The Lowe Down

Braves, Astros looking to stay hot entering Game 1

Braves, Astros looking to stay hot entering Game 1

Matt Lowe

October 25 And it’s exactly why this year’s Fall Classic should be a dandy — although a quick series could be in the cards if the pitching falls apart due to each teams’ offensive firepower. FULL STORY

The Lowe Down: Championship Weekend Picks

The Lowe Down: Championship Weekend Picks

Matt Lowe

December 18 If Iowa State can beat Oklahoma for a second time this season, it will claim its first conference title in school history. For that to happen, steady quarterback Brock Purdy and explosive tailback Breece Hall, FULL STORY

UAB hosts FCS foe Central Arkansas in FBS opener

UAB hosts FCS foe Central Arkansas in FBS opener

Matt Lowe

September 03 The Blazers return 19 starters (nine offense, nine defense and punter) from last year’s 9-5 team and are gunning for their third consecutive Conference USA West division crown — and second league title in three years. FULL STORY

Austin Peay, Central Arkansas open up college ball

Austin Peay, Central Arkansas open up college ball

Matt Lowe

August 29 And I salute the school administrators and the players from Central Arkansas and Austin Peay, who are ranked 13 and 14th in Lindy’s preseason FCS poll, respectively, for sticking it out and pushing through FULL STORY

Fantasy Baseball Options: It's all about value

Fantasy Baseball Options: It's all about value

Matt Lowe

April 14 Regardless, the synopsis on the MLB players below is based on a full season — or close to it. With that said, the names listed below are considered “value” players in my book. FULL STORY

Week 12 Lowe Down: Bulldogs, Bears stay alive

Week 12 Lowe Down: Bulldogs, Bears stay alive

Matt Lowe

November 16 As we inch forward to the final 2019 playoff tree, I often think about which teams can operate under highly stressful situations and which teams can’t. Experience is always huge with players and teams when it comes to winning championships. FULL STORY

Week Seven Lowe Down: Oklahoma, LSU get Ws

Week Seven Lowe Down: Oklahoma, LSU get Ws

Matt Lowe

October 11 Huge matchups abound in the SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten and the road to the College Football Playoff should become a little clearer after this week — and in the coming weeks. FULL STORY

Week Five Lowe Down: Top teams cruise

Week Five Lowe Down: Top teams cruise

Matt Lowe

September 27 If last week was any indication of what to expect moving forward, the SEC West race is going to be barnburner. But unlike in recent memory, scoring power could be the ingredient that fuels a division title. FULL STORY

Week Four Lowe Down: Auburn, Okie State pull upsets

Week Four Lowe Down: Auburn, Okie State pull upsets

Matt Lowe

September 20 The Longhorns better get their scoring pants on because Oklahoma State, like LSU, is going to put points on the board. Led by exciting quarterback Spencer Sanders (622 yards passing, seven TDs), the nation’s leading rusher, Chuba Hubbard, and All-American wideout Tylan Wallace, the Cowboys enter FULL STORY

Lowe Down on Week Two: Expect an upset somewhere

Lowe Down on Week Two: Expect an upset somewhere

Matt Lowe

September 07 Welcome to Week Two of The Lowe Down. The phrase “It will be interesting to see” has been floating around the sports world like a champion. FULL STORY