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Georgia HC Kirby Smart OK with eliminating SEC title game, but with a catch

With the College Football Playoff essentially removing the importance of winning conference championships, it sounds like Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart would be okay not having to play in an SEC title game. However, one thing needs to happen before Smart fully jumps on board. Smart, who is 50 years old, believes that if […] The post Georgia HC Kirby Smart OK with eliminating SEC title game, but with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Prominent SEC Athletic Director Says It's Time To Eliminate Conference Championships: 'It's Run Its Course'

Leading SEC voices Greg Byrne and Chris Del Conte are pushing to eliminate conference title games as the College Football Playoff moves toward a potential 16-team format.

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Alabama AD Greg Byrne: ‘Ship has sailed’ on SEC championship with looming CFP expansion

As college sports leadership has debated expansion of the College Football Playoff in recent years, one of the main points of contention has been the future of conference championship games. In a recent interview, Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne became one of the most prominent voices to presage the end of the tradition entirely. Speaking…

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Alabama Wants To Eliminate The SEC Championship Game After Getting Destroyed By Georgia

“It just means more.” At least, that’s what the SEC has been telling us for years about its athletics. However, it appears that’s no longer the case, at least according to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tide went 11-4 in 2025, including a 10-2 regular season that saw it reach the SEC Championship Game, where it was blown […] The post Alabama Wants To Eliminate The SEC Championship Game After Getting Destroyed By Georgia appeared first on BroBible.

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Mario Cristobal Praises Mark Fletcher Jr. for Setting Miami ‘Standard’

Miami running back Mark Fletcher distinguished himself as one of the best prospects in the country as the Hurricanes made an unprecedented run to the national championship game last season. Despite the Hurricanes’ defense getting most of the glory, Fletcher was one of the offense’s unheralded pieces during the 2025 campaign. Fletcher opted to return […]

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Alabama AD demands end to SEC Championship Game with expanded CFP

The college football landscape has changed in recent years. From the four-team playoff starting in 2014-15, to NIL rules being put into place, and then a new 12-team playoff being introduced in 2024-25. Now there is talk of further College Football Playoff expansion. Throughout the playoff era, Alabama has been a mainstay in the event. […] The post Alabama AD demands end to SEC Championship Game with expanded CFP appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama’s Greg Byrne Shares Bold Claim on Future of the SEC Championship Game

The SEC Championship Game may be going the way of the dodo. This comes after Alabama Crimson Tide athletic director Greg Byrne spoke to USA Today. There, he boldly claimed that the SEC Championship Game should be coming to an end soon.“I think the ship has sailed,” Byrne told USA Today. “It’s run its course.”To […] The post Alabama’s Greg Byrne Shares Bold Claim on Future of the SEC Championship Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Texas Tech Mega-Booster Rips Big 12 For Greedy Move That Creates Recruiting Conflict

The Texas Tech football team opens Big 12 play against Houston in the third week of the 2026 season. That game will reportedly be moved from a Saturday to a Friday. The change will have significant impacts on recruiting. The Red Raiders may not be able to host instate prospects competing in the high school […] The post Texas Tech Mega-Booster Rips Big 12 For Greedy Move That Creates Recruiting Conflict appeared first on BroBible.

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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Calls out Texas Tech Booster Cody Campbell

Very few boosters are spending as much and publicly exercising as much influence as Cody Campbell. The Texas Tech Red Raiders booster has been pouring money into the program, but Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wanted to make one thing clear, he doesn’t run the conference.This comes after Campbell recently complained to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal […] The post Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Calls out Texas Tech Booster Cody Campbell appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer Shuts Down Michigan Rumors: “I Didn’t Come Here to Follow Saban Only to Leave”

Kalen DeBoer is heading into his third year at Alabama and remains fully committed to the task of following Nick Saban. His tenure in Tuscaloosa has been anything but steady, yet DeBoer chose to remain loyal to the program despite interest from big schools like Michigan. Why Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Shut Down Rumors About the […]

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Former Alabama QB Puts Austin Mack on Alert As QB1 Battle With Keelon Russell Heats Up

Quarterback Austin Mack backed up Ty Simpson last season as Alabama returned to the SEC Championship Game and clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff. Mack, who has lost the battle to be Bama’s QB1 twice, to Jalen Milroe and Simpson, is entering the third year of his Crimson Tide career after following Kalen […]

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Alex Golesh ‘Gave Up’ On USF To Let Alabama Live Rent Free In His Head

Alex Golesh left his post at USF to accept the head coaching job with the Auburn football program. He admitted to being a distraction in his final season with the Bulls, which was potentially costly. South Florida was in the College Football Playoff hunt late in the 2025 campaign. A surprising loss ended that pursuit. […] The post Alex Golesh ‘Gave Up’ On USF To Let Alabama Live Rent Free In His Head appeared first on BroBible.

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Utah transfer brings up NFL reason he followed Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

It is a new era of Michigan football as Kyle Whittingham has taken over as the head coach of the program. In the process of moving from Utah to Michigan, some players chose to join their coach in Ann Arbor. One of those former players transferring from Utah to Michigan was Smith Snowden, as he […] The post Utah transfer brings up NFL reason he followed Kyle Whittingham to Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notre Dame gets commitment from 4-star running back with Georgia, Indiana offers

The Notre Dame football team is getting a pledge from another highly-touted player. Four-star running back Isaiah Rogers has committed to the Fighting Irish football program, per Rivals. Rogers had several power 4 offers including Georgia and Indiana. Rogers plays his high school football in Massachusetts. He recently had an unofficial visit to South Bend. […] The post Notre Dame gets commitment from 4-star running back with Georgia, Indiana offers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Texas coach Steve Sarkisian puts Arch Manning above 99% of players

Texas football missed the College Football Playoff in 2025 after a berth in 2024. Texas seems primed to make a run back to the playoffs in 2026, especially considering how head coach Steve Sarkisian feels about his team this year. As spring practices have come to an end, Sarkisian spoke about his team, including quarterback […] The post Why Texas coach Steve Sarkisian puts Arch Manning above 99% of players appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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