Brandon Marcello
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The Big Ten’s presidents say in a statement they will continue discussing a capital investment proposal reported to be worth $2 billion. Michigan and USC’s boards have been pushing against it.
October 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The Big Ten’s presidents say in a statement they will continue discussing a capital investment proposal reported to be worth $2 billion. Michigan and USC’s boards have been pushing against it.
The American Conference announced its matchups for 2026.
- No repeat matchups played at same site from 2025 to 2026
- Each team will play at least one road game in the Eastern and Central time zones
- At least one road game in the state of Texas in a two-year span.
- No repeat matchups played at same site from 2025 to 2026
- Each team will play at least one road game in the Eastern and Central time zones
- At least one road game in the state of Texas in a two-year span.
October 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The American Conference announced its matchups for 2026.
- No repeat matchups played at same site from 2025 to 2026
- Each team will play at least one road game in the Eastern and Central time zones
- At least one road game in the state of Texas in a two-year span.
- No repeat matchups played at same site from 2025 to 2026
- Each team will play at least one road game in the Eastern and Central time zones
- At least one road game in the state of Texas in a two-year span.
News: I've signed a new deal with CBS Sports.
This was my dream job growing up (I had
Dennis Dodd stories bookmarked on Netscape!) and I’m grateful to keep living it, telling the stories that make college football uniquely American and working with people who love it as much as I do.
This was my dream job growing up (I had
Dennis Dodd stories bookmarked on Netscape!) and I’m grateful to keep living it, telling the stories that make college football uniquely American and working with people who love it as much as I do.
October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
News: I've signed a new deal with CBS Sports.
This was my dream job growing up (I had
Dennis Dodd stories bookmarked on Netscape!) and I’m grateful to keep living it, telling the stories that make college football uniquely American and working with people who love it as much as I do.
This was my dream job growing up (I had
Dennis Dodd stories bookmarked on Netscape!) and I’m grateful to keep living it, telling the stories that make college football uniquely American and working with people who love it as much as I do.
Texas Tech will begin wearing a new version of its Double T logo on all uniforms starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Texas Tech will begin wearing a new version of its Double T logo on all uniforms starting with the 2026-27 academic year.
I shadowed Mario Cristobal at Miami’s spring game. Canes were enamored with freshman WR Malachi Toney.
After a big play, Cristobal turned to me on the field and smiled. It wasn’t a pleasantry. It was a warning. Five months later,Toney has arrived. #CFB
Column: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
After a big play, Cristobal turned to me on the field and smiled. It wasn’t a pleasantry. It was a warning. Five months later,Toney has arrived. #CFB
Column: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
October 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I shadowed Mario Cristobal at Miami’s spring game. Canes were enamored with freshman WR Malachi Toney.
After a big play, Cristobal turned to me on the field and smiled. It wasn’t a pleasantry. It was a warning. Five months later,Toney has arrived. #CFB
Column: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
After a big play, Cristobal turned to me on the field and smiled. It wasn’t a pleasantry. It was a warning. Five months later,Toney has arrived. #CFB
Column: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
Take it from Michael Irvin: Miami receiver Malachi Toney is proving to be the nation's best freshman
I should have seen this coming. We all should have.
My column from Tallahassee, err, "Malihassee," as Toney's mom calls it: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
I should have seen this coming. We all should have.
My column from Tallahassee, err, "Malihassee," as Toney's mom calls it: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
October 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Take it from Michael Irvin: Miami receiver Malachi Toney is proving to be the nation's best freshman
I should have seen this coming. We all should have.
My column from Tallahassee, err, "Malihassee," as Toney's mom calls it: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
I should have seen this coming. We all should have.
My column from Tallahassee, err, "Malihassee," as Toney's mom calls it: www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
The Big 12 has penalized Colorado $50K and issued a public reprimand "for the inappropriate chants that occurred during Saturday's football game against BYU." #CFB
September 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Big 12 has penalized Colorado $50K and issued a public reprimand "for the inappropriate chants that occurred during Saturday's football game against BYU." #CFB
September 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Virginia was fined $50,000 by the ACC for fans rushing the field after the double OT win against No. 8 Florida State.
The fine is directed to the Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship Fund, which benefits ACC players pursuing graduate education.
The fine is directed to the Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship Fund, which benefits ACC players pursuing graduate education.
September 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Virginia was fined $50,000 by the ACC for fans rushing the field after the double OT win against No. 8 Florida State.
The fine is directed to the Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship Fund, which benefits ACC players pursuing graduate education.
The fine is directed to the Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship Fund, which benefits ACC players pursuing graduate education.
Sources: Power 4 conferences are expected to establish a committee comprised of athletic directors to explore new and expanded College Football Playoff formats.
The idea for the committee was presented by Big Ten leadership at the CFP meetings on Wednesday. #CFB
The idea for the committee was presented by Big Ten leadership at the CFP meetings on Wednesday. #CFB
September 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Sources: Power 4 conferences are expected to establish a committee comprised of athletic directors to explore new and expanded College Football Playoff formats.
The idea for the committee was presented by Big Ten leadership at the CFP meetings on Wednesday. #CFB
The idea for the committee was presented by Big Ten leadership at the CFP meetings on Wednesday. #CFB
WEEK 5’S MOST INTERESTING #CFB GAMES
1. Oregon at Penn State
2. Alabama at Georgia
3. LSU at Ole Miss
4. Ohio State at Washington
5. Indiana at Iowa
6. USC at Illinois
7. TCU at Arizona State
8. Tennessee at Mississippi State
9. Auburn at Texas A&M
10. Arizona at Iowa State
1. Oregon at Penn State
2. Alabama at Georgia
3. LSU at Ole Miss
4. Ohio State at Washington
5. Indiana at Iowa
6. USC at Illinois
7. TCU at Arizona State
8. Tennessee at Mississippi State
9. Auburn at Texas A&M
10. Arizona at Iowa State
September 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
WEEK 5’S MOST INTERESTING #CFB GAMES
1. Oregon at Penn State
2. Alabama at Georgia
3. LSU at Ole Miss
4. Ohio State at Washington
5. Indiana at Iowa
6. USC at Illinois
7. TCU at Arizona State
8. Tennessee at Mississippi State
9. Auburn at Texas A&M
10. Arizona at Iowa State
1. Oregon at Penn State
2. Alabama at Georgia
3. LSU at Ole Miss
4. Ohio State at Washington
5. Indiana at Iowa
6. USC at Illinois
7. TCU at Arizona State
8. Tennessee at Mississippi State
9. Auburn at Texas A&M
10. Arizona at Iowa State
The 10 longest-tenured coaches in the FBS after Mike Gundy's firing
September 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The 10 longest-tenured coaches in the FBS after Mike Gundy's firing
Breaking: Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will have surgery on an injured hand Wednesday and will miss games. He is expected to return this season. Huge loss of a Heisman front runner.
September 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Breaking: Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will have surgery on an injured hand Wednesday and will miss games. He is expected to return this season. Huge loss of a Heisman front runner.
Catch me at 11:45 a.m. at the Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club Luncheon on Thursday. Tickets available at the door at Home 2 Suites in Springdale, Arkansas. #CFB
September 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Catch me at 11:45 a.m. at the Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club Luncheon on Thursday. Tickets available at the door at Home 2 Suites in Springdale, Arkansas. #CFB
The ACC is moving to 9 conference games. Every power conference will have 9-game conference schedule in the future.
September 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The ACC is moving to 9 conference games. Every power conference will have 9-game conference schedule in the future.
September 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Are you celebrating Talk Like A Pirate Day? 🏴☠️
September 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Are you celebrating Talk Like A Pirate Day? 🏴☠️
Sources: The SEC will reveal Tuesday *all* opponents for every team in its new 9-game schedule for football in 2026. The 3 "permanent" rivals will be referred to as "annual opponents," which will be reviewed every 4 years.
September 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Sources: The SEC will reveal Tuesday *all* opponents for every team in its new 9-game schedule for football in 2026. The 3 "permanent" rivals will be referred to as "annual opponents," which will be reviewed every 4 years.
South Carolina defensive line coach Travian Robertson released a statement through his attorneys about his condition today after a severe auto crash in August. He has undergone 5 surgeries. #Gamecocks
September 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
South Carolina defensive line coach Travian Robertson released a statement through his attorneys about his condition today after a severe auto crash in August. He has undergone 5 surgeries. #Gamecocks
Florida assistant coach Jabbar Juluke has been suspended for three games for his involvement in an altercation before the Florida-LSU game.
September 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Florida assistant coach Jabbar Juluke has been suspended for three games for his involvement in an altercation before the Florida-LSU game.
We are going LIVE on the College Football Insiders
- What's wrong with Clemson?
- Aggies are LEGIT
- What happened to Arch Manning?
- Brian Kelly crashes out
- Hot Seat chatter ramps up
- Why am I so sweaty?
youtube.com/live/yM4d2ac...
- What's wrong with Clemson?
- Aggies are LEGIT
- What happened to Arch Manning?
- Brian Kelly crashes out
- Hot Seat chatter ramps up
- Why am I so sweaty?
youtube.com/live/yM4d2ac...
September 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We are going LIVE on the College Football Insiders
- What's wrong with Clemson?
- Aggies are LEGIT
- What happened to Arch Manning?
- Brian Kelly crashes out
- Hot Seat chatter ramps up
- Why am I so sweaty?
youtube.com/live/yM4d2ac...
- What's wrong with Clemson?
- Aggies are LEGIT
- What happened to Arch Manning?
- Brian Kelly crashes out
- Hot Seat chatter ramps up
- Why am I so sweaty?
youtube.com/live/yM4d2ac...