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College football is booming, chaotic and more confusing than ever

America’s second most popular sport has never been richer or stranger, with old powers wobbling, new contenders rising and the rulebook under siege

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened the door to sprawling drug case

An opioid addiction sullied the once-stellar reputation of one of the NFL's good guys, Thomas Davis

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Our 2026 College Football Crystal Ball Has Some Surprises

Who will win it all? SI’s experts predict the conference champions, Heisman winner, coaching moves, biggest surprise and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27

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College Football 2026 Superlatives: Most Improved, Most Overhyped and More

From those most likely to succeed on the field to the most meme-able figure in the game, SI hands out 15 awards going into the new season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27

They Might Not All Be Title Contenders, But These 25 College Football Teams Are Must Watch

Star power, drama, unpredictability and tradition all factor into our ranking of the 25 teams most worth watching this season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

College Football 2026 Schedule: Ranking Every Single Week of the Regular Season

Not every college football Saturday is built the same. Here are the weeks you absolutely can’t miss, and the others where you can probably make some other plans.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Big Ten vs SEC: Kalshi Weighs Who Will Win College Football National Championship

Kalshi's CFB National Championship market slightly leans on the Big Ten to win the National Championship over the SEC.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 21

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Pat Forde: The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Non-QB Players for 2026

The quarterbacks already got their shine, and this list of the best of the rest on the field truly has it all: a possible No. 1 draft pick, a hay bale toss champ and a player whose middle name is “ESPN.”

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

Pat Forde: Forty Observations on the 2026 College Football Schedule

Everything you need to know about the quirks of the season from easiest months, a monster slate in November, improvements in consecutive road games and open-date disadvantages and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Sports Illustrated’s College Football Top 25 Preseason Rankings: One Bold Prediction for Every Team

With two weeks to go until the 2026 season begins, here are SI’s rankings and projections.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

ESPN Floats 20-Team College Football Playoff With Four Play-in Games. Here’s How It Might Look.

The Big Ten reportedly doesn’t support the format, but it would push closer to the league’s desire for 24 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

Kalshi Predicts College GameDay Locations For The 2026 Season

Kalshi lists prices for potential College GameDay locations this season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 8

Seven College Football Teams That Were Overrated or Underrated in Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Indiana? Alabama? Clemson? Here’s a closer look at teams that got the benefit of the doubt—or got overlooked in the first Top 25 of the 2026 season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5

The SEC Is Losing the Battle for College Football Supremacy

Playoff disappointments, coaching turnover and the Big Ten’s rise have put unprecedented pressure on the SEC to prove it still leads college football.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

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Homes & Gardens · Jul 16

How To Stay Cool When Hosting Outside This Summer – 6 Expert Tips for Enjoying the Outdoors, Even on the Hottest Days of the Year

Hot summer days are inevitable. With these expert recommendations in mind, you and your guests can enjoy the outdoors without feeling uncomfortable

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Colts Need Everything to Break Right, Especially at QB

Indianapolis will have a tough time winning the AFC South, let alone being a playoff team, unless it gets better play from Daniel Jones.

Homes & Gardens · Jun 18

This Summer, Designers Are Swapping Bright Colors for Softer, More Elegant Shades – These 16 Finds Make It Easy to Shop the Trend

This season’s tastemakers are beating the heat with softer, more surprising shades

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

Men’s College World Series: One Statistic That Defines Each Remaining Team

The festivities begin Friday in Omaha.

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 3

Five Announcers Who Should Replace Kirk Herbstreit in Future College Football Video Games

The former Ohio State quarterback is reportedly stepping away.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

SEC vs Big Ten: Kalshi College Football Championship Market Led by Texas and Ohio State

The SEC and Big Ten have won a combined 10 of the last 12 college football National Championships. Texas opens as the outright favorite to win the 2027 National Championship at Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated · May 26

Projecting Every SEC Starting Quarterback Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season

There are established stars like Gunner Stockton and Arch Manning and unsettled fall camp battles at Alabama, Florida and Tennessee around one of the key conferences.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24

Albert Breer’s Latest NFL Draft Buzz: 49ers Getting Calls to Trade Pick No. 33

Plus, here are the top players and intriguing positions to watch in Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday night.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

10 First Round Bold Predictions for the 2026 NFL Draft

How about a little suspense with the No. 1 pick? Plus, the Cardinals get their franchise quarterback, and the Chiefs get a replacement for Travis Kelce.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

Is Carson Beck Soaring Up NFL Draft Boards? One Insider Believes He Could Go Early

Carson Beck could be the biggest late riser of the 2026 NFL draft.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

Ranking the Top 10 Transfer Portal Classes in Men’s College Basketball

From Rick Barnes's about-face in Tennessee to Dan Hurley's expert reloading—and a surprise program's success—here are the top 10 transfer portal classes.

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