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Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU new head coach Lane Kiffin speaks at South Stadium Club at Tiger Stadium.

Lane Kiffin fires back at Paul Finebaum after criticizing his move to LSU, escalating one of the SEC’s most talked-about coach-media feuds.

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Lane Kiffin fires back at Paul Finebaum after criticizing his move to LSU, escalating one of the SEC’s most talked-about coach-media feuds.

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Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.

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With Penn State evaluating candidates to replace James Franklin, one major SEC coach definitively rejects any link to the Nittany Lions' job.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin talks to media following the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State won 27-9.

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The 2025 Manning Award finalists are set. Get the full list, updated stats, and a look at which player has the best path to winning.

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ESPN’s College GameDay will feature new LSU coach Lane Kiffin ahead of the SEC Championship, adding another storyline to Georgia–Alabama week.

Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall looks on during the second quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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As Jon Sumrall departs for Florida, Tulane’s head coaching search now centers around one high-level SEC coordinator.

Former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is a top candidate in James Madison's search to replace head coach Bob Chesney.

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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 David Pollack breaks down the Big Ten championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and Ohio State Buckeyes.

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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.

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden went viral on Wednesday night by sharing his bold vision on how to repair the College Football Playoff.

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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.

In his attempts to replace James Franklin (left), Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft (right) has ushered in a wave of contract extensions for rival college football coaches.

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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 Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz is another name floated as a candidate to replace James Franklin at Penn State.

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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.

An unknown, third college football program reportedly made a big play for Lane Kiffin while LSU and Florida got all the attention.

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LSU, Ole Miss, and Florida weren't the only major college football programs working furiously to get Lane Kiffin on their sideline. Turns out, there was a surprise fourth contender.

Penn State loses out on another head coaching target in its ongoing struggle to replace James Franklin.

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One of the last major head coaching candidates left in college football's active coaching carousel has elected to stay at his current post.

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Penn State appears to have fallen behind in college football's over-active coaching carousel, but one new potential name has entered the conversation.

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban discusses the Texas Tech football game vs. BYU on College GameDay at Jones AT&T Stadium.

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As one college football coach takes over at a major SEC program, former Alabama coach Nick Saban shared a rare and strong public message.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key talks to Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown after a game at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.

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As one college football program wraps up a strong 2025 season, the head coach signs a new deal through 2030, putting to rest any speculation about his future.

Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold, left, talks with Kansas State Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman prior to a game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas State enters a new chapter as longtime head coach Chris Klieman is reportedly stepping away after seven seasons leading the Wildcats.

ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy predicts James Madison will win the Sun Belt championship game over Troy.

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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.

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The effort to find a new head coach has not gone as well as one historic college football program hoped it would.

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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.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suggested the Penn State Nittany Lions could hire Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

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Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger floated Mike Tomlin as a candidate for the Penn State Nittany Lions vacancy. The podcast host believes the veteran coach would thrive in college despite the program's struggle to find a replacement for James Franklin.

Nov 22, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) and running back Kaytron Allen (13) stand on the field following the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Penn State continues to strike out on finding the program's next coach. Find out the latest college football candidates to pass on the Nittany Lions.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) celebrates after a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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With an SEC title matchup ahead, Georgia officially extends its record postseason streak to 29 games and strengthens its standing in the College Football Playoff race.

Auburn football head coach Alex Golesh speaks during his introductory Tiger Walk at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.

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The newly hired $44.4 million SEC head coach wasted no time making his first major decision, signaling the direction of his new program.

Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning, left, and Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talk while watching players warm up before a game at Autzen Stadium.

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After a 17–7 rivalry loss to Minnesota capped another losing season, Luke Fickell’s job security at Wisconsin is under heavy scrutiny.

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.

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High-profile college football coach says major change needed to national championship game