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Bryan Fischer

Bryan Fischer

Joined: Oct 16, 2024

Bryan Fischer is a staff writer at Sports Illustrated covering college sports. He joined the SI staff in 2024 after spending nearly two decades at outlets such as FOX Sports, NBC Sports and CBS Sports. A member of the Football Writers Association of America's All-America Selection Committee and a Heisman Trophy voter, Fischer has won awards for investigative journalism from the Associated Press Sports Editors and FWAA.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton runs with the ball in the second half of the SEC championship game against Texas in Atlanta.
College Football

Second-String QB Gunner Stockton Guides Georgia to SEC Title, CFP Bye

Injured starter Carson Beck suffered an “upper extremity injury” to end the first half, but the Bulldogs held off conference newcomer Texas.

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In his sixth year and at his third school, Gabriel has the Ducks undefeated heading into the Big Ten championship.
College Football

Dillon Gabriel’s Winding Path to Top-Ranked Oregon and Heisman Contention

The durable QB navigated two transfer portal moves, racked up career records and has the Ducks in the hunt for a national title.

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Bill Belichick and North Carolina created a ripple this week with news the Super Bowl–winning coach was interested in the college ranks.
College Football

College Football Coaching Carousel Primer: Names Beyond Bill Belichick to Watch

Four power-conference programs have current openings and are expected to make hires soon after championship weekend concludes.

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Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers could wreak havoc in the College Football Playoff selection committee’s final rankings and bracket.
College Football

Alabama vs. Miami? Actually, Clemson Is Chaos Agent in CFP Bracket

The debate for the final spot in the 12-team field boils down to the Crimson Tide and Hurricanes ... unless the Tigers win the ACC title game and steal a bid.

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden motions after getting a first down against the Texas A&M Aggies.
College Football

Texas Handles Rival Texas A&M to Make SEC Championship in First Season

The Longhorns made changing conferences look easy with dominant, physical win after 13-year wait in the series and all but locked up a College Football Playoff berth.

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The last time Texas and Texas A&M played, Longhorns kicker Justin Tucker made a 40-yard field goal to lift Texas to a 27-25 win in 2011.
College Football

Texas, Texas A&M Renew Rivalry As Bitter SEC Foes After 13-Year Hiatus

The feud between the teams started in 1894 then ran uninterrupted from World War I until a memorable 2011 game and a bitter realignment-driven split.

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The Sooners upset Alabama, defeating the Crimson Tide 24–3 Saturday.
College Football

Chaos of Week 13 Shows Expanded College Football Playoff Is Working

Even if FBS commissioners wanted to change it, the new format is giving the desired outcome because the games matter.

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The Buffaloes’ cornerback/wide receiver is mounting a strong Heisman Trophy–worthy season.
College Football

‘One of One’: Travis Hunter’s Heisman Candidacy, NFL Draft Stock Grows in Unicorn Season

The two-way standout took a trailblazing path from Jackson State then following Deion Sanders to Colorado where the Buffaloes are eyeing a Big 12 title and CFP bid.

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Kansas Jayhawks tight end Jared Casey reacts to a first down against the BYU Cougars.
College Football

In the Big 12, Parity Reigns Among College Football Playoff Contenders

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs were the first team out of the projected 12-team College Football Playoff field released by the selection committee Tuesday.
College Football

Georgia’s Omission From 12-Team College Football Playoff Projection Shows Strength of Schedule Is a Myth

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LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
College Football

With LSU Out of College Football Playoff Consideration, Brian Kelly at a Turning Point

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BYU Cougars safety Tanner Wall, left, and Crew Wakley celebrate an interception against the Arizona Wildcats.
College Football

BYU, Utah Football Meet in Clash Everyone Predicted, Just in Reverse

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