David Hale
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ESPN college sports reporter. Raconteur, gadfly, man about town. David.Hale@espn.com
Delaware beat UConn.
UConn beat Duke.
Duke beat Virginia.
Virginia beat Louisville.
Lou beat Miami.
Therefore, Delaware is 2 wins away from a natty.
Very impressive for the Hens first year in FBS.
UConn beat Duke.
Duke beat Virginia.
Virginia beat Louisville.
Lou beat Miami.
Therefore, Delaware is 2 wins away from a natty.
Very impressive for the Hens first year in FBS.
January 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Delaware beat UConn.
UConn beat Duke.
Duke beat Virginia.
Virginia beat Louisville.
Lou beat Miami.
Therefore, Delaware is 2 wins away from a natty.
Very impressive for the Hens first year in FBS.
UConn beat Duke.
Duke beat Virginia.
Virginia beat Louisville.
Lou beat Miami.
Therefore, Delaware is 2 wins away from a natty.
Very impressive for the Hens first year in FBS.
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I’ve been thinking more about how Georgia coughed up a win in the Sugar Bowl and I’ve decided it’s entirely the fault of bark boy’s boss in the All State commercial, who is clearly a shitty fan and didn’t support her team enough. Bark Boy should’ve gotten a raise.
January 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM
I’ve been thinking more about how Georgia coughed up a win in the Sugar Bowl and I’ve decided it’s entirely the fault of bark boy’s boss in the All State commercial, who is clearly a shitty fan and didn’t support her team enough. Bark Boy should’ve gotten a raise.
I’ve replaced my previous nuanced view of the world with 5 simple values:
1) if you’re drunk enough it doesn’t count
2) yes I’ll take fries with that
3) whoever we’re talking about ain’t played nobody
4) fuck you, bro. I was parked here yesterday.
5) ok cool #hookem
1) if you’re drunk enough it doesn’t count
2) yes I’ll take fries with that
3) whoever we’re talking about ain’t played nobody
4) fuck you, bro. I was parked here yesterday.
5) ok cool #hookem
Incredible. CBS Evening News announces five new “simple values” — instead of their “38-page handbook” — as they roll out Tony Dokoupil is lead anchor.
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
January 3, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I’ve replaced my previous nuanced view of the world with 5 simple values:
1) if you’re drunk enough it doesn’t count
2) yes I’ll take fries with that
3) whoever we’re talking about ain’t played nobody
4) fuck you, bro. I was parked here yesterday.
5) ok cool #hookem
1) if you’re drunk enough it doesn’t count
2) yes I’ll take fries with that
3) whoever we’re talking about ain’t played nobody
4) fuck you, bro. I was parked here yesterday.
5) ok cool #hookem
From 2015-2020, just 9 teams played in a semifinal, with Bama, Clemson, Ohio St & Okla. accounting for 18 of 24 spots.
From 2021-2025, 14 different teams have appeared in a semi, with Michigan the only team with more than 2 appearances.
From 2021-2025, 14 different teams have appeared in a semi, with Michigan the only team with more than 2 appearances.
January 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
From 2015-2020, just 9 teams played in a semifinal, with Bama, Clemson, Ohio St & Okla. accounting for 18 of 24 spots.
From 2021-2025, 14 different teams have appeared in a semi, with Michigan the only team with more than 2 appearances.
From 2021-2025, 14 different teams have appeared in a semi, with Michigan the only team with more than 2 appearances.
I do think that’s true. Schools are pretty well aware of scarcity in the marketplace and keeping a successful QB is both good business and good marketing.
do you think programs are more willing to pony up NIL money to retain QB’s because the optics of losing your starter to the portal are just bad? seems like the lesson of roster construction this year is clearly to invest in your lines heavily first and then build out
January 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I do think that’s true. Schools are pretty well aware of scarcity in the marketplace and keeping a successful QB is both good business and good marketing.
Big news for NC State: Sources confirm CJ Bailey will return to the Wolfpack for 2026.
January 2, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Big news for NC State: Sources confirm CJ Bailey will return to the Wolfpack for 2026.
There are only 11 coaches with multiple playoff wins.
Pete Golding, who has only coached two games in his career, is one of them.
Pete Golding, who has only coached two games in his career, is one of them.
January 2, 2026 at 7:48 AM
There are only 11 coaches with multiple playoff wins.
Pete Golding, who has only coached two games in his career, is one of them.
Pete Golding, who has only coached two games in his career, is one of them.
Ole Miss in 4Q vs. Georgia
1st game of 2025: 3 drives, 13 yards, 1 passing yard
tonight: 1 drive, 76 yards, 64 passing yards
1st game of 2025: 3 drives, 13 yards, 1 passing yard
tonight: 1 drive, 76 yards, 64 passing yards
January 2, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Ole Miss in 4Q vs. Georgia
1st game of 2025: 3 drives, 13 yards, 1 passing yard
tonight: 1 drive, 76 yards, 64 passing yards
1st game of 2025: 3 drives, 13 yards, 1 passing yard
tonight: 1 drive, 76 yards, 64 passing yards
Alabama finishes the year averaging 104.1 yards rushing/game -- 125th nationally.
I went back the last 50 years at that's at least 33 yards per game worse than any other Bama season (137.6 in 2000).
I went back the last 50 years at that's at least 33 yards per game worse than any other Bama season (137.6 in 2000).
January 2, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Alabama finishes the year averaging 104.1 yards rushing/game -- 125th nationally.
I went back the last 50 years at that's at least 33 yards per game worse than any other Bama season (137.6 in 2000).
I went back the last 50 years at that's at least 33 yards per game worse than any other Bama season (137.6 in 2000).
Fewest pts scored in a playoff game
2015 Michigan St, 0 (vs Bama)
2016 Ohio St, 0 (vs Clemson)
2025 TTU, 0 (vs Oregon)
2018 ND, 3 (vs Clemson)
2025 aTm, 3 (vs Miami)
2025 Bama, 3 (vs Indiana)
2015 Michigan St, 0 (vs Bama)
2016 Ohio St, 0 (vs Clemson)
2025 TTU, 0 (vs Oregon)
2018 ND, 3 (vs Clemson)
2025 aTm, 3 (vs Miami)
2025 Bama, 3 (vs Indiana)
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Fewest pts scored in a playoff game
2015 Michigan St, 0 (vs Bama)
2016 Ohio St, 0 (vs Clemson)
2025 TTU, 0 (vs Oregon)
2018 ND, 3 (vs Clemson)
2025 aTm, 3 (vs Miami)
2025 Bama, 3 (vs Indiana)
2015 Michigan St, 0 (vs Bama)
2016 Ohio St, 0 (vs Clemson)
2025 TTU, 0 (vs Oregon)
2018 ND, 3 (vs Clemson)
2025 aTm, 3 (vs Miami)
2025 Bama, 3 (vs Indiana)
Zachariah Branch’s pregame warm-up routine is solid.
January 1, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Zachariah Branch’s pregame warm-up routine is solid.
All-timne playoff wins by conference
SEC - 20-11
B1G - 13-11
ACC - 8-8
Indep - 3-2
Pac-12 - 2-3
B12 - 1-8
G5 - 0-4
SEC - 20-11
B1G - 13-11
ACC - 8-8
Indep - 3-2
Pac-12 - 2-3
B12 - 1-8
G5 - 0-4
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
All-timne playoff wins by conference
SEC - 20-11
B1G - 13-11
ACC - 8-8
Indep - 3-2
Pac-12 - 2-3
B12 - 1-8
G5 - 0-4
SEC - 20-11
B1G - 13-11
ACC - 8-8
Indep - 3-2
Pac-12 - 2-3
B12 - 1-8
G5 - 0-4
Teams with the first-round bye are now 0-6, averaging 15 points per game (four of six scoring 14 or less). Only 1 game decided by single digits.
January 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Teams with the first-round bye are now 0-6, averaging 15 points per game (four of six scoring 14 or less). Only 1 game decided by single digits.
He's oddly flown under the radar because of big games by the D and Mark Fletcher, but Carson Beck's last 7 games: 83.7 Total QBR, 76% completions, 8.4 yards/pass, 15 TD, 3 INT, 9 sacks, 22 completions of 20+ yards.
January 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
He's oddly flown under the radar because of big games by the D and Mark Fletcher, but Carson Beck's last 7 games: 83.7 Total QBR, 76% completions, 8.4 yards/pass, 15 TD, 3 INT, 9 sacks, 22 completions of 20+ yards.
ACC has 6 postseason wins, its most since 2018 -- and still has at least 3 games to go. 2018 was also last time ACC finished with a winning record in postseason. Currently 6-4.
January 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM
ACC has 6 postseason wins, its most since 2018 -- and still has at least 3 games to go. 2018 was also last time ACC finished with a winning record in postseason. Currently 6-4.
Total sacks since Week 11 (1st playoff rankings), P4
1. Miami, 29
2. Penn St, 18
3. Clemson, 16
3. Wisconsin, 16
5. Lou, 15
5. Bama, 15
Weeks 1-10, Miami had 1 sack for every 7.4 pressures
Weeks 11+, Miami had 1 sack every 3.3 pressures
1. Miami, 29
2. Penn St, 18
3. Clemson, 16
3. Wisconsin, 16
5. Lou, 15
5. Bama, 15
Weeks 1-10, Miami had 1 sack for every 7.4 pressures
Weeks 11+, Miami had 1 sack every 3.3 pressures
January 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Total sacks since Week 11 (1st playoff rankings), P4
1. Miami, 29
2. Penn St, 18
3. Clemson, 16
3. Wisconsin, 16
5. Lou, 15
5. Bama, 15
Weeks 1-10, Miami had 1 sack for every 7.4 pressures
Weeks 11+, Miami had 1 sack every 3.3 pressures
1. Miami, 29
2. Penn St, 18
3. Clemson, 16
3. Wisconsin, 16
5. Lou, 15
5. Bama, 15
Weeks 1-10, Miami had 1 sack for every 7.4 pressures
Weeks 11+, Miami had 1 sack every 3.3 pressures
Since Week 9, Arch Manning has the best Total QBR in FBS (89.5). Only Diego Pavia (20) has more total touchdowns among P4 QBs than Manning (19).
January 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Since Week 9, Arch Manning has the best Total QBR in FBS (89.5). Only Diego Pavia (20) has more total touchdowns among P4 QBs than Manning (19).
In this era, 8-win seasons feel entirely meh. But Clemson can get to 8 for the 15th straight year today. Only 10 FBS teams have streaks of 5+ (and that requires ignoring 2020)
Bama, 17
UGA, 15
Clemson, 14*
OhSt, 13+
Iowa, 10+
Mich, 10+
ND, 9
Ore, 7+
Miss, 5
WKU, 5
*TBD today
+excluding 2020
Bama, 17
UGA, 15
Clemson, 14*
OhSt, 13+
Iowa, 10+
Mich, 10+
ND, 9
Ore, 7+
Miss, 5
WKU, 5
*TBD today
+excluding 2020
December 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In this era, 8-win seasons feel entirely meh. But Clemson can get to 8 for the 15th straight year today. Only 10 FBS teams have streaks of 5+ (and that requires ignoring 2020)
Bama, 17
UGA, 15
Clemson, 14*
OhSt, 13+
Iowa, 10+
Mich, 10+
ND, 9
Ore, 7+
Miss, 5
WKU, 5
*TBD today
+excluding 2020
Bama, 17
UGA, 15
Clemson, 14*
OhSt, 13+
Iowa, 10+
Mich, 10+
ND, 9
Ore, 7+
Miss, 5
WKU, 5
*TBD today
+excluding 2020
Not a log. I don't have a log. I mean, you know...If I had a log. Not in the sense that you think I said I did.
December 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Not a log. I don't have a log. I mean, you know...If I had a log. Not in the sense that you think I said I did.
Gee that’s a tough one…
December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Gee that’s a tough one…
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1000 yard receivers (regular season only) in FBS:
2025: 11
2024: 21
2023: 24
2022: 23
2021: 30
2025: 11
2024: 21
2023: 24
2022: 23
2021: 30
December 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Christmas Eve newsletter: Fun with holiday movies, lots of Miami content, and Manny Diaz explains the origin story of the turnover chain. Enjoy… open.substack.com/pub/davidhal...
The jolliest bunch of a--holes this side of the nuthouse.
It's Christmas. We're all in misery. But, here's a little college football content worth its weight in eggnog.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Christmas Eve newsletter: Fun with holiday movies, lots of Miami content, and Manny Diaz explains the origin story of the turnover chain. Enjoy… open.substack.com/pub/davidhal...
You in your kerchief, your special lady in her cap, can both settle in for a warm winter’s viewing of Inside ACCess today at 5 on ACCN…
* Miami breakdown w/Michael Irvin!
* Fixing CFB w/Manny Diaz!
* ACC scheduling news
* Hallmark/ACCN movie crossovers!
Dash away to your tv!
* Miami breakdown w/Michael Irvin!
* Fixing CFB w/Manny Diaz!
* ACC scheduling news
* Hallmark/ACCN movie crossovers!
Dash away to your tv!
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December 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
You in your kerchief, your special lady in her cap, can both settle in for a warm winter’s viewing of Inside ACCess today at 5 on ACCN…
* Miami breakdown w/Michael Irvin!
* Fixing CFB w/Manny Diaz!
* ACC scheduling news
* Hallmark/ACCN movie crossovers!
Dash away to your tv!
* Miami breakdown w/Michael Irvin!
* Fixing CFB w/Manny Diaz!
* ACC scheduling news
* Hallmark/ACCN movie crossovers!
Dash away to your tv!
ACC postseason wins in 2024 (13 games): 2
ACC postseason wins in 2025 (3 games): 3
ACC postseason wins in 2025 (3 games): 3
December 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
ACC postseason wins in 2024 (13 games): 2
ACC postseason wins in 2025 (3 games): 3
ACC postseason wins in 2025 (3 games): 3