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James Madison targets former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier to lead their program. The Sun Belt contender hopes the veteran leader can return to his championship form in Harrisonburg following his recent SEC exit.
College football analyst Rece Davis shares his prediction for the Sun Belt Championship Game featuring the Troy Trojans and James Madison Dukes. The ESPN host discussed the matchup and the playoff implications on the College GameDay podcast.
The See Ball Get Ball host explains why the Hoosiers offense cannot score enough points against the Buckeyes. Read Pollack's full prediction for the title game.
A home victory for the Green Wave over the Mean Green is the prediction from ESPN host Rece Davis. College Football Playoff stakes are high in New Orleans as Jon Sumrall and Eric Morris coach their final games.
Former NFL coach Jon Gruden outlines a plan to fix the College Football Playoff, suggesting five neutral-site elimination games for teams currently on bye weeks to ensure a fair 12-team field.
Rival programs have secured coaches like Curt Cignetti and Kalani Sitake with massive raises totaling $370 million. Pat Kraft remains without a replacement for James Franklin while competitors capitalize on the Nittany Lions' vacancy to reset the market.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz is a new target for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Athletic Director Pat Kraft has missed out on several high-profile coaches. The search continues following the James Franklin firing.
ESPN host Rece Davis previews the ACC Championship Game and predicts the winner of the Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Cavaliers matchup. He discusses the chaos scenarios, historical context, and the turnover issues facing Manny Diaz and his team.
Miami (OH) faces Western Michigan in the MAC Championship game Saturday. Analyst Greg McElroy predicts the Broncos will win the title matchup because of their defensive front and quarterback Broc Lowry.
Rece Davis forecasts the Big 12 Championship winner, citing the Texas Tech Red Raiders' elite defensive front as too much for the BYU Cougars to overcome.
The James Madison Dukes face the Troy Trojans in the Sun Belt title game. Greg McElroy breaks down the rushing disparity and defensive stats that favor the hosts in Harrisonburg.
The Indiana Hoosiers battle the Ohio State Buckeyes for the Big Ten conference crown at Lucas Oil Stadium. Rece Davis breaks down the matchup and explains why he expects Ryan Day to secure the victory.
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