19 days ago
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 6-1 and ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25 after losing to the BYU Cougars on the road, 28-24. This week the Irish get to stay at home and eat cheeseburgers… and we could all use the break.
It was a completely wild week around CFB.
There are 5 sets of stats that we will keep track of here on a week to week basis; Total Offense, Total Defense, Scoring Offense, Scoring Defense, and Sagarin. Here is where the Irish currently stand:
Total Offense — No. 35 / 445.1 ypg
Total Defense — No. 1 / 235 ypg
#scoring #here #notre
It was a completely wild week around CFB.
There are 5 sets of stats that we will keep track of here on a week to week basis; Total Offense, Total Defense, Scoring Offense, Scoring Defense, and Sagarin. Here is where the Irish currently stand:
Total Offense — No. 35 / 445.1 ypg
Total Defense — No. 1 / 235 ypg
#scoring #here #notre
2 months ago
Bayern Munich were not interested in signing Manchester City attacker Rayan Cherki during the summer transfer window.
Cherki joined Man City in the summer of 2025 and has registered 13 goals and 18 ***** ists across all competitions.
The Frenchman has produced some eye-catching displays already in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring two goals and providing two ***** ists.
In recent weeks, rumours have been circulating that Bayern were interested in signing Cherki.
Christian Falk has exclusively told CFBayern Insider that Bayern were never interested in signing Cherki during the summer window.
#cherki #summer
Cherki joined Man City in the summer of 2025 and has registered 13 goals and 18 ***** ists across all competitions.
The Frenchman has produced some eye-catching displays already in the 2026-27 campaign, scoring two goals and providing two ***** ists.
In recent weeks, rumours have been circulating that Bayern were interested in signing Cherki.
Christian Falk has exclusively told CFBayern Insider that Bayern were never interested in signing Cherki during the summer window.
#cherki #summer
2 months ago
Well STS readers, I come to you this week recovering from an extremely sobering experience last Saturday night. I predicted a fight even in a loss, and if it even qualified as a fight, it resembled Drago vs. Apollo in Rocky IV. Probably an adequate ******* ogy because Apollo USED to be great, but he was no match for the modernized superweapon Drago. Did the Soviets cheat to develop him? Absolutely, but at that point they were doing whatever it took to be superior no matter the morality of it. Clemson fans like me could be heard yelling "throw in the ******* towel!" by maybe the fourth possession of the game. It was that obvious that Clemson was completely and totally outmatched at the lines of scrimmage and the surrounding skill had zero chance because of it on either side of the ball.
How did it come to this? I posted this in a comment on the game review thread and will paste it here as it summarizes what I have painfully allowed myself to realize: "I hate it for Dabo and others who really want to do this the way it is supposed to be done, which is to develop men and grow boys to men and that takes time more often than not. That is what the transfer portal and NIL and lack of tampering control has created and as much as Dabo has tried to evolve I just don't see how he could ever get to what actually has to be done now if you want to be elite. I bet if you begin to track LSU, Ohio State, Texas, etc, going forward, you will see that maybe 50% of their rosters will start and finish with them and the other half will be brought in from elsewhere at some stage of their five-year playing window. Dabo swallows hard just to have the maybe 15% we are up to now that would check that box. I totally understand why, but either Dabo has to let go of that OR Clemson needs a huge break and actual sane rules return to CFB. Otherwise, we are back to 1995 where we might be able to beat ok teams and bad teams but are done beating anyone that is legit top 15 in stature."
I am a Clemson Tiger for life and lived through the lean years between Ford and Dabo. I'll still tune in and attend games when I can, but I know now that something has to give if Clemson is ever going to hope to compete at the highest level and it may get worse before it can get better. I'm still looking for pathways to wins, as many wins as this team can find a way to manage. I agree they are likely better than that product we saw in Baton Rouge, but that is not saying a lot either considering how FCS level the Tigers looked in that game.
I also want to add that I highly recommend gear from our sponsor Section 103. Their polos in particular have already become some of my favorites in the closet.
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#apollo
How did it come to this? I posted this in a comment on the game review thread and will paste it here as it summarizes what I have painfully allowed myself to realize: "I hate it for Dabo and others who really want to do this the way it is supposed to be done, which is to develop men and grow boys to men and that takes time more often than not. That is what the transfer portal and NIL and lack of tampering control has created and as much as Dabo has tried to evolve I just don't see how he could ever get to what actually has to be done now if you want to be elite. I bet if you begin to track LSU, Ohio State, Texas, etc, going forward, you will see that maybe 50% of their rosters will start and finish with them and the other half will be brought in from elsewhere at some stage of their five-year playing window. Dabo swallows hard just to have the maybe 15% we are up to now that would check that box. I totally understand why, but either Dabo has to let go of that OR Clemson needs a huge break and actual sane rules return to CFB. Otherwise, we are back to 1995 where we might be able to beat ok teams and bad teams but are done beating anyone that is legit top 15 in stature."
I am a Clemson Tiger for life and lived through the lean years between Ford and Dabo. I'll still tune in and attend games when I can, but I know now that something has to give if Clemson is ever going to hope to compete at the highest level and it may get worse before it can get better. I'm still looking for pathways to wins, as many wins as this team can find a way to manage. I agree they are likely better than that product we saw in Baton Rouge, but that is not saying a lot either considering how FCS level the Tigers looked in that game.
I also want to add that I highly recommend gear from our sponsor Section 103. Their polos in particular have already become some of my favorites in the closet.
Do you want to support STS writers? You can do so by supporting our sponsor, Section 103. They deep dive school traditions to create thoughtful designs artfully applied to insanely comfortable tees, polos, hats, and more.Click here to explore.
#apollo
2 months ago
The Washington Huskies entered their Sunday afternoon Apple Cup showdown against the Washington State Cougars with an intention to get off to a hot start. Washington head coach Jedd Fisch probably preached that message to his team often leading up to this matchup.
Unfortunately, the Huskies, ranked No. 17 in the ***** ociated Press' Preseason Top 25 Poll, came out flat. Washington only held a 10-0 lead at halftime and struggled to pull away from their bitter rivals until late in the fourth quarter.
As NBC televised the game nationally, Huskies fans voiced their frustration with Washington's performance.
A lot of their comments were focused on Fisch, who is on the hot seat this season. Fisch is calling the plays on offense for his team, so there's even more ***** e for him to be a target of frustration.
DIVE IN: PFN's Free CFB HQ — Team and Player Stats, Info, and More
#fisch #frustration #sunday #cougars
Unfortunately, the Huskies, ranked No. 17 in the ***** ociated Press' Preseason Top 25 Poll, came out flat. Washington only held a 10-0 lead at halftime and struggled to pull away from their bitter rivals until late in the fourth quarter.
As NBC televised the game nationally, Huskies fans voiced their frustration with Washington's performance.
A lot of their comments were focused on Fisch, who is on the hot seat this season. Fisch is calling the plays on offense for his team, so there's even more ***** e for him to be a target of frustration.
DIVE IN: PFN's Free CFB HQ — Team and Player Stats, Info, and More
#fisch #frustration #sunday #cougars
2 months ago
LSU has not even played its first game under Lane Kiffin, and the Tigers have already reached the stage where their own conference is suing them.
The SEC filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to stop LSU from using former NFL players, only for a Louisiana judge hours later to grant a preliminary injunction clearing a path for Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to return to college football. Kiffin has defended pursuing the players, and the rest of the league is not exactly enjoying the show.
The anger has stretched beyond whether Wright and Harris should be eligible. For some SEC fans, LSU's willingness to fight the conference has become the bigger problem.
PREDICT THE CFB SEASON: PFN's Free CFB Playoff Predictor
"LSU Is Becoming a Pariah,"one fan wrote.
#harris
The SEC filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to stop LSU from using former NFL players, only for a Louisiana judge hours later to grant a preliminary injunction clearing a path for Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to return to college football. Kiffin has defended pursuing the players, and the rest of the league is not exactly enjoying the show.
The anger has stretched beyond whether Wright and Harris should be eligible. For some SEC fans, LSU's willingness to fight the conference has become the bigger problem.
PREDICT THE CFB SEASON: PFN's Free CFB Playoff Predictor
"LSU Is Becoming a Pariah,"one fan wrote.
#harris
2 months ago
Week 1 of the CFB season is full of non-conference matchups between P4 teams and the dregs of FBS or FCS. Few teams are taking risks this season, at least in their season opener, in order to avoid putting an L on their resume for the CFP committee later in the year. As a result, it's difficult to find many games with single-digit spreads. Nonetheless, there should be some entertaining games and we'll learn a lot some of the relative strengths and weaknesses of the contenders.
As always, the lines come from the FanDuel Sports Book.
Fresno St @ USC (-22.5)
The Trojans are one of the few teams in this article who have actually taken the field already in 2026. Jayden Maiava beautifully orchestrated Lincoln Riley's offense to a 35-3 lead before taking their foot off the gas against San Jose St. Matt Entz will debut as Fresno's new HC. For what it's worth, the former North Dakota St. HC was my least favorite Bison coach of the National Championship era, so I'm not sold that he'll be the long-term answer for the Bulldogs.
USC 35 – Fresno St. 14
#sports
As always, the lines come from the FanDuel Sports Book.
Fresno St @ USC (-22.5)
The Trojans are one of the few teams in this article who have actually taken the field already in 2026. Jayden Maiava beautifully orchestrated Lincoln Riley's offense to a 35-3 lead before taking their foot off the gas against San Jose St. Matt Entz will debut as Fresno's new HC. For what it's worth, the former North Dakota St. HC was my least favorite Bison coach of the National Championship era, so I'm not sold that he'll be the long-term answer for the Bulldogs.
USC 35 – Fresno St. 14
#sports
2 months ago
While this weekend's action won't count toward our fantasy results, the 2026 college football season has officially arrived! And with it, here are some last-minute draft tips to be mindful of when prepping for your final Yahoo College Fantasy Football drafts.
Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!
Most teams playing this weekend have already submitted their initial depth charts, so we at least have a guide for what to expect in terms of personnel deployment for those programs. However, the dozens of teams that will be opening their seasons in Week 1 still have major questions around who is going to get the most run among the team's skill players. This is especially important at wide receiver, since most teams deploy 3-WR sets with at least one, and usually two, of those starting spots up for grabs thanks to graduation and portal defections. The more you get into the weeds and research as many of the 68 Power Four team depth charts as you can unearth, the less likely you will be to blow picks in your upcoming drafts.
A phrase I like to reappropriate from the political realm is "All College Football Is Local." When depth charts are not available for key teams, you will need to rely on reputable beat writers who convey actionable information. This is a slippery slope nowadays, however, as many beat writers serve to protect the programs they cover, and curry favor in the process, as opposed to unveiling potentially sensitive information that might alienate them. Oftentimes their allegiances are to the program they've poured their hearts into for most of their adult lives, as opposed to providing us with the granular insider details of what's happening within their local program. Message board rumors can be insightful at times, as people love gossiping about their favorite teams, but tread lightly when relying on unattributed anonymous reports on the ol' internet.
The NFL injury rumor mill is so suffocating that we were subjected to a full news cycle speculating about the Raiders' prayer circle after Ashton Jeanty sprained his ankle in practice. There isn't an apple-to-apples comparison for CFB because often we don't have a clear picture on injuries until the first games kick off. Compounding matters is the lack of a uniform injury report like we see in the NFL, making injury obfuscation and subterfuge a routine occurrence in college. It never hurts to toss a player's name into the Google machine to check for recent reports before taking the plunge on a player.
#depth #injury
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Most teams playing this weekend have already submitted their initial depth charts, so we at least have a guide for what to expect in terms of personnel deployment for those programs. However, the dozens of teams that will be opening their seasons in Week 1 still have major questions around who is going to get the most run among the team's skill players. This is especially important at wide receiver, since most teams deploy 3-WR sets with at least one, and usually two, of those starting spots up for grabs thanks to graduation and portal defections. The more you get into the weeds and research as many of the 68 Power Four team depth charts as you can unearth, the less likely you will be to blow picks in your upcoming drafts.
A phrase I like to reappropriate from the political realm is "All College Football Is Local." When depth charts are not available for key teams, you will need to rely on reputable beat writers who convey actionable information. This is a slippery slope nowadays, however, as many beat writers serve to protect the programs they cover, and curry favor in the process, as opposed to unveiling potentially sensitive information that might alienate them. Oftentimes their allegiances are to the program they've poured their hearts into for most of their adult lives, as opposed to providing us with the granular insider details of what's happening within their local program. Message board rumors can be insightful at times, as people love gossiping about their favorite teams, but tread lightly when relying on unattributed anonymous reports on the ol' internet.
The NFL injury rumor mill is so suffocating that we were subjected to a full news cycle speculating about the Raiders' prayer circle after Ashton Jeanty sprained his ankle in practice. There isn't an apple-to-apples comparison for CFB because often we don't have a clear picture on injuries until the first games kick off. Compounding matters is the lack of a uniform injury report like we see in the NFL, making injury obfuscation and subterfuge a routine occurrence in college. It never hurts to toss a player's name into the Google machine to check for recent reports before taking the plunge on a player.
#depth #injury
2 months ago
It's time to make your predictions for the 2026 College Football season! Everyone has an opinion on who will be in the 12-team field in its third year and here's mine!
But first, you must know, in 2022, the College Football season featured four teams each make it to 11-0, in 2023, five teams accomplished that feat, and in 2025, we had three squads make it. 10 of those 12 teams reached 12-0.
This year, I think we could see four teams potentially undefeated through 10 to 12 games. They are the top four teams in my playoff bracket. As a reminder, the top four teams get a bye week in the first round. I have them slated as the following:
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
2025 Record: 12-2 (9-0)
2026 Record Prediction: 12-0 (9-0)
Odds to make the CFB Playoff: -360
Ohio State goes to Texas, Indiana, and USC, plus have a road game at Oregon on the schedule. With all that, I truly think this Buckeyes team is up for the test. They, like a few other teams, have an elite quarterback, top end talent and depth at wide receiver, a stable offensive line, nasty front seven, and some freaks in the secondary.
#record
But first, you must know, in 2022, the College Football season featured four teams each make it to 11-0, in 2023, five teams accomplished that feat, and in 2025, we had three squads make it. 10 of those 12 teams reached 12-0.
This year, I think we could see four teams potentially undefeated through 10 to 12 games. They are the top four teams in my playoff bracket. As a reminder, the top four teams get a bye week in the first round. I have them slated as the following:
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
2025 Record: 12-2 (9-0)
2026 Record Prediction: 12-0 (9-0)
Odds to make the CFB Playoff: -360
Ohio State goes to Texas, Indiana, and USC, plus have a road game at Oregon on the schedule. With all that, I truly think this Buckeyes team is up for the test. They, like a few other teams, have an elite quarterback, top end talent and depth at wide receiver, a stable offensive line, nasty front seven, and some freaks in the secondary.
#record
2 months ago
You've drafted a defense for years. This season, you can draft an offense, too.
For the first time ever on Yahoo Fantasy, we're introducing the Offense (OFF) roster position — powered by team-level aggregate scoring for both NFL and College Football. Your drafted offense earns points for the whole unit's output: every touchdown, kick and yard on offense, bringing team-driven outcomes like wins, total yardage and turnovers into your weekly gameplay.
It debuted as a default in our College Football product, and now it's available as an optional roster setting for NFL — unlocking a completely new draft strategy. Pick an entire offense the way you'd pick a defense.
And when your draft wraps, draft grades are now available instantly and shareable straight from the draft experience.
The OFF roster position is enabled by default for CFB Fantasy and can be added as an option for NFL in Roster Settings through Commissioner Tools.
#draft
For the first time ever on Yahoo Fantasy, we're introducing the Offense (OFF) roster position — powered by team-level aggregate scoring for both NFL and College Football. Your drafted offense earns points for the whole unit's output: every touchdown, kick and yard on offense, bringing team-driven outcomes like wins, total yardage and turnovers into your weekly gameplay.
It debuted as a default in our College Football product, and now it's available as an optional roster setting for NFL — unlocking a completely new draft strategy. Pick an entire offense the way you'd pick a defense.
And when your draft wraps, draft grades are now available instantly and shareable straight from the draft experience.
The OFF roster position is enabled by default for CFB Fantasy and can be added as an option for NFL in Roster Settings through Commissioner Tools.
#draft
3 months ago
The college football season is only a couple of weeks away from the Week 0 kickoff. Soon, the quest for the College Football Playoff will begin, as 12 teams look to return to the tournament. The Indiana Hoosiers will look to defend their national ******* le.
The Big 12 has a few teams capable of making a serious run at the College Football Playoff. Texas Tech and Kansas State lead that conversation, but teams like Utah and Oklahoma State could also emerge as legitimate contenders. BYU will also look to build on its recent success and remain in the mix for the conference crown.
The Big 12 will be one of the most unpredictable conferences to watch during the 2026 season. Unlike the SEC and Big Ten, the conference does not have a clear-cut favorite, which could make the race for the ******* le wide open. Can Texas Tech take the next step and repeat in the Big 12? Or will BYU, Utah, or Colorado emerge as the conference's top team? With the College Football Playoff race potentially wide open, which Big 12 team will take advantage and make a run at the postseason?
MORE: 2026 full ACC CFB predictions: Who will face Miami in conference ******* le game?
We went week by week and game by game through the Big 12 schedule and predicted the outcome of each matchup. Here are our final predictions for the 2026 season:
#season
The Big 12 has a few teams capable of making a serious run at the College Football Playoff. Texas Tech and Kansas State lead that conversation, but teams like Utah and Oklahoma State could also emerge as legitimate contenders. BYU will also look to build on its recent success and remain in the mix for the conference crown.
The Big 12 will be one of the most unpredictable conferences to watch during the 2026 season. Unlike the SEC and Big Ten, the conference does not have a clear-cut favorite, which could make the race for the ******* le wide open. Can Texas Tech take the next step and repeat in the Big 12? Or will BYU, Utah, or Colorado emerge as the conference's top team? With the College Football Playoff race potentially wide open, which Big 12 team will take advantage and make a run at the postseason?
MORE: 2026 full ACC CFB predictions: Who will face Miami in conference ******* le game?
We went week by week and game by game through the Big 12 schedule and predicted the outcome of each matchup. Here are our final predictions for the 2026 season:
#season
3 months ago
The college football season is quickly approaching, and soon a new quest for the College Football Playoffs will begin. The defending champions, the Indiana Hoosiers, will look to defend their incredible **** le run.
Head coach Curt Cignetti's run with Indiana was one for the ages. However, a familiar face is already casting doubt on their **** le defense.
Paul Finebaum was on SportsCenter, and when the topic of Indiana's ranking came up, he didn't hold back. In fact, he painted the whole picture as clearly as it can be.
MORE: Clemson and 3 other unranked CFB teams that could finish in the top-10
"That's where they were picked last year in the Big 10 … So, they are moving on up after a perfect season. They're exactly where they should be for this reason. Everybody in front of them has a starting quarterback. And if Indiana had its starting quarterback, number one," Finebaum said.
#Football #quarterback #playoffs
Head coach Curt Cignetti's run with Indiana was one for the ages. However, a familiar face is already casting doubt on their **** le defense.
Paul Finebaum was on SportsCenter, and when the topic of Indiana's ranking came up, he didn't hold back. In fact, he painted the whole picture as clearly as it can be.
MORE: Clemson and 3 other unranked CFB teams that could finish in the top-10
"That's where they were picked last year in the Big 10 … So, they are moving on up after a perfect season. They're exactly where they should be for this reason. Everybody in front of them has a starting quarterback. And if Indiana had its starting quarterback, number one," Finebaum said.
#Football #quarterback #playoffs
3 months ago
The college football season is set to begin in just under two weeks with the official Week Zero kickoff. A new quest for the College Football Playoff will commence, with multiple head coaches facing major pressure to deliver.
That pressure is not only about winning but, in some cases, also reaching the playoff. The field has expanded to 12 teams and could grow again after this season. For now, only a dozen teams will claim a spot. One team almost certainly under pressure to deliver is the USC Trojans, led by Lincoln Riley.
MORE: Most underrated teams in CFB AP Top 25
Riley was hired away from Oklahoma, where he established himself as one of college football's premier offensive minds. However, he has yet to deliver the level of success USC expected. Because of this, he landed on Josh Pate's list of head coaches facing major pressure to deliver in 2026.
Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#pressure #teams #credit #imagn
That pressure is not only about winning but, in some cases, also reaching the playoff. The field has expanded to 12 teams and could grow again after this season. For now, only a dozen teams will claim a spot. One team almost certainly under pressure to deliver is the USC Trojans, led by Lincoln Riley.
MORE: Most underrated teams in CFB AP Top 25
Riley was hired away from Oklahoma, where he established himself as one of college football's premier offensive minds. However, he has yet to deliver the level of success USC expected. Because of this, he landed on Josh Pate's list of head coaches facing major pressure to deliver in 2026.
Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches in the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#pressure #teams #credit #imagn
3 months ago
Over the past decade, power producers were valued as cyclical businesses, as their performance was **** ociated with commodity prices and weather patterns. This notion no longer holds, as the expansion of AI, industrial electrification, and data centers has driven a significant increase in electricity demand. This demand is likely to last for several years rather than quarters.
As of now, the broader market has been rewarding independent power producers and utilities that have reliable generation **** ets, exposure to fast-growing electricity markets, and can tap future cash flows via hedging programs and long-term contracts. Therefore, electricity is now viewed as a critical infrastructure layer beneath the broader AI economy.
Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is not just a merchant power company whose earnings are sensitive to wholesale electricity prices. It is now valued as a strategic power infrastructure platform, which has exposure to AI-backed electricity demand, natural gas expansion, nuclear generation, and long-term contractual opportunities. This thesis was further reinforced by the recent quarterly results. In Q2 2026, Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA saw an increase of over 30% YoY to $1.77 billion, with the company maintaining 97% or greater commercial availability throughout the fleet during strong demand in Texas and PJM.
Furthermore, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)'s management reaffirmed FY 2026 guidance, expecting Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA and Ongoing Operations Adjusted FCFbG (Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth) of $6.8 billion - $7.6 billion and $3.925 billion - $4.725 billion, respectively. For FY 2027, it gave an Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA midpoint opportunity range of $7.4 billion - $7.8 billion.
Apart from the financial results, Wall Street lauded the visibility rooted in the business. As of early August, the company already hedged ~100% of expected generation volumes for FY 2026, 94% for FY 2027, and 72% for FY 2028. This offers strong forward visibility of cash flows.
#ebitda #generation
As of now, the broader market has been rewarding independent power producers and utilities that have reliable generation **** ets, exposure to fast-growing electricity markets, and can tap future cash flows via hedging programs and long-term contracts. Therefore, electricity is now viewed as a critical infrastructure layer beneath the broader AI economy.
Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is not just a merchant power company whose earnings are sensitive to wholesale electricity prices. It is now valued as a strategic power infrastructure platform, which has exposure to AI-backed electricity demand, natural gas expansion, nuclear generation, and long-term contractual opportunities. This thesis was further reinforced by the recent quarterly results. In Q2 2026, Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA saw an increase of over 30% YoY to $1.77 billion, with the company maintaining 97% or greater commercial availability throughout the fleet during strong demand in Texas and PJM.
Furthermore, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)'s management reaffirmed FY 2026 guidance, expecting Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA and Ongoing Operations Adjusted FCFbG (Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth) of $6.8 billion - $7.6 billion and $3.925 billion - $4.725 billion, respectively. For FY 2027, it gave an Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA midpoint opportunity range of $7.4 billion - $7.8 billion.
Apart from the financial results, Wall Street lauded the visibility rooted in the business. As of early August, the company already hedged ~100% of expected generation volumes for FY 2026, 94% for FY 2027, and 72% for FY 2028. This offers strong forward visibility of cash flows.
#ebitda #generation
3 months ago
Analyzing programs' overall point differentials from the prior season is one way I've been sizing up Notre Dame's opponents heading into the 2026-27 college football season. The opponents ended up being bucketed into three groups:
Positive Differential: Those programs who had a positive overall differential at the end of the 2025-26 CFB season.
Negative Differential (Moderate): Those programs who had a moderately negative overall differential, ranging between -63 and -124, at the end of the 2025-26 CFB season.
Negative Differential (Significant): Those programs who have a significantly negative overall differential, ranging between -157 and -180, at the end of the 2025-26 CFB season.
The Hurricanes finished the 2025-26 season with a +258 overall differential. They put up 459 points, compared with 237 points by opponents. Their largest statistical win was a +42 rout of fellow Florida institution, Bethune-Cookman, and their most significant losses were two -6 differential games dropped to the ACC's SMU and the eventual national champion, Indiana.
#programs #positive #ranging
Positive Differential: Those programs who had a positive overall differential at the end of the 2025-26 CFB season.
Negative Differential (Moderate): Those programs who had a moderately negative overall differential, ranging between -63 and -124, at the end of the 2025-26 CFB season.
Negative Differential (Significant): Those programs who have a significantly negative overall differential, ranging between -157 and -180, at the end of the 2025-26 CFB season.
The Hurricanes finished the 2025-26 season with a +258 overall differential. They put up 459 points, compared with 237 points by opponents. Their largest statistical win was a +42 rout of fellow Florida institution, Bethune-Cookman, and their most significant losses were two -6 differential games dropped to the ACC's SMU and the eventual national champion, Indiana.
#programs #positive #ranging
3 months ago
Carabao Cup
Preliminary Round
York City vs. Crawley Town — CBS Sports Golazo Network, 2:30 p.m.
College Football
CFB Insiders — CBS Sports Network, 1 p.m.
Ross Tucker College Draft — Draft Kings Network, 9:30 p.m.
College Volleyball
Big Ten Volleyball Media Day
Session I — Big Ten Network, 10 a.m.
Session II — Big Ten Network, 3 p.m.
Golf
5 Clubs With Gary Williams — Golf Channel, 8 a.m.
Golf Channel Podcast With Rex & Lav — Golf Channel, 9 a.m.
Solheim Cup Captain's Picks — Golf Channel (Sky Sports UK), 10 a.m.
Golf Today — Golf Channel, noon
Golf Central — Golf Channel, 4 p.m.
PGA Tour-The Drop — Golf Channel, 7 p.m.
PGA Tour Champions Learning Center — Golf Channel, 7:30 p.m.
Hockey
Men's
2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Group B, Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
United States vs. Czechia — TSN1/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5/NHL Network, 3 p.m.
#channel #college #draft #tour
Preliminary Round
York City vs. Crawley Town — CBS Sports Golazo Network, 2:30 p.m.
College Football
CFB Insiders — CBS Sports Network, 1 p.m.
Ross Tucker College Draft — Draft Kings Network, 9:30 p.m.
College Volleyball
Big Ten Volleyball Media Day
Session I — Big Ten Network, 10 a.m.
Session II — Big Ten Network, 3 p.m.
Golf
5 Clubs With Gary Williams — Golf Channel, 8 a.m.
Golf Channel Podcast With Rex & Lav — Golf Channel, 9 a.m.
Solheim Cup Captain's Picks — Golf Channel (Sky Sports UK), 10 a.m.
Golf Today — Golf Channel, noon
Golf Central — Golf Channel, 4 p.m.
PGA Tour-The Drop — Golf Channel, 7 p.m.
PGA Tour Champions Learning Center — Golf Channel, 7:30 p.m.
Hockey
Men's
2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
Group B, Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
United States vs. Czechia — TSN1/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5/NHL Network, 3 p.m.
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4 months ago
Hello, and welcome back to the Pac-Mountain Pulse, a Mountain West Connection podcast. Thank you for joining us today!
In this episode, Hike's Peak host Jack Thompson (JackTalksCFB) joins Derek to discuss various Pac-12 topics, such as the hype and expectations surrounding Texas State quarterback Brad Johnson, which teams will exceed or fall below their FanDuel win total expectations and the ongoing discussions of conference realignment a couple of years down the line.
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In this episode, Hike's Peak host Jack Thompson (JackTalksCFB) joins Derek to discuss various Pac-12 topics, such as the hype and expectations surrounding Texas State quarterback Brad Johnson, which teams will exceed or fall below their FanDuel win total expectations and the ongoing discussions of conference realignment a couple of years down the line.
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4 months ago
A popular college football social media account believes the Spartans will reach a bowl game for the first time in five seasons.
CFB Home -- a social media account with nearly 125,000 followers on X -- released their game-by-game predictions for the Spartans this upcoming season, and they are higher on Michigan State than most. CFB Home has Michigan State finishing the 2026 season with a 6-6 overall record and 4-5 mark in Big Ten play.
CFB Home has Michigan State opening the year with a pair of victories over Toledo and Eastern Michigan. From there, they see the Spartans dropping a pair of games against Notre Dame and Nebraska before winning ripping off three straight wins against Wisconsin, Illinois and Northwestern.
Michigan State is sitting at 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play following this impressive three-game winning streak. But from there, things get rough, with CFB Home predicting four straight losses against UCLA, Michigan, Washington and Oregon. Luckily, Michigan State is able to beat to Rutgers on the final game of the season to reach bowl eligibility.
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations. The Spartans' wins over/under total is set at 4.5, meaning CFB Home has the Spartans clearing the over by two games this fall.
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CFB Home -- a social media account with nearly 125,000 followers on X -- released their game-by-game predictions for the Spartans this upcoming season, and they are higher on Michigan State than most. CFB Home has Michigan State finishing the 2026 season with a 6-6 overall record and 4-5 mark in Big Ten play.
CFB Home has Michigan State opening the year with a pair of victories over Toledo and Eastern Michigan. From there, they see the Spartans dropping a pair of games against Notre Dame and Nebraska before winning ripping off three straight wins against Wisconsin, Illinois and Northwestern.
Michigan State is sitting at 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play following this impressive three-game winning streak. But from there, things get rough, with CFB Home predicting four straight losses against UCLA, Michigan, Washington and Oregon. Luckily, Michigan State is able to beat to Rutgers on the final game of the season to reach bowl eligibility.
Michigan State is entering the season with low expectations. The Spartans' wins over/under total is set at 4.5, meaning CFB Home has the Spartans clearing the over by two games this fall.
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4 months ago
Harry Kane will be looking to inspire England into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup when the Three Lions take on Norway on Saturday in Miami.
The Bayern Munich striker enjoyed the best season of his career, scoring 61 goals across all competitions, and has carried that outstanding form into the World Cup.
Kane has scored six goals in the tournament so far and remains in the race for the Golden Boot, although the striker has insisted that his sole focus is on helping England win the World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel, the England manager and former Bayern Munich boss, has revealed that he fought with the club's hierarchy to bring Kane to Germany.
Christian Falk has exclusively revealed to CFBayern Insider what exactly happened during Harry Kane's transfer to Bayern Munich.
The Bayern Munich striker enjoyed the best season of his career, scoring 61 goals across all competitions, and has carried that outstanding form into the World Cup.
Kane has scored six goals in the tournament so far and remains in the race for the Golden Boot, although the striker has insisted that his sole focus is on helping England win the World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel, the England manager and former Bayern Munich boss, has revealed that he fought with the club's hierarchy to bring Kane to Germany.
Christian Falk has exclusively revealed to CFBayern Insider what exactly happened during Harry Kane's transfer to Bayern Munich.
4 months ago
If there was ever a string of unlikeable college football head coaches, the LSU Tigers could arguably claim that distinction. Most recently, they hired Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss. He replaced someone many fans found even more unlikeable: Brian Kelly.
There's no doubt Kelly is a good football coach. However, his personality and the way he handles business have often rubbed people the wrong way.
MORE: CFB ****** yst warns LSU fans Lane Kiffin era may start with tough times
That became even more apparent when prominent college football ****** yst Paul Finebaum reflected on interviewing Kelly for three consecutive years. During a recent appearance at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Finebaum compared those conversations to an unpleasant medical procedure.
Jan 6, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN broadcaster Paul Finebaum during media day at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
There's no doubt Kelly is a good football coach. However, his personality and the way he handles business have often rubbed people the wrong way.
MORE: CFB ****** yst warns LSU fans Lane Kiffin era may start with tough times
That became even more apparent when prominent college football ****** yst Paul Finebaum reflected on interviewing Kelly for three consecutive years. During a recent appearance at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Finebaum compared those conversations to an unpleasant medical procedure.
Jan 6, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN broadcaster Paul Finebaum during media day at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
4 months ago
Recently some ******* ysts have been putting out their top quarterback and wide receiver duos for the 2026 college football season, with Notre Dame’s CJ Carr and Mylan Graham being included in On3’s JD Pickell’s rankings.
However, that is not the case with all of them, as SleeperCFB has taken the same ******* ignment but didn’t have an Irish pair on its list. It hard to make a concrete argument against this ranking, while it was neat to see Pickell having the Notre Dame stars on there, there is plenty of uncertainty within the wide receiver unit.
Both transfers, Mylan Graham and Quincy Porter, didn’t get much playing time at Ohio State. Returnees Jordan Faison and Jaden Greathouse both some with their own questions. Can the former dual-sport star finally emerge as a legit No. 1 option for Carr, as Faison has put his full focus on football over lacrosse. Greathouse just hasn’t been able to stay on the field, as injuries have derailed a promising career.
SleeperCFB didn’t explain their rationale for not having two Notre Dame players in its list, but you have to believe that if they redo this later in the season, there will be a duo on there. A go-to receiver will emerge for the Irish, it’s just too hard to say who that will be at this moment.
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However, that is not the case with all of them, as SleeperCFB has taken the same ******* ignment but didn’t have an Irish pair on its list. It hard to make a concrete argument against this ranking, while it was neat to see Pickell having the Notre Dame stars on there, there is plenty of uncertainty within the wide receiver unit.
Both transfers, Mylan Graham and Quincy Porter, didn’t get much playing time at Ohio State. Returnees Jordan Faison and Jaden Greathouse both some with their own questions. Can the former dual-sport star finally emerge as a legit No. 1 option for Carr, as Faison has put his full focus on football over lacrosse. Greathouse just hasn’t been able to stay on the field, as injuries have derailed a promising career.
SleeperCFB didn’t explain their rationale for not having two Notre Dame players in its list, but you have to believe that if they redo this later in the season, there will be a duo on there. A go-to receiver will emerge for the Irish, it’s just too hard to say who that will be at this moment.
Contact/Follow us IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions.
4 months ago
The red card issued to U.S. men's national soccer team star forward Folarin Balogun sparked debate over officiating consistency and the use of video review, with Panama City-area high school coaches weighing in on whether the call matched the level of contact shown in real time.
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The incident, which involved a challenge reviewed by VAR and ultimately punished Balogun with a red card, drew immediate criticism from some observers who said the foul appeared accidental rather than intentional.
“I mean, I’m a USA fan, of course, from the angle that he was coming in to step into the ball, it was just an accident," North Bay Haven boys soccer coach Michael McCumbers said. "It wasn’t like a deliberate face-to-face going towards the guy, stepping on him type deal.”
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The incident, which involved a challenge reviewed by VAR and ultimately punished Balogun with a red card, drew immediate criticism from some observers who said the foul appeared accidental rather than intentional.
“I mean, I’m a USA fan, of course, from the angle that he was coming in to step into the ball, it was just an accident," North Bay Haven boys soccer coach Michael McCumbers said. "It wasn’t like a deliberate face-to-face going towards the guy, stepping on him type deal.”
4 months ago
LSU football's wide receiver room was rebuilt from scratch this offseason. Only one wideout from LSU's 2025 WR group is back: Phillip Wright, who caught a single pass. With Brian Kelly out and Lane Kiffin taking over as head coach, the personnel was overhauled.
LSU turned to the transfer portal, signing a handful of talented pass catchers. A few wideouts need to step up if LSU's offense is to live up to expectations. One name worth keeping an eye on is Hawai'i transfer Jackson Harris.
Harris has earned rave reviews since arriving in Baton Rouge. He showed out with a three-touchdown scrimmage in April and Phil Steele listed Harris as a potential All-SEC wide receiver in Steele's College Football Preview.
Wide receiver is a position where coaches want to see proven production before taking a pass-catcher from the portal. Harris passes that test after racking up 963 yards with Hawai'i in 2025. Harris' 2.79 yards per route run ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West, and his 19.7 yards per catch was among the top marks in CFB among receivers given his target volume.
Kiffin offenses typically don't have a single alpha wide receiver -- the targets are shared and it's a committee approach. LSU doesn't need Harris to be Malik Nabers or Ja'Marr Chase. But Harris appears on track to be a consistent producer in this LSU attack.
LSU turned to the transfer portal, signing a handful of talented pass catchers. A few wideouts need to step up if LSU's offense is to live up to expectations. One name worth keeping an eye on is Hawai'i transfer Jackson Harris.
Harris has earned rave reviews since arriving in Baton Rouge. He showed out with a three-touchdown scrimmage in April and Phil Steele listed Harris as a potential All-SEC wide receiver in Steele's College Football Preview.
Wide receiver is a position where coaches want to see proven production before taking a pass-catcher from the portal. Harris passes that test after racking up 963 yards with Hawai'i in 2025. Harris' 2.79 yards per route run ranked No. 3 in the Mountain West, and his 19.7 yards per catch was among the top marks in CFB among receivers given his target volume.
Kiffin offenses typically don't have a single alpha wide receiver -- the targets are shared and it's a committee approach. LSU doesn't need Harris to be Malik Nabers or Ja'Marr Chase. But Harris appears on track to be a consistent producer in this LSU attack.
4 months ago
College football season is upon us! Though there's still more than two months until the Miami Hurricanes take the field again, fans can start their virtual drive for a sixth national championship over the next week with College Football 27.
Miami came oh so close to winning the national championship in January, and they're among the favorites to play for the **** le again this year. That's reflected in EA Sports' latest iteration of the world-renowned college football video game series, in which the 'Canes rank firmly in the top 10 and boast one of the best offenses in the game.
CFB 27 cover athlete Malachi Toney comes in as one of the highest-rated players among the thousands included in the game. Last year's team featured three players with an overall rating of 90 at the start of the season. Toney is one of five such players in this version, joined by senior Mark Fletcher Jr., third among all running backs. New quarterback Darian Mensah is part of that group too, and if the game's metrics are accurate, he'll have one of the deepest **** nals in the entire nation.
Miami came oh so close to winning the national championship in January, and they're among the favorites to play for the **** le again this year. That's reflected in EA Sports' latest iteration of the world-renowned college football video game series, in which the 'Canes rank firmly in the top 10 and boast one of the best offenses in the game.
CFB 27 cover athlete Malachi Toney comes in as one of the highest-rated players among the thousands included in the game. Last year's team featured three players with an overall rating of 90 at the start of the season. Toney is one of five such players in this version, joined by senior Mark Fletcher Jr., third among all running backs. New quarterback Darian Mensah is part of that group too, and if the game's metrics are accurate, he'll have one of the deepest **** nals in the entire nation.
4 months ago
In triple digit heat indexes… we run the triple option.
Notre Dame fans know that we have something special with CJ carr at quarterback for the Irish. He's a talent the Irish haven't had since Jimmy Clausen and Irish fans haven't had this much faith in a quarterback since Brady Quinn. According to fanDuel Sportsbook, Carr is the favorite to win the Heisman on a team that has the second best odds to win the national championship.
And yet… we kept seeing rating and rankings and draft predictions over the past two months that mostly have CJ running somewhere between 4th and 6th in terms of the best QB in college. But then the Manning Passing Academy had their thing with all of the best quarterbacks in the country showing up, and it is Carr who is being hailed as the top dog by a number of different outlets.
One of those outlets is Todd McShay, and he put CJ up on the highest of pedastals.
This is a fun little graphic that shows what everyone already knows… Nike's dominance in outfitting CFB (as Nike or Jordan). Still… Adidas is making some headway while under Armour remains small. While I understand Irish fans wanting to move to Nike, I do like the different look Under Armour gives with its fan clothing. All of Nike's stuff is very "boilerplate" meaning that it's the same exact stuff for each of its schools. Under Armour makes Notre Dame gear look and feel unique, and the clothes are better quality than Nike – just not the shoes.
Notre Dame fans know that we have something special with CJ carr at quarterback for the Irish. He's a talent the Irish haven't had since Jimmy Clausen and Irish fans haven't had this much faith in a quarterback since Brady Quinn. According to fanDuel Sportsbook, Carr is the favorite to win the Heisman on a team that has the second best odds to win the national championship.
And yet… we kept seeing rating and rankings and draft predictions over the past two months that mostly have CJ running somewhere between 4th and 6th in terms of the best QB in college. But then the Manning Passing Academy had their thing with all of the best quarterbacks in the country showing up, and it is Carr who is being hailed as the top dog by a number of different outlets.
One of those outlets is Todd McShay, and he put CJ up on the highest of pedastals.
This is a fun little graphic that shows what everyone already knows… Nike's dominance in outfitting CFB (as Nike or Jordan). Still… Adidas is making some headway while under Armour remains small. While I understand Irish fans wanting to move to Nike, I do like the different look Under Armour gives with its fan clothing. All of Nike's stuff is very "boilerplate" meaning that it's the same exact stuff for each of its schools. Under Armour makes Notre Dame gear look and feel unique, and the clothes are better quality than Nike – just not the shoes.
4 months ago
Several Georgia Bulldogs fans were curious about why Gunner Stocktonwas snubbed from the top-10 quarterback ratings from the EA Sports video game "College Football 27". Now we know why. Stockton missed the opt-in deadline to enter the game, according to Team Crafters.
The game will release on all platforms on July 9, 2026, but MVP+ members will gain access on July 2. People who preorder the MVP Bundle and Deluxe Edition get it on July 6.
Stockton's most recent rating was a 90 overall on CFB 26 after in the February 17, 2026, update. However, with his absence, Georgia's top-rated signal caller is Ryan Puglisi, with a 77 overall. There isn't any explanation from EA Sports or Stockton on why Stockton didn't meet the opt-in deadline.
Stockton isn't the only marquee player from a Georgia school that didn't opt in. Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes didn't opt in either, although Georgia Tech's second-best running back is Malachi Hosley, rated at 81.
Stockton would've easily made the top-10 if he opted in. He threw for 2,894 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just five interceptions on 386 passing attempts last season. He also had a 150.6 passer rating and 7.5 yards per attempt.
The game will release on all platforms on July 9, 2026, but MVP+ members will gain access on July 2. People who preorder the MVP Bundle and Deluxe Edition get it on July 6.
Stockton's most recent rating was a 90 overall on CFB 26 after in the February 17, 2026, update. However, with his absence, Georgia's top-rated signal caller is Ryan Puglisi, with a 77 overall. There isn't any explanation from EA Sports or Stockton on why Stockton didn't meet the opt-in deadline.
Stockton isn't the only marquee player from a Georgia school that didn't opt in. Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes didn't opt in either, although Georgia Tech's second-best running back is Malachi Hosley, rated at 81.
Stockton would've easily made the top-10 if he opted in. He threw for 2,894 yards, 24 touchdowns, and just five interceptions on 386 passing attempts last season. He also had a 150.6 passer rating and 7.5 yards per attempt.
4 months ago
EA Sports published their ratings for College Football 27 on Friday, and the Florida State defense is looking to bounce back from back-to-back years where their rating has decreased with each new ***** le (CFB 25: 88 OVR, CFB 26: 82 OVR, CFB 27: 81 OVR).
FSU's highest-rated players are vast, and include defensive tackles, edges, middle linebackers, and corners, just to name a few.
Florida State's 10 highest-rated defensive players in College Football 27:
As a reminder, video game ratings are subjective in the eyes of the beholder, and they can improve or regress depending on the real-world results, as we saw in College Football 25 and 26.
For reference, the best defensive player in the game in 2026 is Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore at a 97 overall. The best ACC defensive player is Louisville's Clev Lubin, a 92 overall.
FSU's highest-rated players are vast, and include defensive tackles, edges, middle linebackers, and corners, just to name a few.
Florida State's 10 highest-rated defensive players in College Football 27:
As a reminder, video game ratings are subjective in the eyes of the beholder, and they can improve or regress depending on the real-world results, as we saw in College Football 25 and 26.
For reference, the best defensive player in the game in 2026 is Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore at a 97 overall. The best ACC defensive player is Louisville's Clev Lubin, a 92 overall.
5 months ago
This week, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, who is entering his third season at the helm, made an appearance on the Always College Football show, hosted by former Alabama quarterback and CFB **** yst Greg McElroy, answering several key questions, including the Aggies' strategy this fall to continue their road winning streak, finishing 4-1 last season.
After two seasons, Elko has earned national praise for being ahead of schedule, leading the Aggies to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history, while quarterback Marcel Reed passed for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions last season, combined with Bowling Green transfer edge Cashius Howell leading the SEC in sacks, and becoming the program's 11th unanimous All-American.
However, losing to Texas for the second straight season in Austin, followed by the Aggies' disappointing home loss to eventual national runner-up Miami in the first round of the CFP, cast a dark cloud over what was otherwise an historic season, even as Elko earned a six-year extension worth $69 million.
Texas A&M's national perception has changed for the better, and while the Aggies have continued to dominate the recruiting trail, currently owning the No. 1-ranked 2027 recruiting class, one successful season won't cut it, and getting back to the CFP and making it past the first round is the primary goal heading into the 2026 season.
During his interview with McElroy, Mike Elko sent a clear message to the 12th Man, and while their support is stronger than oak, the New Jersey continued to state that Texas A&M finally has a head coach that is building the program the "right way," and laying the foundation that is critical to eventually competing for, and winning a national **** le.
After two seasons, Elko has earned national praise for being ahead of schedule, leading the Aggies to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history, while quarterback Marcel Reed passed for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions last season, combined with Bowling Green transfer edge Cashius Howell leading the SEC in sacks, and becoming the program's 11th unanimous All-American.
However, losing to Texas for the second straight season in Austin, followed by the Aggies' disappointing home loss to eventual national runner-up Miami in the first round of the CFP, cast a dark cloud over what was otherwise an historic season, even as Elko earned a six-year extension worth $69 million.
Texas A&M's national perception has changed for the better, and while the Aggies have continued to dominate the recruiting trail, currently owning the No. 1-ranked 2027 recruiting class, one successful season won't cut it, and getting back to the CFP and making it past the first round is the primary goal heading into the 2026 season.
During his interview with McElroy, Mike Elko sent a clear message to the 12th Man, and while their support is stronger than oak, the New Jersey continued to state that Texas A&M finally has a head coach that is building the program the "right way," and laying the foundation that is critical to eventually competing for, and winning a national **** le.
5 months ago
Texas A&M's success during the 2025 season, including the Aggies first appearance in the College Football Playoff, was mainly due to coach Mike Elko and his staff's ability to motivate and prepare the loaded 2025 roster for all five road games, resulting in four wins, including the memorable Week 3 road victory over Notre Dame that later solidified the program's CFP chances.
While road wins over LSU and Missouri, both in blowout fashion, were equally impressive, the regular-season finale loss to Texas has continued to haunt Mike Elko, who has yet to defeat Texas since the Longhorns joined the SEC before the 2024 season.
This offseason, before a record 10 players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Elko landed 17 players from the transfer portal, including Northwestern transfer edge Anto Saka, Tennessee transfer cornerback Rickey Gibson, and former Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton, all of whom are expected to make an immediate and lasting impact.
This summer, outside of recruiting, Mike Elko has had some rare free time to speak to the media, making a stop on the Always College Football show, hosted by former Alabama QB and CFB ****** yst Greg McElroy, to discuss a variety of topics, including the Aggies' road success in 2025 and the road ahead this fall.
How will Texas A&M continue to dominate on the road in 2026? That will take the same discipline and consistent play on both sides of the ball, not just to have a chance, but to withstand the always raucous and intimidating environments, which include road battles vs. LSU, Missouri, South Carolina, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Here's what Elko had to say.
While road wins over LSU and Missouri, both in blowout fashion, were equally impressive, the regular-season finale loss to Texas has continued to haunt Mike Elko, who has yet to defeat Texas since the Longhorns joined the SEC before the 2024 season.
This offseason, before a record 10 players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Elko landed 17 players from the transfer portal, including Northwestern transfer edge Anto Saka, Tennessee transfer cornerback Rickey Gibson, and former Alabama wide receiver Isaiah Horton, all of whom are expected to make an immediate and lasting impact.
This summer, outside of recruiting, Mike Elko has had some rare free time to speak to the media, making a stop on the Always College Football show, hosted by former Alabama QB and CFB ****** yst Greg McElroy, to discuss a variety of topics, including the Aggies' road success in 2025 and the road ahead this fall.
How will Texas A&M continue to dominate on the road in 2026? That will take the same discipline and consistent play on both sides of the ball, not just to have a chance, but to withstand the always raucous and intimidating environments, which include road battles vs. LSU, Missouri, South Carolina, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Here's what Elko had to say.
5 months ago
Bayern Munich are close to securing the signing of PSV Eindhoven attacker Ismael Saibari.
We have covered previously that the German champions had been negotiating a deal for the Morocco international, and they have reached an agreement.
Bayern have also reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for left-back Nathaniel Brown, who scored for Germany in the World Cup clash against Curacao.
We previously reported that Bayern had already agreed personal terms with the 25-year-old versatile winger, but they were haggling with the transfer fee.
Christian Falk exclusively informed CFBayern Insider that a deal has been agreed between Bayern and Eindhoven for Saibari.
We have covered previously that the German champions had been negotiating a deal for the Morocco international, and they have reached an agreement.
Bayern have also reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for left-back Nathaniel Brown, who scored for Germany in the World Cup clash against Curacao.
We previously reported that Bayern had already agreed personal terms with the 25-year-old versatile winger, but they were haggling with the transfer fee.
Christian Falk exclusively informed CFBayern Insider that a deal has been agreed between Bayern and Eindhoven for Saibari.
5 months ago
Bayern Munich are really interested in signing Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers in the summer transfer window.
The German champions are looking to bolster their attacking areas this summer, and after missing out on Anthony Gordon, they are checking on several options.
Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have been linked with a move for Rogers, but Bayern too hold strong interest.
Christian Falk has exclusively told CFBayern Insider that Bayern are interested in Rogers, and Vincent Kompany would love to manage him at the German club.
However, the Bavarian club are aware that Rogers has a high price tag, and too many clubs are interested in signing the Englishman.
The German champions are looking to bolster their attacking areas this summer, and after missing out on Anthony Gordon, they are checking on several options.
Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have been linked with a move for Rogers, but Bayern too hold strong interest.
Christian Falk has exclusively told CFBayern Insider that Bayern are interested in Rogers, and Vincent Kompany would love to manage him at the German club.
However, the Bavarian club are aware that Rogers has a high price tag, and too many clubs are interested in signing the Englishman.
