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Ten Coaching Candidates for Michigan State Football Coaching Search After Jonathan Smith Firing

Pat Fitzgerald and Brian Kelly could put the headset back on for a Big Ten job, while the Group of 5 offers a plethora of talented options.

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The College Football Playoff Race Is Chaotic Because of Greed

College sports chased realignment money, bloated its leagues and broke competitive balance long before the 12-team playoff even got a chance.

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Big Ten Championship Game Scenarios Entering Week 14: Breaking Down Every Possibility

Ohio State, Indiana, Michigan, and Oregon are all still alive for berths in the Big Ten championship games. Here’s a look at how each scenario could play out.

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Oregon vs. USC: How Game Impacts College Football Playoff Race for Ducks, Trojans

The Ducks seek to add their only win against a currently-ranked team to their résumé, while the Trojans seek to keep the dream alive.

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Best Week 13 College Football Games to Watch: All Eyes on a Big Ten Playoff Decider

Plus, ACC clashes should provide clarity on the league’s pecking order, while two Big 12 championship game hopefuls meet in primetime.

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The Big Ten’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Money

Commissioner Tony Petitti’s misguided priorities are causing the conference to fall behind its peers on the football field.

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Week 13 Big Ten Previews: USC, Ducks in High-Stakes Duel

he penultimate week of the regular season in the Big Ten has 16 of the 18 teams playing across eight

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Big Ten Championship Game Scenarios Entering Week 13: Can Anyone Unseat Indiana, Ohio State?

The league’s two frontrunners have been on a collision course all season.

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Big Ten denies Michigan regent's claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan

The Big Ten Conference has denied claims by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened the school over a $2.4 billion investment plan

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With Big Ten $2.4B deal looming, lawmaker asks questions about tax-exempt status of college sports

A lawmaker skeptical of the Big Ten’s proposed $2.4 billion deal with a private investor has requested a Congressional analysis of the tax consequences for the NCAA, its schools and conferences

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2025 Week 13 Best-in-West College Football Power Rankings

Dane Miller ranks and highlights the Top 10 teams in the West entering the weekend's games across five conferences.

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College Football Playoff Format History: How the Bracket Has Changed Over the Years

College football’s postseason structure has been evolving since the sport’s inception in 1869, and the current model—the CFP—may not be done growing just yet.

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SEC Slugfests Take Center Stage in Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 12

Two teams teetering on the edge of playoff elimination could knock off top 10 teams. Plus, Notre Dame goes for an eighth straight win against its toughest foe left.

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How Big Ten and SEC College Football Playoff Format Plans Differ As Deadline Looms

The two power conferences don’t seem likely to compromise on an expansion plan ahead of Dec. 1 when the CFP must inform ESPN of any format changes.

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Forde-Yard Dash: New-Age Conference Showdowns With CFP Stakes Loom This Week

Powerhouse programs from the old guard and new arrivals collide in a weekend of matchups that will impact Power 4 races.

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Big Ten Reportedly Close to Taking $2.4 Billion Capital Deal Despite Objections

The Big Ten is reportedly close to taking a $2.4 billion capital deal from a private investment fund despite objections from USC and Michigan.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Why 12 Teams in the College Football Playoff Are Enough

Amid recent talks of expanding the CFP to 16, this season’s chaos has proven that the current format might be better as is.

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Five Big Questions for the College Football Playoff Committee After Chaotic Week 11

The ACC’s struggles, the battle for the No. 2 seed and a possible Group of 5 surprise headline a week that scrambled the playoff conversation.

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Nick Bartlett’s 2025 Week 11 SuperWest Fearless Predictions

Nick Bartlett gives us his just-for-fun picks for contests involving the best teams in the West across five conferences.

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Week 11 Big Ten Previews: Ducks Face Major Test at Iowa

Stephen Vilardo highlights four Week 11 games involving teams in the West and checks in on the best of the rest.

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What to Watch As the College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings Debut

From crowded conference races to a wide-open Group of 5 field, the first CFP rankings on Tuesday will reveal what the committee truly values.

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Why Penn State and Ohio State Won't Play Again Until 2028

A spirited Big Ten rivalry is downshifting for the immediate future.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Seven Teams That Can Make a Major Impact on the CFP Race

Whether it's on their own behalf or by upsetting opponents, these teams are intriguingly positioned to move the needle in November.

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College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 9

The Big Ten and SEC are aiming to send at least four teams apiece, while the Group of 5 bid could have competition.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Grading Second-Year CFB Coaches As Texas A&M, Indiana Excel

While Mike Elko and Curt Cignetti have outshone expectations, the jury is still out on high-profile names like Kalen DeBoer and Sherrone Moore.

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