Daily Archives: February 19, 2025

Big Ten, SEC leaders discuss College Football Playoff changes with seeding, auto bids among pressing topics

A second meeting between Big Ten and SEC leaders didn’t result in major news, but it signaled potentially significant changes coming down the line.  Following the historic meeting between the two conferences in Nashville back in October, Big Ten and SEC athletic directors and conference leadership met in New Orleans Wednesday to discuss a variety of topics, including changes to …

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Notre Dame’s independence looks assured

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Notre Dame fans probably won’t have to worry about the Fighting Irish being forced to join a conference if …

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Luke Fickell contract: One-year extension pushes Wisconsin coach’s deal through 2031 on heels of 5-7 campaign

USATSI Wisconsin and coach Luke Fickell have agreed to an extension that pushes his contract out through the 2031 season, the school announced Wednesday. The new deal represents a one-year extension on his existing contract.  Wisconsin historically gives out one-year extensions to all its coaches at the conclusion of every season for consistency purposes. In addition to Fickell, the school …

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SEC, Big Ten to push for seeding changes to 2025 College Football Playoff

NEW ORLEANS — On the 23rd floor of the luxurious Windsor Court hotel, guests can view a near 360-degree panorama of this fine city — the chocolate river that winds through it, the century-old buildings of the French Quarter and the towering oaks that line the famous St. Charles Avenue. Inside a room there Wednesday, atop this city and, perhaps, …

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Is Brent Venables facing the most pressure in college football?

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables enters Year 4 on the job facing a make-or-break season in Norman. Year 2 in the Southeastern Conference will be very telling for both his future as a head coach and for the future of the program as a whole. OU is just 22-17 overall since Venables took command three seasons ago. A 6-7 …

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Four-star linebacker to visit Colorado in June

Consensus four-star linebacker Izayia Williams has set up an official visit with the Colorado Buffaloes for June 17, according to On3’s Steve Wiltfong. Williams is ranked by On3 as the No. 2 linebacker and the No. 5 class of 2026 prospect in Florida. Speaking on the Buffs’ appeal, the linebacker made mention of head coach Deion Sanders: “Being able to …

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Paul Finebaum calls out Kirby Smart for being ‘too loyal’ to Mike Bobo

Throughout this offseason they are many things this Georgia team needs to address if.they do not want to replicate to have a disappointing end to their season like this past season in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum thinks Georgia’s offensive coaching staff could be the issue for Georgia. “I frankly believe Georgia’s problem …

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What Miami Hurricanes’ new position coaches bring to the program

The Miami Hurricanes have filled out their 2025 coaching staff over the past few weeks. After hiring Corey Hetherman to replace Lance Guidry as defensive coordinator, Hetherman and coach Mario Cristobal added three position coaches to the staff — though UM has not officially announced any of the hires. The Hurricanes have added Zac Etheridge and Will Harris to coach …

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Big Ten, SEC pushing for expanding current College Football Playoff

The college football landscape looks far different than what it did about a decade ago and you can thank things like Name, Image and Likeness, the transfer portal, and increasing streams of revenue for it all. Because of it, there are some conferences that are going along for the ride, and others that are grabbing onto the steering wheel and …

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