Been working on a side project and planning to launch tomorrow. If you're into college football, especially the evolving world of GMs, personnel, scouting, and how programs are built behind the scenes, hope you'll check it out. #CFB #CollegeFootball

Here are my quick thoughts on the Tennessee & Nico Iamaleava situation and why it might be a turning point for college football 👇

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How Texas Tech built a portal class so good Notre Dame tried to poach the GM A robust NIL program and a savvy general manager have made the Red Raiders into a big offseason winner. But will that translate to wins on the field?

Solid read from @maxolson.bsky.social on how Texas Tech built its transfer class. Went all in, over budget & relied on NFL scouts/draft grades to evaluate talent. Another sign that GMs/personnel will be crucial in finding every edge to land top players

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Jon Sumrall Joins Josh Pate - Pate State Speaker Series YouTube video by Josh Pate's College Football Show

Good interview w/ Josh Pate & Coach Jon Sumrall
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Two takeaways:

1) Sumrall confirms GM/Personnel staff are key for allowing him to focus solely on coaching.
2) Loved the idea of player 'buyouts' for transfers moving up.

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#CFB #CFBSky #CollegeFootball

My way-too-early look at G5 QBs heading into 2025.

What other G5 QBs are you keeping an eye on heading into the 2025 season?

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#cfbsky #collegefootball #G5

#NotreDame is winning w/ toughness, grit, and resilience. From setbacks to the brink of a championship, this team mirrors their coach’s relentless mindset. 🏆☘️

My latest on how Freeman's leadership shapes the Irish

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College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue All four teams who earned byes suffered early exits, but that's no reason to single out the concept of byes as the main problem

Repeat after me: Byes Aren't Bad.

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When will we find stability in the transfer portal era?

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Some exciting G5 bowl matchups are on deck this weekend!

Which one has your attention?

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Eric Singleton Jr. and Auburn's red-hot month in the portal: Inside Tigers' turnaround plans Auburn is looking to flip the script in 2025 after 6-7 and 5-7 finishes in Hugh Freeze's first two seasons at the helm

Eric Singleton Jr. and Auburn's red-hot month in the portal: Inside Tigers' turnaround plans

Key Takeaways from Round 1 of the CFP

🏈Dominating defenses
🏟️Electric home atmospheres
💪Total control of the line of scrimmage

Here’s what stood out in the first-ever 12-team playoff kickoff.

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Stars of the 12-Team CFP: Ashton Jeanty, Jeremiyah Love and More to Watch Impact players litter rosters of programs involved in the expanded playoff

Too many to choose from, but I highlight a few players I'm keeping an eye on in the CFP.

Who do you think are the most important players?

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How Notre Dame football can reclaim its place among the elite A College Football Playoff win could be the key to Notre Dame reclaiming its spot among the elite.

Can @notredame.bsky.social Football reclaim its place among the elite?

My latest for Slap The Sign
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I know it's almost impossible to pick bowl games with all the uncertainty around player transfers, opt-outs, and coaching changes, but who do you have this week with G5 teams in bowls?
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What are the best accounts for not just breaking transfer portal updates, but also for keeping track of the most recent transfer portal moves? #CFB #CFBSky #TransferPortal #CollegeFootball

Thanks, Ethan! Hopefully, we can eventually reach a point where players have the freedom to choose what's best for them, while also implementing more rules and regulations around how and how often they navigate the portal. I feel like there needs to be a 'best of both worlds' solution 🤞

The Transfer Portal Era: When Will College Football Find Stability? The transfer portal gives players freedom, but is it costing college football its identity?

The Transfer Portal Era: When Will College Football Find Stability?

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Beyond Ashton Jeanty: Why Boise State Is a Serious College Football Playoff Contender Why Boise State isn’t just about Jeanty—they’re a complete team and legit playoff contender.

I wrote this earlier this season, and with the first-round bye, it definitely still rings true—how I still believe Boise is going to be dangerous in the #CFP

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Agreed—there need to be some rules and regulations to help control and incentivize players not to jump ship from year to year.

I get that the #transferportal is part of the new #CFB era & gives players more freedom, but as a fan, it feels like we’re learning a whole new set of teams every season. Already missing the days when rosters stayed mostly the same for a few years. Now it’s all year-to-year #CFBSky #CollegeFootball

Could we get Scott Frost back at UCF and Rich Rod back at WVU?! 🤔 #CFB #CFBSky #CollegeFootball 🎓🏈

Would he want to deal with NIL and the portal?

Drop your G5 conference title winners below👇

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This is now official

I came into the season thinking Ohio State could be an all-time great team. The NFL talent is that good.

They've just never looked like it all season, and then you lose to a 6-5 Michigan team. That's coaching.

Are the Kansas Jayhawks the Big 12’s Best Team After Their Late Surge? Kansas is peaking at the perfect time, shaking up the Big 12 and playing the ultimate spoiler.

Are the Kansas Jayhawks the best team in the Big 12?

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Not only is Tulane HC Jon Sumrall a name to watch for UNC, but Tulane OC Joe Craddock has gotten a lot of attention for several open Power 4 OC jobs.

Out of curiosity, I drew up a 24-team FBS bracket (with all conference champs) based on my BCS-style formula. Honestly? Glorious.

Ok- last regular season weekend. Which G5 matchup are you keeping an eye on?
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