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The College Football Playoff’s Future Rests on the Big Ten. Will Tony Petitti Compromise?

The other three power conferences have coalesced around a move to 16 teams, while the Big Ten favors 24 teams and a shake-up of the conference title games.

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If FIFA Doesn't Want People To Think It's Corrupt, It Should Stop Doing Things That Look Corrupt

Plus: Are college football bowl games dead, and can the playoff be fixed?

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SI:AM | The Wider Impacts of College Football’s Conference Championship Games

Conference titles aren’t just on the line. The results could have a domino effect on the College Football Playoff.

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Five Prospects Who Improved Their 2026 NFL Draft Stock in Week 14

Sports Illustrated’s top-ranked player closes out his junior season with a fantastic performance. Plus, Auburn’s Eric Singleton Jr. takes a step back after transferring from Georgia Tech.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Penn State’s Kalani Sitake Interest Adds Chaos to Championship Week

A surprising coaching courtship collides with a College Football Playoff race promising maximum drama.

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Grading Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State: Big Name Immediately Raises Spartans’ Floor

The former Northwestern coach is a proven commodity in the conference and now will have better access to talent and a potential path to the CFP.

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Forde-Yard Dash: SEC’s Messy Coaching Makeover Hits Overdrive

The Big Ten was also quietly busy making moves after the regular season ended, while the American is paying the price for its success.

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Ten Coaching Candidates for Michigan State Football Coaching Search After Jonathan Smith Firing

Pat Fitzgerald and Brian Kelly could put the headset back on for a Big Ten job, while the Group of 5 offers a plethora of talented options.

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The College Football Playoff Race Is Chaotic Because of Greed

College sports chased realignment money, bloated its leagues and broke competitive balance long before the 12-team playoff even got a chance.

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Big Ten Championship Game Scenarios Entering Week 14: Breaking Down Every Possibility

Ohio State, Indiana, Michigan, and Oregon are all still alive for berths in the Big Ten championship games. Here’s a look at how each scenario could play out.

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Oregon vs. USC: How Game Impacts College Football Playoff Race for Ducks, Trojans

The Ducks seek to add their only win against a currently-ranked team to their résumé, while the Trojans seek to keep the dream alive.

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Best Week 13 College Football Games to Watch: All Eyes on a Big Ten Playoff Decider

Plus, ACC clashes should provide clarity on the league’s pecking order, while two Big 12 championship game hopefuls meet in primetime.

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The Big Ten’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Money

Commissioner Tony Petitti’s misguided priorities are causing the conference to fall behind its peers on the football field.

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Week 13 Big Ten Previews: USC, Ducks in High-Stakes Duel

he penultimate week of the regular season in the Big Ten has 16 of the 18 teams playing across eight

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Big Ten Championship Game Scenarios Entering Week 13: Can Anyone Unseat Indiana, Ohio State?

The league’s two frontrunners have been on a collision course all season.

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Big Ten denies Michigan regent's claim of coercion over $2.4 billion investment plan

The Big Ten Conference has denied claims by a University of Michigan regent that Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened the school over a $2.4 billion investment plan

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With Big Ten $2.4B deal looming, lawmaker asks questions about tax-exempt status of college sports

A lawmaker skeptical of the Big Ten’s proposed $2.4 billion deal with a private investor has requested a Congressional analysis of the tax consequences for the NCAA, its schools and conferences

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2025 Week 13 Best-in-West College Football Power Rankings

Dane Miller ranks and highlights the Top 10 teams in the West entering the weekend's games across five conferences.

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College Football Playoff Format History: How the Bracket Has Changed Over the Years

College football’s postseason structure has been evolving since the sport’s inception in 1869, and the current model—the CFP—may not be done growing just yet.

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SEC Slugfests Take Center Stage in Best College Football Games to Watch in Week 12

Two teams teetering on the edge of playoff elimination could knock off top 10 teams. Plus, Notre Dame goes for an eighth straight win against its toughest foe left.

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How Big Ten and SEC College Football Playoff Format Plans Differ As Deadline Looms

The two power conferences don’t seem likely to compromise on an expansion plan ahead of Dec. 1 when the CFP must inform ESPN of any format changes.

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Forde-Yard Dash: New-Age Conference Showdowns With CFP Stakes Loom This Week

Powerhouse programs from the old guard and new arrivals collide in a weekend of matchups that will impact Power 4 races.

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Big Ten Reportedly Close to Taking $2.4 Billion Capital Deal Despite Objections

The Big Ten is reportedly close to taking a $2.4 billion capital deal from a private investment fund despite objections from USC and Michigan.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Why 12 Teams in the College Football Playoff Are Enough

Amid recent talks of expanding the CFP to 16, this season’s chaos has proven that the current format might be better as is.

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Five Big Questions for the College Football Playoff Committee After Chaotic Week 11

The ACC’s struggles, the battle for the No. 2 seed and a possible Group of 5 surprise headline a week that scrambled the playoff conversation.

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