Oregon, Utah to the CFP; USC to Alamo
The Pac-12 has remained intact in one significant regard for the next two seasons. Unless they qualify for the College Football Playoff, all bowl-eligible former Pac-12 teams will participate in …
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FSU and Clemson favored but watch for SMU, VaTech
A new era of ACC football begins this fall with the arrival of Cal, Stanford and SMU. But will the conference race diverge from the road so often taken? Either …
Guide to new College Football Playoff, realignment & more
We are fast approaching the start of a college football season unlike any other, ever. The combination of conference realignment and playoff expansion has set the stage for three months …
Ohio State, Georgia lead revised Top 25 rankings
What changed in our Top 25 forecast from the original version published in early January? Well, Washington’s out, and Nebraska’s in. Alabama dropped, but Texas climbed. Utah held its ground. …
Key 2024 dates for CFB from the House case to playoff expansion
College sports has undergone a breathtaking transformation in recent years with conference realignment, playoff expansion, unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness payments. The whirlwind shows no sign of abating. …
New leaders take charge as ACC move looms
Cal’s new chancellor, Richard Lyons, begins his term on July 1. Stanford’s incoming president, Jonathan Levin, takes over one month later. Lyons and Levin: New leaders for the ancient rivals …
WSU’s Schulz on new format, frustrations, future
Kirk Schulz didn’t take the loss hard. Washington State’s president pitched the College Football Playoff’s governing board last week on granting permanent Power Five status to the Pac-12 even though …
SEC, Big Ten consolidate power on anniversary of Pac-12 collapse
The Big Ten and SEC announced on Friday the formation of a joint advisory group designed “to address the significant challenges facing college athletics and the opportunities for betterment of …