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'It's going to take the entire herd:' Inside North Dakota State's $25 million race to become FBS contender

For a North Dakota State program that dominated the FCS, the move to the Mountain West isn't about survival; it's about positioning itself before college football's next great divide

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines still processing success -- and ready to get back to work

A year after accidentally revealing his biggest personal secret on the Broyles Award stage, Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines returned and won the trophy as college football's top assistant

North Dakota State to petition for immediate College Football Playoff, FBS postseason access

The Bison's move challenges a long-standing rule that bars new FBS programs from competing for championships for two years. NDSU joins the FBS as a member of the Mountain West in July.

North Dakota State joins Mountain West: FCS powerhouse moving up to FBS league in 2026

The move marks one of the most significant FCS-to-FBS transitions in recent history and comes amid major realignment shifts inside the Mountain West

SEC football power rankings 2026: Texas, Georgia lead the way as Alabama slides down league's pecking order

Where things stand in the nation's deepest conference after transfer portal season

Gus Malzahn retires: Former Auburn head coach, offensive coordinator steps aside after 35-year career

Malzahn led the Tigers to a dramatic turnaround in his first season, finishing as national runner-up in 2013

Darian Mensah transfers from Duke: Legal experts weigh in on contract dispute, long-term NIL ramifications

How enforceable was Duke's contract with its star QB? And what does this case mean for the future of NIL agreements? CBS Sports talked to six attorneys to get answers

Inside the year-long CFP expansion debate that resulted in no change amid Big Ten-SEC standoff

The 12-team format will remain for at least one more season as the two power leagues were unable to come to an agreement

College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams in 2026 as Big Ten, SEC fail to reach resolution

The SEC favors a 16-team format while the Big Ten has been adamant about expanding to 24

Indiana's national championship isn't a fairy tale. It's a warning for college football's old order

Indiana's championship wasn't a miracle or a fluke. It was a message to a sport still clinging to old excuses in a new world

Miami's magical run came up short, but Hurricanes belonged on college football's biggest stage

There's still work to be done, but 2025 offered proof of concept for Mario Cristobal's Miami program

What's next for Miami after heartbreaking CFP title game loss? Hurricanes look to reload, build on big season

Miami just produced its best season in a generation, but there are challenges ahead if the Hurricanes want to stay on top

Way-too-early top 25 college football rankings for 2026 season: Ohio State, Texas, Georgia lead the way

Now that the 2025 season has officially come to a close, we can start to look ahead to the incoming 2026 season

No decision yet on CFP expansion as deadline looms with Big Ten, SEC far apart on format

College Football Playoff leaders met Sunday in South Beach with expansion on the table and no resolution in sight. With the Big Ten and SEC still split on 16 vs. 24 teams, the postseason remains stuck at 12 with a deadline looming Friday.

Indiana is knocking on the door of America's greatest sports stories -- and the legends are watching

Indiana football is one win from a place usually reserved for miracles, movies and legends

Brandon is an award-winning national college football writer. He previously covered Auburn for AL.com, Mississippi State for The Clarion-Ledger, and Arkansas for the Northwest Arkansas Times and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

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