Top 25 college football coach rankings in 2026: Curt Cignetti skyrockets
It took eight years for Georgia’s Kirby Smart to ascend to No. 1 on my annual coach rankings.…
College football coach poll: Underrated and surprising hires? Best job? Jimmy Sexton’s influence?
In a typical year, Florida might have been the most attractive college football job opening. In 2025, there…
Raiders agree to deals with former Georgia star LBs Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker
The Las Vegas Raiders took a major step to address the middle of their defense on Monday, agreeing…
The Athletic college baseball Top 25: USC’s hot start continues; LSU, Florida tumble
Outfielder Jack Basseer has a team-high four-home runs for undefeated USC. Troy Wayrynen / Imagn Images March 9,…
Texas, Ohio State among teams that face potential trap games in 2026
No one likes to talk about them, but they’re always on the schedule. Coaches insist every gameday is…
Grading the SEC’s transfer portal classes: Which 4 schools earned an ‘A’? Who got a ‘D+’?
How much has roster construction changed in the past 48 months? In 2023, Ole Miss was the only…
Predicting new College Football Playoff teams, plus weak QB classes and more in Mandel’s Mailbag
I know we’re all eagerly awaiting Friday’s Save College Sports roundtable at the White House, where surely all…
Trinidad Chambliss, Arch Manning and how the SEC may get its swagger back
Trinidad Chambliss is back for another year, apparently. Good for Ole Miss. Joey Aguilar is not back for…
Two more Georgia football players arrested on driving-related charges
Georgia has won 117 games since Kirby Smart took over the program in 2016. Nick Tre. Smith /…
Who will be the SEC’s surprise CFP team in 2026? Surprise hot-seat situation? Conference mailbag
Whenever we do a mailbag, the unofficial rule is to answer the question that gets the most likes.…
College football teams with the highest winning percentage
Sustained dominance in modern college football is extraordinarily difficult to achieve. Programs must navigate constant roster turnover, evolving…
SEC survey results: Fans on the state of the conference, Indiana and the future of the sport
By and large, SEC football fans are humbled. However, they’re not in a panic, based on the results…