No. 1 Georgia motivated to end SEC championship game drought
2 years ago

No. 1 Georgia motivated to end SEC championship game drought

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 Georgia’s fifth SEC championship game in the last six seasons under coach Kirby Smart. We’re focused on LSU.” LSU coach Brian Kelly said he thinks the SEC championship game will remain important even after the playoff expands to 12 teams. “I think in particular the SEC championship game, I think of that as such a big game and celebrated, that I think that’s always going to carry its place in college football.” Georgia lost to Alabama 41-24 in last year’s SEC championship game before beating the Crimson Tide to end a 41-year national title drought. The SEC championship game losses are an obvious void on the Bulldogs’ otherwise impressive seven-year run with Smart.

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No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25
1 week ago

No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25

Hindustan Times  

Tennessee held onto No. 2 Auburn closed the gap as the top five remained unchanged in the men's college basketball poll Monday. “They may be the best team in the country right now,” Ohio State coach Jake Diebler said. They returned while Dayton made its season debut at the expense of Wisconsin and Mississippi State, which received the most votes …

No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC title
2 weeks, 2 days ago

No. 5 Georgia pulls off another overtime stunner, beating No. 2 Texas 22-19 for SEC title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Bulldogs won their third SEC title under coach Kirby Smart, but the trophy comes with an even bigger prize — a first-round bye in the new 12-team College Football Playoff. I think we’re plenty good enough to go win that.” The big question for Georgia …

Georgia vs. Texas: How to watch, picks, odds for SEC Championship Game
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Georgia vs. Texas: How to watch, picks, odds for SEC Championship Game

New York Times  

After facing each other in mid-October, Texas and Georgia will run it back on Saturday afternoon in the SEC Championship Game from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 5 Georgia is making its fourth straight SEC Championship Game appearance and seventh overall in coach Kirby Smart’s nine-year tenure. Georgia vs. Texas odds Expert picks against the spread The Pulse Newsletter Free, daily sports …

College Football Playoff rankings: Miami out, Alabama in with last at-large bid as ACC implications linger
3 weeks ago

College Football Playoff rankings: Miami out, Alabama in with last at-large bid as ACC implications linger

New York Times  

Alabama moved into position to receive an at-large bid to the College Football Playoff and Miami was locked out of contention as the selection committee’s penultimate rankings Tuesday night narrowed the field of contenders. ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said the conference was “incredibly shocked and disappointed” by Miami’s fall after the Hurricanes lost this past weekend, 42-38, at No. 16 …

CFP rankings: Georgia, Texas, and College Football Playoff madness in Week 14.
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CFP rankings: Georgia, Texas, and College Football Playoff madness in Week 14.

Slate  

At the onset of fall, it was clear that the growth of the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12 would make this season unlike any other. Ole Miss is likely out of the playoff race because it plays miserable Mississippi State this week, and beating a team that goes winless in SEC play should not help the Rebels …

No. 6 Georgia focusing on rivalry game against Georgia Tech before shifting attention to postseason
3 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 6 Georgia focusing on rivalry game against Georgia Tech before shifting attention to postseason

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Georgia might have viewed Friday night’s state rivalry game against Georgia Tech as another playoff game before a crazy weekend of upsets in the Southeastern Conference sent the Bulldogs to the SEC championship game. “I mean, it’s a great honor to be able to play …

College football Week 14: Longhorns-Aggies among the high-stakes rivalry games to end regular season
3 weeks, 5 days ago

College football Week 14: Longhorns-Aggies among the high-stakes rivalry games to end regular season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It’s the final weekend of the college football regular season, which means rivalry games take center stage. With seven at-large bids for the first 12-team College Football Playoff up for grabs, not to mention spots in next week’s conference championship games, some of these games take …

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
3 weeks, 6 days ago

SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. “They dropped five but we still felt their body of work was strong enough …

Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss
4 weeks ago

Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! League title games give the nation’s top contenders a chance to hang a banner and impress the CFP committee, but more than ever, the bragging rights come with the risk of a season-wrecking loss — even with an expanded field. “But I think teams who make …

Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest

Live Mint  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida players eager to celebrate their latest victory, the one that made them bowl eligible for the first time in two years, found a suitable prop on the sideline. Not only did the Gators knock the Rebels out of the College Football Playoff picture, they won their fourth consecutive home game and raised expectations for coach Billy …

No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP
1 month ago

No. 10 Tennessee eager to rebound from loss in home finale against UTEP

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! That makes last week’s loss to Georgia sting even more, especially with only two games left to impress the College Football Playoff committee. “As a young guy, been solid,” Heupel said, “but continued growth there.” Sampson’s consistency Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson just keeps running his …

NC State is aiming to end Georgia Tech’s unbeaten run at its home stadium and gain bowl eligibility
1 month ago

NC State is aiming to end Georgia Tech’s unbeaten run at its home stadium and gain bowl eligibility

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! N.C. State at Georgia Tech, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Georgia Tech by 8 1/2. Notre Dame beat the Yellow Jackets at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Oct. 19, but Georgia Tech is 4-0 on its campus. Haynes’ health will be a key, even …

Georgia tops Tennessee to keep Playoff hopes alive: Are Vols on outside looking in?
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia tops Tennessee to keep Playoff hopes alive: Are Vols on outside looking in?

New York Times  

Facing down the prospect of near-certain elimination from the College Football Playoff race, No. The Bulldogs rallied from a 10-0 second-quarter deficit thanks to 347 passing yards, two touchdowns through the air and a rushing score from Beck, securing a win that should move them back into the CFP selection committee’s bracket after they fell out last week following a …

Florida deals LSU third loss in a row as Brian Kelly’s Tigers stumble out of SEC race
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida deals LSU third loss in a row as Brian Kelly’s Tigers stumble out of SEC race

New York Times  

22 LSU 27-16 on Saturday, effectively knocking the Tigers out of the SEC title race. 11 Ole Miss or Florida State to reach bowl eligibility in coach Billy Napier’s third season. LSU held the ball for 41:48 to Florida’s 18:12, but the Gators averaged 7.9 yards per play and held the Tigers to 4.2. CAN'T CAGE THE GATORS‼️ 📺 ABC …

No. 21 LSU and Florida are both hoping for a bounce-back following a beatdown
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 21 LSU and Florida are both hoping for a bounce-back following a beatdown

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I’m not in a position to worry about what people are saying about the overall health of the program,” said Kelly, whose Tigers have won 10 of 13 over the past year. “It’s crazy to see how much effort he is putting into playing,” left tackle …

College Football Playoff rankings: Georgia bumped out of bracket while Oregon, Ohio State hold steady at top
1 month, 1 week ago

College Football Playoff rankings: Georgia bumped out of bracket while Oregon, Ohio State hold steady at top

New York Times  

Georgia plummeted from No. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday following a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss, its second loss of the season, while previously undefeated Miami dropped from No. “Their defense has been solid, though in their loss to Ole Miss, with their offense struggling, their defense was on the field quite a bit.” Oregon and …

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 11: Will shaky contenders feel an SEC squeeze?
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 11: Will shaky contenders feel an SEC squeeze?

New York Times  

Editor’s note: The Athletic 134 is a weekly ranking of all FBS college football teams. The ACC and Big 12’s hopes of sending multiple teams to the first 12-team College Football Playoff took a big hit over the weekend. Meanwhile, Ole Miss’ win at Georgia brought more SEC teams into the Playoff mix rather than knocking one out with a …

Miami’s magic runs out at Georgia Tech. Can Canes still make College Football Playoff?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Miami’s magic runs out at Georgia Tech. Can Canes still make College Football Playoff?

New York Times  

This time, Cam Ward couldn’t save the Canes. Miami’s hopes of making the 12-team College Football Playoff field could now come down to winning its first ACC championship — and there’s no guarantee the Hurricanes will even get there. It was Georgia Tech’s first win over an AP top-five opponent since a 2009 victory against Virginia Tech, and the Yellow …

No. 2 Georgia visits No. 16 Ole Miss team that faces must-win situation for playoffs, SEC title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 Georgia visits No. 16 Ole Miss team that faces must-win situation for playoffs, SEC title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “The big thing is just his ability to sustain and deal with a little bit of pain because he’s going to have some there,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said. “Versus some people around the country where you go, well, they protect the ball but the quarterback …

Georgia vs. Florida: A Battle for College Football supremacy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia vs. Florida: A Battle for College Football supremacy

Associated Press  

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators clash in a pivotal matchup in the SEC East. Georgia seeks to extend their winning streak to four consecutive games, while Florida aims to secure a fourth consecutive year in Gainesville. The Bulldogs' potent rushing attack led by Trevor Etienne poses a significant challenge to the Gators' opportunistic defense, while Florida's young quarterback DJ …

No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 10 Texas A&M: A Battle for SEC Supremacy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 10 Texas A&M: A Battle for SEC Supremacy

Associated Press  

No. 2 Georgia takes on No. 10 Texas A&M in Jacksonville, Florida, in a battle for the SEC lead. Georgia has reeled off three straight victories, while Texas A&M is riding a seven-game winning streak. The game is a significant test for both teams, with Georgia looking to secure their first SEC title since 2017, while Texas A&M seeks to …

Kentucky's Revenge Game Against Florida: A Battle for the SEC Championship
2 months ago

Kentucky's Revenge Game Against Florida: A Battle for the SEC Championship

Associated Press  

Kentucky looks to extend their winning streak against Florida in the SEC series. The Wildcats have dominated both lines of scrimmage in the last two meetings, including a 33-17 beatdown last year in Lexington. Kentucky's defense has been stifling Florida's offense, allowing just 89 yards rushing per game and 3.06 yards per carry. The Wildcats will look to continue their …

What we learned about the College Football Playoff race after Oregon-Ohio State classic
2 months, 1 week ago

What we learned about the College Football Playoff race after Oregon-Ohio State classic

New York Times  

Two losses don’t necessarily eliminate a team from College Football Playoff contention anymore. Ryan Barker, right, made a game-winning field goal in overtime to lift Penn State over USC and likely end the Trojans’ chances of getting into the College Football Playoff. GO DEEPER Morales: After another close loss and a 3-3 start, USC simply needs more from Lincoln Riley …

No. 2 Georgia visits No. 4 Alabama in SEC title game rematch
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 2 Georgia visits No. 4 Alabama in SEC title game rematch

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! For the Crimson Tide, this is the first true national showcase matchup under new coach Kalen DeBoer, who’s trying to show the program hasn’t missed a beat without Nick Saban. Williams hasn’t faced a defense nearly this good but his numbers are still impressive: 10 catches, …

Alabama and Georgia meet early in season for another Top-5 showdown, minus the make-or-break stakes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alabama and Georgia meet early in season for another Top-5 showdown, minus the make-or-break stakes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama won the SEC Championship Game 27-24 last season to make the playoffs and bounce previously unbeaten Georgia from contention for a third straight national title, ending a 29-game win streak in the process. Milroe vs. Beck Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and Georgia’s Carson Beck are …

College football picks: Georgia-Alabama showdown not as consequential with 12-team CFP but still big
2 months, 4 weeks ago

College football picks: Georgia-Alabama showdown not as consequential with 12-team CFP but still big

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Alabama on Saturday in a showdown of two Southeastern Conference superpowers who have combined to win five national titles since the College Football Playoff’s implementation in 2014. Back in the days before the Bowl Championship Series and CFP, a game like Alabama-Georgia could have essentially …

No. 1 Texas, No. 5 Tennessee and No. 6 Ole Miss poised to challenge usual SEC powers
2 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 1 Texas, No. 5 Tennessee and No. 6 Ole Miss poised to challenge usual SEC powers

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Every week in the conference, especially with the amount of teams and no divisions -- you better finish up top if you want get into the SEC championship game.” The league no longer will have two division winners play for the conference title; it will just …

No. 2 Georgia enters bye on a defensive roll that has kept last four opponents out of the end zone
3 months, 1 week ago

No. 2 Georgia enters bye on a defensive roll that has kept last four opponents out of the end zone

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The ‘Dawgs enter their down time one spot lower in the AP Top 25 but feeling good about allowing just seven field goals over the past four games dating to last season. “Our defense takes a lot of pride in how they play, our defensive staff …

SEC contenders handling early schedule of beefier foes instead of cupcakes to boost playoff resumes
3 months, 1 week ago

SEC contenders handling early schedule of beefier foes instead of cupcakes to boost playoff resumes

Associated Press  

One unknown to scheduling non-conference opponents years in advance is whether those future foes are as attractive when game day finally arrives as they were when the contract was signed. So, I’m certainly glad we were able to play a really good team, a good program like Clemson.” Even with a field featuring the five highest-ranked conference champions and seven …

AP Top 25 Reality Check: No. 23 Georgia Tech breaks long poll drought and teams suing ACC start 0-3
3 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Top 25 Reality Check: No. 23 Georgia Tech breaks long poll drought and teams suing ACC start 0-3

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Reality check: Freshman WR Ryan Williams, just 17 years old, looks like the next great Crimson Tide receiver after a lull in that area of the ‘Bama development machine. 6 Mississippi Next: vs. Middle Tennessee, Saturday Reality check: Let’s get this out of the way: The …

National title or bust: No. 1 Georgia begins the season in a familiar spot
4 months ago

National title or bust: No. 1 Georgia begins the season in a familiar spot

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “The expectation is we’re going to develop and worry about today’s day.” The Bulldogs won consecutive national titles during the 2021 and ‘22 seasons, and came up just shy a year ago when a loss to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship snapped a 29-game winning …

Georgia tops college football AP preseason poll for second year in a row
4 months, 1 week ago

Georgia tops college football AP preseason poll for second year in a row

CNN  

CNN — The Georgia Bulldogs have been selected as the No. 1 college football team in the annual Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll for the second season running. Georgia received 46 of 62 first-place votes and 1,532 points to comfortably top the poll ahead of the Ohio State Buckeyes, who received 15 first-place votes. 9 after head coach Jim …

Media picks Georgia as overwhelming SEC favorite, followed by newcomer Texas
5 months ago

Media picks Georgia as overwhelming SEC favorite, followed by newcomer Texas

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Georgia is the heavy favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title and is picked to face league newcomer Texas in the championship game. The Bulldogs received 165 votes to win the SEC title among reporters covering league media days, which ended Thursday in Dallas. …

Alabama football fan survey results: How has transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer gone?
5 months, 1 week ago

Alabama football fan survey results: How has transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer gone?

New York Times  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — What a difference a year makes. Selection Percentage Very pleased 84.1 Somewhat pleased 11.4 Neutral/Not enough information 3.8 Displeased/Very displeased 0.7 It’s one of the biggest questions in college football : What will Alabama look like in the post-Saban era? Selection Percentage National championship 11.2 National Championship Game appearance 12.9 College Football Playoff semifinal/quarterfinal game appearance 57.6 …

Defending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&M
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&M

Associated Press  

With two weeks left in the regular season, LSU is scrambling to avoid becoming the third straight defending national champion to miss the NCAA Tournament. NEBRASKA NO-NO Jackson Brockett’s no-hitter in an 8-0 home win over Kansas State on Wednesday was the first since 1954 by a Nebraska pitcher in a nine-inning game. THAT’S JUST SYC Indiana State swept Belmont …

Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma’s bid for three-peat
8 months ago

Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma’s bid for three-peat

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Utah and Florida clinched the remaining two spots at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championship on Thursday night, denying No. It was the second-highest score in program history at a national championship for LSU, which is seeking its first national title. Bryant’s teammate, Aleah Finnegan, took the floor exercise after delivering a 9.9626 to match LSU’s best …

No. 12 Auburn goes wire-to-wire to beat Florida 86-67 for SEC Tournament title
9 months ago

No. 12 Auburn goes wire-to-wire to beat Florida 86-67 for SEC Tournament title

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No. Johni Broome scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Auburn won its third SEC Tournament title by beating Florida 86-67 on Sunday in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Gators center Micah Handlogten. The sixth-seeded Gators were playing their fourth game in as many days and trying to win the program’s fifth SEC …

Florida downs No. 19 Alabama 102-88 to reach semifinals of SEC Tournament
9 months, 1 week ago

Florida downs No. 19 Alabama 102-88 to reach semifinals of SEC Tournament

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and sixth-seeded Florida routed No. 2 seed Kentucky earlier Friday, this marked the first time the SEC’s top three seeds all lost their tournament openers since 1983. This is Florida’s first berth in the semifinals since 2019 and second since winning its last SEC Tournament title in 2014. “Alabama’s a great …

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections
9 months, 1 week ago

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — It was a Southeastern Conference Tournament celebration like no other in South Carolina’s history: Six subdued players in white championship hats stood on the podium while the rest of their teammates remained in the locker room. “We’re going to bounce back from that learn from our mistakes.” South Carolina was ahead 73-66 when Fulwiley stole the ball …

SEC Tournament: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 8 LSU on collision course for title
9 months, 2 weeks ago

SEC Tournament: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 8 LSU on collision course for title

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — This year’s SEC Tournament is likely to come down to Dawn Staley’s daycare and Kim Mulkey’s defending champions. The difference between South Carolina’s undefeated regular-season team last year and this year is the difference between a doctorate program “and they’re going to hate me for saying this, and daycare,” Staley said. TENNESSEE’S DROUGHT The once dominant Lady …

No. 5 Tennessee eyeing first SEC regular-season title in 6 years
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 5 Tennessee eyeing first SEC regular-season title in 6 years

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The SEC, which has had 10 teams ranked in the AP Top 25 this season, has been a gauntlet all year and Tennessee faces two tough tests this week with games at South Carolina and at home against No. 1 in the AP Top 25 …

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia following Melendez’s 35-point showing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia following Melendez’s 35-point showing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Alabama averages 11.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.9 more made shots on average than the 7.5 per game Georgia allows. Mark Sears is shooting 43.7% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson Tide, while averaging 20 points, …

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia after Melendez’s 35-point game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 24 Alabama visits Georgia after Melendez’s 35-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Alabama Crimson Tide after RJ Melendez scored 35 points in Georgia’s 102-98 overtime loss to the Florida Gators. Mark Sears averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson Tide, scoring 20.0 points while shooting 43.7% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: …

Alabama basketball shows its competitiveness in a prove-it win against Auburn
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Alabama basketball shows its competitiveness in a prove-it win against Auburn

New York Times  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — It wasn’t Grant Nelson’s night early on during Wednesday’s game against No. Alabama’s senior forward had just air-balled his second shot of the game, but an offensive rebound by teammate Mouhamed Dioubate gave the Crimson Tide another chance to score. got the board, and I just saw an open lane and cut to the basket … It’s …

No. 13 Auburn routs No. 22 Ole Miss 82-59 to remain only SEC team without league loss
11 months ago

No. 13 Auburn routs No. 22 Ole Miss 82-59 to remain only SEC team without league loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Booed whenever he touched the ball, Flanigan led Ole Miss with 10 points in his return to a school where he spent four seasons and got a degree before transferring. “I don’t think their defense gets enough attention,” Ole Miss coach Chris Beard said. And …

College Football’s Greatest Source of Misery Is Finally Giving His Rivals a Break
11 months, 1 week ago

College Football’s Greatest Source of Misery Is Finally Giving His Rivals a Break

Slate  

Nick Saban hung up his decorative Coke bottle on Wednesday night. The best way to understand Saban’s run is not to count the national championships but to take stock of the reality he imposed on everyone else—and how different life might have been without him. In national championship contests alone, Saban’s Alabama kept trophies from falling into the hands of …

Nick Saban’s Alabama dynasty fueled 20 years of Southeastern Conference college football dominance
11 months, 1 week ago

Nick Saban’s Alabama dynasty fueled 20 years of Southeastern Conference college football dominance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PHOENIX — While turning Alabama into college football’s greatest dynasty, Nick Saban helped the Southeastern Conference become the epicenter of the sport. “We’ve always had people that set the standard of excellence,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, who was in Phoenix attending the NCAA convention when …

Updated college football 2024 top 25 rankings: Georgia back on top, Washington slides
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Updated college football 2024 top 25 rankings: Georgia back on top, Washington slides

LA Times  

Nick Saban, the greatest college football coach of all time, has retired from Alabama, where he won six of his seven national championships. I knew there was a reason we waited a bit longer this year to release my 2024 “way-too-early top 25.” With Saban’s exit, nothing will ever be the same in this sport — much less this projection …

Georgia, Alabama open as favorites to win 2025 CFP title; Michigan has fourth-best odds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Georgia, Alabama open as favorites to win 2025 CFP title; Michigan has fourth-best odds

New York Times  

This year’s national championship game featured two teams new to that stage since the national title game became a thing in college football, but the odds say that even with the expanded College Football Playoff field, Georgia and Alabama are still expected to be the top powers in the sport. Georgia opened as the favorite to win next year’s national …

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era

New York Times  

This is the final year of the four-team Playoff. Matt Brown: I was fortunate to cover the first three CFP national title games in person from 2014 to 2016, and it’ll be hard to ever top standing at the goal line when Hunter Renfrow caught the winning touchdown from Deshaun Watson in the final seconds to give Clemson its first …

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