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Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive lineman Greg Johnson celebrates after the teams win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Bills 2027 Mock Draft Lands Mammoth Lineman to Protect Josh Allen

Randy Gurzi

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Sep 5, 2026

Before becoming a Pro Football Hall of Famer and, now, an FBS coach, Deion Sanders was a superstar at Florida State.

College Football: Ranking the Top 25 Playing Careers of Current FBS Coaches

Dan Lyons, Patrick Andres, Tim Capurso

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Sep 4, 2026

Missouri has another feather in its historical cap, by order of Missouri.

Missouri Has Already Claimed a National Championship—Just Not This Year’s

Patrick Andres

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Aug 29, 2026

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is primed for a thrilling encore, and is Sports Illustrated’s preseason All-American first-team quarterback for 2026.

Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Preseason All-Americans

Dan Lyons, Tim Capurso

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Aug 26, 2026

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If USC gets off to a slow start, questions about coach Lincoln Riley’s future could become a lingering storyline this season.

Assessing Lincoln Riley and Other College Football Coaches on the Hot Seat for 2026

Bryan Fischer

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Aug 21, 2026

What will wide receiver Charlie Becker and Indiana do for an encore after their national title?

One Number That Sums Up Every Big Ten Team in 2026

Patrick Andres

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Aug 11, 2026

Bet on Oregon to win the Big Ten in 2026.

Big Ten Conference Prediction, Odds for 2026 College Football Season (Oregon Will Come Out on Top)

Iain MacMillan

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Aug 10, 2026

This 1940 Press photo shows one of Curley Lambeau's Green Bay Packer backfield combinations

The Football Hobby Timeline: 1935 and the Growing Interest in The Sport

Dylan Brown

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Aug 8, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Koi Perich (3) reacts to his teams win after the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Safety Koi Perich Explains Why He Picked Oregon in the Transfer Portal

Charlie Viehl

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Aug 7, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Akron Zips quarterback Ben Finley (10) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

College Football Program Plans to Allow One Fan to Become Offensive Coordinator in Week 2

Tucker Harlin

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Aug 4, 2026

Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Minnesota safety Koi Perich speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Dan Lanning Offers Praise for Transfer Safety Koi Perich Ahead of Season

Caden Handwork

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Jul 31, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; ESPN personality Jordan Rodgers during 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jordan Rodgers Names the Best Conference in College Football Ahead of 2026 Season

Tucker Harlin

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Jul 31, 2026

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti has momentum on his side in his pursuit of an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams.

Tony Petitti’s Big Ten Keeps Winning. Now His 24-Team Playoff Push Might Be Too.

Pat Forde

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Jul 28, 2026

Jim Brown was not only a dominant football player at Syracuse, but played basketball, track and field and has a claim to the title of greatest lacrosse player of all time.

Ranking the 50 Best College Football Players of All Time

SI Staff

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Jul 10, 2026

Michigan’s Greatest Game Against Each 2026 Opponent: Weeks 4 - 7

Ethan Niewoehner

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Jul 10, 2026

Minnesota Goloden Gophers Darius Taylor speaks to members of the press during a Rate Bowl media day at JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale on Dec. 24, 2025.

Will 2026 Be the Season Darius Taylor Finally Reaches His Full Potential?

Tony Liebert

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Jun 30, 2026

Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

What Are Best-Case, Worst-Case and Most-Likely Scenarios for Gophers Football?

Tony Liebert

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Jun 29, 2026

Gophers walkout in EA Sports College Football 26

Every Gophers Player's Rating in the New EA Sports College Football 27

Tony Liebert

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Jun 26, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Garrison Monroe (23) forces a fumble against Northwestern State Demons tight end Ryan Tyler (47) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Top Sleeper at Every Defensive Position for Gophers Football in 2026

Tony Liebert

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Jun 26, 2026

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