Around CFB: 2020 comes for even the geniuses as Riley could lose three straight
The college football season that almost wasn't is proving to be as tumultuous as one might have expected. Case in point: Quickly lauded as a 'genius' and grouped with the game's best coaches, Lincoln Riley is staring at the possibility of already losing three straight in 2020.
Around CFB: Big 12 already in danger of missing out on 2020 playoff
After only a few weeks of action, the Big 12 is already threatening to make itself scarce in this year's College Football Playoff discussion. Olin Buchanan looks at the conference's perilous situation and adds his weekly Heisman thoughts, playoff predictions and games to watch.
Around CFB: Three years later, Fisher can't be blamed for FSU's struggles
Critics of Jimbo Fisher said he left the cupboard bare for Willie Taggart when he left for College Station following the 2017 season, but even in 2020, the Seminoles are continuing to struggle. It's time to stop blaming Fisher for the struggles in Tallahassee.
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Around CFB: Sun Belt makes its case for conference superiority
In a year without a full slate of non-conference showdowns, it becomes much more difficult to differentiate between the leagues. However, in Week One, the Sun Belt made a strong case for themselves following a 3-0 showing against the Power 5 Big 12.
Dear Andy: Name 5 ideas to maximize my team’s competitive advantage these days
How would The Athletic's Andy Staples alter a college football program to be better safeguarded from a COVID-19 outbreak during the 2020 season? He answers that and much more in this edition of "Dear Andy."
Agents of Chaos: Wild-card teams with the potential to tear up 2020’s script
College football seasons usually get weird, but in a season impacted mightily by a global pandemic, it's bound to get a heck of a lot weirder. The Athletic's Andy Staples and Max Olson look at a few teams that could spark some chaos this fall.
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Ask Liucci, Part 2: How players are adapting, top QBs in the nation & more
After tackling a long list of subscriber questions in writing yesterday, Billy Liucci spends nearly an hour handling a second round of questions via video, including who he thinks the best QBs in the country are, how much Ainias Smith will be on the field 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.
