December 06, 2025 | Edition: #19
The first set of championship battles are over. But now its the time for all the major conferences to step up. There will be no cupcake opponents today. The playoff committee is watching. The teams are going to leave everything they have out on that field. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
Today’s Headline
The bright lights and amazing touchdowns can sometimes make us forget that there is a whole ecosystem of people who work tirelessly in the shadows. It is important to celebrate them along with the athletes.
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Today’s Poll
Do you think Matt Campbell is a better choice than James Franklin?
If the championship battles of today can be as exciting as the Conference USA one, we are in for an amazing stretch of football.
Did you know
Roy Kramer was a pioneer. He was the architect of the first ever conference championship game in NCAA Division I-A history, after the SEC expanded to 12 teams in 1992.
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