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Florida football’s Jon Sumrall gives NSFW review of doing Gators, Tulane jobs simultaneously

It’d be fair to say Jon Sumrall did not enjoy the brief time period in which he was both the Tulane and Florida football head coaches. Sumrall, who was named the Gators’ new coach on Nov. 30, still had to steer the Green Wave to an American Athletic Conference (AAC) title and College Football Playoff […] The post Florida football’s Jon Sumrall gives NSFW review of doing Gators, Tulane jobs simultaneously appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Elko gets real about CFP expansion talk: ‘None of us are answering for the good of the sport’

Even though SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has come out against a 24-team College Football Playoff expansion, the word on the street is that many coaches in the league would be happy to do so. And when you couple that with the many coaches and ADs on the record around the country wanting a 24-team playoff,…

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Kirby Smart would have no problem with SEC breaking away: ‘I’m not afraid of that’

The future of college football, and college athletics in general, seems to constantly be up in the air as power brokers from the NCAA, athletic conferences, universities, and even Congress attempt to find a solution that will work for everyone, and by everyone, we mean the top 15-20 college football programs in America. Georgia Bulldogs…

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Nobody believed Jon Sumrall’s comment about Lane Kiffin

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall tried to contrast himself with Lane Kiffin on Tuesday, but nobody was buying it. Sumrall accepted the Gators job while still coaching Tulane, which was still in the College Football Playoff at the time. Lane Kiffin did the same by going from Ole Miss to LSU, but Sumrall was allowed … The post Nobody believed Jon Sumrall’s comment about Lane Kiffin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Kirby Smart endorses radical change for the SEC

Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart thinks the SEC should consider something radical to get what it is owed in the world of college football. Smart said the SEC should consider breaking away from the NCAA to set its own rules, including a possible SEC-only playoff. The Georgia coach believes the conference is strong enough to … The post Kirby Smart endorses radical change for the SEC appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Greg Sankey addresses College Football Playoff expansion talks

Rumors have swirled lately about the College Football Playoff expanding to a 24-team field. With the SEC spring meetings set to take place in Miramar Beach, Fla., conference commissioner Greg Sankey addressed those discussions, but he doesn’t see anything coming to a decision soon. “I don’t anticipate any decisions on the College Football Playoff, just … The post Greg Sankey addresses College Football Playoff expansion talks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Big 12 commish explains support of 24-team College Football Playoff

The sports world constantly tears down longstanding tenets in pursuit of the almighty dollar, and on many occasions those greed-fueled changes have actually benefited the fans. But there comes a time when league brass’ ambition removes the essence of what made the product great in the first place. A narrow pathway to a national championship […] The post Big 12 commish explains support of 24-team College Football Playoff appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Big Ten commish hits CFP expansion with MLB comparison

The College Football Playoff is heading towards expansion. Everyone seems to have an opinion on the playoff expansion and how many teams should be included in the playoffs. Urban Meyer just fought back on the idea of playoff expansion, claiming 24 teams is too many. Now, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is making his argument, […] The post Big Ten commish hits CFP expansion with MLB comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MAC commish reveals ‘unintended consequence’ of College Football Playoff expansion

The College Football Playoff expansion war is raging on, as the big conferences in the sport push for a 24-team field despite some pushback. Of course, expanding to 24 teams would require conference championship games to be sacrificed, something that the SEC has been hesitant to agree to. On top of that, there are some […] The post MAC commish reveals ‘unintended consequence’ of College Football Playoff expansion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Urban Meyer claims 24-team College Football Playoff is ‘too much’

One of the biggest conversations in the college football landscape is how many teams should be allowed in the playoff field each year. The committee has voted 12 teams into the mix over the last couple of seasons, but that still hasn’t stopped controversy from arising, including from the Notre Dame Irish, who complained ad […] The post Urban Meyer claims 24-team College Football Playoff is ‘too much’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star safety picks Ole Miss Rebels after decommitting from Michigan

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels pulled off an incredible pickup in the future secondary, earning the commitment of safety Darrell Mattison. Mattison announced his commitment to the Rebels on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, he originally committed to the Michigan Wolverines before reversing course to join the ranks […] The post 4-star safety picks Ole Miss Rebels after decommitting from Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star safety picks Michigan Wolverines over Ole Miss, Alabama

Kyle Whittingham and the Michigan Wolverines are looking forward to their future talent in the 2027 class, landing a talented cornerback in Tavares Harrington. Harrington announced his commitment to the Wolverines on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, he chose the Wolverines over the Ole Miss Rebels, Auburn Tigers, and Alabama […] The post 4-star safety picks Michigan Wolverines over Ole Miss, Alabama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tim Brando, Amanda Atwell battle on X over Steve Sarkisian’s perceived Texas Tech jab

Fox Sports announcer Tim Brando has been fiery on X in recent days, defending the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff and pushing back on the presumed superiority of the SEC and its coaches. Things boiled over on Friday when Texas journalist and podcaster Amanda Atwell pushed back against his analysis of Steve Sarkisian’s comments about…

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Amid Frustrations With Committee, Marcus Freeman Reveals Mantra for Countering Notre Dame’s CFP Exclusion

Notre Dame considered themselves hard done by after the College Football Playoff (CFP) Committee decided they would miss out on a spot in the coveted college football places, and largely experts seemed to agree they had a point. After all, the Fighting Irish had done reasonably well during the campaign, but narrowly missed out as […]

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Rece Davis: 24-team CFP will devalue both the regular season and playoff

College GameDay host Rece Davis has made it abundantly clear he is not a fan of the College Football Playoff’s potential 24-team expansion. During the latest episode of the College GameDay Podcast, the longtime ESPN college football voice questioned what the point of expanding from 12 teams to 24 would be, believing the move would devalue…

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Michael Wilbon calls out Fox and ESPN over ‘heinous’ 24-team College Football Playoff

As the College Football Playoff moves towards expanding to 24 teams, Michael Wilbon believes it’s just a money grab that puts young athletes in danger. Wilbon is consistent. He’s ranted against the NCAA men’s basketball tournament expanding, calling it a money grab. He’s ranted against the NFL for expanding its schedule while claiming they care…

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