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College Football First-Year Coaches Report Card: Grading Power 4’s New Hires After Four Weeks

Two coaches get top marks, but will anyone receive a failing grade?

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Five Overrated, Underrated Teams in Preseason College Football AP Top 25

With the Associated Press releasing its preseason college football poll, we see which teams are getting too much and too little credit from the voters.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

One Number That Sums Up Every Big 12 Team in 2026

Who will emerge from the Power 4’s least predictable league?

Sports Illustrated · Aug 13

All-American Iowa State Center Audi Crooks Sets Transfer Destination

The ex-Cyclone is staying in the Big 12.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20

Ranking All Eight Men’s March Madness Sweet 16 Games

From sleeper showdowns to Final Four previews, here’s how every Sweet 16 game stacks up.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Ranking Men’s NCAA Tournament Coaches Who Have Never Won National Championship

In three of the last five men’s NCAA tournaments, a coach has broken through to win his first title. Could another be in line this season?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

March Madness Rankings: Every Men’s NCAA Tournament Team From No. 1 to 68

How accurate are the seeds? We examine each team’s strengths, weaknesses and everything in between.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Iowa State’s Audi Crooks is a velveteen unicorn – and March’s biggest matchup problem

Crooks is one of college basketball’s most fascinating stars, blending power and touch in a throwback game that could carry the Cyclones deep into March

The Guardian - US · Mar 16

Forde Minutes: Everything You Need to Know About Men’s March Madness

Prolific freshmen, veteran-led teams, Big Ten’s title drought, coaches who need a good NCAA tournament run and mid-major wagons … here’s your guide to the best three weeks of the year.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 15

Jaden Bradley’s Buzzer Beater in Arizona–Iowa State Proved the Big 12 Didn’t Need a Gimmick

After ditching its light-up court, the conference produced the best game of the men’s basketball season and showcased its talent depth.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14