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Does your college football roster cost $8M or $50M? Here's our report on 68 teams
The best teams are, on average, the ones paying players the most, but there's a wide disparity between the schools at the top and the bottom of major conferences.
The Dirtiest Teams in College Football: The 2026 Ranking
The Action Network built the Dirty Score, meaning a single number showing how undisciplined each team was from 2020 to 2025.
A workout with Notre Dame’s strength coach left me with these 3 lessons (and soreness)
A firsthand look at how the Irish train to endure a 16-game season revealed that there’s more to strength building than the weight on a bar.
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Why Georgia Tech Sold Its Biennial Georgia Home Game for $10M
The 119th edition of the Georgia–Georgia Tech annual rivalry game has turned into a neutral-site matchup, with the Yellow Jackets getting a big payday.
It’s the fifth of a six-game contract Georgia Tech signed with AMBSE to annually play one home contest at the NFL and MLS venue,
the $10 million payment would amount to roughly five times the revenue a normal home game would generate.
College football program valuations: Ranking every Power 4 team by how much they’d sell for
College football programs may not be for sale, but what if they were? Here's our best guess at how much the Power 4 would sell for.
Using Motion to Create Running Lanes
There are many elements to a running game that can make it successful.
Can UMass sell hope? Why college football’s losingest problem believes it can win
Best known for basketball success under John Calipari 30 years ago, UMass has won 26 football games in 13 years in the FBS. Can it change?
Charles Huff, Marshall and a glimpse inside the coaching carousel’s most puzzling split
Huff and Marshall had been heading for a divorce for months, but there were few hard feelings as both coach and program turned the page.
Inside Florida State’s historic fall from 13-0 to its worst showing in 50 years
Even a storied program like Florida State is susceptible to the volatile landscape of college football and the sport's new-age war chests.
Who is Dan Casey, and how did he become a favorite follow for football coac
Casey has used his internet prowess to become a good follow for football coaches and continue to grow the game.
How next-gen data analytics is changing American football
At the NFL’s Big Data Bowl, scientists compete to develop new stats that better capture player performance
Dallas high school football coaches on best recruiters, impact of OU, Texas
How has Texas A&M's approach changed under Mike Elko? Will Texas' move to the SEC help the Longhorns with in-state prospects?
The five types of college football programs you meet in the transfer portal
In this evolving portal era, programs take different approaches to attacking the opportunity that arises during each transfer window.
A ‘high butt factor’ might be an NFL Draft prospect’s most prized asset
For years, the humble human haunches have been key indicators as football scouts evaluate players.
Get Ready for the Biennial Texas High School Football Feeding Frenzy
On Thursday, schools across Texas will learn what districts they’ll play in for the next two years. Then, the scheduling madness begins.
When should a football team attempt a two point conversion instead of an ex
NOTE: see the February 2024 update to this post and my two point conversion analysis here. On Sunday November 10, 2019, the Carolina Panthers were down 14 against the Packers early in the 4th quart…
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30 Best Animation Software for Beginners in 2024 [Free & Paid]
Some of the best animation software are Visme, Adobe Animate, Blender, Pencil2D, Animaker and Biteable. Find out how these and other tools compare.
The gore, guts and horror of an NFL fumble pile
What it’s like at the bottom of the most lawless play in sports.
Herbert Hoover vs Fairmont 1977
First round of the AAA WV State Playoffs 1977 (4 teams)
Justin Jefferson, his wide receiver ‘sensei’ and the art of running silky-smooth routes
EAGAN, Minn. — The perfect description of Justin Jefferson’s route running is tucked inside one specific video on the internet. The video, released by the NFL Network in August, begins with several Jefferson receptions then transitions to comments from opposing defenders. About…
The game within a game: Secrets of a college football signal stealer
Espionage on the sideline and in the coaches' booth is increasing in college football, but does all that effort make a difference on the field?
West Virginia-Pitt’s renewed Backyard Brawl a reminder of toll realignment
"For your fans, what’s important to them?” said West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons of scheduling rivals after realignment.
Saudi-backed LIV Golf shows how ‘sportswashing’ can backfire
Saudi-backed LIV Golf shows how 'sportswashing' can backfire.
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Sponsoring a football club is about more than just advertising, it's a status symbol.
Pro sport team sales are driven by the law of scarcity
This is a luxury toy collection at a level above yachts or private islands.
How to watch football like an expert from the comfort of your couch
There is always something to learn about the game and there are levels to watching it.
Vic Fangio, the most influential DC in modern NFL: A deep dive into his system
What makes Vic Fangio's defense the best response to modern offenses? Its two-high structure limits explosive plays and forces short throws.
Ted's Nguyen's Film Room: A comprehensive breakdown of Belichick's defensive masterpiece in Super Bowl LIII
One of the keys to the Rams' offense is its simplicity. Bill Belichick countered with his own "simple" game plan: a 6-1 front that had answers for all of the Rams' bread-and-butter plays.
Ron Cook: Pitt-West Virginia injecting some much-needed bad blood into this
Some people will tell you Pat Narduzzi did his finest work in 2021 when he led Pitt to the ACC championship. It was Pitt’s best season in 40 years....
The LA Rams are winners in football. They’re ‘loss leaders’ in economics
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College Football Stats - College FB Team Opponent Yards per Play | TeamRank
College Football opponent yards per play, by team.
Alabama Defense - Nick Saban - 2008.pdf
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The 2021 UCLA Chip Kelly playbook (823 snaps) sorted by play call volume. Blue bars are pass, yellow bares are run. The purple line is…
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How Marshawn Lynch Became an N.F.L. Mentor (Published 2022)
The former Super Bowl champion has always had a way with words. It has turned him into a trusted adviser to N.F.L. and college football players who want to use their “wittys to get up out that siti.”
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3-4 Defense - FootballXOs.com - Free Football Playbooks
The 3-4 Defense has become more popular in recent years with both NFL and College defenses. During the 1970's and 1980's the 3-4 defense was the most widely used defense in the NFL.
Air Raid Playbooks - FootballXOs.com
View our detailed collection of air raid playbooks through the years from many different teams and coaches.
The 2018 advanced college football stats glossary
Here is a glossary for the terms used in the 2018 college football season previews at SB Nation.
John Madden Was America’s Greatest Football Teacher
Madden, who died Tuesday at the age of 85, made a generation of football fans smarter
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How Deion Sanders Turned Jackson State Into the Best Story in College Football
On Wednesday, the top-ranked recruit in the country shocked the world by announcing he’ll play at Jackson State. The news has flipped college sports on its head—and sheds light on just what’s so remarkable about the Coach Prime experience.
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Lawsuits, secret taping and the unraveling of a powerhouse high school football program
Valdosta might be a 24-time state football champ, but lately its program has been rocked by a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former coach, the hiring of controversial coach Rush Propst and a secret recording that alleged cheating by SEC powers.