College Football
July 12, 2021
The NIL’s Effect on Collegiate Athletics
NIL has majorly changed the college football landscape. SC’s Jean Neuberger describes the biggest shifts in the game as athletes line up for sponsorships. Complete Story
June 15, 2021
Proposed 12-Team FBS Playoff Has its Flaws
If the FBS is going to triple the size of its playoff field, it must commensurately increase the incentive that accrues to the top teams. SC’s Anthony Brancato explains why that proposed plan falls short. Complete Story
June 8, 2021
Tinkering With the Transfer Portal
The transfer portal is in full swing, but is that a total positive? SC’s Jean Neuberger explains why some changes are needed to keep the portal from going out of control. Complete Story
May 10, 2021
2021 FCS Championship Preview
Football in May? It’s a 2021 thing. SC’s Jean Neuberger gives a preview of next Saturday’s title game between 8-1 South Dakota State and 9-0 Sam Houston State. Complete Story
March 9, 2021
Why FBS Needs to Pass “Proposition 15”
After suffering through a truncated 2020 season due to COVID, college football can do something to make it up in 2021 and beyond. SC’s Anthony Brancato proposes what that “something” should be. Complete Story
January 4, 2021
How to Expand the Playoff the Right Way
After another set of blowouts in the college football semifinals with any late-game drama confined to gambling, SC’s Ross Lancaster has finally realized that it’s time to change the College Football Playoff. He looks at how it can be expanded, but not to the eight teams that many want. Complete Story
December 21, 2020
Thoughts From Selection Sunday
Through all the COVID chaos, college football’s bowl season is upon us! SC’s Jean Neuberger shares some of his thoughts on this year’s slate of games. Complete Story
December 18, 2020
Stormy Success With a Muddied Outlook
Iowa State’s surprising season has people taking notice. Too much, though? SC’s Jonathan Lowe explains why the praise and criticism hits close to home for him. Complete Story
November 23, 2020
Could Another 108-Year Drought Be Snapped?
As we head into the last week in November, it’s not Oklahoma or Texas leading the Big 12. SC’s Jean Neuberger questions whether the Iowa State Cyclones can take the next step from a consistent winner into … finally … a conference champion. Complete Story
November 11, 2020
2020 CFP: New Year, Same Teams
SC’s Steve Brenna doesn’t see a whole lot to look forward to as far as the CFP race, with the usual suspects lined up to once again take the stage in January. Can anyone manage a ranking-shifting upset? Complete Story
More College Football Commentary
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| 10.26.20 | Nine Observations After This Weekend’s Action | By Jean Neuberger |
| 10.12.20 | Disjointed Fan Attendance Policies Are a Problem | By Steve Brenna |
| 09.21.20 | The B1G Reversal | By Jean Neuberger |
| 09.07.20 | All That Matters in a COVID Season | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 08.17.20 | The B1G Gamble | By Jean Neuberger |
| 07.06.20 | College Football? It’s When, Not If | By Jean Neuberger |
| 01.15.20 | Where Burrow Stands Among All-Time Greats | By Steve Brenna |
| 01.06.20 | CFP Championship: Trust Your Feelings | By Jonathan Lowe |
| 01.01.20 | A Fitting Finale: The Battle of Tigers | By Jean Neuberger |
| 12.16.19 | Four Bowl Matchups Worth Watching | By Steve Brenna |
| 12.02.19 | CFB Playoff: Outside Looking In | By Jean Neuberger |
| 11.25.19 | Gophers Running For the Roses | By Steve Brenna |