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Buster the Boise State Broncos mascot cheers against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium

College Football

The Pac-12’s Raid On The Mountain West Is Only The Beginning

Israel Daramola

A view of the The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy during the 2024 CFP National Championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. The Michigan Wolverines won 34-13.

A Guide To CFB’s Power Conference Realignment

The scoreboard at Martin Stadium prior to the start between the Oregon State Beavers and the Washington State Cougars

The College Football “Super League” Salesmen Bring You The Past Disguised As The Future

The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy is pictured during the Michigan Wolverines football National Championship celebration on January 13, 2024 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Death To The NCAA

College Football “Super League” Likely To Join Its European Cousin In The Graveyard Of Ideas

Custom painted Pac-12 University of Colorado Buffaloes football on display at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas on July 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In Realignment, It’s Survival Of The Fattest

conference realignment