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College football analyst questions if Matt Patricia hire gives Ohio State the edge to repeat as national champions

The Ohio State Buckeyes hired Matt Patricia to be their next DC. One college football analyst is not too fond of the hire in terms of repeating as national champions.

Hunter Cookston

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day gets ideal defensive coordinator replacement in 3-time Super Bowl winner Matt Patricia

Ohio State has its replacement defensive coordinator moving forward.

Zain Bando

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ESPN's Greg McElroy sends strong message about Michigan football, Sherrone Moore's Big Ten title, CFP ceiling

Michigan will certainly be a team to watch this fall, according to Greg McElroy.

Zain Bando

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Health of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore’s program given positive diagnosis

Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has a healthy program in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines were given positive coverage from one analyst after a strong push on National Signing Day.

Andrew Hughes

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J.J. McCarthy predicted to be traded to AFC team, replacing rejected veteran QB

The former Michigan QB could be traded away from the Vikings next season.

Shane Shoemaker

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CBS Sports analyst Josh Pate goes haywire over Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry, shares wild SEC stance

Josh Pate's opinions about college football have changed after growing up in SEC territory.

Zain Bando

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Penn State targeting former Oklahoma, Dallas Cowboys legend for key coaching role

James Franklin is eyeing a former Sooners running back to fill a position on staff.

Shane Shoemaker

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ESPN's Paul Finebaum exposes college football's usage of NIL as 'exponential threat,' cites fan discontent

NIL may be less regulated than advertised in college football.

Zain Bando

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Steelers replace Najee Harris with National Champion in 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Given the uncertainty of Najee Harris' future with the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL.com predicts them to land a National Champion running back in recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft

Liam Willerup

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USA Today college football writer Matt Hayes makes stunning comparison between Will Howard, Super Bowl champ

Ohio State's Will Howard and one Super Bowl championship-winning quarterback have a lot in common, according to one college football insider.

Zain Bando

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ESPN's Paul Finebaum brutalizes college football's ceiling when it comes to its direct popularity against NFL

Paul Finebaum isn't keen college football will ever reach the same height as the NFL.

Zain Bando

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Penn State head football coach James Franklin passionately defended by former TE for near-decade turnaround

A former Penn State tight end who played under coach James Franklin made his feelings clear about the program Franklin has built in State College.

Zain Bando

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Cinematic Ohio State College Football Playoff recap video will have Buckeyes fans running through brick walls

Ohio State's social media team likely deserves a raise for the poetic justice posted Monday.

Zain Bando

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Oregon Ducks head football coach Dan Lanning makes massive transfer portal splash, secures DB with ties to SEC

The Oregon Ducks got back to work on the transfer portal front Monday.

Zain Bando

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Stephen A. Smith rips Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes in NFL football QB GOAT debate when comparing Michigan legend

Stephen A. Smith has had enough of hearing debates about who the greatest. NFL quarterback ever.

Zain Bando

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Saquon Barkley leads list of 10 ex-Big Ten football stars who propelled Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl win

The Philadelphia Eagles running back, Saquon Barkley, wasn't the only Big Ten star to win the Super Bowl Sunday night.

Zain Bando

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'Giant risk, Giant reward': ESPN trolls New York Giants after ex-Penn State RB Saquon Barkley wins Super Bowl

ESPN had a field day sticking it to the New York Giants after their former running back, Saquon Barkley, helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl win.

Zain Bando

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Ex-Iowa star Cooper DeJean takes now-viral photo with NFL's Lombardi Trophy in epic 22nd birthday celebration

Cooper DeJean had the time of his life helping lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win.

Zain Bando

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Barack Obama gives heartfelt congratulations to Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley for winning Super Bowl 59

Super Bowl 59 was seen by millions Sunday night, including catching one former U.S. President's attention.

Zain Bando

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Eagles' rookie Cooper DeJean breaks down his game-changing Super Bowl 59 pick-six against Patrick Mahomes

Cooper DeJean had one of the more memorable moments of Super Bowl 59 for the Eagles.

Shane Shoemaker

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Philadelphia Eagles CB Cooper DeJean turns back clock with birthday-filled Super Bowl pick-6 in title win

Cooper DeJean had himself a birthday to remember as the Eagles won Super Bowl 59.

Zain Bando

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Ex-QB Tom Brady trolled during Super Bowl 59 after NFL’s FOX scorebug gets questionable review by pundits

The Eagles are pitching a near-shutout but the other major storyline may relate to the multiple-time Super Bowl champ.

Zain Bando

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Dallas Cowboys enhance WR room with reported addition of Oregon Ducks football co-OC with ties to Cooper Kupp

The Dallas Cowboys are getting a Big Ten title coaching staff addition and someone familiar with some of the NFL's biggest stars.

Zain Bando

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Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck scoops up running backs coach for 2025 with ties to Michigan, Sherrone Moore regime

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and P.J. Fleck are getting help from a coach who made Donovan Edwards a superstar.

Zain Bando

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Penn State football coach James Franklin poaches veteran from Big 12 dumpster fire to fix defensive line

The Penn State defensive staff will look slightly different next fall outside Jim Knowles's arrival.

Zain Bando

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Ex-Ohio State LB explains what Ryan Day meant by single word to propel Buckeyes, Jack Sawyer to championship

A former Ohio State linebacker said Jack Sawyer's belief in Ryan Day couldn't be overstated.

Zain Bando

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Super Bowl 59 get-in price paints shocking picture about how lucrative the College Football Playoff really is

The Super Bowl may occur Sunday night, but the College Football Playoff ticket prices may have given the NFL some stiff competition a few weeks back.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith amongst elite football company in 'PFF 101' after Buckeyes won national title

Jeremiah Smith's college career couldn't be off to a better start.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State football coaching staff losses may pave way for other programs to dominate Big Ten in 2025

Ohio State has lost several assistant football coaches. Those losses could be damaging to the Buckeyes' chances of staying on top of the B1G.

Payton Shanks

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Dolphins' rookie Chop Robinson is Just one in a long line of Penn State EDGE rushers to Shine at the NFL Level

Penn State has produced a number of elite pro football EDGE rushers. Chop Robinson is the finest recent example.

Payton Shanks

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Penn State legend gets immense praise from Eagles WR A.J. Brown just days before first Super Bowl appearance

Saquon Barkley is finally getting the credit he deserves, even if it's from his own team.

Zain Bando

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Bears analyst sends message concerning 'absurd coaching malpractice' from Shane Waldron toward Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams' rookie year struggles could have been avoided.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day in running to secure 'elite' 2026 offensive tackle with top-6 ranking

Ohio State is getting back to work on the recruiting trail in a big way, literally.

Zain Bando

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Kyle McCord deemed damning bellwether for Ohio State’s biggest potential pitfall next college football season

Ohio State could be running into a familiar, and unfortunate, problem during the Buckeyes' 2025 college football season.

Andrew Hughes

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Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan teams deemed bellwether for Penn State’s College Football Playoff hopes in 2025/2026

Penn State head football coach James Franklin may have to pay his dues like the national championship coaches before him in the B1G.

Andrew Hughes

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Penn State journalist predicts defensive coordinator Jim Knowles may use long-time football secret weapon

Jim Knowles may have something up his sleeve next season when he takes over as Penn State's defensive coordinator.

Zain Bando

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Michigan football legend Aidan Hutchinson answers all-too-important question about Ohio State's national title

Should Ohio State be scrutinized for a late-season flop after winning a national title? One former Michigan Wolverines star weighed in.

Zain Bando

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Saquon Barkley gets love from Penn State head football coach James Franklin, expects 'dominant' Super Bowl

James Franklin still pays attention to his former players, including Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

Zain Bando

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Brian Hartline deemed 'best fit' for Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day's staff for two key reasons

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day found the "best fit" for his Buckeyes coaching staff. And he found him in-house.

Pankti Parmar

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NFL insider names two Big Ten stars as ideal fits for Sean Payton’s biggest need with Broncos

Broncos' head coach Sean Payton details what made his past team's so great.

Shane Shoemaker

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Ohio State football locks up coach Ryan Day in lucrative, multi-million-dollar contract extension through 2031

Ohio State coach Ryan Day is staying in Columbus, earning every rightful penny.

Zain Bando

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Ryan Day earns new contract after winning National Championship, making him third highest paid coach

Ryan Day led his team to the National Championship in January, now he gets his reward for accomplishing a fate Ohio State has reached in a decade.

Hunter Cookston

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Michigan landing uncommitted blue-chip OL on college football’s National Signing Day given strong label

Michigan football made noise on National Signing Day. That led to a notable designation from one national publication.

Andrew Hughes

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Illinois' Bret Bielema given ridiculous On3 college football ranking, name misspelled on now-viral top-25 list

Illinois coach Bret Bielema can't catch a break from the national college football media yet.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day egregiously ranked below Kirby Smart in On3's top-25 college football head coaches

Although Ohio State won a national championship against Notre Dame last month, it wasn't enough for him to crack the top spot of a prominent list.

Zain Bando

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Hypothetical College Football trade scenario poses top wide receiver to Penn State

In a hypothetical scenario that trades existed in College Football, CBS Sports' Brad Crawford proposes a blockbuster swap between Penn State and Alabama

Liam Willerup

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Ohio State recent hire already facing major backlash

Ohio State fans are not happy with the recent hire of Tyler Bowen, voicing their frustrations hours later.

Hunter Cookston

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Elite recruiter receives promotion to Ohio State’s vacant offensive coordinator role

One of the top recruiting assistants in the nation over the last several years, the Ohio State Buckeyes turned to within to hire their next offensive coordinator after Chip Kelly's departure to Las Vegas

Liam Willerup

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On3's Steve Wiltfong refutes criticism about Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's belief in Bryce Underwood, NIL

One analyst says that Michigan football is the furthest thing from a non-factor in the NIL world despite failing to reach back-to-back national titles.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State, Ryan Day looking to fill key staff role with Virginia Tech OC

Over the weekend Ohio State lost two guys to the NFL, one being OC Chip Kelly and the other O-line coach Justin Frye. A couple of days later it looks like the program has found their replacement for one of the positions.

Hunter Cookston

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Ohio State credited with making only move it needed to after College Football Playoff National Championship

Ohio State did the one thing that was necessary after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship to keep the Buckeyes on top.

Andrew Hughes

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Purdue head football coach Barry Odom given favorable grade despite team's program turmoil under Ryan Walters

Although Purdue went 1-11 last season, a relatively quick turnaround is more likely than not.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State's 2025 football schedule may be a Godsend for the Buckeyes after CFP national championship win

Ohio State has a very good chance to repeat as College Football Playoff National Championship victors in 2025 given how the schedule looks.

Payton Shanks

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Ex-Penn State RB Saquon Barkley gets wild NFL football gift offer from Jake Paul with possible Super Bowl win

Now starting for the Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley has to do more than just win the Super Bowl this weekend, according to one celebrity.

Zain Bando

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Penn State star notable omission in latest 2025 NFL Draft Big Board

Following the release of Bleacher Report's latest 2025 NFL Draft Big Board, one of the top stars of this past college football season is nowhere to be seen in the Top 10

Liam Willerup

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Ohio State HC Ryan Day geeks out about 'we're national champs' play to WR Jeremiah Smith to beat Notre Dame

Ryan Day could only smile when discussing the play that won Ohio State its first national title in a decade.

Zain Bando

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On3's College Football Playoff projection has Illinois football, HC Bret Bielema in stunning Big Ten-SEC game

If the projections hold, Illinois could play a perennial College Football Playoff juggernaut in the opening round next year.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State eyeing big-name offensive coordinator from the ACC to replace Chip Kelly

Ohio State and Ryan Day could be looking to the ACC to find their next offensive coordinator.

Shane Shoemaker

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Despite winning College Football Playoff National Championship, Ryan Day's job may not be safe at Ohio State

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day may not be out of the woods yet in Columbus. Did a national championship solidify his job?

Payton Shanks

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Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day drove Jim Knowles to leave for Penn State this offseason

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day was the reason defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left for Penn State this offseason.

Andrew Hughes

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Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day shares massive flex while commenting on transfer portal windows

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day wasn't trying to, but he ended up sounding conceded about his stances on multiple transfer portal windows.

Andrew Hughes

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Las Vegas Raiders football radio personality calls OC Chip Kelly hire 'out of nowhere,' teases big QB decision

"JT The Brick" has weighed in on the Chip Kelly situation, as Kelly is set to take over the Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator role.

Zain Bando

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Ryan Day could 'return the favor' by poaching prominent Big Ten OC to fill Ohio State role

Ohio State has the chance to make a big hire to fill his offensive coordinator role.

Shane Shoemaker

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Ohio State 247Sports football insider destroyed by fans after Ryan Day misses out on 2026 priority CB recruit

It has been a weekend of transition for the Ohio State football program, which began Saturday night after a 2026 recruit opted to play college football elsewhere.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State looking to replace Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator with recently fired college football head coach

Ohio State has eyes on a recently fired college football head coach for the Buckeyes offensive coordinator position. Will Ryan Day and Co. give this candidate another chance in Columbus?

Andrew Hughes

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Chip Kelly's Raiders OC hiring could influence Will Howard's 2025 NFL Draft projection

The Raiders are in need of a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. Could Will Howard be the answer?

Shane Shoemaker

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Ryan Day shared his thoughts on Chip Kelly's Ohio State exit as the news broke

Ryan Day was being interviewed by Joel Klatt as news broke of Chip Kelly's leaving Ohio State for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Shane Shoemaker

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College football analyst says Ryan Day should 'swing for the fences again' to replace Chip Kelly as Ohio State's OC

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has to now replace three assistant coaches.

Shane Shoemaker

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Raiders influence revealed that led to luring Chip Kelly away from Ohio State

In search of the team's offensive coordinator alongside Pete Carroll, the Las Vegas Raiders make an enticing case to lure Chip Kelly back to the NFL

Liam Willerup

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Chip Kelly bolted for Las Vegas Raiders to leave 'madness of college football' says Ohio State beat reporter

Cleveland.com's Stephen Means wrote that Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's departure to join newly hired Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll might be beneficial for both sides.

Zain Bando

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Penn State 2025 college football schedule: Why it set Nittany Lions up for success

Penn State will be a potential College Football Playoff team again in 2025, and it could be because of the Nittany Lions' schedule.

Payton Shanks

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Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule poaches key OL Rocco Spindler away from national champion runner-up

Nebraska is building pieces to protect its QB, Dylan Raiola, in its latest transfer move.

Zain Bando

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Jeremiah Smith reacts to Chip Kelly's shocking departure from Ohio State for Raiders OC job

Jeremiah Smith reacts to Chip Kelly's shocking decision to leave Ohio State for the Raiders OC job.

Shane Shoemaker

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Former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord shares stunning perspective on ex-WR teammate, national champion Emeka Egbuka

Kyle McCord transferred out of Ohio State before he could win a national championship, unlike his teammate Emeka Egbuka, who McCord said deserves much more.

Zain Bando

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Tez Johnson one of two major Oregon football stock-boosters at 2025 Senior Bowl

Tez Johnson is one of several former Ducks making Oregon football look good at 2025 Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Alabama.

Andrew Hughes

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Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola soaks in unfathomable college basketball upset, sees Cornhuskers shock Illinois in OT

Quarterback Dylan Raiola celebrated following one of the week's most electrifying college basketball upsets.

Zain Bando

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Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore’s response to violations given damning judgment

Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was described with less-than-favorable adjectives after responding unbelievably to the Connor Stalions-related violations.

Andrew Hughes

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Michigan's Bryce Underwood makes recruiting history while drawing comparisons to top NFL QBs

Michigan's Bryce Underwood earns grand comparisons, makes history in his recruitment.

Shane Shoemaker

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Former Oregon, Oklahoma, UCF QB Dillon Gabriel unveils unique jaw-dropping custom Senior Bowl football helmet

Dillon Gabriel showed support for all of the college football programs he once played for during Senior Bowl week.

Zain Bando

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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema reveals one Senior Bowl football participant who needs rare on-field support

Illinois coach Bret Bielema shared a caveat about his best offensive player from last season, the first from the 2024 roster to declare for this spring's NFL Draft.

Zain Bando

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Ex-Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh gets shocking praise from The Daily Wire podcast host after Bret Bielema spat

A prominent media figure has come to Jim Harbaugh's defense in the Bret Bielema social media incident.

Zain Bando

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Joel Klatt ranking Penn State 2025 college football season's early No. 1 is fool's gold

Joel Klatt had a very egregious ranking for Penn State ahead of the 2025 college football season: No. 1 overall.

Payton Shanks

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Paul Finebaum's statement adds fuel to Jim Harbaugh, Bret Bielema beef

ESPN's Paul Finebaum's statement on the Jim Harbaugh, Bret Bielema beef shows the profound personality picking a side.

Liam Willerup

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day sent to abrupt laughter when discussing golf cart post-game incident on national TV

Ryan Day had too much fun following Ohio State's national title win.

Zain Bando

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Bret Bielema clowns ESPN's way-too-early College Football Playoff bracket for excluding Illinois football

Illinois coach Bret Bielema took to social media again after his team was not included in next year's way-too-early playoff projection.

Zain Bando

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema blasts Chargers’ coach Jim Harbaugh as old video resurfaces

Illinois head coach didn't hold back on Jim Harbaugh.

Shane Shoemaker

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Michigan-Ohio State rematch linked to way-too-early ESPN 2026 College Football Playoff game in chaotic bracket

Could the College Football Playoff see the first-ever postseason edition between Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes and Sherrone Moore's Michigan Wolverines?

Zain Bando

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Ohio State reportedly faced mind-boggling $37 million hurdle despite head football coach Ryan Day's title win

On paper, it may have looked like Ohio State football single-handedly dominated its College Football Playoff competition, but reality tells a different story.

Zain Bando

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ESPN's Greg McElroy gives Michigan coach Sherrone Moore shockingly high grade assessment following 8-5 season

Despite in-season struggles, Michigan's wins against Ohio State and Alabama to cap last season were enough to call Sherrone Moore's first season as coach a success.

Zain Bando

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Penn State football paying Jim Knowles big money may be sign of things to come for Nittany Lions

Penn State football entered rarified air by stealing Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from the defending national champions.

Payton Shanks

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Eagles safety Sydney Brown shouted out by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema after earning Super Bowl berth

Safety Sydney Brown got props from the coach who molded him into an NFL talent.

Zain Bando

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Brett McMurphy reveals shocking request Ohio State football made to lure DC Jim Knowles to Penn State's staff

It was the furthest thing from a happy ending between the newly minted Penn State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and his former school.

Zain Bando

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Penn State hiring Jim Knowles moves Nittany Lions one step closer to Ohio State, but is it enough?

Penn State brought on Jim Knowles to close the gap between the Nittany Lions and Ohio State. Did the move get the job done?

Payton Shanks

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Penn State's hiring of Jim Knowles predicted to have major impact in one key area

Beyond his championship experience, Jim Knowles’ connection to Philadelphia could help Penn State's recruiting efforts

Shane Shoemaker

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Polarizing Michigan alumnus humiliates NFL officials in ridiculous rant following Chiefs' AFC Championship win

The Chiefs are gunning for their third-straight Super Bowl title, but did it come with a startling cost? One Michigan alumnus, now best known for his sports media work, thinks so.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State beat reporter shares 'move on to his next mission' realization amidst DC Jim Knowles' PSU departure

Don't expect Ohio State to dwell on Jim Knowles' decision to leave for State College long

Zain Bando

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Paradigm shift predicted for Penn State after Nittany Lions poach DC Jim Knowles from Ohio State football

Penn State could be college football's next big thing after poaching Ohio State's ace defensive coordinator following their national championship win.

Andrew Hughes

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Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema sends unthinkable recruiting pitch following 10-win 2024 turnaround

Illinois coach Bret Bielema has upped the ante when recruiting high-profile college football talent.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State reporter shares strong reaction to Buckeyes losing DC Jim Knowles to Penn State football

One Ohio State reporter answered whether or not Buckeyes head football coach Ryan Day and the program's brain trust can rebound from losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State.

Andrew Hughes

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Ex-Penn State tight end Adam Breneman praises James Franklin's 'enormous W' following DC Jim Knowles' hire

Expectations are going to be sky-high in State College next fall.

Zain Bando

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Penn State reshapes the coordinator market, poaches Jim Knowles from Ohio State with record-breaking deal

Following a National Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has agreed to a record-breaking contract to begin his new journey in State College.

Liam Willerup

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Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day faces poach threat from 3 NFL teams for offensive coordinator Chip Kelly

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day could lose offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles this offseason.

Andrew Hughes

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day gives recall of 'special moment' national championship College Football Playoff run

Ryan Day can finally relax after leading Ohio State to its first national title win in a decade.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State-Notre Dame ratings: Fans overreacting to College Football Playoff National Championship viewership

College football fans are overreacting to the somewhat modest viewership of the Ohio State-Notre Dame national championship game.

Payton Shanks

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Is the College Football Playoff format changing? Examining potential CFP changes after Ohio State wins title

The College Football Playoff's format is under the microscope after the national championship was decided following an uneven 12-team debut.

Payton Shanks

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USC signs former Notre Dame assistant AD, 'key figure' to coach Marcus Freeman less than week after OSU loss

The USC football program added an interesting piece to its program hierarchy Friday.

Zain Bando

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Pete Carroll keeps ties to USC as he joins the Raiders

Pete Carroll’s return to the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders comes with a twist, as he continues to teach a course at USC alongside his new coaching duties.

Shane Shoemaker

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Analyst calls soon-to-be Patriots offensive assistant Riley Larkin 'key piece' in Ohio State's title win

The New England Patriots are zeroing in on Ohio State offensive assistant Riley Larkin.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State national championship-winning RB forgoes football eligibility in pursuit of NFL Draft dreams

Quinshon Judkins is turning pro under a week after Ohio State won the national championship.

Zain Bando

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Ex-USC coach Pete Carroll makes NFL football return to lead legendary Super Bowl-winning AFC West franchise

Pete Carroll is back on an NFL sideline again.

Zain Bando

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$4 million Ohio State star pitched entering college football transfer portal for homecoming with ACC school

After Ohio State's College Football Playoff National Championship win, one Buckeyes receiver is being pushed to enter the transfer portal to make even more than his current $4 million NIL valuation.

Andrew Hughes

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Joel Klatt shares strong stance on Michigan football, Bryce Underwood's 2025 season in way-too-early ranking

Joel Klatt sees Michigan building off it's 8-5 2024 season this fall.

Zain Bando

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Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt inks Penn State football as team 'knocking on the door' of national championship

Fox Sports' Joel Klatt expects big things from coach James Franklin and the Penn State Nittany Lions this season.

Zain Bando

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Analyst Danny Kanell defends Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, rips SEC's 'tiresome' college football bias

Danny Kanell, like Bret Bielema, is agitated when it comes to pro-SEC rankings.

Zain Bando

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema pulls no punches in 'relevant' comeback after learning of football rankings snub

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is back on the defense train again after responding to a fan on social media.

Zain Bando

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USC legend Reggie Bush makes eye-opening statement about his future

Reggie Bush expresses his desire to return to USC in a different capacity.

Shane Shoemaker

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema calls out popular college football analyst’s power ratings, analyst fires back

Brett Bielema is absolutely disgusted with Josh Pate's personal power rankings. He voiced his frustration on X.

Hunter Cookston

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Where will Sam Darnold land next? Exploring former USC's star's options in NFL free agency

Sam Darnold has had a tumultuous career, having started his career with the very worst and now been given the chance to finally prove his worth. With Minnesota continuing on with JJ McCarthy, that leaves the question of where he heads next.

Jacob Ganten

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Why Penn State is in desperate need of offensive reinforcements after deep College Football Playoff run

Penn State is a far-from-perfect product after making a deep College Football Playoff run but looking far from championship material.

Payton Shanks

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Paul Finebaum shares stunning reality behind Ohio State football coach Ryan Day's resurgence, loss to Michigan

ESPN's Paul Finebaum revealed how the Michigan-Ohio State game should be remembered when looking back on the Buckeyes' national championship season.

Zain Bando

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Illinois QB Luke Altmyer needs no words to describe inclusion of SEC football team in 'unofficial' final poll

Luke Altmyer poked fun at a national analyst after an unofficial top-25 was revealed Tuesday night.

Zain Bando

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Stephen A. Smith stirs debate about how Chiefs 3-peat would 'cement' QB Patrick Mahomes over Michigan legend

Stephen A. Smith was fired up when debating Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady.

Zain Bando

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Former USC legend calls out Ohio State RB duo after CFP national title win

Former USC RB LenDale White wasn't too impressed with Ohio State's backfield after their national title win.

Shane Shoemaker

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Georgia insider Graham Coffey rips CFP after $20 million Ohio State roster was rewarded with championship win

The College Football Playoff may need some restructuring after Ohio State's national title win against Notre Dame.

Zain Bando

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Illinois football fans manifest way-too-early Ohio State upset after making AP Poll history to cap 10-3 season

Can Illinois upset the defending national champions for the second straight season? Its fanbase is beginning to think so.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State sensation Jeremiah Smith makes it clear where he believes Will Howard should be drafted

After the National Championship game, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith was asked about quarterback Will Howard. He set the bar straight for where he believed Howard should be selected.

Hunter Cookston

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ESPN analyst names Ohio State's unsung MVP of season after National Title win—and it's not Ryan Day or Jeremiah Smith

After Ohio State's dominant College Football Playoff title run, an ESPN analyst credited an unexpected figure as the Buckeyes' MVP, proving the importance of one key offseason hire.

Shane Shoemaker

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How Ryan Day's National Championship transcends the state of Ohio back to his roots in New England

Ryan Day finally has the monkey off his back after delivering Ohio State's first National Championship in over a decade, but the state of Ohio isn't the only place celebrating.

Liam Willerup

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Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter linked to top-3 NFL Draft pick, struggling AFC North football franchise

Penn State's Abdul Carter is a highly-touted NFL draft pick that one AFC North team may zero in on this spring.

Zain Bando

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Paul Finebaum earns Ryan Day's respect, makes Michigan football fans' blood boil following championship win

Paul Finebaum didn't hold back after Ohio State knocked off Notre Dame to win the national championship.

Zain Bando

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Paul Finebaum does the unthinkable with startling admission about the Big Ten after Ohio State's national title win

Paul Finebaum made a shocking statement about the SEC after Ohio State's national championship win over Notre Dame.

Shane Shoemaker

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Ohio State and Ryan Day's National Championship celebration interrupted by hilarious golf cart fiasco

Ryan Day and Ohio State definitely weren't expecting this on the way to their National Championship celebration.

Shane Shoemaker

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Stewart Mandel defends fate of Ohio State football coach Ryan Day in lieu of beating Notre Dame in title game

One college football writer put to bed any doubts regarding Ohio State and its head coach, Ryan Day.

Zain Bando

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Colin Cowherd declares Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith 'most NFL-ready freshman' after CFP National Title performance

Ohio State made history Monday night, claiming the first 12-team College Football Playoff National Championship with a thrilling 34-23 victory over Notre Dame, capped by a pivotal play from freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith.

Shane Shoemaker

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Michigan's Desmond Howard makes shocking statement toward Ohio State fans, Ryan Day coaching criticism

Desmond Howard took a verbal jab at Ohio State fans in defense of Ryan Day.

Zain Bando

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Raiders eyeing former USC, Super Bowl-Winning coach as top candidate

The Las Vegas Raiders may have missed out on Ben Johnson, but their reported top target for head coach is a name that’s sure to turn heads. Could a former USC and NFL champion be the answer in Las Vegas?

Shane Shoemaker

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Analyst makes bold College Football Playoff national title game football pick between Ohio State, Notre Dame

Ohio State-Notre Dame is nearly about to get underway, which means last-minute bets are getting placed on both sides

Zain Bando

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Ex-USC QB Caleb Williams secures dream football coach to fix Chicago Bears' struggles ahead of 2025 NFL season

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has his head coach of the future in former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day was deeply 'disappointed' losing Quinn Ewers for emerging star QB

Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day shared a stunning admission about Quinn Ewers ahead of the CFP title game.

Pankti Parmar

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Ohio State football coaching legend Urban Meyer teases one key for Buckeyes to beat Notre Dame in title game

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer knows what it's like to win at the highest level and said Ryan Day could do the same recently.

Zain Bando

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NBA star LeBron James delivers epic hype video spot in anticipation for Ohio State-Notre Dame CFP title game

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took time to pay tribute to his favorite college football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, before the national championship against Notre Dame.

Zain Bando

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Chicago Bears set to interview Ohio State Heisman Trophy winner in surprising head coaching search twist

The Chicago Bears’ head coaching search takes a surprising turn as they prepare to interview a College Football Hall of Famer with minimal NFL coaching experience.

Shane Shoemaker

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Ex-Illinois safety Quan Martin makes game-changing play in Commanders-Lions NFL Divisional Playoff game

Quan Martin got props from his old Illinois coach, Bret Bielema, during the Commanders-Lions NFL Divisional Round game.

Zain Bando

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USC’s surprising hire of Rob Ryan makes perfect sense for Lincoln Riley’s Trojans

Lincoln Riley’s latest addition to USC’s defensive staff has raised eyebrows, but Rob Ryan’s hiring as linebackers coach and assistant head coach could be just what the Trojans need heading into 2025.

Shane Shoemaker

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Of the six Big Ten football teams ranked in preseason, who disappointed the most?

The Big Ten had good representation in college football's preseason rankings, but several disappointed on a massive scale in the B1G's first season with 18 teams.

Payton Shanks

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Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day shares inspiring message ahead of national title game vs. Notre Dame

Ryan Day is all business entering Monday night's national championship against Notre Dame.

Zain Bando

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Former Big Ten QB Cade McNamara's college football career takes complete 180-degree turn in transfer shock

Quarterback Cade McNamara hit the transfer portal again and has a new team to play for this fall.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State assistant football coach potentially jumping to sleeping SEC giant shut down by analyst

One Ohio State assistant football coach is garnering interest from around the Power 4, but one SEC opportunity isn't likely for Ryan Day's right-hand man.

Andrew Hughes

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Ohio State and Florida avoiding major mistake Texas A&M, Auburn, FSU, LSU, and Nebraska made

Ohio State and Florida could be setting a trend in college football after several Power 4 schools before them did the opposite and suffered for it.

Andrew Hughes

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Joel Klatt compares Ohio State-Notre Dame title game to 2002 Super Bowl featuring soon-to-be HOF QB Tom Brady

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt sees contrasting styles between Ohio State and Notre Dame ahead of Monday night's national title game.

Zain Bando

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Paul Finebaum teases scorching take on Ohio State's 'bad guys on the street' persona before Notre Dame game

Paul Finebaum has warmed up to the idea that Ohio State may blowout Notre Dame next Monday night.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State winning the College Football Playoff title game wouldn't erase all of Ryan Day's failures

Ohio State winning the College Football Playoff National Championship would be the start of Ryan Day's redemption arc. Not the conclusion.

Payton Shanks

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Ohio State's lack of recent championship success holds Buckeyes back in college football history

Ohio State can't be on any college football Mount Rushmore considering the Buckeyes' futility in recent postseasons.

Payton Shanks

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Legendary Lou Holtz can't keep Ohio State coach Ryan Day out of his mouth before college football title game

Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz and Ohio State coach Ryan Day are still trading barbs before both teams play each other in the College Football Playoff national title game.

Zain Bando

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Defending Big Ten college football champion Oregon has high expectations in way-too-early 247 Sports rankings

With Oregon coach Dan Lanning staying put coaching college football for the foreseeable future, the Ducks attempt to repeat as Big Ten champions next fall.

Zain Bando

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Championship-seeking Ohio State leads Big Ten in way-too-early 247 Sports 2025 college football rankings

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has his hands full next season, regardless of how the national title game against Notre Dame plays out.

Zain Bando

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Illinois football sees shocking dip below Citrus Bowl opponent in way-too-early top-25 247 Sports rankings

Illinois will have to prove the doubters wrong again next season after coach Bret Bielema improved his previous year's win total by five games this season, resulting in a bowl victory.

Zain Bando

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CBS Sports' Josh Pate shares point total Notre Dame football must aim for to upset Ohio State in title game

The college football national title game, which pits Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, already has a hidden storyline one analyst says could change the game's outcome.

Zain Bando

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Ex-NFL DC-turned-Michigan, Big Ten DC Wink Martindale linked to two NFL football coaching jobs next season

Former New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who transitioned to Ann Arbor, could be back on the NFL coaching market.

Zain Bando

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Penn State RB Nicholas Singleton to get reunited with teammate Kaytron Allen for 2025 Big Ten football reunion

Penn State returns Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen in the backfield next season as the Nittany Lions contend for another College Football Playoff berth.

Zain Bando

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Lou Holtz-Ryan Day football beef gets brutal update ahead of CFP title game between Ohio State, Notre Dame

Ohio State coach Ryan Day and former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz haven't been on the best of terms but did the pair patch things up?

Zain Bando

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Ex-Indiana coach-turned Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen linked to College Football Playoff ACC job

Former Indiana coach Tom Allen, who served as Penn State's defensive coordinator this past season, could be on the move to the ACC soon.

Zain Bando

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Analyst John Ziegler causes college football madness by stirring Ohio State-Notre Dame championship pot

Notable radio host John Ziegler rocked the college football world with a controversial College Football Playoff stance.

Zain Bando

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman focused on beating Big Ten, Ohio State instead of NFL coaching vacancies

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has drawn interest from a prominent NFL franchise with a second-year former Heisman Trophy winner.

Zain Bando

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Ex-Michigan assistant Connor Stalions rubs salt in football wound following Ohio State's Cotton Bowl win

Connor Stalions couldn't help but chime in on the Big Ten-SEC College Football Playoff debate.

Zain Bando

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ESPN's Pat McAfee gives fan-like reaction to Jack Sawyer's touchdown in Ohio State's Cotton Bowl win vs. Texas

ESPN's Pat McAfee had a little too much fun during his alternate broadcast of the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas.

Zain Bando

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ESPN's Paul Finebaum calls Texas' Cotton Bowl loss 'seminal' for division gap between SEC, Big Ten football

ESPN's Paul Finebaum grieved that the SEC's dominance over the Big Ten is no longer imbalanced.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State football coach Ryan Day backs 'legend' Jack Sawyer following game-winning Cotton Bowl sequence

Ohio State is the talk of college football following its heroic Cotton Bowl win, which clinched a spot against Notre Dame in the national title game.

Zain Bando

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Big Ten-turned-SEC legend Nick Saban gets extraordinary college football honor in Cotton Bowl surprise reveal

Nick Saban is now part of college football immortality.

Zain Bando

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Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love targets Ohio State 'revenge' after clinching Orange Bowl, national title spot

Jeremiyah Love is locked into the College Football Playoff semifinals following Notre Dame's Orange Bowl win.

Zain Bando

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Kirk Herbstreit shares passionate take on Ohio State football, debunks key misconception ahead of Cotton Bowl

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit wants to see Ohio State earn more respect ahead of its matchup against Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

Zain Bando

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Penn State coach James Franklin has emotional response following Orange Bowl loss vs. Notre Dame

James Franklin had an emotional moment in the press conference after the Orange Bowl.

Zain Bando

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Texas has hope vs Ohio State in College Football Playoff due to Big Ten QB with 7 TDs and 9 INTs who beat Buckeyes

Texas has a clear blueprint to follow to upset Ohio State in the College Football Playoff that a Big Ten with marginal stats used to beat the Buckeyes.

Andrew Hughes

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Drew Allar, Penn State's offense sets unbelievable stat in Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame

Penn State’s Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame wasn’t just a heartbreak—it revealed one of the most shocking offensive stats in recent memory.

Shane Shoemaker

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When the world needed him most, Penn State QB Drew Allar was nowhere to be found in College Football Playoff

Penn State QB Drew Allar pulled a disappearing act during the College Football Playoff against Notre Dame. The Nittany Lions lost and are now going home because of it.

Payton Shanks

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Penn State QB Drew Allar rocks college football world with season-ending blunder in Orange Bowl vs. Notre Dame

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar let his season slip away in Miami.

Zain Bando

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Michigan football fan Dave Portnoy kills Notre Dame's Orange Bowl performance, sends concerning Big Ten jab

Dave Portnoy has had a field day in his critique of Notre Dame's Orange Bowl performance against Penn State thus far while sending a troubling Big Ten message.

Zain Bando

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Former Georgia starting QB Carson Beck linked to one College Football Playoff Big Ten team in transfer portal

New developments arose Thursday when it was revealed now-ex Georgia quarterback Carson Beck intends to transfer this offseason, and a Big Ten team wants to pursue him.

Zain Bando

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Ohio State football fans hilariously make key mistake in anticipation for Cotton Bowl semifinal vs. Texas

Ohio State fans invested in the Cotton Bowl are a day early, while some are also a dollar short.

Zain Bando

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Oregon coach Dan Lanning scapegoated by Boise State's Dirk Koetter for shocking allegation after CFP loss

Boise State offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter gave a potentially ugly inside scoop into the Oregon Ducks football program following the Broncos' playoff loss to Penn State.

Zain Bando

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Dan Orlovsky sparks Penn State QB Drew Allar's NFL Draft potential before Orange Bowl semifinal vs. Notre Dame

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar may increase his draft stock after all.

Zain Bando

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Xavier Lucas takes drastic action in standoff over Wisconsin transfer block

The battle between Xavier Lucas and Wisconsin intensifies.

Shane Shoemaker

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Stephen A. Smith takes verbal jab at SEC pundit on 'First Take,' makes bold College Football Playoff pick

When analyzed side-by-side, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith discussed why the Orange Bowl is better than the Cotton Bowl when debating Paul Finebaum.

Zain Bando

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ESPN personality Paul Finebaum pulls back Big Ten football dismay in stunning College Football Playoff remarks

ESPN's Paul Finebaum appears to have warmed up to the idea of the Big Ten being a premier football conference.

Zain Bando

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Bret Bielema exposes ESPN's Adam Rittenberg for critical Illinois tweet, creates viral social media firestorm

When national media comes after Illinois' Bret Bielema, be prepared to hear about it publicly, as ESPN's Adam Rittenberg recently did.

Zain Bando

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James Franklin remains frustrated with college football's unclear ask about shocking sport-wide issue

James Franklin is tired of the lack of transparency regarding the conference alignment debate around college football.

Zain Bando

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CBS analyst Dennis Dodd predicts stunning future for Ohio State's Ryan Day following College Football Playoff

Although Ohio State has been unbeaten in the College Football Playoff thus far, is it enough to save Ryan Day's fate in Columbus?

Zain Bando

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Former Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel gives Penn State's Drew Allar career-defining advice ahead of CFP semifinal

Former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel broke down mistakes he hopes Penn State quarterback Drew Allar won't make at the next level.

Zain Bando

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James Franklin amps up Orange Bowl anticipation with status update about star DE Abdul Carter in CFP semifinal

Penn State coach James Franklin provided a key update on Abdul Carter's playing status for Thursday night against Notre Dame.

Zain Bando

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Michigan-Ohio State sign at WWE-Netflix event recalls Ryan Day's losing streak in rivalry known as 'The Game'

Although the latest edition of "The Game" is over two months old, one fan hasn't let the spirit of the rivalry die yet.

Zain Bando

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Kirk Herbstreit rips ESPN-SEC narrative, defends Big Ten, Ohio State before College Football Playoff semifinal

ESPN color analyst Kirk Herbstreit set the record straight about alleged SEC bias during his commentary while praising the four-team College Football Playoff semifinal.

Zain Bando

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Ex-USC QB Caleb Williams sent grim warning from Chicago sports talk radio host following mind-blowing question

Ex-USC-turned Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was the center of attention following a year-end press conference after the team finished 5-12 this past season.

Zain Bando

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ESPN gives Penn State the worst odds to win it all in the College Football Playoff

ESPN's latest projections aren't giving the Nittany Lions much of a chance to get past Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.

Shane Shoemaker

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Ohio State's Will Howard caught between mind-blowing claim about his status as 'worst remaining QB' in CFP

Texas alumnus Emanuel Acho is not a fan of Ohio State quarterback Will Howard ahead of the Cotton Bowl.

Zain Bando

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ESPN personality Paul Finebaum names one Big Ten team to play for College Football Playoff national title game

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum gave his national title prediction by going against the SEC in a shocking twist.

Zain Bando

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Bret Bielema drops all-time response when way-too-early rankings include SEC team Illinois beat in bowl game

Illinois coach Bret Bielema was letting some prominent media outlets hear it after omitting his team from way-too-early 2025 rankings and Big Ten bowl season stats.

Zain Bando

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Penn State banking on historic edge as they get set to face Notre Dame in Orange Bowl clash

Penn State's paths to their previous national titles were very similar to this season.

Shane Shoemaker

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Ohio State’s Rose Bowl blowout breaks records in inaugural year of expanded College Football Playoff

Sports media expert Joe Pompliano explained the historical significance of Ohio State's 41-21 Rose Bowl win against Oregon from a TV perspective.

Zain Bando

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Ryan Day praised by Ohio State WR Brandon Inniss as football coach 'you want to play for' ahead of Cotton Bowl

Wide receiver Brandon Inniss has a soft spot for Ryan Day entering Ohio State's clash with Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

Zain Bando

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Big Ten generates $40 million with Ohio State, Penn State advancing to College Football Playoff semifinal

The Big Ten is getting a good return on its investment with a potential Ohio State-Penn State College Football Playoff national title game on the horizon.

Zain Bando

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