DARK SECRETS: 26 | Vintage Vibes

Is Marte Mapu poised for a bigger role than initially believed?

Marte Mapu could play a big role for the Patriots defense right out of the gates.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023

Georgia No. 1 in preseason football poll, followed by No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Ohio State

The Bulldogs received 60 of 63 first-place votes in the poll released Monday to easily outpoint No. 2 Michigan, which received two first-place votes and has its best preseason rankings since being No. 2 in 1991. The Wolverines’ Big Ten rival, Ohio State, is No. 3 with one first-place vote.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next

Georgia begins its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Nick Saban Gives Stern Response on Alabama QB Competition

The legendary Crimson Tide coach faces a daunting task of replacing Bryce Young ahead of his 17th season in Tuscaloosa.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2023

Nick Saban’s mischievous grin while leaving press conference inspired some hysterical memes

Well, Nick Saban sure looks happy about something.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 3, 2023

LSU’s New Injury Reporting System Reflects Shadow Cast by Gambling on College Sports

In the wake of the Alabama baseball gambling scandal that cost a coach his job, LSU will provide more transparency on injuries that could affect the outcomes of games.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

Watch: Alabama’s Nick Saban congratulates Lee Hodges on first PGA Tour win

Hodges celebrated his win with a special call from one of the best coaches of all time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2023

The Most Intriguing Coaches of the College Football Season

Can Deion Sanders live up to the flashy expectations? Does James Franklin finally have the squad to take over the Big Ten? Here are the 25 coaches we’ll be watching closely this year.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023

Nick Saban Congratulated First-Time PGA Tour Winner With Such an Awkward Phone Call

It was fitting that Hodges, who is an Alabama alum, would receive a phone call from the football coach.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31, 2023

Ken Sugiura: With Georgia on the rise, Alabama’s dynasty is (possibly) over

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday at the SEC Media Days hullaballoo, a football player representing one of the conference’s member schools admitted to repeatedly watching one of Georgia’s College Football Playoff Championship games as motivation.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023