2026 Big 12 Outlook: Utah and BYU’s Chances
Utah and BYU enter the 2026 season after strong 2025 campaigns, with new leadership, key player returns, and divergent expert forecasts shaping expectations for a competitive Big 12 race.
Aug 24, 2026
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USC Eyes First College Football Playoff Berth in 2026
Predictive models from The Athletic see the Trojans finishing the 2026 campaign with a strong record, but a tough slate and recent road woes loom as critical hurdles.
Aug 22, 2026
Mandel’s Bleak Forecast for Clemson’s 2026 Season
Sports analyst Stewart Mandel projects a challenging year for the Clemson Tigers, foreseeing a 6‑6 finish and a lower ACC standing, as the program faces a pivotal schedule and a shifting landscape in the conference.
Aug 22, 2026
Coaching Turmoil Looms Across Power Five Conferences Ahead of 2026 Season
A look at the coaches facing possible dismissal as early‑season setbacks and off‑field issues threaten stability in several Power Five programs.
Aug 13, 2026
Week 0 Kickoff: Scandals, Sponsorships, and Playoff Hopes Shape the Upcoming College Football Season
A month before the season begins, college football’s Week 0 will open with a historic game in Dublin, while sponsor patches, coaching upheavals, and international storylines add layers of intrigue.
Jul 29, 2026
Sports Roundup: Sale’s Strikeout Feat, Chelsea’s New Signing, and Upcoming Events
From Chris Sale’s 11‑strikeout performance to Chelsea’s $10 million acquisition of teen prodigy Benji Flowers, this week’s sports digest covers key moments, injuries, and upcoming fixtures.
Jul 24, 2026
Alabama’s Latest NBA Prospect and the NCAA’s New Eligibility Rule Shake Up College Sports
Alabama’s emerging talent Labaron Philon was chosen 22nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, while the NCAA implements a five‑year age‑based eligibility framework that could reshape college rosters.
Jun 24, 2026
The 1996 Florida Gators: A Championship That Changed a Program
The 1996 Gators, led by coach Steve Spurrier and Heisman‑winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, captured their first national title with a 52‑20 victory over Florida State, a performance that reshaped the program’s legacy.
Jun 23, 2026
The Ever‑Shifting Golden Ages of College Football Fandom
A look at the eras that have defined college football fandom, the cultural forces that shaped them, and the latest developments that continue to reshape the sport.
Jun 23, 2026
Kalen DeBoer’s Coaching Edge Gives Alabama a Preseason Advantage
Preseason polls place Alabama’s head coach Kalen DeBoer among the nation’s elite, offering fans a rare optimism amid media skepticism.
Jun 20, 2026
Ohio State’s 2026 Football Schedule: A Gauntlet of Rankings and Rivalries
Ohio State's 2026 schedule blends historic prestige with unprecedented challenges, featuring top‑ranked opponents and a projected win total that hovers near ten.
Jun 15, 2026
Texas Tech’s Gambit: Booster Cody Campbell’s Push to Reinstate Suspended Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Amid Legal Clash
A Texas judge has cleared the way for quarterback Brendan Sorsby to return to Texas Tech, igniting a battle between billionaire booster Cody Campbell, the Big 12, and state officials, while exposing deeper issues of gambling, legal influence, and the evolving economics of college athletics.
Jun 12, 2026
SEC eyes its own playoff as realignment talks intensify
The Southeastern Conference is exploring a league‑run championship and re‑evaluating its role in the College Football Playoff, while new coaching hires and recruiting strategies set the stage for a competitive season.
Jun 8, 2026
Washington Huskies Ranked No. 15, Aim for Top‑Ten Defense
Washington climbs to No. 15 nationally and fifth in the Big Ten, fueled by a defense poised for a top‑ten rise and a quarterback who stayed, while new talent bolsters the offense
Jun 4, 2026
BYU Football Poised for a 2026 Breakout
With key players set to return and a strong preseason forecast, the Cougars aim to capture the Big 12 title and break new ground in the upcoming season
Jun 2, 2026
Indiana Hoosiers Top the 2026 College Football Rankings
Stewart Mandel of The Athletic has ranked the Indiana Hoosiers No. 1 in his post‑spring Top 25, highlighting a dominant 16‑0 championship season and the challenges that lie ahead.
Jun 1, 2026
Mario Cristobal warns against expanding College Football Playoff to 24 teams
Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes argues that a 24‑team College Football Playoff would strain budgets, threaten regular‑season relevance and could erase several conference championship games.
May 21, 2026
Big Ten Pushes for 24‑Team College Football Playoff as Networks Clash Over Expansion
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti backs a 24‑team playoff, sparking a network rivalry and highlighting Ohio State’s Florida recruiting pipeline, including a notable tweet from former quarterback Cardale Jones.
May 21, 2026
Robert Griffin III proposes 24‑team College Football Playoff to reshape postseason
Robert Griffin III outlines a 24‑team playoff with a four‑loss rule, automatic bids for conference champions and at‑large selections, aiming to make late‑season games matter and bring money to host campuses.
May 20, 2026
College Football Playoff Expansion Sparks Debate Over Tradition and Health
The playoff conversation is shifting toward larger fields, raising questions about regular‑season stakes, player health and the sport’s core identity.
May 16, 2026
Ohio State and Texas Lock Horns in 2026 Primetime Clash
Ohio State and Texas will meet on Sept. 12, 2026 in a primetime showdown that promises another chapter in their storied rivalry.
May 13, 2026