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Pat Forde: Forty Observations on the 2026 College Football Schedule

Everything you need to know about the quirks of the season from easiest months, a monster slate in November, improvements in consecutive road games and open-date disadvantages and more.

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Kalshi Market on College Football Teams to Leave Conferences: Florida State, Miami, Clemson Among Them

Kalshi has markets open for conference realignment featuring Miami, Florida State, and Clemson,

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2026 Preseason Big Ten Football Previews and Predictions

The league that owns the last three national championships could have as many as four teams that could make it four in a row.

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Sports Illustrated’s College Football Top 25 Preseason Rankings: One Bold Prediction for Every Team

With two weeks to go until the 2026 season begins, here are SI’s rankings and projections.

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One Number That Sums Up Every ACC Team and Notre Dame in 2026

Can the league find an identity after a bizarre 2025?

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The Most Interesting Man in Swimming Is Doing Less, But Setting Records

A shorter, faster approach to training has transformed Van Mathias from a retired swimmer into one of America’s brightest hopes for the 2028 L.A. Olympics.

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One Number That Sums Up Every Big Ten Team in 2026

At least three genuine national title contenders will duke it out for “Midwestern” glory.

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ESPN Floats 20-Team College Football Playoff With Four Play-in Games. Here’s How It Might Look.

The Big Ten reportedly doesn’t support the format, but it would push closer to the league’s desire for 24 teams.

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NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess

After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered…

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Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess

The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.

The Texas Tribune

Purdue’s New AD Just Made a Fool of Himself With Off-Mark Jab at Curt Cignetti, Indiana Football

Tommy McClelland’s comments were allegedly made in jest—but he didn’t look like he was joking.

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Why This Week Is So Important for the Future of College Sports

A vote on the Protect College Sports Act is coming down to the wire before Congress recesses on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the bill.

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SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral

The Independent UK

‘We Don’t Cry a River’: Curt Cignetti Takes Aim at SEC Strength Narrative

As the Big Ten celebrates three straight national titles, the Indiana coach argues the conference lets its results speak louder than the SEC’s explanations.

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Pat Forde: Why Pat Fitzgerald Feels Like the Perfect Fit at Michigan State

Both the coach and program are coming off painful setbacks, making this one of college football’s most compelling fresh starts.

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Where Kirk Ferentz Is Wrong About College Football Getting ‘Back to the ‘70s’

The Iowa coach is missing a key piece of history he should know well.

The Independent UK

Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill

Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next week

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SI:AM | FIFA’s Latest Scheme Is Shameful Even by Its Low Standards

The plot to sell the World Cup is another stain on the organization’s already tattered reputation.

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McLaughlin: Tony Petitti’s Bold Plans for CFB Change

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti took the stage in Chicago and spoke about some of the biggest issues in the college football landscape.

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Tony Petitti’s Big Ten Keeps Winning. Now His 24-Team Playoff Push Might Be Too.

With championship momentum at his back and College Football Playoff expansion in his sights, the Big Ten commissioner has never commanded a brighter spotlight.

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Why Matt Campbell Believes His Iowa State Approach Is Also Right for Penn State

The coach performed miracles for a decade with the Cyclones.

The Independent UK

College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?

A reworked Senate bill aims to regulate college sports by more than doubling the money schools can share with players

Sports Illustrated

Revised Protect College Sports Act Puts Pressure on Big Ten and SEC

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said the Power 2 conferences were in “close communication” as they awaited changes to the bill’s language ahead of a Wednesday deadline.

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Is There Any Truth to Bret Bielema’s Jab at Greg Sankey and the SEC?

The Illinois coach engaged in some playful trolling Tuesday.

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College Football 2026 Quarterback Rankings: Every Power 4 Starter From 68 to 1

With just four weeks until the season kicks off, we take a look at every major conference program and how its signal-caller stacks up.

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