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Pat Forde

About Pat Forde

Pat Forde is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated who covers college football and college basketball as well as the Olympics and horse racing. He cohosts the Others Receiving Votes podcast for SI and is a regular contributor to the Tony Kornheiser Show podcast. He previously worked for Yahoo Sports, ESPN and The (Louisville) Courier-Journal. Forde has won 28 Associated Press Sports Editors writing contest awards, has been published three times in the Best American Sports Writing book series, and was nominated for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize. A past president of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and member of the Football Writers Association of America, he lives in Louisville with his wife. They have three children, all of whom were collegiate swimmers.

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I’ve Covered Nine Olympics. Nothing Prepared Me for Seeing My Daughter Win a Medal

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The Australian claims gold in the event Ledecky dominated internationally starting as a 15-year-old at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Who Are The Most Intriguing Coaches In College Football This Season? | Others Receiving Votes
Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde, Bryan Fischer and Kevin Sweeney discuss who the most intriguing coaches of the 2026 college football season are as we get ready to start the season.
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Notre Dame-USC Is BACK...But It Won't Be The Same | Others Receiving Votes
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Coaches Poll Reaction, ND v. USC Is Back, Best & Worst College Towns | Others Receiving Votes
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The confident reigning national champion and a controversial and brash boss lead the list of coaches who will define the season.
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Marcus Freeman says the Fighting Irish have the talent to contend for a national title, but only if they avoid another costly September stumble.
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A vote on the Protect College Sports Act is coming down to the wire before Congress recesses on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the bill.
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The series will resume in 2030 and retain its traditional home-and-home format, but there will be a major schedule change.
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As the Big Ten celebrates three straight national titles, the Indiana coach argues the conference lets its results speak louder than the SEC’s explanations.
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Both the coach and program are coming off painful setbacks, making this one of college football’s most compelling fresh starts.
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With championship momentum at his back and College Football Playoff expansion in his sights, the Big Ten commissioner has never commanded a brighter spotlight.
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The Fighting Irish’s record SoFi partnership won’t diminish one of college sports’ iconic brands, but it shows even tradition-rich programs must evolve to compete.
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A season of sky-high expectations tested the Texas quarterback in every way. In 2026, he has the chance to play more freely.
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The LSU coach’s latest self-improvement project won’t erase a career built on polarizing decisions and self-inflicted controversy.
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