deskgameMiami RB Damien Martinez should get plenty of opportunities to take advantage of an Iowa State defense that allows 179 rushing yards per game. Martinez led Miami with nine rushing touchdowns. I’m betting on the Hurricanes’ top ball carrier to punch another in the end zone.
deskgameThe Mets didn’t dip into their minor league system to chase big names over the last two seasons, and Stearns has been known for his keen eye on nabbing players that deliver beyond expectations. Prime examples in 2024 included Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, Jose Quintana and Jose Iglesias, who were all key performers during the NL playoffs. First-year manager Carlos Mendoza proved to be an outstanding skipper.
deskgameThe Dodgers have the best odds, of course, to win it all again at +400. The Yankees are at +700, yet will obviously see their odds become longer if they lose Soto to the Mets or another team. If the Mets secure the biggest superstar since trading for Piazza, they might replace the Yankees as the team with the second-best odds to win the 2025 World Series.
deskgameNow Michigan is looking at RB3 or deeper, and whoever that is must find pay dirt. Alabama can be beaten on the ground, but the Wolverines' offensive line has some opt-outs.
deskgameThe Bulldogs navigated the nation’s toughest schedule, per ESPN’s Power Index. They rank 47th in the nation in offensive yards per game, and 23rd in points per allowed (20.4). Notre Dame’s formidable defense is third in the nation in points allowed (13.6) and the offense ranks third in the nation in points scored (39.8).
