UCLA

Kentucky

Feb 10, 2026

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10 min read

Kentucky's Will Stein Hire Comes Down to One Position. We Break It Down.

North Dakota State goes FBS, a judge shuts down UCLA's escape plan, and Brent Brennan gets extended through 2030.

Mark Haines

Dillingham

+11

Dec 23, 2025

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12 min read

Notre Dame's CFP Deal Just Killed College Football's Greatest Rivalry

A weak schedule. A guaranteed playoff spot. And a clause that lets them jump USC even after losing head-to-head. The Trojans had no choice but to walk. Plus: Poggi calls out Michigan. Dillingham drama was fiction. UCLA donors come off the sidelines.

Mark Haines

College Football

Dec 16, 2025

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9 min read

Auburn Hired Alex Golesh For $42 Million. UCLA Hired Bob Chesney For His Winning Record. Only One Of Them Might Survive Year 2.

Golesh is a 39-year-old offensive coordinator who's never coached a single Power Four game - and Auburn's boosters will not wait patiently. Chesney is 131-51 across four levels - but UCLA's leadership has a track record of sabotaging great coaches. Here's why both hires are risky for completely different reasons.

Mark Haines

UCLA

Kentucky's Will Stein Hire Comes Down to One Position. We Break It Down.

Notre Dame's CFP Deal Just Killed College Football's Greatest Rivalry

Auburn Hired Alex Golesh For $42 Million. UCLA Hired Bob Chesney For His Winning Record. Only One Of Them Might Survive Year 2.

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