POLL, delivered by Hallmark
Rk. DFC'er / Rec / (TBA) (LW)
1. Michael Nipp - 26-14 (6.0) (1 - 2wks)
2. Nate Johnston - 26-14 (24.0) (4)
3. Matthew Pinkerton - 25-15 (12.50) (5)
4. Tyler Campbell - 25-15 (22.25) (12)
5. Tommy McLeod - 24-16 (9.0) (7)
6. Garrison Ryfun - 24-16 (14.0) (3)
7. DMOsborne - 24-16 (15.25) (11)
8. Mitchell Pinkerton - 23-17 (9.75) (NR)
9. Yours Truly - 23-17 (13.5) (NR)
10. Chris Croyle - 23-17 (14.5) (2)
11. Rhett Barnett - 22-18 (11.5) (6)
12. Steven Ray - 22-18 (12.25) (10)

dropped out: Zack Graves (9)... Tad Roose (8)... 

PLAYOFF GLANCE

Would have Automatic Playoff Berth:
Mikey Nipp*... Nate Johnston*... Matthew Pinkerton*... Tyler Campbell... Tommy McLeod*... Garrison Ryfun... DMOsborne*... Mitchell Pinkerton... Dan Sellers*
*-division winner

Would be in The DFC25 Scramble (the top 2 records after the first weekend of the playoffs would advance):
Yours Truly... Chris Croyle... Rhett Barnett... Steven Ray... Jacob Pinkerton... Mark Gainey... Matt Mink... Zack Graves... Tad Roose... Jacob Roth... Dan Sellers... David Tuck... Coach DiBello... Garrett Cheney... Bradley Pinkerton... Tim Wasyluka... Drew Morris... 

Would Be Out:
James Hawbaker... Eddy McBroom... Jennifer Ernst... Tom Johnson... Drew Warren... Jonathan Osborne... Daniel Powell... Eddy Jr... Trey Cartledge 

LIES, DARN LIES, & STATISTICS

• Contrary to popular belief, I don't have ALL the stats -- some are hard to keep with over 25 years, but I can say that this week was a disaster for the ages... out of 34 DFC'ers this year, only 9 people had a winning record and 2 were at .500... the rest took a hit. 
• For the first 12 seasons, we did 12 weeks, with 8 games per week. Since DFCXIII, we've done 10 weeks, equaling 96 games (8 weeks at 10 games, 2 weeks at 8 games... this year is the first time we've scheduled 100 games, only for the historic 25th year).  
• All of that is to say, Aussie Nate winning the week at 7-3 is somewhat rare air, as out of 113 weeks since the beginning of DFC XIII, there were only EIGHT times previous when someone won the week with only 7 games (out of a 10 game weekend) -- Lori "Sunshine" Beirne, Yours Truly, Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky, Tad "The Dynasty" Roose, David "What Tha" Tuck, James "The Prediction Maker" Hawbaker, and doing it twice, Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod.
• If you are wondering if anyone won a week with a dismal 6-4 record, the answer is yes.  Drew "The Grassman" Warren won Week 2 in DFC XXIII... and yes, one 5-5 record got Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers a weekly win in Week 2 of DFC XXII.
• Okay! Let's look at all time stats... Mark "The Mighty" Gainey hit 1500 wins lifetime (1510) as did Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod (1509), good enough for 4th and 5th, respectively, all time.   Jeni Ernst is next, at 1460.  
• Two time defending DFC Champ Zack "The Attack" Graves just hit 1100 wins (1102) and Steven Ray hit the 1000 mark (now at 1005). Next to 1000, Rhett Barnett, though it's a season or two away, as he's at 626.
• Lt Dan Sellers just hit 900 exactly, while Garrison "The Pride of Vidalia" Ryfun is a little bit behind, and will get to 200 wins likely next week (he's at 197)
•  More milestones approaching... DMOsborne is 17 away from 1400 at 1383... Daniel Powell is at 1286, close to 1300... 
• Finally... streaks were broken, as a bad week for everyone kills that .500+ and .500 streak.  The current .500 or better streak?  Yours Truly at 15 weeks, followed by DMOsborne at 14 weeks.  
• Going over .500 each week?  Current streak is held by Tyler "The Self Proclaimed Sexy Beast of the DFC" Campbell... at three weeks. 

 

DFC25 Week Five GAMES

 We are seriously approaching the halfway point of the season, which is insane... but let's go!!!!!

COLLEGE GAMES
20. Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1) at 23. Kansas State Wildcasts (3-1)
11a, ESPN

Maryland Terrapins (3-1) at Indiana Hoosiers (4-0!!!)
11a, B1G Network

15. Louisville Cardinals (3-0) at 16. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-1)
230p, Peacock 

2. Georgia Bulldogs (3-0) at 4. Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0)
630p, ABC/ESPN+

19. Illinois Fightin' Illini (4-0) at 9. Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0)
630p, NBC

Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1) at Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-1)
7p, ESPN2

NFL GAMES

Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) at Carolina Panthers (1-2)
12p, FOX 

LA Rams (1-2) at Chicago Bears (1-2)
12p, FOX

Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)
12p, FOX

Cleveland Browns (1-2) at LA Raiders (1-2)
325p, CBS

TIEBREAK GAME
Of course it's Georgia vs Alabama, total points scored

DFC25 Week Three RESULTS

 SCORES
(4) Alabama 42, Wisconsin 10
Memphis 20, Florida State 12
(9) Oregon 49, Oregon State 14
Texas A&M 33, Florida 20
Colorado 28, Colorado State 9
New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Detroit Lions 16
Washington Commandos 21, The New York Football Giants 18
Cleveland Browns 18, Jacksonville Jags 13
Arizona Cardinals 41, LA Rams 10

THE WEEK THAT WAS
It's been a long road full of rough starts for one Michael Nipp, who has been around since the very beginning, but hasn't seen the playoffs since 2004, but this season has given him something dangerous... hope.  Been a strong start for the Nippster, as he wins a rough, rough week for everyone, at 7-3. 

He wins the 12th week of his career, his first since Week 11 of DFC XXIII, (and only his 2nd since DFC XIII in 2012).  

Also having a strong year thusfar, Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle, coming in 2nd at 6-4, with DMOsborne in 3rd, Roth From Wyoming in 4th, Tyler "The Self Proclaimed Sexy Beast of the DFC" Campbell, also 6-4.

In 6th, at 5-5, Jenny "Sunshine" Ernst, with Danny "3D" Powell in 7th, Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod in 8th, and tied for 9th to round out the Top 10, its Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky and Garrison "The Pride of Dahlonega" Ryfun, all at 5-5.

Also Finishing:
5-5: Hurricane Rhett... Yours Truly... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... Drew // Morris... Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky... Steven "The Principle" Ray... Aussie Nate J... Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Young Garrett Cheney

4-6: Drew "The Grassman" Warren... Big Tom Johnson... Matt "The Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink... Big Eddy McB... James "The Prediction Maker" Hawbaker... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge... Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Zack "The Attack" Graves... Jonathan "Oz" Osborne... David "What Tha'" Tuck... 

3-7: Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky... Eddy McB Jr... Coach DiBello

2-8: Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... The Big Wasyluka

THE STANDINGS
THE MCLEOD CONFERENCE
North Division
Rhett Barnett - 18-12
Zack Graves - 18-12
DMOsborne - 18-12
Mitchell Pinkerton - 17-13
Jacob Roth - 17-13
Drew Warren - 14-16

MidCentral Division
Tommy McLeod - 18-12
Coach DiBello - 17-13
David Tuck - 17-13
Jennifer Ernst - 16-14
Matt Mink - 15-15

West Division
Eddy McBroom - 16-14
Drew Morris - 16-14
Dan Sellers - 16-14
Bradley Pinkerton - 15-15
Tom Johnson - 14-16
Trey Cartledge - 12-18

THE GRAVES CONFERENCE
East Division
Chris Croyle - 20-10
Nate Johnston - 20-10
Tyler Campbell - 18-12
Yours Truly - 17-13
Mark Gainey - 16-14
Garrett Cheney - 16-14

SouthCentral Division
Garrison Ryfun - 20-10
Matthew Pinkerton - 19-11
Steven Ray - 18-12
Jacob Pinkerton - 16-14
Jonathan Osborne - 14-16

South Division
Michael Nipp - 21-9
Tad Roose - 18-12
James Hawbaker - 16-14
Tim Wasyluka - 16-14
Daniel Powell - 14-16
Eddy McBroom Jr - 13-17

THE DFC TOP 12 Power Poll
Rank. DFC'er Rec (LW)

1. Mikey Nipp - 21-9 (5)
2. Chris Croyle - 20-10 (9)
3. Garrison Ryfun - 20-10 (1)
4. Nate Johnston - 20-10 (2)
5. Matthew Pinkerton - 19-11 (6)
6. Rhett Barnett - 18-12 (11)
7. Tommy McLeod - 18-12 (NR)
8. Tad Roose - 18-12 (12)
9. Zack Graves - 18-12 (4)
   
10. Steven Ray - 18-12 (NR)
11. David Mark Osborne - 18-12 (NR)
12. Tyler Campbell - 18-12 (10)

dropped out: Coach DiBello (8)... Mark Gainey (3)... Tim Wasyluka (7)


PLAYOFF GLANCE
It's only Week 3, but here's a glance at how the postseason would roll out if everything stayed the same (which it won't, obviously).  To clarify, the Top Eight RECORDS advance to the Playoffs -- if there is a division winner who isn't in the top 8, they automatically enter at the 9th seed.  Then everyone ranked up until 25, as long as they reach the minimum wins (52) will go into the DFC25 Scramble

Would have automatic playoff berth:
Mikey Nipp*... Chris Croyle*... Garrison Ryfun... Aussie Nate... Matthew Pinkerton*... Hurricane Rhett*... Tommy McLeod*... Tad Roose... Eddy McBroom*
* - division winner

Would be in The DFC Scramble (the top 2 records after the first weekend of the playoffs would advance):
Zack Graves... Steven Ray... DMO... Tyler Campbell... Mitchell Pinky... Yours Truly... David Tuck... Roth from Wyoming... Coach DiB... Jenny Ernst... Mark Gainey... Jacob Pinky... James Hawbaker... Drew Morris... The Big Wasyluka... Lt Dan

Would Be Out:
Young Garrett... Bradley Pinky... Matt Mink... Danny Powell... Drew Warren... Big Tom J... Jonny Oz... Eddy Jr... Trey Cartledge

DFC25 Week Four GAMES

 SIX College Games and FOUR NFL Games this week!

COLLEGE GAMES

FRIDAY NIGHT GAME
24. Illinois Fightin' Illini (3-0) at 23. Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0)
7p, FOX

SATURDAY GAMES
Florida Gators (1-2) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-2)
11a, ESPN... aka, the vaunted "CRAP O'THE WEEK"

11. USC Trojans (2-0) at 18. Michigan Wolverines (2-1)
230p, CBS

Arkansas Woo Pig Sooey (2-1) at Auburn Fightin' Freezes (2-1)
230p, ESPN

12. Utah Utes (3-0) at 14. Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-0)
3p, FOX

6. Tennessee Vols (3-0) at 15. Oklahoma Sooners (3-0)
630p, ABC/ESPN+


NFL GAMES
Chicago Bears (1-1) at Indianapolis Colts (0-2)
12p, CBS

Houston Texans (2-0) at Minnesota Vikings (2-0)
12p, CBS

Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) at Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)
12p, CBS

Washington Football Team (1-1) at Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)
Monday night, 715p, ABC/ESPN+

TIEBREAK GAME
Tennessee vs Oklahoma, total points scored

DFC25 Week Two RESULTS

SCORES
BYU 18, SMU 15
(4) Texas 31, (9) Michigan 12
California 21, Auburn 14
(15) Tennessee 51, (24) NC State 10
Arizona State 30, Mississippi State 23
Chicago Bears 24, Tennessee Titans 17
Pittsburgh 18, Atlanta Falcons 10
Miami Dolphins 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 17
Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37, Washington Commanders 20

THE WEEK THAT WAS 
Matty Pinky the Elder" Pinky, who has never won a championship, but is a consistent contender, has picked up where he left off from his Final Four appearance last year, this time winning Week 2 of DFC25 -- his 7th weekly win in his career, and the 2nd year in a row he's won Week 2 at 8-2.

Tim "The Big" Wasyluka takes 2nd, at 8-2, with Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle and Coach DiBello take 3rd and 4th, both at 8-2.

The rest of the Top 10 all finish at 7-3, and include Aussie Nate in 5th, Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky and Tad "The Dynasty" Roose tied for 6th, Hurricane Rhett, Big Eddy McB and Mikey "High" Nipp all tied for 8th. 

Also finishing:
7-3: Tommy "The Highlander" McLeod... Garrison "The Pride of Saint Simons Island" Ryfun... Tyler "The Self-Proclaimed Sexy Beast of the DFC" Campbell... 

6-4: Mark "The Mighty" Gainey... David "What Tha" Tuck... Steven "The Principal" Ray... Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Jenny Ernst... Jonny "Oz" Osborne... Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinky... Eddy McB Jr... Zack "The Attack" Graves... Yours Truly... Daniel "3D" Powell... Roth from Wyoming

5-5: Drew // Morris... DMO... Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Matt "Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink... Tom "The Big" Johnson... Young Garrett... 

4-6: James "The Prediction Maker" Hawbaker

3-7: Drew "The Grassman" Warren... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge

THE STANDINGS

THE DFC TOP 12 POWER POLL
1. Garrison Ryfun (15-5)
2. Nate Johnston (15-5)
3. Mark Gainey (14-6)
4t. Zack Graves (14-6)
4t. Michael Nipp (14-6)
4t. Matthew Pinkerton (14-6)
7. Tim Wasyluka (14-6)
8. Coach DiBello (14-6)
9. Chris Croyle (14-6)
10. Tyler Campbell (14-6)
11t. Rhett Barnett (13-7)
11t. Tad Roose (13-7)

LIES, DARN LIES, & STATISTICS
Not a whole lot to report this week, but... 

• Congrats to Garrett Cheney for getting to 1000 victories all time... currently sitting at 1002 - which is also his regular season wins all time, because Garrett also holds the distinct honor of playing DFC the most weeks without a playoff appearance.
• He was a rookie in DFCV, he's been in 219 weeks of competition... and never has had a single playoff appearance.  Its DFC Lore that in 2004 (DFCV), he needed to win only 2 of 10 games for the final playoff seed... if he only one 1 game, then the next one up, Chris "Wookiee" Fulaytar, had to go undefeated to make it.  Well, Garrett when 1-9.  And Wookiee went undefeated, the went 10-0 in the first round of the playoffs and eventually won the whole season.  
• Also, the +.500 streak I mentioned last week, meaning consecutive weeks going 6-4 or better, with DMOsborne and Tad "The Dynasty" Roose each at 6 weeks.  DMO went 5-5 this week, but Tad scored a 7-3, so seven weeks it is! 

DFC25 Week Three GAMES

 Here are the ten games for the Third Week of DFC 25!!

COLLEGE GAMES
4. Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) at Wisconsin Badgers (2-0)
11a, FOX

Memphis Tigers (2-0) at Florida State SemiNOOOOOOOOO (0-2)
11a, ESPN

9. Oregon Ducks (2-0) at Oregon State Beavers (2-0)
230p, FOX

Texas A&M Aggies (1-1) at Florida Go Gators (1-1)
230p, ABC

Colorado Buffaloes (1-1) at Colorado State Rams (1-1)
630p, CBS


NFL GAMES

New Orleans Saints (1-0) at Dallas "How 'Bout Them" Cowboys (1-0)
12p, FOX

Tampa Bay Bucs (1-0) at Detroit Lions (1-0)
2p, FOX1

The New York Football Giants (0-1) at The Washington Football Team (0-1)
12p, FOX

Cleveland Browns (0-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)
12p, CBS

LA Rams (0-1) at Arizona Cardinals (0-1)
305p, FOX

TIEBREAK GAME
Colorado vs Colorado State, total points scored

The DFC25 Week One RESULTS

 We are back in the swing of things, and as always, if there is a mistake, please let me know!

THE WEEK THAT WAS
Without missing a beat, the two-time defending champ Zack "The Attack" Graves, leads off the season with a strong weekly win, his 8th of his career, but the first since 2016, in Week 7 of DFCXVII - this week going 8-2 for the win.  

Mark "The Mighty" Gainey takes 2nd place, James "The Prediction Maker" Hawbaker is in 3rd, and Garrison "The Pride of Valdosta" Ryfun takes 4th, all at 8-2.

The rest of the top 10 all went 7-2, with Mikey "High" Nipp in 5th, Drew "The Grassman" Warren in 6th, Steven "The Principal" Ray in 7th, David "What Tha" Tuck in 8th, Jacob "Pinky the Pinky" Pinkerton in 9th, and tied for 10th, DMOsborne and Aussie Nate.

Also finishing:
6-4: Hurricane Rhett Barnett... Matty "Pinky the Elder" Pinky... Tad "The Dynasty" Roose... Tommy "There Can Only Be One" McLeod... Coach DiBello... Tim "The Big" Wasyluka... Young Garrett Cheney... Lt Dan "Magic Legs" Sellers... Drew // Morris... Chris "YO TEACH" Croyle... Matt "The Coca-Cola Cowboy" Mink... and Yours Truly

5-5: Jenny Ernst... Bradley "Pinky the Wiser" Pinky... Trey "The Answer" Cartledge... Mitchell "Pinky the Younger" Pinky... Big Tom Johnson... Roth from Wyoming... Big Eddy McB

4-6: Lil Eddy McB Jr... Jonny "Oz" Osborne

3-7: Daniel "3D" Powell

THE STANDINGS
(currently just records - the TBA numbers released after Week 4, though you are welcome to keep up with your own)

THE DFC TOP TEN POLL
1 - Zack Graves (8-2)
2 - Mark Gainey (8-2)
3 - James Hawbaker (8-2)
4 - Garrison Ryfun (8-2)
5 - Michael Nipp (7-3)
6 - Drew Warren (7-3)
7 - Steven Ray (7-3)
8 - David Tuck (7-3)
9 - Jacob Pinkerton (7-3)
10 - Nate Johnston (7-3)

LIES, DARN LIES, AND STATISTICS
("There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics" - Mark Twain)

• Welcome back to the 25th year! I've made quite a hullabaloo regarding the fact we've done this for a quarter of a century, but so far, after Week One, we've had 2,289 games to pick, and I've logged a total of 78,984 picks from everyone who has participated - and 83,640 if you count playoffs.  And the rumors of me having a massive spreadsheet with all the numbers are true. I actually have an Excel document for each season, and then an All Time document... however, I am missing DFCVIII's records. No idea how to get that back, and while I have the season totals (final standings and such) the week to week info is lost to history. 
• And while there are no rookies this year, we've had a total of 90 people, including 16 one-and-done DFC'ers.  The best of those was our buddy Vic Paschal, who in DFCII (2001), garnered a 59-45 all time record. So if you have won more than 57 games in your career, you'll know that you are at least 73rd or higher in the all time rankings... which is where Coach DiBello finds himself, with a full season, plus one week, record of 64-42 career. 
• The Coca-Cola Cowboy himself, Matt Mink, has a win total of 59, after 11 weeks, so is 4 wins away from taking 74th all his own
• Farther up the list, looking at all time wins, Mark "The Mighty" Gainey is a mere 3 wins away from clocking 1500 lifetime wins, while Tommy at 1491 is 9 away. 
• Congrats to Tad "The Dynasty" Roose for crossing the 1400 win total (1406) and now Jonathan "Oz" Osborne also doing so (now at 1401)
• Counting regular season, Trey "The Answer" Cartledge just hit 1000 wins (1008) and Zack "The Attack" Graves is literally at 1000 regular season wins as of this week. 
• Zack and Trey started three seasons AFTER Young Garrett Cheney... but props to Garrett who is 3 wins away from getting to 1000 as well.
• Let's talk streaks!  I call it the "DiMaggio Streak", that being when Tad Roose went 45 weeks going .500 or higher - from Week 6 in DFC IV to Week 2 in DFC VIII, he went 4-4 or 5-5 or better. By contrast, 2nd on that list is Yours Truly, at 32 weeks (from 2013-2016). I'm not sure Tad's streak will ever be broken, honestly.
• Current streaks?  Yours Truly at 21 weeks, Tommy McLeod at 18 weeks, which incidentally are tied for 6th and 11th all time respectively, and David Mark Osborne and Bradley Pinkerton, both at 11 weeks.
• Even tougher, the +.500 streak (meaning not 4-4 or 5-5, but an actual winning record)... the record is held by Matt Latta at 17 weeks, from about 18 years ago, while the current active streak is both the aforementioned Tad and DMOsborne, both at 6 weeks currently. Good luck on that.

DFC25 Week Two GAMES

Here are the games for Week TWO of the DFC!!!

FRIDAY NIGHT GAME!!!
BYU Fightin' Mormons (1-0) at The SMU Mustangs (1-0)
6p, ESPN2

4. Texas Longhorns (1-0) at 9. Michigan Wolverines (1-0)
11a, FOX

Cal Bears (1-0) at Auburn Tigers (1-0)
230p, ESPN2

15. Tennessee Vols (1-0) at 24. NC State Wolfpack (1-0)
630p, ABC/ESPN+

Mississippi State Bulldogs at Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0)
930p, ESPN

NFL GAMES
Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears 
12p, FOX

Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons 
12p, FOX

Jacksonville Jags at Miami Fins
12p, CBS

Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns
325p, FOX

Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
325p, FOX

TIEBREAK GAME
Texas vs Michigan, total points scored!!! 

TheDFC25: Week One Games

Welcome back to the 25th season of The DFC... and here are the week one games.

Note, there are games starting THURSDAY, and then Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Cause FOOTBALL! 

All times Central, all rankings from ESPN

THURSDAY NIGHT
North Dakota State Bison at Colorado Buffaloes
7p, ESPN

North Carolina Tarheels at Minnesota Golden Gophers
7p, ESPN


FRIDAY NIGHT
TCU Hornady Toads at Stanford Trees
930p, ESPN

SATURDAY 

14. Clemson Tigers at 1. Georgia Bulldogs
11a, ABC/ESPN

8. Penn State Nittany Lions at West Virginia Mountaineers
11a, FOX

19. Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators
230p, ABC/ESPN

7. Notre Dame Fightin' Irish at 10. Texas A&M Aggies
630p, ABC/ESPN

UCLA Bruins at Hawai'i Volcano Warriors
630p, CBS


SUNDAY NIGHT
23. USC Trojans at 13. LSU Tigers
630p, ABC/ESPN

MONDAY NIGHT
Boston College Golden Eagles at 10. Florida State Semi-Oh-and-Ones
630p, ESPN

TIEBREAK GAME
Notre Dame at Texas A&M... total points scored in the game