Derek Peterson

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Betting Stuff: Best bets to go unbeaten in 2025 college football regular season

6 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Going into Week 11 of the 2024 college football season, there were 5 unbeaten teams ranked in the Top 25 — Oregon, Miami, Indiana, BYU, and Army. The Hurricanes were knocked off that weekend by Georgia Tech, 28-23, after flirting with disaster for weeks. The following week, BYU was upset by Kansas 17-13 for its first defeat of the season. Then, in Week 13, Indiana and Army were smoked by Ohio State and Notre Dame, respectively, for their first losses of the season. And then there was 1.
Kentucky staves off elimination at Clemson Regional, beats USC Upstate

6 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

There would be no collapse on Saturday. Kentucky got outstanding pitching out of the bullpen from Ethan Walker and pulled away from USC Upstate in the bottom of the eighth to win 7-3 and stay alive at the Clemson Regional. Facing elimination, the Wildcats jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first inning, nudged back ahead in the sixth, and then added their insurance with a 3-run eighth. On Friday, Kentucky lost on a walk-off sac-fly.
Xavier Legette was mic'd up for an NHL game and it was the best decision ever

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Derek Peterson

Xavier Legette is just a second-year receiver in the NFL, but he's already one of the most entertaining players in the league. Earlier this week, the 24-year-old attended his first-ever NHL game when the Carolina Hurricanes took on the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Legette sat ice-side and Bleacher Report mic'd him up for the entire game. What an incredible decision that was.
Xavier Legette was mic'd up for an NHL game and it was the best decision ever

6 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Xavier Legette is just a second-year receiver in the NFL, but he’s already one of the most entertaining players in the league. Earlier this week, the 24-year-old attended his first-ever NHL game when the Carolina Hurricanes took on the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Legette sat ice-side and Bleacher Report mic’d him up for the entire game. What an incredible decision that was.
Mississippi State starter revealed for Tallahassee Regional game vs. Florida State

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Mississippi State Bulldogs Baseball By Derek Peterson Published: May 31, 2025 · 1:43 PM EDT Mississippi State will throw its ace on Saturday against Florida State, according to a report from Osceola Rivals’ Curt Weiler. The Bulldogs hammered Northeastern on Friday, 11-2. Ben Davis and Ryan McPherson combined on the mound for Mississippi State, which gave up just 5 hits and struck out 6 Huskies.
North Carolina adds commitment from sweet-shooting international wing

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Derek Peterson

North Carolina has added a potential rotation piece to the roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. According to a report from ESPN's Jonathan Givony, North Carolina has landed a commitment from international wing Luka Bogavac. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard from Montenegro has played professionally in the Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) Liga for 4 years and will be 22 years old when the upcoming season begins. Bogavac has also represented Montenegro on the international circuit.
North Carolina adds commitment from sweet-shooting international wing

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball By Derek Peterson Published: May 31, 2025 · 12:50 PM EDT North Carolina has added a potential rotation piece to the roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. According to a report from ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, North Carolina has landed a commitment from international wing Luka Bogavac.
Oregon softball pitcher kicks up a clump of dirt, obliterates it in mid-air

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Derek Peterson

Oregon catcher Emma Cox never saw it coming. Though, in fairness, the commentary crew during Friday night's Women's College World Series game between Oregon and Ole Miss didn't even know what had happened until a super slow-motion angle revealed things more clearly. Following a 3-0 pitch in the top of the ninth, Cox immediately keeled over, rubbing her face. She walked toward the circle, took her helmet off, and continued to rub her eye.
Oregon softball pitcher kicks up a clump of dirt, obliterates it in mid-air

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Oregon catcher Emma Cox never saw it coming. Though, in fairness, the commentary crew during Friday night’s Women’s College World Series game between Oregon and Ole Miss didn’t even know what had happened until a super slow-motion angle revealed things more clearly. Following a 3-0 pitch in the top of the ninth, Cox immediately keeled over, rubbing her face. She walked toward the circle, took her helmet off, and continued to rub her eye.
Oregon knocks Ole Miss out of WCWS in 10-inning thriller

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

The earlier of the 2 Friday elimination games at the Women’s College World Series ended after just 5 innings of play. The nightcap stretched deep into the evening, requiring extras to separate Ole Miss and Oregon. In the end, it was the Ducks who emerged with a victory, walking off the Rebels in the 10th inning for a 6-5 victory. The loss officially ended the season for Ole Miss, which finished 42-21. “Incredible, hard-fought game,” Ole Miss coach Jamie Trachsel said afterward.