January 14, 2026 | Edition: #68

Ever since the NIL, the purists of a bygone era have bemoaned how the sport has lost its charm. How the teams with the biggest NIL collective will surely overtake the others. Though it is technically still true, coaching and culture still matter. These playoffs are a clear indicator of that as both the Hoosiers and Hurricanes are not even in the top 3 when it comes to roster spend.

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Coaching college ball can be a stressful endeavor. This can further be compounded by the age of some of these men who are involved.

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Sometimes the steady win out. Ryan Day and the Buckeyes are flying high after their heist of taking 2 defensive stars in James Smith and Qua Russaw from Alabama.

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Indiana University decided to have a national title game watch party at their Assembly Hall. The Hall completely sold out in less than two hours. Suffice to say, the Hoosier fans have not been this excited for football in living memory.

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