Sunday September 13, 2015

Your 10-pack of nuggets from a thrilling college football Saturday.

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Sunday September 13, 2015

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Your 10-pack of nuggets from a thrilling college football Saturday.

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Sunday September 13, 2015

USC and Lincoln Riley reportedly set to name college football's first Director of AI

By Doug Samuels

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How many FBS teams return their head coach and both coordinators from 2025 to '26? (Hint: Not many)

By Zach Barnett

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Details that led to North Dakota's recent "tampering" violations are revealed, and it's not a good look for the NCAA

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By Doug Samuels

3 days ago

USC and Lincoln Riley reportedly set to name college football's first Director of AI

By Doug Samuels

Jun 10, 2026

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By Doug Samuels

2 days ago

How many FBS teams return their head coach and both coordinators from 2025 to '26? (Hint: Not many)

By Zach Barnett

2 days ago

Details that led to North Dakota's recent "tampering" violations are revealed, and it's not a good look for the NCAA

By Doug Samuels

3 days ago

Eric Bieniemy explains why the Chiefs have an imaginary sign outside offensive meeting room

By Doug Samuels

3 days ago