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Why the 2020 college football championship Saturday will be strikingly different

3 yr ago by Stewart Mandel

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing about this 2020 college football season will be normal, including conference championship Saturday. The Athletic's Stewart Mandel explains what changes to expect come December.

Setting up your Saturday: The Big Ten’s big debut is finally here

3 yr ago by Nicole Auerbach

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.

Mandel's Mailbag: Which 2020 Playoff contenders made the best coordinator hires?

4 yr ago by Stewart Mandel

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.