Gators, Vols make A&M's road tougher, but destination remains the same
The Aggies' 2020 schedule was expected to be far more benevolent than the 2019 version, which was perhaps the toughest in program history. A pandemic-induced addition of two strong SEC foes changed that, but it won't change A&M's aspirations.
Aaron Torres sees Notre Dame, ACC as big winners in 2020 shakeup
As college football schedules get scrapped and rebuilt around the country, there will inevitably be winners and losers as a result. FOX Sports Radio's Aaron Torres joined to discuss why he believes Notre Dame and the ACC might be the biggest winners of the shakeup.
Group Text: Should conferences move permanently to 10-game league schedules?
For the first time in months, there was actual college football news. The Athletic college football trio of Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Andy Staples chatted about the latest developments and whether or not 10-game schedules should become the new norm.
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Staples: For SEC football in 2020, it just means later
The SEC announced on Thursday that the beginning of its 2020 football season would be delayed and would exclude non-conference contests, putting some of college football's most storied rivalries on hold. The Athletic's Andy Staples analyzes the conference's decision.
Pick Six Previews' Brett Ciancia reacts to ACC's conference-only decision
On Wednesday, the ACC announced it would move to a conference-only-plus-one model for the 2020 season. Pick Six Previews owner Brett Ciancia joined to discuss how this impacts the national landscape and what the SEC might do next.
Dear Andy: Who are some under-the-radar excellent talent developers?
The Athletic's Andy Staples discusses which college coaches fly under the radar when it comes to excellent talent development, which fanbases are more willing to accept mediocrity and what will be done about conference media days.
Dear Andy: What college football program is the next sleeping giant?
The Athletic's Andy Staples discusses which head coaches have the most job security aside from the big names, who the next sleeping giant in CFB could be and looks at how the new name and likeness rules can appeal to recruits.
Ask Liucci, Part 2: Jimbo building for the long-haul, 2020 offensive weapons & more
After tackling subscriber questions over video with Gabe Bock last week, Billy Liucci handles a second round of questions in writing including possible recruiting surprises due to COVID-19, thoughts on what to expect from the 2020 CFB season and more.
When Damon West talks, college football teams listen
After a shoulder injury ended his playing career, Damon West turned to drugs and crime which eventually landed him in prison. Refusing to let his life spiral further, West transformed himself and now serves as a motivational speaker to some of college football's biggest programs.
Ask Liucci, Part 1: Previewing A&M's pass rush, Coley's recruiting impact & more
Billy Liucci fields another round of subscriber questions about latest with Texas A&M football, including the Aggies' tight end rotation for this season, the competition in the safety room and much more.
Dear Andy: Will decisions over crowd sizes this fall create inequities, conflict?
The Athletic's Andy Staples discusses the process of how a team determines their interim coach and possible disparities in crowd-size rules due to COVID-19. He also ranks college football stadiums based on their legendary moments as well as readily available spices.
Mandel’s Mailbag: Why couldn’t EA Sports make deals to bring back NCAA Football?
The Athletic's Stewart Mandel fielded another round of subscriber questions and answers them in this edition of Mandel's Mailbag. He answers whether or not NCAA video games will make a return, if there is a precedent for seasons affected by pandemics and much more.
Dear Andy: What about holding coaches to a one-year commitment after signing day?
The Athletic's Andy Staples fields another round of reader questions, addressing the possibility of the "Elam Ending" in college football, what is going on with Larry Scott and the PAC-12 as well as a Marvel movie ranking and much more.
Mandel's Mailbag: Which 2020 Playoff contenders made the best coordinator hires?
Which contenders have the best coordinators? How patient should A&M and Texas fans be with their respective coaches? The Athletic's Stewart Mandel answers those questions and more in this week's Mandel Mailbag.
Dear Andy: Other than Clemson and Alabama, what program would you want to be right now?
The Athletic's college football writer Andy Staples again fields questions from readers in this edition of 'Dear Andy.' Staples tackles which programs are the best in college football, the 2019 LSU team's legacy and much more.
Ask Liucci: Looking ahead to 2020, assistant coach hires & more
Billy Liucci answers another round of subscriber questions, this time revisiting the current running back situation, addressing the changes on the A&M staff, looking forward to the fall and much more.
Progressive Panel & Pick Six: Who has the edge in tonight's title game?
During Monday's edition of TexAgs Radio, Billy Liucci, Olin Buchanan and The Athletic's Mike Huguenin all joined to share their thoughts on which phases LSU and Clemson hold advantages in the 2020 National Championship game.
Scouting Clemson: What coaches who faced them say about the Tigers
Ahead of next week's College Football Playoff championship game, The Athletic is examining both teams up and down the roster. Andy Staples takes an in-depth look at last year's champion Clemson Tigers.
Stewart Mandel discusses the Tigers' romp of Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl
During Monday's edition of TexAgs Radio, The Athletic CFB editor-in-chief Stewart Mandel joined to share his thoughts on LSU's thrashing of the Sooners in Atlanta and Clemson's comeback in the desert.
Mandel: Will college football’s newfound Semifinal Saturday finally deliver?
As the Semifinal Saturday games approach, CFB executive director Bill Hancock is hoping for a change of pace that brings more competition, more excitement and larger audiences, and this may be the year that teams deliver.
