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Indiana's Curt Cignetti Takes Shot at SEC Scheduling Philosophy, Supports New CFP Format
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti compared the Hoosiers' maligned non-conference scheduling approach to the SEC's tactics.
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Fisch Holds Key to Washington Playoff Dreams Says Ex-NFLer
Coming off the 2024 season, the Washington Huskies found themselves in a bit of a rebuild under first-year head coach Jedd Fisch. The post Jedd Fisch Can Flip Washington’s Playoff Fate With One ...
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Mountain West commissioner eyes ‘staying in the moment’ despite ongoing issues
Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez said a theme this year is “staying in the moment.” The notion is to remain focused ...
Making the case for a 7-game schedule for Pac-12 and more | Mailbag
With eight schools, the Pac-12 would have the option to play seven or eight conference games. Jon Wilner explains why that ...
Less could be more for the Pac-12 as it mulls whether to play seven conference games or eight
Flexibility is essential as college football waits for the SEC and Big Ten to chart a course forward. With eight schools, the ...
Mailbag: Contrarian view of the Pac-12 football schedule (the case for seven), Texas State’s potential, the Sac State scenario and more
Flexibility is essential as college football waits for the SEC and Big Ten to chart a course forward. With eight schools, the ...
The Mountain West and Pac-12 still aren’t backing down from their realignment showdown
This week was not like any other Mountain West media day, however. For five of the league’s 12 schools, it was their last. A ...
‘What are the parameters?’: Boise State AD wants Pac-12 as power conference
It’s a group in a room sitting there defining what our future looks like, without really giving us a set standard or defined expectations,” Jeramiah Dickey said.
CFP negotiations put Big 12’s future dates with SEC, Big Ten at risk: “We’re taking a wait-and-see approach”
In the interconnected world of Power Four football, the SEC’s decision on its conference schedule could lead to the ...
'You have to schedule strategically.' Why Indiana football cancels series vs Power 4 opponents
The Hoosiers have come under scrutiny for recently cancelling a series against Virginia. Their next game against a Power Four-caliber opponent is in 2030. Here's their thinking.
Back to court; Pac-12, Mountain West fail to reach agreement in mediation
The Pac-12 and Mountain West were unable to reach a settlement agreement in mediation over $150 million-plus in exit fees and ...
Greg Sankey says CFP could stay at 12 teams ‘if we can’t agree’ on expanded format
Sankey said Playoff expansion is not a done deal, and it appears the SEC and Big Ten disagree on a preferred 16-team format.