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College Football First-Year Coaches Report Card: Grading Power 4’s New Hires After Four Weeks

Two coaches get top marks, but will anyone receive a failing grade?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Forde-Yard Dash: The Best, Worst and Weirdest of College Football in September

Texas is rolling, Jeremiah Smith looks unstoppable and LSU remains committed to making things weird. Here’s what we learned in the first month of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 28

Forde-Yard Dash: The Big Ten’s Power Structure Flips With Massive Road Wins

The old Big Ten West struck back with a vengeance with signature victories from Iowa and Wisconsin, while USC and Maryland have coaching hot seat questions.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27

McLaughlin: Bob Chesney’s Impact and Potential at UCLA

First-year head coach Bob Chesney could make a huge statement this week against first-year coach Tosh Lupoi.

SuperWest Sports · Sep 1

College Football 2026 Superlatives: Most Improved, Most Overhyped and More

From those most likely to succeed on the field to the most meme-able figure in the game, SI hands out 15 awards going into the new season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27

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.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

Ranking the Big Ten Football Head Coaches Entering 2026

Our Stephen Vilardo ranks all 18 Big Ten Football Head Coaches ahead of the upcoming 2026 season, with Indiana's Curt Cignetti on top.

SuperWest Sports · Jul 16

McLaughlin: Bruins Optimistic Year 1 Under Bob Chesney

Spencer McLaughlin discusses the renewed optimism under Bob Chesney at UCLA with Nico Iamaleava at quarterback.

SuperWest Sports · Jul 14

McLaughlin: UCLA Season Outlook Under Bob Chesney

Spencer McLaughlin discusses the challenges and outlook for new UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney in Year One.

SuperWest Sports · Mar 24

UCLA Will Be Playing at the Rose Bowl for at Least One More Year

UCLA has played its home football games at the Rose Bowl since 1982.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21