Matt Norlander

Dusty May pre-game.

Here you go, Michigan fans.

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E-Nice.

MSU loses on Tom Izzo's birthday for the first time since 2007. Spartans are 3-3 vs. ranked teams this season.

U-M overcomes a Sparty surge to separate 83-71 and improve to 20-1.

Look at the schedule: Very real chance the Wolverines are 24-1 going into the monster week against Purdue and Duke.

Elliott Cadeau is now "E-Nice." Tell your pals.

In a weird way, that one easily avoidable loss has put them (unjustly, and I play a tiny, tiny role in that) off the radar ... and maybe helped SLU get to this point?

But February will bring a well-deserved, bright spotlight.

Saint Louis downs Dayton 102-71.

Billikens are 21-1—with an ELITE defense, let alone a well-lubricated offnse.

An obvious Sweet 16 contender.

And the Final Four might be on the table if they keep this up.

Michigan and Michigan State knotted at 55 at the under-8 media timeout in the most anticipated game of the weekend. The environment at Breslin is as expected. Two national title contenders. Game's on Fox. Get there if you're not already.

Fairly certain I just heard Gus Johnson call Michigan's Will Tschetter "Cheese" in a tone that implies everyone calls him that every day.

❤️

Catherine O’Hara didn’t steal scenes she just showed up and ownership automatically defaulted to her

Amplifying for any DMB fans over here. An instantly legendary show that I hope will inspire the band to try it with UTTAD, Crash or Busted Stuff in the year(s) to come.

(I'd have named it Streets at the Gorge!)

Men’s college basketball contender tiers: Title favorites, wild cards and mid-majors to watch There’s more talent in college basketball this season than maybe any time this century. It should make for a fun March and April.

The six teams I think are most likely to win the national title, plus other teams I wouldn’t be shocked to see win it, wildcards and mid-majors who could win a game: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Walking half a mile in the snow

The Revenant

Lie to me

Can't even remember why this got invoked

#NoContextEyeonCBBPodcastPreview

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YouTube video by CBS Sports College Basketball Who is going to win the SEC? CBB Preview: Michigan-Michigan State, BYU-Kansas, Illinois-Nebraska

Morning! Podcast goes live in 10 right here:

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Unashamed to say I've played this song at bars/gigs at least 75x and it's a joy every time. Also one of the most creative hits of the '90s.

Spot the fake - with Matt Norlander Podcast Episode · College Sports Now · 01/29/2026 · 1h 33m

A classic College Sports Now today w/ @stephenhartzell.bsky.social:

Recaps of my travels to Provo+Nashville, including chaos in a Moxy hotel lobby

How much do you tip a Lyft driver who leaves a puddle on the floor in the backseat?

Spot the Fake!

Oh, and a lot of college basketball. That too.

I'm cracking up at this coach: "I have said hundreds of times over the last 18 months: There will be more coaches hired/fired and retired in these next five years than any 10-year period in the history of college athletics." Man that's a long thing to say 100s of times over 18 months 5:21 PM

A lot of folks praising Dan for his off-center wit. Here's another lovely example.

Wow, this is so sad. Had the pleasure of talking with Dan at arenas a couple of times over the years and wish I could have gotten to know him all the more. Very good writer. Kind guy. We traded DMs on college hoops here and there. Sending only the best to those whose worlds he brightened.

This is exactly where I’m at, David. It was a Good Blog Post.

Champions Classic isn’t going anywhere. The events will rotate to avoid UK-KU matchups in the same season.

The down side? We won’t see those two play each other on campus for a long time.

CBS Sports Classic adds Kansas to field including Kentucky, UNC, Ohio State KU is the newest addition to the four-team field signed through 2029 to participate in the annual CBS Sports Classic

College hoops news: Kansas is joining the CBS Sports Classic for the next four years.

Major upgrade. Here’s the story and schedule.

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YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Vandy routs Kentucky 80-55: Meet Tyler Tanner, the undersized but mighty guard powering the Dores' revival Nashville is frozen, Vandy is hot. The Commodores' national rise to SEC power is due in large part to a local kid who had only one high-major offer two years ago.

Good morning from glazed-over Nashville. Here's a big column on a small guy who plays larger than anyone on the court.

Tyler Tanner is a diminutive dynamo who grew up 15 minutes from Vanderbilt but rarely went to the games—because Vandy often lost.

Now he's changing all of that for the 18-3 Dores.

ARIZONA: 21-0

MIAMI: 21-0

RedHawks edge out UMass for yet another close W to remain perfect.

Travis Steele's team continues to live dangerously.

Vandy is higher off the court but closer. UNC or Clemson might be the highest + furthest.

Love that spirit. Shouts to the Vandy SID who gave me carte blanche tonight!

Yes, definitely.

We ain’t covering football.

I took a hike up to what’s literally referred to as the crow’s nest. This is media seating. Has to be the highest press box perch of any building in college basketball.

Halftime entertainment. Only in Nashville.

I went out of my way to get to this game. Can Kentucky at least try to keep it within 20.

Vanderbilt is the only team in the country with its benches along the baselines.

Getting to see it up close: I love it.