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James Parks

James Parks

Joined: Oct 3, 2023

James Parks is the founder and publisher of College Football HQ. He previously covered football for 247Sports and CBS Interactive. College Football HQ joined the Sports Illustrated Fannation Network in 2022.

Christmas in July for the Iowa football team, as head coach Kirk Ferentz is very thankful for his 2024 roster.
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Kirk Ferentz credits Santa Claus for Iowa football roster

Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz thanked Santa Claus for all the players he got back in 2024.

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Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning is happy to have the NIL support he has at the school, and doesn't care who knows it.
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Dan Lanning shoots back at Kirby Smart over Oregon football NIL dig

Dan Lanning is happy to have the support he does at Oregon and its NIL football operation.

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Ohio State should have beat Michigan last season, Ryan Day says

Ryan Day thinks Ohio State had last year's game against Michigan clinched, until it wasn't.

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An early ranking of the most costly game day experiences in college football ahead of the 2024 season.
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Ranking college football's 10 most expensive game days in 2024

College football games, like everything, are getting more expensive. These are the 10 costliest game days leading into 2024.

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USC vs. Notre Dame remains one of college football's great historic rivalries, but Lincoln Riley's recent comments suggest the matchup might not be set in stone.
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Lincoln Riley comments put USC-Notre Dame football rivalry in doubt

Lincoln Riley isn't sold on keeping the USC vs. Notre Dame football rivalry.

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Lincoln Riley doesn't want any part of remarks made by Oklahoma's athletic director that seemed directed at him.
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Lincoln Riley reacts to Oklahoma AD's 'get on with it' jab

Oklahoma's AD appeared to throw shade at Lincoln Riley with recent comments, but the now-USC football coach doesn't want any part of that.

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Mike Leach was declined consideration for the College Football Hall of Fame despite protests from media and fans.
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Lincoln Riley supports College Football Hall of Fame inducting Mike Leach

USC's football coach made a plea to the College Football Hall of Fame to induct former coach Mike Leach.

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Pat McAfee will return to College GameDay for the 2024 college football season.
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Pat McAfee makes decision on College GameDay in 2024

Pat McAfee has decided on his future with ESPN College GameDay ahead of the 2024 college football season.

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Strength of schedule is still crucial when it comes to College Football Playoff selection, says CFP director Richard M. Clark.
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Strength of schedule still 'key' for College Football Playoff selection, Richard Clark says

College football's playoff selection committee still takes strength of schedule very seriously when it comes to creating their rankings.

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Jim Harbaugh may have left Michigan, but Michigan hasn't left Jim Harbaugh, as he still puts his Ohio State rival in his sights even after going to the NFL.
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Jim Harbaugh recycles Ryan Day insult in Chargers video

Jim Harbaugh is recycling an old takedown of Ryan Day in his remarks to incoming Chargers players.

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Steve Spurrier is a Florida man through and through, but he believes the SEC should take a look at rival Florida State. And Clemson, to boot.
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Steve Spurrier endorses Florida State to SEC amid realignment talk

Head Ball Coach says he expects more college football realignment to come, and it will involve Florida State and Clemson, and maybe the SEC.

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Where the Big Ten sits regarding future conference expansion, according to commissioner Tony Petitti.
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Big Ten expansion: Tony Petitti addresses future conference realignment

Where the Big Ten stands regarding future football conference realignment.

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