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Brandon Marcello

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College Football Playoff 'more serious' than ever about 24 teams, but 2027 start not guaranteed

The CFP executive director sees a 'good probability' that an expanded field could be ready next season, but the final details will decide it

Miami arrives in Death Valley as the elite program Clemson used to be in the ACC

The Tigers have struggled recently while the Hurricanes have momentum not seen since their glory days

Former Auburn football staffer arrested on felony charges tied to recruiting documents

David Rudolph Jenrath was arrested this week on felony charges after allegedly sharing Auburn recruiting information with dozens of rival schools

Protect College Sports Act passes Senate: Historic bill takes first step, but uncertainty awaits in House

The bipartisan bill aimed at stabilizing college sports passed its first test with Monday night's Senate vote, but more hurdles must be cleared in the House before it can be signed into law

College Football Power Rankings: Mississippi State, Iowa among risers amid massive shakeup

Six new teams enter the top 25 after eight ranked squads fell in Week 4, headlined by Iowa stunning Michigan and Texas proving its No. 1 mettle on the road

Darian Mensah off to historic start: Miami star QB in rare company as Heisman case continues to build

The Miami quarterback has thrown more touchdowns than incompletions through four games while setting a 20-year FBS record

Protect College Sports Act heads to final Senate vote: What to know as landmark bill reaches crucial phase

A coveted antitrust shield, transfer limits and up to $50 million in athlete compensation are at stake as the historic bill faces a crucial floor vote

College Football Playoff enhances metric to evaluate conference strength amid SEC scheduling concerns

The tool aims to contextualize schedule disparities across 16-team megaconferences following offseason pushback from SEC coaches

Steve Sarkisian says Trump's departure disrupted Miami's headsets in CFP title game; sources differ on timing

Sources confirmed Miami briefly lost communication during the game, but disputed whether it happened on the final drive. All said it lasted only a play or two and did not decide Indiana's win

How Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey went from Notre Dame backup to coach Will Stein's breakout star

Kentucky started over with Stein after more than a decade under Mark Stoops, found its quarterback in a day and an identity in one week

Georgia has been untouchable, but Kirby Smart still isn't satisfied as Bulldogs prep for Oklahoma

The Bulldogs average a nation-leading 59.3 points per game, but face a swarming OU defense on Saturday

College Football Power Rankings: Georgia charges to No. 2 amid shakeup in top five, Texas holds top spot

The Longhorns remained in the No. 1 spot this week, but the Bulldogs continue to challenge as the blowout victories continue

College football pressure index: Three coaches, two QBs and one coordinator under the gun in Week 4

These players and coaches are feeling the heat, roughly one quarter into the regular season

AP Top 25 poll: Ole Miss climbs to No. 4 in Week 4 college football rankings after taking down LSU

The Rebels now have two of the very best wins in college football up to this point

Week 3 overreactions: Ole Miss should be No. 1 team in polls, the NC State-Vandy ending means hot seat time

Ole Miss builds the nation's best resume against LSU, Will Stein earns an instant signature win at Texas A&M and NC State's meltdown heats up Dave Doeren's seat

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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