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Florida State set to hire Jeff Purinton as next athletic director
Florida State University announced Jeff Purinton as its new athletic director, effective immediately, on November 9, 2026.
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'The bench is a good motivator': Nick Saban advises Texas to use hard-line approach with Arch Manning
Nick Saban advises Texas coach Steve Sarkisian to use the bench as a motivator for high-profile quarterback Arch Manning.
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Nick Saban and Tim Tebow give their thoughts on expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams
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CFP reaches 'handshake agreement' with ESPN to air 24-team playoff, sources say
CFP and ESPN seal a verbal pact to launch a 24‑team playoff, sparking fierce debate among coaches and analysts.
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Nick Saban compares Keelon Russell to former Alabama quarterback
Football analysts and former coaches draw attention to Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell ahead of a major matchup.
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ESPN’s ‘Saban’ docuseries goes as deep as Nick Saban allows it to
ESPN’s new documentary series about retired coach Nick Saban draws widespread media attention.
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Nick Saban links NIL, boosters to 33 college football coaches being fired after 2025-2026 season
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Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell’s big college sports win won’t make an AI breakthrough easier
Recent legislative actions and stakeholder commentary highlight shifting dynamics across the college sports landscape.
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3 keys to victory for Alabama football in Mississippi State game
Alabama football secures a dominant victory over Mississippi State, prompting extensive analysis from major sports outlets.
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Ted Cruz Wants It. Matthew McConaughey Wants It. It’s Downright Evil.
College athletic realignment rules face intense scrutiny as prominent universities lobby Congress and media figures react.
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Kamario Taylor Rejected $4M Contract Offers to Transfer from Mississippi State, New Rumors Reveal
Quarterback Kamario Taylor is drawing intense scrutiny after reportedly rejecting $4 million in contract offers to remain at Mississippi State.
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Two Things the Protect College Sports Act Gets Right, and Three Things It Doesn’t
Recent commentary examines the Protect College Sports Act amid discussions surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness regulations.
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College sports bill faces tough path in House
A college sports bill that has passed the US Senate now faces a difficult trajectory in the House amid debates over NIL and coaching rules.
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Projecting potential conference realignment if the college sports bill's 20-team cap becomes law
The Protect College Sports Act threatens to reshape collegiate athletics through a proposed 20-team conference cap and new NIL regulations.
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'F*** Nick Saban' chants erupt after former Alabama coach taunts Tennessee, references his 16 victory cigars
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban taunts Tennessee fans with 16 victory cigars, sparking vulgar chants during College GameDay.
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Akron 'OC For A Day' contest winner sees drive end in fumble
An Akron fan's experience as 'Offensive Coordinator for a Day' ended in a costly fumble after a brief four-play drive.
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Dabo Swinney's Clemson Contract Buyout, Details Revealed After 41-Point Loss to Lane Kiffin, LSU
Pressure mounts for Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney following a 41-point loss to Lane Kiffin's LSU squad, sparking calls for his immediate termination.
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Be boring? Lane Kiffin is anything but as he enters a new era at LSU
Lane Kiffin’s first night at LSU turns the season‑opening clash with Clemson into a primetime spectacle in Death Valley.
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New book looks at Lane Kiffin’s rocky tenure with Nick Saban
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Inside the moment April Moore, mother of Keelon Russell, learned her son was named the starting QB at Alabama
April Moore's reaction to her son Keelon Russell being named the starting quarterback at Alabama captures a pivotal moment for the program.
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Alabama Fall Camp: Nuggets and Notes from Final Scrimmage
Alabama names Keelon Russell starting quarterback for the season opener following fall camp.
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Nick Saban says Skip Bertman was ‘100% right’ that leaving LSU was a mistake
Former football coach Nick Saban expresses regret over ignoring the advice of legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman following Bertman's death at 88.
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Legendary college baseball coach dies at 88: ‘The best to ever fill out a lineup card’
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Nick Saban made 'really good points' to Alabama defensive coordinator in offseason meeting
Nick Saban continues serving as a resource for the Alabama coaching staff following offseason meetings.
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Is Alabama football still the standard? ‘Got to go out and prove it’
Alabama football faces a critical identity shift under Kalen DeBoer following SEC media days and a devastating loss to Indiana.
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Nick Saban praises Jon Sumrall, UF's coaching staff, but notes concerns: 'Two areas they need to improve on'
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall dominates headlines at SEC Media Days amid viral moments and commentary from Nick Saban.