INSANE: 2 - The Real Truth

CFP Semifinal to Feature Four Former Nick Saban Assistants at Head Coach

One of the sport’s greatest coaches has his finger prints all over college football’s postseason.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

Kirk Herbstreit Ripped Alabama’s Performance in Indiana Rout: ‘They’re Just Out There’

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit said what all viewers were thinking as Indiana routed Alabama.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

Dan Lanning Calls for College Football Playoff Change Even After Oregon’s Big Win

Dan Lanning has some big ideas. And they make a lot of sense.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

Ranking All 12 Coaches in the 2025 College Football Playoff

Curt Cignetti? Ryan Day? Bob Chesney?! Find out where we ranked each ahead of the tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2025

Dan Lanning Had Confident Message After Both Oregon Coordinators Landed HC Jobs

All three of Dan Lanning’s coordinators have gone on to land head coaching roles.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Inside Lane Kiffin’s High-Stakes Week and Other Carousel Implications

Amid the frenzy surrounding high-cost coaching decisions, Dan Lanning’s firm pledge to Oregon underscores how rare true stability is.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 24, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: College Football Playoff Scenarios Leave Room for Chaos in Week 14

Nothing is set in stone in the CFP, but there are a few near-locks (and lots of potential drama) as we await the final decisive slate of the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2025

Dan Lanning Takes Subtle Shot at SEC Scheduling After Oregon Beat USC

The Oregon coach felt good that his team beat a viable opponent in USC on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 23, 2025

Dan Lanning Has Simple Answer About Oregon When Asked Why His Name Isn’t in Rumors

The coaching carousel is already spinning, but Lanning’s name hasn’t come up for any top jobs.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2025

How Every Contender Can Still Make (or Miss) the College Football Playoff

Every team on this list has a dream finish and a nightmare waiting in the wings. We explore both as the CFP race reaches its final stretch.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 18, 2025