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Predicting a Winner in College Football’s 10 Biggest Quarterback Battles

As quarterback battles rage around the country, let’s make a prediction of the winner for the biggest competitions.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 13

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

Twelve Biggest Lessons From the 2025 College Football Season Beyond the Playoff

The hardest Heisman vote in years, bowl opt-outs and more storylines that shaped a wild season before all attention turns to the national championship chase.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2025

Tennessee Rewards Coach Josh Heupel With Contract Extension Ahead of Season Opener

This is Heupel's third contract extension in as many years.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26, 2025

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Preseason Top 25: No. 19 Tennessee

All eyes will be on the new quarterback, but the Vols’ floor has been raised significantly at the start of the season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29, 2025

The 10 Best Coaches in College Football 26, Ranked

Head coaches can either be extremely important to you in College Football 26 or a minor footnote throughout your entire time with the game. If you play Dynasty mode with your own created coach, then you won’t need to know much about the existing head coaches. However, if you don’t…

Operation Sports · Jul 28, 2025

Tennessee Coach Reflects on Nico Iamaleava’s Departure After Reported NIL Dispute

Josh Heupel opened up on Nico Iamaleava's departure this offseason.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025

Nico Iamaleava’s Saga Shows Commoditizing Young Athletes Leads to Failure

Right now, it looks like the quarterback’s camp sold him short, trying to turn a quick buck instead of playing the long game.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2025

Kirk Herbstreit Offers Different Perspective on Nico Iamaleava Saga

Herbstreit defended Iamaleava, saying he is a "great guy" during an an appearance with Pat McAfee.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2025

Urban Meyer Didn't Hold Back on Tennessee Over Nico Iamaleava Decision

The former Florida coach thinks the Vols are "screwed."

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16, 2025