Nick Baumgardner
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Senior writer at The Athletic. NFL Draft analyst. Flint born, Millington Cardinal.🎙️Welcome to Detroit. 📚 The Program: Michigan | Mountaintop
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss is trying to get another year from the NCAA.
If he can't, though, the former DII sensation is going to be a really intriguing draft prospect. If this roll continues, maybe even a day two guy.
More from Dane and me @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
If he can't, though, the former DII sensation is going to be a really intriguing draft prospect. If this roll continues, maybe even a day two guy.
More from Dane and me @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Trinidad Chambliss states his case, Rueben Bain Jr. dominates again: NFL Draft takeaways
Which other 2026 NFL Draft prospects stood out during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals?
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January 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss is trying to get another year from the NCAA.
If he can't, though, the former DII sensation is going to be a really intriguing draft prospect. If this roll continues, maybe even a day two guy.
More from Dane and me @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
If he can't, though, the former DII sensation is going to be a really intriguing draft prospect. If this roll continues, maybe even a day two guy.
More from Dane and me @theathletic.com
www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...
Keith Jackson is the college football GOAT and there'll be no discussion about that.
HOWEVER, Sean McDonough has long been on my CFB mount rushmore if for no other reason than I promise you A LOT of the college HCs cannot stand him because he's the only guy in a booth that calls out their shit
HOWEVER, Sean McDonough has long been on my CFB mount rushmore if for no other reason than I promise you A LOT of the college HCs cannot stand him because he's the only guy in a booth that calls out their shit
January 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Keith Jackson is the college football GOAT and there'll be no discussion about that.
HOWEVER, Sean McDonough has long been on my CFB mount rushmore if for no other reason than I promise you A LOT of the college HCs cannot stand him because he's the only guy in a booth that calls out their shit
HOWEVER, Sean McDonough has long been on my CFB mount rushmore if for no other reason than I promise you A LOT of the college HCs cannot stand him because he's the only guy in a booth that calls out their shit
let's just end this right now:
NORTH
Ohio St
Michigan
Notre Dame
Penn St
Oregon
Wisconsin
Stanford
Michigan St
Indiana
Washington
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kentucky
Arkansas
SOUTH
Texas
Texas AM
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
USC
LSU
Ole Miss
Florida St
Oklahoma
S. Carolina
Auburn
Miami
Florida
Clemson
NORTH
Ohio St
Michigan
Notre Dame
Penn St
Oregon
Wisconsin
Stanford
Michigan St
Indiana
Washington
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kentucky
Arkansas
SOUTH
Texas
Texas AM
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
USC
LSU
Ole Miss
Florida St
Oklahoma
S. Carolina
Auburn
Miami
Florida
Clemson
the first 11 members of my Super League
have 19 seats left
have 19 seats left
The last three College Football Playoffs have produced 11 different semifinal teams out of 12 spots.
Michigan
Washington
Texas (x2)
Alabama
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Penn State
Miami
Oregon
Indiana
Ole Miss
It's a new world.
Michigan
Washington
Texas (x2)
Alabama
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Penn State
Miami
Oregon
Indiana
Ole Miss
It's a new world.
January 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
let's just end this right now:
NORTH
Ohio St
Michigan
Notre Dame
Penn St
Oregon
Wisconsin
Stanford
Michigan St
Indiana
Washington
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kentucky
Arkansas
SOUTH
Texas
Texas AM
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
USC
LSU
Ole Miss
Florida St
Oklahoma
S. Carolina
Auburn
Miami
Florida
Clemson
NORTH
Ohio St
Michigan
Notre Dame
Penn St
Oregon
Wisconsin
Stanford
Michigan St
Indiana
Washington
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kentucky
Arkansas
SOUTH
Texas
Texas AM
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
USC
LSU
Ole Miss
Florida St
Oklahoma
S. Carolina
Auburn
Miami
Florida
Clemson
the first 11 members of my Super League
have 19 seats left
have 19 seats left
The last three College Football Playoffs have produced 11 different semifinal teams out of 12 spots.
Michigan
Washington
Texas (x2)
Alabama
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Penn State
Miami
Oregon
Indiana
Ole Miss
It's a new world.
Michigan
Washington
Texas (x2)
Alabama
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Penn State
Miami
Oregon
Indiana
Ole Miss
It's a new world.
January 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
the first 11 members of my Super League
have 19 seats left
have 19 seats left
if you're too young to remember:
Gunnar Stockton is what Jim Harbaugh used to play like.
Gunnar Stockton is what Jim Harbaugh used to play like.
January 2, 2026 at 2:35 AM
if you're too young to remember:
Gunnar Stockton is what Jim Harbaugh used to play like.
Gunnar Stockton is what Jim Harbaugh used to play like.
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that looked like the Indiana OL I thought should've won the Joe Moore Award
January 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
that looked like the Indiana OL I thought should've won the Joe Moore Award
Reposted by Nick Baumgardner
Some love for the O-line 🌹
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
January 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Some love for the O-line 🌹
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
Indiana center Pat Coogan is the Rose Bowl offensive MVP.
at 11-4 Alabama can still win the AFC North
January 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
at 11-4 Alabama can still win the AFC North
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We're suddenly not talking about the layoff being a problem since Indiana, the better team, is up 17-0.
CFP teams on byes are 0-6, but the betting favorite is 4-2 overall (5-1 if you take the opening line).
Maybe the better teams are just winning these games.
Maybe the better teams are just winning these games.
January 1, 2026 at 10:37 PM
We're suddenly not talking about the layoff being a problem since Indiana, the better team, is up 17-0.
Saban's golf buddies are in shambles right now
January 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Saban's golf buddies are in shambles right now
that looked like the Indiana OL I thought should've won the Joe Moore Award
January 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
that looked like the Indiana OL I thought should've won the Joe Moore Award
Indiana's fronts have gotten their asses totally kicked over the first five minutes of this game, both sides
January 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Indiana's fronts have gotten their asses totally kicked over the first five minutes of this game, both sides
nnnnot a great start for the ol' Hoosier front five my god
January 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM
nnnnot a great start for the ol' Hoosier front five my god
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“We made it to the round of Bowls after the round of Bowls”
January 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
“We made it to the round of Bowls after the round of Bowls”
the College Football Final Four needs better branding ... not saying it should be called the Final Four as that works well for basketball and all but, like, some type of name would be nice?
January 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
the College Football Final Four needs better branding ... not saying it should be called the Final Four as that works well for basketball and all but, like, some type of name would be nice?
elite branding here
January 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
elite branding here
Laloulou is a good center but he has not seen anything like this Tech front all year and, like the rest of Oregon's OL, things aren't going well
January 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Laloulou is a good center but he has not seen anything like this Tech front all year and, like the rest of Oregon's OL, things aren't going well
big-time throw from Dante Moore there and then a shit show snap
January 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
big-time throw from Dante Moore there and then a shit show snap
David Bailey and Lee Hunter
a cartoon drawing of a man sitting on a ladder in front of a pile of gold
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a man sitting on a ladder in front of a pile of gold
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
David Bailey and Lee Hunter
thousand percent agree
This imo is the beauty of the playoff. Requires more creativity and accountability on the eventual champion.
January 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
thousand percent agree
seeing a touch of what we saw last night imo from Oregon here -- Ducks plan all year has been to simply out-talent and out-execute everyone across from them ... the stuff they run doesn't change. Ohio State does the same thing.
Miami and Texas Tech are too good defensively for that. Have to adjust
Miami and Texas Tech are too good defensively for that. Have to adjust
January 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
seeing a touch of what we saw last night imo from Oregon here -- Ducks plan all year has been to simply out-talent and out-execute everyone across from them ... the stuff they run doesn't change. Ohio State does the same thing.
Miami and Texas Tech are too good defensively for that. Have to adjust
Miami and Texas Tech are too good defensively for that. Have to adjust
stop running the ball at Lee Hunter, ffs
January 1, 2026 at 5:49 PM
stop running the ball at Lee Hunter, ffs
not breaking any news here but Texas Tech's roster (Miami's, too) spending plan for this season is what everyone should be copying if they aren't already
buy the best front seven you can possibly afford and if you think you have enough buy one more
buy the best front seven you can possibly afford and if you think you have enough buy one more
January 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
not breaking any news here but Texas Tech's roster (Miami's, too) spending plan for this season is what everyone should be copying if they aren't already
buy the best front seven you can possibly afford and if you think you have enough buy one more
buy the best front seven you can possibly afford and if you think you have enough buy one more