January 02, 2026 | Edition: #55
This is the part of the postseason where everything feels amplified. One call changes a game. One decision shapes a future. From playoff frustration spilling over to quarterback questions surfacing after heartbreak, college football is reminding everyone why January is rarely quiet and never fair.
Today’s Headline
The Sugar Bowl didn’t just end Georgia’s season, it left behind a moment that fans can’t shake. One hit drew punishment, another didn’t, and the fallout has fueled questions about fairness in a playoff setting.
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Today’s Poll
Did Alabama deserve a playoff spot?
Fernando Mendoza has proved once and for all, why he is the rightful 2025 Heisman winner. Indiana QB went 14-of-16 for 192 yards, including a 21-yard strike to Charlie Becker that lit up fans online.
Did you know
With Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama out of the playoff picture, this season is guaranteed to produce a national champion that hasn’t won a title in at least 20 years or ever.
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