Bryan Fischer
@bryandfischer.bsky.social
Sports Illustrated staff writer covering college athletics. Lover (and watcher) of all things football and futbol.
The NFL regular season started with a lightning delay and ended with lightning striking twice with two missed kicks in the final minute.
January 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The NFL regular season started with a lightning delay and ended with lightning striking twice with two missed kicks in the final minute.
John Harbaugh’s tenure potentially ending on a heartbreaking special teams error does seem a little too on the nose.
January 5, 2026 at 4:36 AM
John Harbaugh’s tenure potentially ending on a heartbreaking special teams error does seem a little too on the nose.
And they’re notably the smallest school in the WIAC by several thousand students.
UW-River Falls won the Division III championship. UW-River Falls has a larger enrollment than
* Four members of Division 1-FBS
* 55 members of Division 1-FCS
* 132 football-playing members of Division II
* Four members of Division 1-FBS
* 55 members of Division 1-FCS
* 132 football-playing members of Division II
January 5, 2026 at 4:04 AM
And they’re notably the smallest school in the WIAC by several thousand students.
UW-River Falls, on its first NCAA playoff trip since 1996(!!) wins the Stagg Bowl and the D-III title. Incredible story.
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 AM
UW-River Falls, on its first NCAA playoff trip since 1996(!!) wins the Stagg Bowl and the D-III title. Incredible story.
Wild card TV schedule
January 5, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Wild card TV schedule
We’re getting pass the SCORE Act infomercials even during the DIII title game.
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 AM
We’re getting pass the SCORE Act infomercials even during the DIII title game.
LSU WBB was 14-0 before Lane Kiffin showed up on New Year’s. Now 0-2 afterwards.
January 5, 2026 at 1:47 AM
LSU WBB was 14-0 before Lane Kiffin showed up on New Year’s. Now 0-2 afterwards.
The final Gus fit check of the season.
January 3, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The final Gus fit check of the season.
This year’s national title scenarios:
The Mario Cristobal Bowl (Miami-Oregon)
The most improbable CFB story ever (Indiana-Ole Miss)
Fernando Mendoza vs the home team (Indiana-Miami)
The NIL Foresight Matchup (Oregon-Ole Miss)
The Mario Cristobal Bowl (Miami-Oregon)
The most improbable CFB story ever (Indiana-Ole Miss)
Fernando Mendoza vs the home team (Indiana-Miami)
The NIL Foresight Matchup (Oregon-Ole Miss)
January 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
This year’s national title scenarios:
The Mario Cristobal Bowl (Miami-Oregon)
The most improbable CFB story ever (Indiana-Ole Miss)
Fernando Mendoza vs the home team (Indiana-Miami)
The NIL Foresight Matchup (Oregon-Ole Miss)
The Mario Cristobal Bowl (Miami-Oregon)
The most improbable CFB story ever (Indiana-Ole Miss)
Fernando Mendoza vs the home team (Indiana-Miami)
The NIL Foresight Matchup (Oregon-Ole Miss)
Lane Kiffin spurned Ole Miss for a better shot at national titles. Yet after Thursday night, it’s Ole Miss one win away from doing just that thanks to a dynamic QB, a little luck and, of course, Pete. www.si.com/college-foot...
Ole Miss Moves on From Lane Kiffin and Closer to National Title in CFP Shocker
The Rebels erased years of doubt and the shadow of their former coach in a Sugar Bowl classic comeback win over Georgia.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Lane Kiffin spurned Ole Miss for a better shot at national titles. Yet after Thursday night, it’s Ole Miss one win away from doing just that thanks to a dynamic QB, a little luck and, of course, Pete. www.si.com/college-foot...
Mario Cristobal, Pete Golding, Dan Lanning or Curt Cignetti will add their name to the list of four active head coaches with a national title by the end of the month. What a sport.
January 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Mario Cristobal, Pete Golding, Dan Lanning or Curt Cignetti will add their name to the list of four active head coaches with a national title by the end of the month. What a sport.
Pete Golding, on the job just a month, has more CFP wins than Lincoln Riley, Brian Kelly and Urban Meyer plus as many as Jim Harbaugh, Kalen DeBoer and James Franklin.
January 2, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Pete Golding, on the job just a month, has more CFP wins than Lincoln Riley, Brian Kelly and Urban Meyer plus as many as Jim Harbaugh, Kalen DeBoer and James Franklin.
What a damn game. Ole Miss leads with six seconds left.
January 2, 2026 at 4:46 AM
What a damn game. Ole Miss leads with six seconds left.
Ole Miss gets the red zone stop and forces the FG. 34-34 with 56 seconds left.
January 2, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Ole Miss gets the red zone stop and forces the FG. 34-34 with 56 seconds left.
Three-and-out for Ole Miss offense thanks to the missed facemask.
January 2, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Three-and-out for Ole Miss offense thanks to the missed facemask.
Touchdown Georgia. This one isn't over yet. 34-31 with 7:03 to play.
January 2, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Touchdown Georgia. This one isn't over yet. 34-31 with 7:03 to play.
Ole Miss just scored two touchdowns in 90 seconds in the fourth quarter. And now the lead is double digits.
January 2, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Ole Miss just scored two touchdowns in 90 seconds in the fourth quarter. And now the lead is double digits.
Kirby, sir, wyd?
January 2, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Kirby, sir, wyd?
The Trinidad Chambliss drive, as it will forever be known in Ole Miss history. Rebels lead 27-24.
January 2, 2026 at 3:54 AM
The Trinidad Chambliss drive, as it will forever be known in Ole Miss history. Rebels lead 27-24.
Trinidad Football.
January 2, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Trinidad Football.
A super quick review confirms the targeting for JaCorey Thomas. Silver lining is he won't miss any semifinal should UGA advance.
January 2, 2026 at 2:42 AM
A super quick review confirms the targeting for JaCorey Thomas. Silver lining is he won't miss any semifinal should UGA advance.
Just tell people Daylen Everette is your draft darling in the spring and you'll be well respected. Five solo tackles, a PBU and that scoop and score already before the two minute timeout.
January 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Just tell people Daylen Everette is your draft darling in the spring and you'll be well respected. Five solo tackles, a PBU and that scoop and score already before the two minute timeout.