3 Dog Thursday - College Football Underdog Predictions

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3 Dog Thursday is the college football podcast dedicated exclusively to the underdogs. Each week, hosts TJ Reeves and Jason Powers break down the biggest matchups across college football with one goal in mind: finding the underdogs that can keep things close, beat the spread, or pull off an outright upset. From marquee showdowns in the SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and more, to overlooked matchups around the country in the American, Conference USA, Mountain West, TJ and Jason dig into the numbers, trends, coaching, matchups, home-field advantage, and storylines that could give an underdog a chance. With plenty of analysis, debate, and a little bit of barking along the way, Three Dog Thursday is your weekly destination for college football’s best underdog opportunities. Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers

  1. 5d ago

    Home Dogs are Barking in Week Two

    The college football season is off and rolling and so are we with the Underdog picks on 3 Dog Thursday! It is week 2 of the CFB season with your host T.J. Rives and co-host Jason Powers, returning to discuss some interesting "hounds," especially the ones playing at home. Week 1 recap and lessons learned   * Review of the show’s 2–3–1 record.   * Discussion of several major games, including Michigan – Western Michigan, LSU – Clemson, Florida State – Ole Miss, Baylor – Auburn, Miami – Stanford, Notre Dame – Wisconsin, Oregon – Boise State, and Colorado – Georgia Tech.   * Particular attention to questionable officiating in the Michigan game and the lack of replay transparency.    * Discussion of how injuries and matchup information can affect underdog evaluations, using Stanford’s offensive-line absences against Miami as an example.  Three Dog Thursday’s focus * Purdue vs. Wake Forest   * Purdue +3   * Home-field advantage, a relatively even matchup, and Barry Odom’s coaching.  * Kansas vs. Missouri   * Kansas +5½ in the Friday-night rivalry game.   * Kansas’ home environmen tunder Lance Leipold, Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons, and ATS trends for both teams. * Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee   * Georgia Tech +12½   * Key factors include Georgia Tech’s defense, Brent Key’s coaching, the Yellow Jackets’ desire to improve their red-zone offense, and Tennessee quarterback Brandon Faison facing a much tougher opponent.  * Ohio State vs. Texas   * Ohio State +1½ in the highly anticipated rematch.   * Pressure surrounding Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, offensive-line play, and Texas defensive standout Colin Simmons.   * Ohio State’s recent ATS success against SEC opponents .  * New Mexico State vs. Hawaii   * New Mexico State +7½   * New Mexico State’s competitiveness against Florida State, quarterback Trey Hedden’s performance, and Hawaii’s offensive struggles.   * Potential Pacific storm/weather conditions something to monitor.  * Oregon State vs. Texas Tech   * Oregon State +26½   * Potential "look-ahead/letdown spot" for Texas Tech with Houston looming the following week.   * Oregon State’s competitive performance against Houston and the Red Raiders’ travel and scheduling disadvantages are also discussed.  Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

  2. Sep 3

    College Football Underdogs Week One With Jason Powers! 9 3 26 | 3 Dog Thursday Podcast

    We are back with the only digital show that devotes itself exclusively to underdogs in college football and we have reached Week One for the onslaught of games on "3 Dog Thursday!" Host T.j. Rives and co-host Jason Powers return in a show that orifinally goes out every week on video through Youtube on the Winning Cures Everything platform. They are ready to go over it all, as Labor Day Weekend gets underway! Which handicapper loves a MAC team right off the bat against the Big Ten Friday night? Who also takes Stanford Friday night in the matchup with Miami? There's plenty of discussion on Baylor rematching Auburn in Atlanta, as well as Louisville and Ole Miss in Nashville and which prognosticator loves Florida State fo rMonday night in the ACC? Plus the guys go over several more games without going on the record with the pooch with Oregon hosting pesky Boise State Saturday afternoon, the debut of Lane Kiffin at LSU against Clemson Saturday night and also Ntore Dame and Wisconsin playing at historic Lambeau Field on Sunday! Hear it all on "3 Dog Thursday" and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

  3. Aug 27

    College Football Underdogs For Week Zero With TJ And Jason 8 26 26! | 3 Dog Thursday Podcast

    We are back and ready to roll for the 2026 college football season with the digital show and podcast that devotes itself only to Underdogs. It's "3 Dog Thursday!" This show is actually a video show seen on the Winning Cures Everything Youtube channel and this is the accompanying pod with host T.J. Rives and co-host Jason Powers! On this episode, the boys discuss the mayhem of the transfer portal and the lawsuits and injunctions flying everywhere in courts all over the country. Will sanity come back to us, especially with games about to begin? Then, they go over the light schedule of action with North Carolina and TCU traveling to Ireland to play and it's year two of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill. Will the Heels be somewhat better or will they implode starting in Europe? Also, the guys talk Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans opening the year with San Jose State as heavy favorites in the L.A. Coliseum. Will the blowout happen? Also, the guys talk Virginia vs. NC State in a game moved from Brazil back to Charlottesville due to safety concerns, etc. And, Florida St. begins a crucial season for embattled coach Mike Norvell against a light opponent New Mexico St. Next, they turn to the western nightcap game of T.J.'s Memphis Tigers at UNLV in Vegas. Both teams with lots of transfers but the Rebels get this one at home with Memphis having a first year coach, coaching his first game. Then, they wrap up looking at several interesting future's plays for teams to make the college football playoff and perhaps, win the national title. It's all on the first 3 Dog Thursday! And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

  4. Jan 16

    College Football Underdog talk for the College Football Playoff Champ Game with Jason Powers! 1 15 26

    There is one final game in the college football season remaining and that's the College Football Playoff Championship Game in Miami and we're ready to disuss it on "3 Dog Thursday!" Host T.J. Rives and co-host Jason Powers are back talking the Indiana vs. Miami match-up for the title. First, the recap the 'Canes thrilling win over Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl for a third straight playoff victory and then, the Hoosiers latest destruction, this time of Oregon in the Peach Bowl last Friday night. The guys also discuss the INSANE demand this time for tickets to the championship game in South Florida with Miami playing in it. And, just how many tickets can the Indiana fans get their hands on for this one? Finally, breakdown of the game itself and can the Miami D stop Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and the lethal Hooisiers offense? And, Jason wonders if this game will be reminisient of the original Miami title win on January 1, 1984 as they stunned seemingly unbeatable #1 Nebraska in a thrilling 31-30 Orange Bowl upset for the ages? It's all part of "3 Dog Thursday" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

  5. Jan 8

    College Football Underdogs in the CFP Semis with Jason Powers! 1 8 26

    We are down to four teams remaining in the 2026 College Football Playoff and host T.J. Rives and co-host Jason Powers are back to preview the two games that will lead to the championship matchup. And, do the guys like one or both of the doggies against the number on the "3 Dog Thursday" show/podcast? First, they discuss the quarterfinal action that saw Miami and Ole Miss advance in dramatic fashion, while Oregon and Indiana rolled through their bowl game wins. Also, did the CFP selection committee do a poor job of how they seeded the teams and the corresponding bowl games in certain regions of the country? Then, the guys get to the breakdown can the Rebels out of the SEC follow up their upset of Georgia with a win Thursday night in the Fiesta Bowl against Miami? Or will "The U" fresh off beating Ohio State pull off a third playoff win in a row and advance to the titlle game back in South Florida in their own stadium? Next, the magical ride of the Indiana Hoosiers is front and center after their demolition of Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Now, can they beat the Oregon Ducks in a Big Ten rematch in the Peach Bowl. Oregon was impressive defeating Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, but the Hoosiers kayoed them in Eugene earlier in the year and looked primed to be in the championship game. However, which predictor thinks it will be the Ducks, as the pooch, getting the win on Friday night? Hear it all on "3 Dog Thursday" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this podcast on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

  6. 12/31/2025

    College Football Underdogs in the CFP Quarterfinals With Jason Powers! 12 31 25

    We are back once more in 2025 to go over some college football underdogs in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff on "3 Dog Thursday!" Host T.J. Rives and co-host Jason Powers are back with their insight and predictions. Off of wins by Alabama, Ole Miss, Oregon and Miami, we now have four bowl game matchups to look at the chances of the "pooch." Who likes the Canes right away in the Wednesday night Cotton Bowl with Ohio State? Who's taking the Texas Tech Rad Raiders in their New Year's afternooon showdown with Oregon in the Orange Bowl? Which predictor goes against the magical season of Indiana and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as they play powerhouse Bama in the Rose Bowl? And, we don't leave out the all SEC showdown of Georgia battling Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. Get all the info and some underdog predictions for the CFP. It's all part of "3 Dog Thursday" and make sure to follow/subscribe for all our content on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

  7. 12/18/2025

    College Football Underdogs in The CFP Opening Games With Jason Powers! 12 17 25

    It's here after 4 months of battling and waiting the 12 teams are set and the first four games of the College Football Playoff will take place at four home sites and we're ready to go over the pooches and what kind of chance they have on our "3 Dog Thursday" show/podcast. Host T.J. Rives and co-host Jason Powers return on the video show on the Winning Cures Everything Youtube page and here on podcast as well. The boys have thoughts on the fantastic Navy win over Army in the battle in Baltimore last weekend. The pagentry and drama were both on display as Navy won for the 2nd straight year. Also, there's discussion of Fernando Mendoza capturing the Heisman Trophy after Indiana's magical Big Ten title, unbeaten year. And, just how big of a butthole was Diego Pavia of Vandy, as a classless runner up?! Then, some discussion of why Michigan after firing Sherrone Moore a week ago, still doesn't have a coach? What or whom are they waiting on? Then, to the doggies. The guys discuss all four matchups with Alabama, Miami, Tulane and James Madison all being the doggies. Who likes Miami at College Stattion against Texas A&M and who has Tulane in the rematch with Ole Miss as a large hound? Get all of the insight and picks on this edition of "3 Dog Thursday" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

  8. 12/11/2025

    College Football Underdogs For Army - Navy + CFP Early Pooches With Jason Powers! 12 10 25

    Off a WILD championship Saturday of college football and then, things sorting out with the College Football Playoff Committee that put Miami in and took Notre Dame out, we are ready to go over it all on the newest "3 Dog Thursday" show/podcast. Host T.J.Rives and co-host Jason Powers are back to talk many topics, including: The unfolding Sharone Moore saga at Michigan leading to his firing and what do the Wolverines due at this late date for a coach. That means that the "Coaching Carousel" isn't done and might also Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman move on to an NFL job opening the Irish position, too?! The boys have thoughts on the crazy Champion Saturday night finishes with Indiana edging Ohio State and Duke's stunning ACC title win over Virginia in OT. Those games settled the CFP once and for all. The guys then discuss the Army-Navy tradional rivalry game and will the Black Knights pose a doggie threat to the Midshipmen in the latest installment in Baltimore? And, finally an early look ahead to the 4 opening CFP Games to be played next week. What do the boys think about Oklahoma, Miami, Tulane and James Madison as the doggies for next weekend? It's all on the "3 Dog Thursday" show and podcast and make sure to follow/subscribe for the audio on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!  Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers More exciting ways to interact with the show still to come!

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3 Dog Thursday is the college football podcast dedicated exclusively to the underdogs. Each week, hosts TJ Reeves and Jason Powers break down the biggest matchups across college football with one goal in mind: finding the underdogs that can keep things close, beat the spread, or pull off an outright upset. From marquee showdowns in the SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and more, to overlooked matchups around the country in the American, Conference USA, Mountain West, TJ and Jason dig into the numbers, trends, coaching, matchups, home-field advantage, and storylines that could give an underdog a chance. With plenty of analysis, debate, and a little bit of barking along the way, Three Dog Thursday is your weekly destination for college football’s best underdog opportunities. Check out the website: 3DogThursday.com Be sure to Follow, Like and Comment: Apple Spotify Amazon Music Be sure to Watch - smash that like button and hit that bell: YouTube Come talk to us on X! TJ Rives Jason Powers

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