Ryan Young

Ryan Young

Joined: Aug 30, 2025

Ryan Young joins CFB HQ On SI after 15 years as a college football beat writer, including the last seven years in Los Angeles covering the USC Trojans for Rivals. He previously covered Florida and Coastal Carolina after four years at the Kansas City Star. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, right, and USC head coach Lincoln Riley shake hands postgame as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is on the offensive making the case for his 9-3 Longhorns to make the College Football Playoff.

Georgia State Panthers cornerback Bernard Causey III (28) makes a tackle against Vanderbilt.

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Former Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Why the College Football Playoff committee has it right with Notre Dame over Miami

Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin stands on the sideline during the second half against the Florida Gators at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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Eight college football programs under the most pressure in Week 14

No. 12 Miami and QB Carson Beck take on No. 22 Pittsburgh in a final opportunity to sway the College Football Playoff selection committee.

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Week 14 games most likely to shake up the College Football Playoff rankings

SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) runs with the ball during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

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AP top 25 poll: Five most underrated college football teams in Week 14

Southern California coach Lincoln Riley looks for answers against Oregon during the second half touchdown Nov. 22, 2025.

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Eight saddest college football fan bases after Week 13

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and running back King Miller (30) lead the Trojans into a huge game at Oregon on Saturday.

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Week 13 college football games most likely to shake up the College Football Playoff rankings

Oregon and coach Dan Lanning have their College Football Playoff hopes on the line Saturday at home vs. USC.

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Six college football programs under the most pressure in Week 13

ESPN announcer Jordan Rodgers before the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Jordan Rodgers puts top-10 ranked program on upset alert in Week 13

Baylor Bears head coach Dave Aranda and UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost talk at midfield prior to a game at McLane Stadium.

Major college program announces head football coach will return for 2026 season

Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer, now with Fox Sports, watches on the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

Urban Meyer sends strong message after Virginia Tech hires James Franklin

Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm pleads with the side judge as he and brother Greg Brohm -- UofL football's chief of staff -- look at the replay on the video board as officials ultimately ruled against a Chris Bell touchdown during the game against Clemson.

Eight saddest college football fanbases after Week 12

BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (middle) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs with tight end Carsen Ryan (20) and offensive lineman Kyle Sfarcioc (64) during the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

AP top 25 poll: Three most underrated teams in Week 13