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Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans

Senior writer Pete Thamel covers college football and basketball. Prior to joining SI in 2012, he was a national college sports writer for The New York Times.

Senior writer Thayer Evans is an investigative reporter and covers college football for SI. He is a leading source of breaking news on coaching hires.

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College Football

Georgia Southern's Fritz becomes Tulane head coach

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Michigan DC Durkin to become Maryland head coach

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
Derrick Henry, Ezekiel Elliott, Leonard Fournette all having stellar seasons in Year of the Running Back
College Football

2015 has been strange season in college football, but it's been the year of the running back

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
How good is Baylor? Tough final stretch will give us answer—and help determine the Big 12's Playoff fate
College Football

Baylor may be Big 12's best hope to make Playoff

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
Frank Beamer leaves lasting legacy in 29 years at Virginia Tech, one we won't likely ever see again
College Football

Frank Beamer deserves praise for building a national program at Virginia Tech

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke opens up about Wolverines, punt, Harbaugh, coaching future, more
College Football

Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke talks about Wolverines, tenure in Ann Arbor coaching future

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
In a big year for the Group of Five, many coaches will be in high demand; however, moving up isn't a no-brainer
College Football

With win over Ole Miss, Memphis' Justin Fuente one of the hottest coaches in nation

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
With new personnel and coaches, Urban Meyer still trying to find Ohio State's offensive identity
College Football

Urban Meyer still trying to pull right strings to make Ohio State offense gel

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
As coaching carousel keeps spinning, lots of mid-level jobs may open up before season's end
College Football

Maryland's firing of Randy Edsall starts coaching carousel early

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
Across the nation, teams are plagued by poor tackling; Florida prepares for success
College Football

Poor tackling a big problem for teams from coast to coast

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Basketball

NCAA investigates Louisville over escort’s claims

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
After embarrassing home loss, Oregon’s flaws exposed; TCU winning despite injuries
College Football

Is this the beginning of the end for Oregon football program?

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
Why ACC is on track to get shut out of Playoff; Story behind Kliff Kingsbury's comments
College Football

ACC in danger of being left out of College Football Playoff

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
Led by Leonard Fournette, LSU shows fight; Kent State kicker April Goss just one of the guys
College Football

Update Social Headline

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
Ohio State's Michael Thomas playing like famous uncle; Florida's Jim McElwain dishes
College Football

Ohio State's Michael Thomas following in famous uncle's footsteps

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Basketball

How shuttered basketball circuit cost players, teams thousands

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Florida AD Jeremy Foley has made questionable decisions in latest coaching search

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Top coordinators face an unusual financial quandary

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Florida, Michigan set stage for coaching job market

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

How Dan Mullen built Mississippi St. to No. 1, more Inside Read

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Inside Read: Scouts say Winston needs another year; ASU's new QB

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Inside Read: Rice video may affect how schools deal with troubled players

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Inside Read: Pac-12 rises after Oregon win, Georgia's small-town hero

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Inside Read: Chuckie Keeton ready for final college season; Miami draws ire

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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College Football

Chris Petersen brings unique approach to Washington, coaches take challenge

By Pete Thamel and Thayer Evans
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