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Samer Kalaf

Indiana Hoosiers running back Kaelon Black (8) runs a touchdown against Oregon during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

College Football

Indiana Turned Oregon Into Duck Confit

Israel Daramola

Ray Ratto

You Can Finally Start Paying Attention To The College Football Playoff

Maitreyi Anantharaman

College Basketball

If Syla Swords Takes A Shot But The Clock Is Frozen, Did It Actually Happen?

Death To The NCAA

It’s The First Round Of The College Football Playoff, Charlie Brown

There’s No Getting Around The Money

Leland Smith #12 of the Purdue Boilermakers secures an onside kick late in the second half as Collin Dixon #17 of the Illinois Fighting Illini defends at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Champaign, Illinois.

How To Recover An Onside Kick

Head coach Kelly Graves of the Oregon Ducks coaches his team in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center on February 9, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

Get The Oregon Ducks In A Row

Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Folsom Field on October 13, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado.

The Pac-12’s Death Throes Make For The Most Entertaining Football In The Country


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Dan McQuade

Oregon player Kayvon Thibodeaux stands with his hands on his hips. He's number 5. white shirt, gold/yellow helmet, yellow gloves.

The Replay Review That Wasn’t

Fans mob the field after Stanford upset Oregon. the quality of the still is not very good.

No One, Especially ABC Viewers, Could Clearly See Stanford’s Upset Win Coming

Oregon Ducks