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Forde-Yard Dash: Three Major Problems That Could Derail These Power Teams

Ohio State, Oregon and Oklahoma all found spectacular new ways to lose, raising serious questions about each program’s expectations and path forward.

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Forde-Yard Dash: 10 QBs With a Chance to Make the Mendoza Leap

While Fernando Mendoza’s remarkable rise from two-star recruit to No. 1 NFL draft pick may not be replicable, these quarterbacks could be in line to make a jump.

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Pat Forde: The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Quarterbacks for 2026

A controversial in-conference move, a famous name looking to take a leap and a signal-caller with another year of eligibility top our list.

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The SEC Is Losing the Battle for College Football Supremacy

Playoff disappointments, coaching turnover and the Big Ten’s rise have put unprecedented pressure on the SEC to prove it still leads college football.

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Projecting Every SEC Starting Quarterback Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season

There are established stars like Gunner Stockton and Arch Manning and unsettled fall camp battles at Alabama, Florida and Tennessee around one of the key conferences.

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How the Raiders Landed on Their Franchise QB: ‘Call Up Fernando. He’s the Guy.’

Over the past seven months, ownership and the front office poured endless hours into studying the 2026 NFL draft’s No. 1 pick.

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Way-Too-Early 2026 Heisman Trophy Rankings: Arch Manning Leads Loaded List of Hopefuls

As the season nears, these 27 names stand out in the early Heisman Trophy conversation.

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Ranking the Way-Too-Early 2026 Heisman Trophy Candidates

Texas quarterback Arch Manning leads the list after a stellar end to the 2025 season, while only one non-QB lands among our preseason contenders.

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Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Playoff Brackets: Expert Picks, Imaginative Scenarios

Who’s the next Indiana? Will the Big Ten win a fourth straight championship? We dive into multiple projections for next season’s playoff.

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Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Top 25: Where Does National Champion Indiana Land?

Ohio State, Notre Dame and Georgia look stacked for next season, while Indiana will need to reload after winning the title.

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Oklahoma Announces Whether QB John Mateer Will Return for 2026 Season

The Sooners quarterback started fast and helped his team reach the College Football Playoff.

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How Michigan Landing on Kyle Whittingham Hinged on the CFP and a Louisville Long Shot

Alabama beating Oklahoma in the playoff likely removed the Kalen DeBoer option, while Jeff Brohm’s availability also may have factored in.

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Flawed but Fighting Alabama Answers Doubters With a Stunning CFP Comeback Win

The Crimson Tide rattled off 27 consecutive points to eliminate Oklahoma and advance to the Rose Bowl quarterfinal against No. 1 Indiana.

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Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Three Bold Predictions for Friday’s First Round CFP Bout

The Crimson Tide will visit the Sooners on Friday night.

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Ranking the Easiest to Hards Paths to the CFP National Championship Game

Which teams have the easiest paths to the national championship game?

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How Alabama Can Beat Oklahoma in First Round of CFP

Alabama is seeking revenge in their first round matchup against Oklahoma.

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Ranking Every Quarterback in the College Football Playoff

How do all 12 quarterbacks in the College Football Playoff stack up?

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2026 NFL Draft QB Tiers: Evaluating the Top 15 At Season’s End

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Oregon’s Dante Moore and Alabama’s Ty Simpson are the only quarterbacks deserving of first-round consideration.

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Five Prospects Who Improved Their 2026 NFL Draft Stock in Week 13

Miami quarterback Carson Beck has thrown eight touchdowns and no interceptions across his past three games. Plus, a pair of SEC signal-callers take a step back.

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College Football Week 13 Winners and Losers: Notre Dame Might Still Be Scoring

Here are the winners and losers from Week 13 across college football.

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After Oklahoma’s Upset of Alabama, the SEC’s CFP Takeover Looks Inevitable

The Sooners strengthened their résumé with a Top 5 win and supercharged the conference’s push for at least five teams in the playoff.

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Alabama vs. Oklahoma: How Game Impacts College Football Playoff Race for Both Programs

The Crimson Tide look to hang on to their status as a favorite for a first-round bye, while the Sooners are trying to stay alive for a bid.

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How Hidden QBs Like Drew Mestemaker With No Film or Offers Became Playoff Contenders

In a season defined by surprise signal-callers, college football coaches are proving that finding the right quarterback is more instinct than algorithm.

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How Tennessee vs. Oklahoma Impacts Both Teams’ College Football Playoff Chances

The Vols host the Sooners in what very well could be a CFP elimination game.

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How Ole Miss's Win at Oklahoma Impacts Both Teams' College Football Playoff Chances

Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels to a huge road win that puts Mississippi in tremendous shape to reach the playoff.

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