January 04, 2026 | Edition: #57
The coaches are scrambling to fix the holes left by the players leaving for the portal. The numbers are big enough to raise concerns around the stability of certain programs. And yet, this is the new reality that college coaches now have to grapple with, and eventually take over. Even the GOAT Nick Saban saw the writing on the walls and retired before this new era.
Today’s Headline
The stadium had witnessed an awful injury to a QB during a bowl game. His mother now provides an update to his condition.
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Today’s Poll
Do you think Lane Kiffin should have stayed at Ole Miss?
Kiffin left a team that is two games away from winning a natty. If the Rebels win it all, this is going to be seen as an all time blunder.
Did you know
Indiana football has only lost to CFP Finalists in the 2024 and 2025 seasons. In 2024, they lost to Notre Dame and Ohio State. Now, in 2025, if they ever lose, it would be to either Oregon who will become a CFP Finalist or the eventual champion.
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