Oklahoma’s 2026 Football Schedule: Ranking the Road to the Playoff
A look at how Oklahoma's 2026 slate stacks up, highlighting the toughest matchups and the teams that could shape the CFP race.
Jun 2, 2026
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Alabama’s Contract Controversy: DeBoer’s Future Under Scrutiny
Alabama's athletic director Greg Byrne has extended head coach Kalen DeBoer's contract through 2032 with a hefty buyout clause, sparking debate among fans and analysts about the coach's true caliber and the team's upcoming challenges.
Jun 1, 2026
Lane Kiffin climbs to No. 9 in CBS Sports’ 2026 coach rankings
CBS Sports ranks Lane Kiffin ninth among Power Four coaches for 2026, highlighting his move to LSU and the expectations that follow.
May 31, 2026
Lane Kiffin Climbs to No. 9 in CBS Sports’ 2026 Coach Rankings
CBS Sports ranks Lane Kiffin ninth among all college football coaches for the 2026 season, positioning him fourth among SEC leaders and setting the stage for a potential national title run at LSU.
May 31, 2026
Big 12 Spring Meetings Yield Major Shifts in Playoff Format and Revenue Outlook
During a Texas summit of Big 12 leaders, discussions centered on an expanded playoff, revenue sharing and greater replay openness, with BYU emerging as a central beneficiary.
May 31, 2026
Texas Tech’s Bold Challenge to Texas Sparks Media Firestorm
A recent suggestion by Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire to open the season with a game against the Texas Longhorns has ignited a heated debate across college football circles, prompting a swift rebuke from sports analyst Paul Finebaum.
May 31, 2026
The ‘Playoff or Bust’ Mentality Is Reshaping College Football’s Landscape
Steve Sarkisian and Mike Elko voice concerns about the growing 'playoff or bust' culture, aggressive NIL spending, and the potential fallout of a 24‑team playoff expansion.
May 31, 2026
The Playoff Push: How ‘Playoff or Bust’ Is Reshaping College Football
The debate over expanding the College Football Playoff is intensifying, with coaches warning that the 'playoff or bust' mindset is eroding the sport's broader appeal and fiscal health.
May 31, 2026
College Football’s Revenue Boom Threatens Other Sports’ Survival
While college football generates unprecedented income, the financial pressures on non‑football sports are mounting, leading stakeholders to propose new legislation and revenue‑pooling measures.
May 30, 2026
Winning Remains the Only Ticket to the Playoff, Coaches Say
Oklahoma’s Brent Venables and other coaches stress that no amount of expansion can replace the need to win games, as debates over a 24‑team playoff intensify.
May 30, 2026
Coach Kalen DeBoer Calls for a 24‑Team College Football Playoff
Alabama’s head coach Kalen DeBoer advocates expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing the benefits of intensified late‑season games. His stance contrasts with Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, who favors a return to a four‑team bracket. The SEC and Big Ten have yet to agree on further expansion, leaving the playoff at twelve teams for now.
May 30, 2026
Big 12 Coaches Back 24‑Team College Football Playoff Expansion
Big 12 coaches unanimously support a 24‑team College Football Playoff, which could bring up to five teams into the postseason, add a tenth conference game, and reshape scheduling and revenue models.
May 30, 2026
Billionaire Booster Cody Campbell Sparks Rivalry with Texas Over Scheduling Comments
Cody Campbell, a Texas Tech benefactor, criticized Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian, prompting a response from coach Joey McGuire and reigniting a dormant rivalry.
May 30, 2026
Power Four Conferences Must Align Schedules to Restore Balance in College Football
The author argues that the sport’s most pressing problems can be solved by a single scheduling rule: every Power Four program should face the same number of Power Four opponents each season.
May 29, 2026
Texas Tech’s Bold Challenge to the Longhorns’ Dominance
Texas Tech's coach Joey McGuire has thrown down a financial gauntlet to the University of Texas, hoping to spark a marquee matchup that could reshape the Longhorns' carefully curated schedule.
May 29, 2026
Big 12 Leaders Unanimously Back 24‑Team Playoff Expansion
During a Texas summit, Big 12 coaches and administrators voiced unanimous support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing the need for greater representation and a more sustainable postseason model.
May 29, 2026
Top 2027 Cornerback John Meredith Weighs Texas A&M Against Texas
The nation's No. 2 overall prospect, John Meredith, is narrowing his choices between Texas A&M and Texas, with the Aggies currently holding the edge.
May 29, 2026
Texas Longhorns Eye National Championship as Top Recruits Near Decisions
The Longhorns are preparing for a pivotal 2026 season that could deliver their first national championship in decades, with two elite prospects considering Texas among other finalists.
May 29, 2026
Texas Tech and Texas Rekindle Historic Rivalry with Bold Proposal
The long‑standing Texas Tech versus Texas football rivalry is being revived through a contract‑buyout proposal, sparking excitement across fans, analysts, and social platforms.
May 29, 2026
Texas Tech Coach Calls for Showdown with Longhorns Amid Scheduling Tensions
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire wants to buy out games to schedule a Texas Longhorns opener, sparking a scheduling feud with Steve Sarkisian, while player Brendan Sorsby appeals an NCAA eligibility ruling.
May 29, 2026
Sarkisian’s Scheduling Remarks Spark McGuire’s Challenge Ahead of Potential Texas-Texas Tech Showdown
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian questioned Texas Tech's schedule, prompting a direct response from Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, who challenged Sarkisian to a Week 1 game.
May 29, 2026
Texas Tech Coach Pushes for High‑Profile Non‑Conference Showdown with Texas
Texas Tech’s head coach Joey McGuire is lobbying for a non‑conference game against the University of Texas, a move sparked by comments from Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. Booster Cody Campbell has pledged to cover buyout costs for potential opponents Abilene Christian and Texas State, while the Red Raiders ride the momentum of their first College Football Playoff appearance.
May 29, 2026
Texas Tech Eyes Neutral‑Site Opener with Texas as Scheduling Chess Game
During the Big 12 spring meetings, Texas Tech’s head coach outlined a bold proposal to open the season against the Longhorns at a neutral venue, sparking a cascade of schedule negotiations.
May 28, 2026
Steve Sarkisian’s Summer Critiques Spark Debate Over Playoff Obsession
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has used the offseason to voice a series of provocative opinions that have reverberated across college football circles, questioning academic standards, conference strength and the sport’s playoff‑centric focus.
May 28, 2026