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2025 College Football Playoffs Discussion (12 Team Format)

The AAC champ (Tulane) is in.

If UVA goes down to Duke JMU will be the 5th conference champ in.

Almost positive that’s how it goes no matter what BYU does.
Yep, BYU needs a win to get in, and if they lose it’s probably between the Domers and Cryami for the last spot as the #10 seed.

Unless Bama gets blown out.
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2026 tOSU Recruiting Discussion

A big chunk of the secret sauce is that the team has a ridiculous amount of experience and the other component is staff continuity. As both of those things dissipate, we’ll see IU revert to something quite a bit closer to, but likely not all the way back to, their historical mean depending on how aggressively and successfully they can upgrade their talent.
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tOSU Recruiting Discussion

https://www.collegenetworth.com/college-football-players-nil-spending-cars-gear-and-more/

Investing in Family and Future
For plenty of players, NIL money means they can finally help out their families or set themselves up for what’s next. Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron talked about easing the financial load on his parents. Texas Tech defensive lineman Lee Hunter even bought his mom a house.

Long-Term Financial Planning
Some athletes are thinking ahead. Stanford cornerback Collin Wright put his money into index funds and ETFs. Wake Forest defensive back Nick Andersen leaned on his dad for some financial advice.

Others are just saving up for something big:

Down Payment on a House: Syracuse punter Jack Stonehouse is putting his earnings aside for a future home.
Rolex Watch: Virginia offensive lineman Noah Josey is eyeing a luxury watch—kind of a classic move to mark success, right?
Giving Back to the Community
Some athletes are using their NIL windfall to do good. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht donated Xboxes to a pediatric hospital. Georgia linebacker CJ Allen and Arizona safety Xavion Alford ran youth camps for kids.

Georgia Tech offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge spent some of his NIL money on his wedding, picking out rings and bands. It’s a reminder that this new era is about more than just flashy purchases—it’s about meaningful moments, too.
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2026 CA WR Chris Henry Jr. has signed!!!

I think there is still a certain amount of jankyness to some of these "offers". We've read about schools already having issues with the NIL delivering on promises.

I think when we hear "some places offered twice as much" that part (not all ) of the decision is how solid is that offer. The fireworks dealer from TJ offers me twice as much as IBM to come run his business, I'm probably still taking the IBM offer if you know what I mean.
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Coaching changes: coaches hired and fired, comings and goings

UCONN is in midst of hiring Jason Candle from Toledo to a 6-year deal

UCONN needed to act quick before Iowa State could take another Toledo HC
Figured Candle would be getting a better(?) job before long. I know many here mentioned him in the past for some open positions on our staff.
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ESPN (A bunch of Death-Spiraling maroons)

ESPiN is heavily biased. The sun comes up in the east. The sky is blue. Water is wet.
The company is about making a profit by building their brand as an entertainment sports company. They have always been driven by the first letter in their name. They are going to push the areas where they have a financial interest (S-E-C), and ignore areas where they do not (B1G) as much as possible. While there is some B1G bias, no one believes with half a brain believes they are fair and balanced. In other words, they don't give a rats ass about Indiana. If anything they will subtly (and sometimes not so subtly) do what they can to tear down the B1G.
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2025 Heisman Trophy Discussion

Last Call: Biggest Questions, Players to Watch and Predictions for Ohio State’s Big Ten Championship Game Clash with Indiana​

Predictions​

Julian Sayin wins the Heisman​

Sayin can’t actually win the Heisman until next weekend, but how he performs and whether Ohio State wins Saturday night will likely determine whether he does. Despite playing an excellent Indiana defense, I expect Ohio State’s star quarterback to be the ultra-efficient passer he’s been all year – with the aid of a fast indoor track that will help Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate and Co. make big plays on the receiving end – and lead the Buckeyes to a victory, positioning him to hoist the stiff-arm trophy next weekend in New York.
– Dan Hope
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