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#1
BYU, Kalani Sitake Agree to Extension After Coach Drew Interest from Penn State
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sports1d ago

BYU, Kalani Sitake Agree to Extension After Coach Drew Interest from Penn State

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/kalani-sitake-agrees-to-longterm-contract-extension-with-byu-after-drawing-interest-from-penn-state
Foxsports.com
  • BYU announces a long-term contract extension for Kalani Sitake, keeping him as head coach amid external interest.
  • Sitake has guided BYU to 83-44 since 2016, including back-to-back 11-win seasons.
  • BYU committed to increasing resources for football as part of the extension plan.
  • Sitake cited momentum and the Big 12 era as reasons to stay with BYU.
  • BYU athletic director Brian Santiago praised Sitake for building something special.
  • The extension aligns with BYU’s Big 12 championship game preparations.
  • The news references Penn State as a reported interest in Sitake during the coaching search.
  • Sitake played at BYU as a fullback and has deep ties to the program.
  • Sitake’s contract extension was reported by The Associated Press.
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Joey McGuire stresses the importance of Cody Campbell's support to Texas Tech recruiting
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sports22h ago

Joey McGuire stresses the importance of Cody Campbell's support to Texas Tech recruiting

https://www.on3.com/college/texas-tech-red-raiders/news/joey-mcguire-stresses-the-importance-of-cody-campbell-support-to-texas-tech-recruiting/
On3.com
  • Texas Tech coach cites Cody Campbell’s donor support as key to recruiting success in 2026 class.
  • Campbell helped found Texas Tech’s NIL collective The Matador Club to aid roster-building.
  • McGuire referenced the 2026 signing class as a standout group for Tech.
  • Campbell and Womble are highlighted as active donors on Tech’s Board of Regents.
  • The field at Jones AT&T Stadium bears Campbell’s name due to his donation.
  • Tech aims for a potential first-round playoff path with strong NIL funding.
  • Campbell is a billionaire businessman and former Red Raider who donated to stadium improvements.
  • The article links Campbell’s donations to Tech’s overall roster-building strategy.
  • The report notes Tech’s current 2026 class includes multiple top recruits.
  • McGuire commented on the ongoing pressure and the program’s response.
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What Arizona State Must to Improve NCAA Tournament Case
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sports20h ago

What Arizona State Must to Improve NCAA Tournament Case

https://www.si.com/college/arizonastate/-asu-sun-devils-mens-basketball-must-improve-ncaa-tournament-case-
Si.com
  • ASU started 6-2 and faces pressure to prove its NCAA bid viability this season.
  • NET rankings show ASU around 100th, below typical NCAA tournament thresholds.
  • A three-step plan guides ASU toward a 2026 NCAA bid: avoid bad losses, win Big 12 games, and land a signature win.
  • ASU should target seven or more conference wins to stay in contention.
  • A key 'signature' win, such as Texas, could bolster ASU's hopes for a tournament berth.
  • ASU faces a challenging schedule with opportunities against ranked and NET darlings within the Big 12.
  • ASU's coaching staff, led by Bobby Hurley, must guide the team to a successful conference run.
  • The analysis emphasizes avoiding non-conference 'bad' losses, including games against Oklahoma and Oregon State.
  • Non-conference finish of 4-1 would place ASU at 10-3 entering Big 12 play.
  • ASU's calendar includes potential signature wins against high-profile teams like Kansas and Iowa State.
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A CFP bracket without Alabama, Notre Dame or any ACC team? It could happen
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sports20h ago

A CFP bracket without Alabama, Notre Dame or any ACC team? It could happen

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-playoff-bracket-without-alabama-notre-dame-acc/
Cbssports.com
  • The piece discusses a hypothetical CFP bracket that excludes Alabama, Notre Dame, and any ACC team under certain championship outcomes.
  • The analysis explains how SEC, Big 12 and ACC title games could create nightmare scenarios for the committee in selecting 12 teams.
  • Bubble targets like Notre Dame, BYU and Miami could still influence the final field with their action on Championship Weekend.
  • Duke’s potential ACC Championship results could complicate which teams earn at-large bids.
  • A potential Alabama loss in the SEC title game could spark debates about playoff inclusion and the value of conference championships.
  • BYU’s Big 12 title scenario could influence whether Notre Dame remains in consideration for at-large bids.
  • The article notes the potential for chaos if conference championship outcomes upend current top-ranked teams.
  • The story highlights the role of conference championship results on final top-25 rankings ahead of selection day.
  • Experts discuss the potential impact of a Duke win over Virginia on the bracket's final decisions.
  • The piece emphasizes that playoff chaos could renew debates about ending conference championships in the expanded format.
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BYU Provides Availability on Star WR Chase Roberts, Others for Big 12 Title Game
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sports11h ago

BYU Provides Availability on Star WR Chase Roberts, Others for Big 12 Title Game

https://www.si.com/college/byu/football/byu-provides-availability-on-star-wr-chase-roberts-others-for-big-12-title-game
Si.com
  • BYU lists Chase Roberts as probable for the Big 12 championship game, signaling a likely return at wide receiver.
  • Sione Moa and Weylin Lapuaho are also listed as probable, potentially restoring BYU's depth.
  • Nusi Taumoepeau is marked probable, reinforcing BYU’s pass-rushing presence.
  • Texas Tech listed multiple probable players, including Behren Morton and Howard Sampson, ahead of the title clash.
  • Big 12 policy requires daily injury reports, with players designated as out, probable, or available.
  • The policy is intended to increase transparency for player availability before kickoff.
  • Cougs Daily reporter Casey Lundquist authored the BYU coverage and injury update.
  • The injury updates focus on BYU vs Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game context.
  • BYU could regain depth with probable players returning from injury for the title game.
  • The injury updates include a mix of probable players for BYU and notable probable players for Texas Tech.
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#6
How this BYU football team became one of the best stories of the 2025 season
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sports8h ago

How this BYU football team became one of the best stories of the 2025 season

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/12/03/byu-football-best-story-of-2025-college-football-season/
Deseret.com
  • BYU entered the season unranked and then climbed to the AP Top 25, setting the stage for a Big 12 title push.
  • Bear Bachmeier, a true freshman, emerged as BYU’s quarterback after an unlikely transfer from Stanford.
  • BYU’s offense was rebuilt midstream under Aaron Roderick after Retzlaff departure, maximizing the freshman QB’s strengths.
  • BYU shifted to Big 12 play amid a broader reinvention after moving from independent status.
  • Kalani Sitake’s leadership and staff changes underpinned BYU’s remarkable season arc.
  • BYU’s Big 12 championship bid followed a season that included a late surge to respectability after a five-win year.
  • The Cougars’ playoff prospects hinged on a string of strong performances in Big 12 play.
  • BYU’s move to the Big 12 was linked to the conference realignment frenzy that reshaped major programs.
  • BYU’s midseason breakthroughs included a rising reputation and growing fan support online.
  • The season showcased BYU’s resilience and the coaching staff’s adaptability in a new conference.
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#7
College football picks: Numbers show more sweeps than splits when teams meet twice in same season
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sports7h ago

College football picks: Numbers show more sweeps than splits when teams meet twice in same season

https://apnews.com/article/college-football-picks-b652988c2492186f4deb626f84a902f4
Apnews.com
  • Rematches in the same season have produced more sweeps (45) than splits (37) since 2000, per Sportradar.
  • Six of the nine Bowl Subdivision conference championship rematches are rematches from the regular season.
  • Teams that won the regular-season meeting in these rematches often win again, contributing to the sweep trend.
  • The rematch games listed include BYU–Texas Tech and Georgia–Alabama among others.
  • AP college football analyst Eric Olson provides a week-by-week projection for Top 25 matchups and spreads.
  • Indiana vs. Ohio State is highlighted as a marquee Big Ten title game with Heisman-front runners mentioned.
  • Georgia–Alabama rematch is pivotal for playoff positioning, with Georgia chasing a top-four seed.
  • The piece includes a predictions scorecard citing last week’s and season records.
  • The article provides links to AP Top 25 college football poll updates and alerts.
  • The rematch trend is framed as a test of coaching and execution in high-stakes championship games.
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