College Football Fix from USA TODAY Sports analyzes the latest news, moves, rankings and talks with some of the top coaches from around the country. Reporters Paul Myerberg and Dan Wolken drive the conversation and provide expert analysis, along with other college football reporters from around the country.
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College basketball has the Final Four. With the advent of the College Football Playoff, college football has the Football Four. The USA TODAY Sports college football staff of Paul Myerberg, George Schroeder, Dan Wolken and others break down the latest news and issues in the sport and interview some of the most influential coaches and leaders in the game.
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Sports PR professional Dave Beauboeuf takes you behind the scenes with the leaders pushing the sports industry forward and shaping how sports stories reach audiences. Follow on twitter @sportsstorypod.
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Episode 38: Jonathan Johnson, CBS Sports Soccer Correspondent on 2024 Euros, Managing Aging Rosters and Ligue 1 post Mbappe
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Jonathan Johnson is Soccer Correspondent for CBS Sports based in France and focused on all things French football. Dave and Jonathan discuss expectations for this summer's European Championship, the evolution of national team rosters and the state of Ligue 1 post Mbappe. Follow Jonathan @Jon_LeGossip and his work @CBSSportsGolazo.…
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Episode 37: Victoria Hernandez, Founder of Kick the Concrete, Former USA Today Producer on Fashion in Sports
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Victoria Hernandez is founder of Kick the Concrete and former USA Today writer focused on music, fashion, culture in sports. Dave and Victoria discuss fashion in the sports world, its increased relevance in this year's WNBA and how athletes use fashion to communicate a personal brand. Follower Victoria@LadyViii and Kick the Concrete @Kicktheconcret…
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Episode 36: Claire De Lune, Golden State Entertainment Artist and Guardian NBA Reporter on Making Music and Covering the NBA
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Claire De Lune is a professional recording artist for Golden State Entertainment under the name Tiny Deaths as well as an NBA Reporter for Guardian. We talk about mixing both those passions as the sports world continues to combine its core product with broader cultural touchpoints, like music! Follow Claire at @ClaireMPLS, her music at @Tinydeaths …
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The Wolverines defeated Washington for the school's first national title since 1997. Jim Harbaugh realized the dream of taking the program to the top of college football. Will he leave for the NFL or stay to make a run at a repeat next season? Who are the top contenders to knock of Michigan in 2024? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport a…
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Playoff semifinals recap and picks for title game
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Alabama and Michigan had an overtime finish Rose Bowl, and Texas nearly rallied past Washington in the Sugar Bowl. A look back at the decisive moments for both the winning and losing teams on New Year's Day. And who wins the national championship showdown between the Wolverines and Huskies? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address th…
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Alabama faces Michigan in the Rose Bowl and Texas squares off with Washington in the Sugar Bowl. Which teams will advancesBy USA Today
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Florida State left out and playoff preview
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There was anger from the Seminoles and celebrations from Alabama when the College Football Playoff committee selected the Crimson Tide. But was it the right decision? Looking past the controversy, the semifinals are not set and could this be the best two matchups in history? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address these topics and m…
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Championship weekend and coaching carousel
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The four spots in the College Football Playoff will be decided this weekend when conference championship games take place. The could be no drama or complete chaos depending on the result among the contenders. Meanwhile, coaching jobs are being filled and some vacancies remain. Who's done well and who's made questionable moves? Dan Wolken and Paul M…
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Playoff rankings and Ohio State Michigan talk
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Washington moved up to No. 4 ahead of Florida State, but that might be an easy decision for the committee with the possibility of chaos ahead. Ohio State and Michigan are squaring off in the biggest game of rivalry weekend with so much at stake for both teams. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports discuss these issues and look ahead to t…
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College football coaching carousel is spinning
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The firing of Jimbo Fisher by Texas A&M has kicked off speculation and discussion about who is coming and going at some significant jobs across the country. Georgia took over the No. 1 spot in the College Football rankings. And Week 12 offers some critical games in the playoff race. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address these topi…
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The news from the NCAA and Big Ten investigation against the Wolverines continues to churn with no end in sight. What to make of what punishment could be coming. The second College Football Playoff rankings were worth scrutinizing. And how will a jam-packed schedule for Saturday shake out? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address the…
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Playoff rankings release, more Michigan scandal
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Ohio State starts at No. 1 but are the Buckeyes really the best team? There's no consideration by the committee for Michigan's sign-stealing investigation that has developed another wild turn. Clemson's fourth loss of the season led to a Dabo Swinney rant on his radio show. What to make of things for the Tigers. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA …
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Michigan sign-stealing scandal, Week 9 preview
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The Wolverines are under investigation for an alleged sign-stealing operation that may have violated NCAA rules. What could the fallout be if they are found guilty in the coming weeks? Southern California continues its slide in Lincoln Riley's second season with no end in sight. There were also setbacks for Penn State and Clemson. Dan Wolken and Pa…
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Lanning's gambles burn Oregon, turmoil at Southern California
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The Ducks coach was aggressive but none of his fourth-down decisions worked in a loss to Washington but the team outlook is good. Notre Dame routed the Trojans, who saw the repeat Heisman campaign of Caleb Williams ruined and questions raised about Lincoln Riley's future. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports reflect on all that happened…
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Miami fumbles game, Oklahoma validates Venables
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Mario Cristobal's decision not to take a knee led to a loss to Georgia Tech and some questions about his coaching acumen. Meanwhile, Oklahoma beat rival Texas in a fashion that showed Brent Venables is making a big impact in his second year. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports reflect on all that happened in Week 6 and look ahead to th…
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Is Georgia really No. 1? What's ahead in Week 6
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The two-time defending national champion Bulldogs haven't looked great through one month, raising questions about who is the top team. That was just one of the storylines from Week 5. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down what happened and look ahead to Saturday's important games.…
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Colorado, Notre Dame fallout and Week 5 preview
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The Buffaloes were swamped by Oregon and now have to face Southern California. But people are still watching. Meanwhile, the Fighting Irish have to bounce back after coaching blunders cost them a chance for a huge win against Notre Dame. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports analyze this and look ahead to the biggest games coming Saturda…
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Deion, Colorado thriving ahead of historic Week 4
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The No. 19 Buffaloes are the toast of college football after a third consecutive win to start the season. Now they'll hit the road to face No. 11 Oregon. The matchup is one of seven ranked showdowns in Week 4 that also includes No. 4 Ohio State visiting No. 9 Notre Dame. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down the schedule ahead…
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Mel Tucker, Week 2 review and Week 3 preview
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What to make of the scandal involving the Michigan State coach. A look at Texas and Alabama after the Longhorns posted a dominant win, plus reviewing the rest of the action from last Saturday. And a look ahead to the biggest games this coming Saturday.By USA Today
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Surprises of Week 1 and previewing Alabama-Texas
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College football's first full Saturday of the season had some shockers, including Colorado's upset of TCU and Duke's defeat of Clemson. Week 2 shapes up to be another important weekend with Alabama and Texas highlighting the schedule. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down what happened and look ahead to Saturday's important ga…
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Previewing the big games of Week 1 and what we learned in Week 0
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College football's first full Saturday of the season brings some intriguing matchups, including a big one between Florida State and LSU and a Thursday showdown between Utah and Florida. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down the schedule ahead and also reflect on wins by Notre Dame and Southern California last weekend.…
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Week 0 is here, plus what's up at Michigan and conference realignment
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The first Saturday of the college football season kicks off with a shortened schedule. Jim Harbaugh won't be on the sidelines for Michigan due to a suspension and the Pac-12 is still sorting out its future. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down these topics and more in this week's episode.…
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Trying to make sense of college realignment
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August has brought major changes to the college sports landscape with the Big 12 and Big Ten making expansion moves at the cost of the Pac-12, which is now on life support. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg talk about the reasons behind these shocking moves and look to the future of what is coming next for each of those leagues and the other conferences…
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Analyzing the preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA preseason poll
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Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg break down the teams that made the first Top 25 for the season and those that were left out. Two-time defending champion Georgia starts at No. 1 for the first time since 2008. But will they finish there? What about contenders Michigan, Alabama and Ohio State? Who might be ranked too high or too low? Our guys discuss.…
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Episode 35: Dan Wolken on the Cult of the College Coach
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USA Today Sports Columnist Dan Wolken joins the show to talk about the latest at Northwestern and WVU, the cult of the college coach and how the college landscape is changing for both the athletes and administrations.By Beau Boeuf Media
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Episode 34: Amanda Christovich on NIL, EA Sports and "Player Advocacy" Groups
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Dave speaks with Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich about NIL, the EA Sports lawsuit, the role of "player advocacy" groups in the NIL landscape and more.By Beau Boeuf Media
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Episode 33: Stefan Bondy on Jokic, the NBA Perception Problem and the Knicks Season
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Dave spoke with New York Daily News' Knicks writer Stefan Bondy about Jokic's reaction to winning the NBA championship, the NBA perception problem and his thoughts on the Knicks season.By Beau Boeuf Media
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Episode 32: Ja Morant's Toy Gun Defense, The Future of Regional Sports Networks
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Episode 32: Dave discusses Ja Morant's Toy Gun Defense and Dave Wakeman joins the show to talk about what is going on with regional sports networks, streaming and the future of sports consumption.By Beau Boeuf Media
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Episode 31: LIV Golf Shows The Money, Again & Shannon Sharpe's Buyout
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New snapshot episodes every Tuesday! In this episode, Dave discusses the LIV/PGA merge and Shannon Sharpe's buyout.By Beau Boeuf Media
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Georgia Bulldogs have their day ... again
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The college football season wrapped up with Georgia taking home its second consecutive national title after a defeat of TCU in the playoff championship game. Georgia’s sheer domination of the Horned Frogs begs an obvious question: Have the Bulldogs passed Alabama as the preeminent program in the sports? With a young team this season, they could be …
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Finally, two sensational College Football Playoff semifinals
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It took nine seasons for the College Football Playoff to produce two amazing semifinals on the same day. The year ended with underdog TCU shocking Michigan in a high-scoring, back-and-forth Fiesta Bowl. The drama didn't end there. Defending champion Georgia held off Ohio State in the Peach Bowl with a fourth-quarter rally and then a last-second fie…
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Ringing in the new year with the College Football Playoff semifinals
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The final day of 2022 will see Michigan and TCU meet in the Fiesta Bowl ahead of Georgia and Ohio State clashing in the Peach Bowl. The earlier part of the bowl season has been highlighted by the blowup by Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy after his team's loss. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg break down the semifinal matchups and more in this week's ve…
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Jeffrey Altstadter, XFL's Vice President of Communications on Messaging a New Sports Brand and Building Fan Loyalty
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Jeffrey Altstadter, Vice President of Communications for the newest iteration of the XFL discusses launching a new football league, building fan bases in new markets, and curating and fostering the XFL media landscape.By Beau Boeuf Media
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Deck the halls with 'bowls' of holly! Breaking down selections and CFP rankings
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Everything you need to know about college football postseasonBy USA Today
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Playoff drama, concern for Ohio State and Clemson and the coaching carousel
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The College Football Playoff race is clearing up heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Are three spots already locked up with unbeatens Georgia, Michigan and TCU able to ensure a loss? If so, does that mean Alabama is officially out and the race is only between Southern California and Ohio State? Speaking of the Buckeyes, is there s…
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Down the stretch: Looking toward College Rivalry Week and College Football Playoff
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After the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and before College Rivalry Week, where do things stand? What are Alabama's chances and is Clemson's case strong enough? Ahead of the big matchup with Michigan, how much will the narrow win over Maryland affect Ohio State's weekend? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg address all these storylines and look…
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Brandon Harris, Founder and CEO of Playmaker on how to create valuable content on social and avoiding the urge to be "brand-safe"
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Brandon Harris, Founder and CEO of social/content agency Playmaker, talks about how to create engaging content for brands with different goals, audiences and formats. We talk about what makes content go viral and how to overcome the urge to be "brand-safe".By Beau Boeuf Media
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Eye of the Tigers: LSU in control of their College Football Playoff future
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The second College Football Playoff rankings of the season are out and there's an interesting situation developing with No. 7 LSU. The Tigers have two losses overall, but they control their destiny to reach the SEC championship game. A win there against No. 1 Georgia could make for a strong case to be part of the semifinals. Should that scenario un…
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Winter is coming! And with it, the College Football Playoff rankings
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Georgia led the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, but the College Football Playoff committee had other thoughts with its first ranking of the season. Tennessee was the No. 1 choice followed by Ohio State. The Bulldogs slotted in at No. 3 and face the top-ranked Vols in a crucial SEC matchup this weekend. Clemson rounded out the top four and the b…
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Dumpster Fire Rankings: Is NIL-ism the cause of Texas A&M's downturn?
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Texas A&M needs an offensive reboot. Is the rise of NIL deals causing the team's recent struggles? Following the Aggies loss to South Carolina, is it time to move on from coach Jimbo Fisher? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg discuss news from around college football and go through the "dumpster fire" teams in each Power Five conference during the latest…
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Deandra Duggans, Las Vegas Aces VP of Brand Marketing on Moving from NFL to WNBA and Storytelling During a Championship Run
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Deandra Duggans, VP of Brand Marketing at the Las Vegas Aces joins the show, talks about moving from the Baltimore Ravens to the LV Aces, developing a brand marketing strategy that authentically and respectfully amplifies individual players as well as the team as a whole, and working with a team on a championship run!…
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Tennessee toppled Alabama in the final minute of their matchup over the weekend. Coach Nick Saban's play-calling at the end of the game sealed Alabama's fate. Has the Tuscaloosa legend lost his touch? Does beating the Crimson Tide mean what it used to? And will we see Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship? Midway through the…
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Fall Feelings: Is Matt Rhule headed back to college?
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The feeling of fall is in the air and the college football season has almost reached ts midpoint. Matt Rhule was first coaching casualty in the NFL after being fired by the Carolina Panthers. He immediately becomes one of the top candidates among the major programs with vacancies due to his success at Baylor and Temple. The top three of the USA TOD…
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Sober October: Wisconsin, Nebraska job openings are just the beginning
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Paul Chryst is the latest coach relieved of his duties. The former Wisconsin coach's departure came as a surprise, especially with the Badgers' financial commitment him. With open positions at Wisconsin and Nebraska, which job is more appealing? And which one would be the better fit for top-performing Kansas coach Lance Leipold? Elsewhere, Texas A&…
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Travis Murphy, Former NBA Senior Director of International Government Affairs on Sports Immigration, Diplomacy and Jetr Global
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Travis Murphy, founder of Jetr Global Partners, on his work as former Senior Director of International Government Affairs, sports immigration and diplomacy, growing sports abroad, Shaq in Cuba and much more.By Beau Boeuf Media
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Georgia Tech cleans house and Ohio State welcomes LeBron James home
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"Bright, beautiful and soft" describes Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's house – which is reportedly up for sale for $7.5 million – and maybe the Longhorns' current form. Despite the realtor listing, Sarkisian's job is likely secure for a little while longer. But the same can't be said for the staff at Georgia Tech. This week the Yellow Jackets fired h…
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No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs, Manning madness and Beyond Meat ... oh, my!
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It was a busy weekend in college football. The Georgia Bulldogs overtook Alabama as No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll after a commanding victory over South Carolina. Former New York Giant's quarterback Eli Manning went back to school at Penn State, or at least pretended he was going back. And Beyond Meat's Chief Operating Officer Doug…
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Frost-bite in Nebraska, while Alabama keeps its coaches' poll crown
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Nebraska fired head coach Scott Frost following a 1-2 start, and Alabama remained No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll despite barely taking care of Texas. Get the latest from around college football with USA TODAY Sports reporters Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg. Why didn't things work out for Frost in Nebraska, and who will take his vacat…
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It's Alabama and Georgia against the world...again
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Alabama remains No.1 while Georgia climbs into No. 2 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll. But is anyone surprised? Get the latest from around college football and the lowdown on the expanded College Football Playoff with USA TODAY Sports reporters Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg. We already know Alabama and Georgia are dominant, but can anyone e…
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Secrets, secrets are no fun: College football coaches keep depth charts a mystery
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It's go time. Get ready for Week 1 with USA TODAY Sports reporters Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg. Is it too early to speculate a replacement for Nebraska head coach Scott Frost? Who is responsible for the near-cancelation of Florida A&M's game due to ineligible players and a potential lack of academic resources for athletes? Could college football e…
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