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Laurie Marion joined the Sports Brackets and HockeySchedules.net team last year, bringing her deep passion for hockey and college football to deliver engaging coverage, schedule breakdowns, and bracket insights for fans everywhere. Hockey is her top love—she's been a die-hard Boston Bruins fan through thick and thin, cheering for every puck drop, power play, and overtime thriller on the road to the Stanley Cup. Whether it's dissecting line matchups, playoff predictions, or the latest NHL trends, Laurie combines sharp analysis with genuine fan excitement. On the college side, she's all in on the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Big Ten conference, rooting hard for the maroon and gold while keeping a close eye on the league's powerhouse rivalries, upsets, and March Madness runs. Her coverage spans printable schedules, tournament brackets, and in-depth previews that help fans stay ahead of the action. At Sports Brackets, Laurie contributes across hockey, college football, and related tournaments, always with a focus on practical, fan-friendly content you can trust. From NHL playoff brackets to Big Ten conference outlooks, she delivers reliable insights with a personal touch. Connect with Laurie on social media or leave a comment on her social profiles. She loves chatting hockey rivalries, college upsets, and debating the best brackets!

Alabama vs Oklahoma Rematch Preview: Keys to the Game and Predictions

December 19, 2025

The College Football Playoff opens Friday night with a rematch between No. 9 Alabama (10-3) and No. 8 Oklahoma (10-2). The Sooners won the regular-season meeting on Nov. 15 in Tuscaloosa, 23-21, thanks to three Alabama turnovers, including a pick-six. Alabama outgained Oklahoma 406-212 in total yards but could not overcome the mistakes. Now, we…
2025-26 College Football Bowl Games Next Week: Dec 19-23 Schedule, TV Times, Printable Pick’em & Predictions

December 12, 2025

The first week of bowl season kicks off tomorrow (Dec 13). The real action kicks off with 2025-26 college football bowl games next week. From Dec 19–23 there are 10 games, including the College Football Playoff first-round matchups. We have all of the latest for you below. Enjoy. 2025-26 College Football Bowl Games Next Week…
2025-26 College Football Bowl Games This Week: Schedule Dec 13-18, TV Times, Printable Pick’em & Predictions

December 11, 2025

Here are the 2025-26 college football bowl games this week for you. The 2025-26 college football postseason kicks off this week with a handful of exciting early games from December 13 through December 18, plus the iconic Army-Navy Game on December 13 that is one of the big highlights of the early Bowl schedule (Dec…
2025-26 College Football Bowl Confidence Pool Sheets: FREE Printable PDFs (1–42 Points + Google Sheet Leaderboard)

December 10, 2025

Here’s our 2025-26 College Football Bowl confidence pool sheets for you. Official CFP bracket locked with all 42 bowl games + first-round matchups. Texas out of the playoff, facing Michigan in the Citrus Bowl instead.Bowl mania is on, the snubs are hot (Notre Dame left out again?), and confidence pools are where the real action…
2025 College Football Playoff 12-Team Bracket Challenge Printable; FREE PDF

December 9, 2025

The 2025 college football playoff 12-team bracket is finally here, and the schedule is locked. Four on-campus games over the weekend (Dec 19–20), four New Year’s Six quarterfinals, two semifinals, and the National Championship on January 19 in Atlanta. Grab your free printable bracket challenge sheet below; perfect for office pools, family bets, or just…

Laurie Marion author

Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.

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