Around CFB: BYU's soft schedule lands them at No. 14 in initial CFP ranking
The College Football Playoff committee released their first rankings of the 2020 season, and the undefeated BYU Cougars landed at No. 14. While those in Provo cry out for more respect, a deeper look at their resumé suggests that the Cougars got what they deserved.
Around CFB: The thin case for Cincinnati, BYU and the College Football Playoff
Cincinnati and BYU are both undefeated and ranked highly as the regular season begins to come to a close, but should the Bearcats and Cougars be considered for the four-team playoff? That question could boil down to whether or not either could beat the Florida Gators.
Setting up your Saturday: The Big Ten’s big debut is finally here
Four of the five Power 5 leagues will be back in action on Saturday as the Big Ten makes its return to the gridiron this weekend. The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach previews a nearly-full slate of college football action this weekend.
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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.
Staples: 10 college football games worth watching while we wait
Sports have long been a distraction from reality. With reality canceling all current major sporting events, The Athletic's Andy Staples has compiled ten college football games to watch as fans await the return of normal sports programming. And we added a few just for TexAgs.
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.
I Was There: The Athletic’s writers relive the most memorable games of the 2010s
College football fans have been treated to many incredible moments and games over the last decade. From the "Kick Six" to Johnny Football and many overtimes and Hail Marys in between, The Athletic's staff compiles the most memorable games they've covered.
Setting up Your Saturday: Viewing plans for 2019’s penultimate full weekend
The end of the 2019 regular season is fast approaching, and several teams are looking to lock-in their spots at the top of their respective divisions. The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach analyzes the slate for Week 13.
Setting up your Saturday: Florida-Georgia headlines spotty Week 10 slate
Two massive clashes of unbeatens loom next week, but Week 10 provides games worth keeping an eye on, including "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" as Florida takes on Georgia.
Setting up your Saturday: At long last, Week 7 promises to take no plays off
Finally: a weekend slate that’s loaded with huge games: a Red River Rivalry game with the biggest of implications, a night game between top-10 teams in Baton Rouge and a ton of fun in between. You can’t go wrong as long as your TV is turned on and the remote is working.
Mandel's Forward Pass: Separating the worrisome from the 'oh well'
Some big-time games are on the immediate horizon following college football's opening weekend of action. The Atheltic's Stewart Mandel dives into the most important storylines for Week Two.
Mandel’s Forward Pass: College football’s Week 1 storylines
After a brief introduction last weekend, college football makes its full debut this week. The Atheltic's Stewart Mandel dives into the eight most important storylines for the opening slate.
Around CFB: Championship fields to be determined by rivalry week
It's rivalry week in college football and teams like Michigan and Ohio State have a trip to their conference championship on the line. Both teams come in 10-1 to the matchup and try to keep playoff hopes alive. Plus Olin's Heisman watch list and playoff predictions.
BellagiOlin: Week 9 picks against the spread
The week BellagiOlin has been waiting for finally came. On the heels of a strong showing, the alter ego of TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan eyes one of the weekend's ranked matchups and a slew of other games.
Making sense of Sumner-Gardner's switch
Though long committed to Texas A&M, West Mesquite safety Dylan Sumner-Gardner shocked everyone with his announcement that he had chosen to follow Marcel Yates to Boise State. The lingering question: Why?
BCS vindicated? Perhaps just this once
Among the many critiques of the BCS was its exclusion of mid-major conference champions. But with TCU and Utah's experiences as proof, perhaps that was for a reason. Also, who's on upset watch in Week 10?
Jo Evans talks Byrne, search committee, NCAAs
Texas A&M softball coach Jo Evans joined Gabe Bock from Boise, Idaho on Thursday to talk softball and the Aggies' chances of hosting a regional, but also to discuss her role in helping search for a new AD.