2026 College Football Playoff Outlook: Contenders, Dark Horses, and Key Storylines
With six teams boasting +900 odds and a crowded Heisman race, the 2026 playoff picture is poised for surprise.
Aug 31, 2026
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Curt Cignetti’s scheduling strategy leaves Indiana without Power Four non‑conference foes
Indiana’s coach Curt Cignetti has guided the Hoosiers to 27 wins in two seasons, a Big Ten title and a national championship, yet his non‑conference plan avoids Power Four opponents until 2030, raising questions about the team’s readiness for elite competition.
Aug 3, 2026
Mismanagement, Not Players, Plagues College Football
The recent upheaval in college football reveals deep‑rooted governance issues, financial excesses and leadership missteps that eclipse on‑field performance.
Aug 3, 2026
College Hockey’s Five‑Week Upheaval: Laws, Leadership, and Landmark Contracts
In just over a month, college hockey has seen a federal bill aimed at standardizing transfer rules, new NCAA officiating leadership, a flurry of athletic‑director changes, contract extensions, surprising retirements, and the highest‑valued agreement ever signed by a former collegian.
Aug 3, 2026