December 04, 2025 | Edition: #17
The cycle of college football doesn’t turn the same way for everyone. For many head coaches, their sole focus is now on recruiting because there are no more snaps left to play this winter. But for the winning programs, they have to recruit and train at the same time. After looking at how things are turning out, 2026 might just be the year of the comeback kids.
Today’s Headline
People forget that Bill Belichick used to be the most reserved head coach. Away from all the chatter with only football ever being associated with him. Well, college has been a complete turnaround on that. But does that change the impact of what he brings to the table?
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Today’s Poll
Do you think Arch Manning will be in Heisman contention next year?
More Manning Magic expected for 2026. After beating the undefeated Aggies, Arch sure looks like he is living up to expectations.
Did you know
Bill Belichick and Nick Saban coached together in the NFL. Bill was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns and Saban was the DC. They worked together from 1991-94. The Browns had the league’s best scoring defense in 1994.
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