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A fiscal year analysis reveals that Penn State's highest‑paid staff are all within athletics, with former football coach James Franklin leading a list that includes coordinators Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen, while President Neeli Bendapudi did not crack the top five.
The ACC rivals have called off their scheduled 2027 and 2028 meetings, focusing instead on the upcoming 2026 and 2029 contests that will continue a decades‑long series.
The Hokies will begin the 2026 campaign against VMI in Blacksburg, with a full slate of games against Old Dominion, Maryland, Pittsburgh and SMU, each slated for specific dates and networks.
Nebraska's athletic director Troy Dannen has extended head coach Matt Rhule's contract, emphasizing stability, while USC's Lincoln Riley eyes a 2026 national title and Penn State appoints Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin.
Cignetti's rapid ascent, fueled by a viral statement and a championship triumph, has reshaped the landscape of college football and set the stage for a title defense.
Indiana’s head coach Curt Cignetti captured national attention with a terse declaration of victory and delivered a championship in his second year, climbing from a modest ranking to the top of the sport’s elite.
The schools have canceled their 2027 and 2028 games, replacing them with Baylor matchups, while preserving historic contests in 2026 and 2029.
Despite a recent 7‑6 record and a snub on CBS Sports’ top‑50 coaches list, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney prepares for a challenging schedule that could redefine his legacy.
The Atlantic Coast Conference schools have revised their football schedule, canceling the 2027 Blacksburg and 2028 College Park games while keeping the 2026 and 2029 contests intact.
Curt Cignetti's rapid ascent from a 43rd‑place ranking to the top of CBS Sports' coach list after Indiana's perfect season ignites debate over the reactive nature of annual rankings.
With the season opener against Marshall just 99 days away, Penn State’s defense centers on sophomore edge rusher Yvan Kemajou, whose development reflects the program’s strategic shifts under new leadership.
Yvan Kemajou prepares for a breakout season as Penn State enters the Matt Campbell era, with the sophomore defensive end poised to make his mark.
Virginia Tech’s recent recruiting successes, highlighted by a top‑25 2026 class and a top‑15 2027 class led by quarterback Peter Bourque, are drawing national attention. Freshman cornerback Amauri Polydor, praised by ESPN writers, could see early playing time.
Virginia Tech’s recent recruiting victories and the emergence of true freshman cornerback Amauri Polydor illustrate a program poised for a dynamic defensive overhaul.
An in‑depth look at Penn State's upcoming season reveals a mix of marquee matchups and manageable games, shaping the team's quest for a College Football Playoff berth.
ESPN’s latest tiered evaluation ranks Georgia’s quarterback room in Tier 3, highlighting Gunner Stockton’s emergence while noting the program’s historical context.
As the program marks exactly one hundred days until Matt Campbell’s first season, a playful inventory of possible outcomes ranges from serious title contention to tongue‑in‑cheek scenarios that involve rival coaches, NBA stars and even a pickleball experiment.
Despite back‑to‑back playoff runs, the Ducks have been outscored by nearly 20 points on average, and the clock is ticking for head coach Dan Lanning to deliver a title.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian decries the playoff‑or‑bust culture that he says undermines job security and diminishes smaller victories across college football.
Curt Cignetti's first national championship with the Indiana Hoosiers has catapulted him to the summit of CBS Sports' 2026 head‑coach rankings, surpassing established names and reshaping the sport's power dynamics.
An analysis of projected win totals for the upcoming season, highlighting key teams and the balance of risk versus reward.
Four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff chose Virginia Tech over several power‑program offers, a decision shaped by coaches James Franklin and Ty Howle. His addition lifts the Hokies to 15 commitments and No. 13 in the 247Sports rankings.
The push to enlarge the College Football Playoff is being shaped by competing conference proposals and the personal stakes of coaches facing uncertain futures.
Mike Elko, head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies, contends that coaches’ perspectives on playoff expansion are driven more by personal job security than the sport’s broader interests, a stance underscored by recent upheavals at programs like Penn State.