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Week 5 preview: Early Heisman watch, Georgia-Alabama and more
From a 40-point favorite in Austin to a tight Heisman race, everything you need to know heading into Week 5.
Insiders' buzz: Keys to Alabama-Georgia, UNLV's status and a hot start for Illinois
Week 4 is in the books, and our experts are analyzing some of the emerging stars of the season.
TOP HEADLINES
'Evolve or die:’ Kirby Smart is already on his way out of Saban’s shadow
A NEW LIFE AFTER ADDICTION
He was the most famous strength coach in college football. Now, Scott Cochran opens up about his addiction
Cochran was a rising star coach at Alabama and then Georgia while hiding what he calls an addiction to painkillers. He is now sober and is out of coaching, trying to help others going through similar struggles.
A DISPUTE OVER MONEY
QB Matthew Sluka leaving UNLV over NIL dispute: What we know and what's next
The Rebels and the QB are locked in an NIL dispute that has Sluka leaving Vegas amid a 3-0 start. Here's what we know.
Why Finebaum blames UNLV for 'ridiculous' NIL dispute with Matthew Sluka
THE BEST OF THE WORST
Bottom 10: Defense a lost cause in Carolina
North Carolina, NC State and App State gave up a combined 177 points in an 0-3 week.
Relive all the epic Alabama and Georgia matchups in the CFP era
PREDICTIONS FOR WEEK 5
SVP looks to bounce back with Week 5 CFB 'Winners'
NEXT WAVE OF HOT COACHING CANDIDATES
33 coaches who could be next for big jobs
The college football coaching carousel isn't moving yet, but these are the coaches to watch for the next big job opening.
WHO WILL WIN THE HEISMAN?
Choose your Heisman: A look at the top contenders after Week 4
Top Headlines
- Mtn. West gets 7 commitments, targets Texas St.
- Sark still unsure on starting QB for SEC debut
- Ducks flip five-star lineman Utu from Tennessee
- Trojans' Alexander to sit out rest of '24, redshirt
- Agent: QB left UNLV over unfulfilled $100K offer
- Pac-12 fighting 'poaching penalty' with lawsuit
- Alabama A&M-FAMU postponed due to Helene
- Huskers AD: No Friday games except Black Friday
- Coaches who could be next for big jobs
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These college football coaches could be next in line for big jobs
The college football coaching carousel isn't moving yet, but these are the coaches to watch for the next big job opening.
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What's the latest with Florida and Billy Napier?
As the Gators continue to struggle, the end for Billy Napier as coach seems inevitable. Here's what you need to know about what's next at Florida.
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2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 50 schools
We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here are the schools putting together top groups.
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Former Georgia, Alabama football coach Scott Cochran's new life after addiction
Scott Cochran was a rising star coach at Alabama and then Georgia while hiding what he calls an addiction to painkillers. He is now sober and is out of coaching, trying to help others going through similar struggles.
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Reliving Golden Tate's jump into the Michigan State band 15 years later
After a prolific career, Golden Tate will always be remembered for a spur-of-the-moment celebration.
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2024 Allstate Playoff Predictor
Select your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.
CFP's 2024 Makeover
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How does College Football Playoff work? Rules, dates, more
The College Football Playoff is getting a makeover in 2024! Check out the new format, bracket, selection committee, schedule and other details.
