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A small liberal arts school needed a coach. The 73-year-old inventor of the Air Raid showed up

A small liberal arts school needed a coach. The 73-year-old inventor of the Air Raid showed up

The 73-year-old Hal Mumme, one of the Air Raid's inventors, is still coaching — this time, at a private college with 700 students.

Christopher Kamrani Comments count 45

The Athletic 136: Amid ACC chaos, don't forget about Louisville

Chris Vannini Comments count 135

The Athletic 136: Amid ACC chaos, don't forget about Louisville

Feldman's candidates to replace Hugh Freeze at Auburn: Sumrall? Franklin? Jimbo?

Bruce Feldman Comments count 203

Feldman's candidates to replace Hugh Freeze at Auburn: Sumrall? Franklin? Jimbo?

Bowl projections: Can UNC, Clemson, FSU and more reach the six-win mark?

Scott Dochterman Comments count 41

Bowl projections: Can UNC, Clemson, FSU and more reach the six-win mark?

Auburn job profile: What is realistic on The Plains in the new SEC?

Chris Vannini Comments count 78

Headlines

Headlines

Auburn fires head coach Hugh Freeze amid Year 3 spiral

Swinney fined $10,000 for ripping fourth-down PI in loss to Duke: 'One of the worst calls'

Nebraska QB Raiola out for season with broken fibula

AP Top 25: Notre Dame back in top 10; Miami plummets to No. 18

South Carolina fires offensive coordinator Mike Shula amid 4-game losing streak

Oklahoma tops Tennessee in CFP elimination game behind big kicks, defensive TD

NC State hands Georgia Tech first loss, adding to mess in ACC's CFP race

'Daisy Dukes' or not, college football players will keep wearing shorts until they can't

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Week 10 reaction

Mandel's Final Thoughts: Texas still has its goals intact. Miami? Not so much

Mandel's Final Thoughts: Texas still has its goals intact. Miami? Not so much

What we learned in Week 10 of the college football season about trusting Miami, the wild ACC, Texas ascending and much more.

Stewart Mandel Comments count 465

Message board Monday: Is Josh Heupel losing Tennessee fans?

Message board Monday: Is Josh Heupel losing Tennessee fans?

Joe Rexrode Comments count 60

Dylan Raiola's injury a nightmare scenario for Nebraska, but don't dwell on what-ifs

Dylan Raiola's injury a nightmare scenario for Nebraska, but don't dwell on what-ifs

Mitch Sherman Comments count 39

What we learned about the Playoff: Making sense of the ACC and reassessing the Big Ten

What we learned about the Playoff: Making sense of the ACC and reassessing the Big Ten

Ralph D. Russo Comments count 152

SEC finally has clarity in season of parity: Vibes after Week 10

SEC finally has clarity in season of parity: Vibes after Week 10

Seth Emerson Comments count 56

Miami is crashing out of the CFP picture in exactly the way you might expect

Miami is crashing out of the CFP picture in exactly the way you might expect

Chris Vannini Comments count 164

Coaching Carousel

A $95 million bet gone wrong: Inside Brian Kelly’s last days at LSU

A $95 million bet gone wrong: Inside Brian Kelly’s last days at LSU

Brian Kelly overhauled Notre Dame once to great success. His approach failed massively at LSU. Why?

The Athletic College Football Staff Comments count 447

Ranking college football's 12 open coaching jobs: LSU No. 1; where does Auburn sit?

Ranking college football's 12 open coaching jobs: LSU No. 1; where does Auburn sit?

Chris Vannini Comments count 352

Mandel: LSU was this coaching carousel's best job — then the governor grabbed the mic

Mandel: LSU was this coaching carousel's best job — then the governor grabbed the mic

Stewart Mandel Comments count 899

Feldman's candidates to replace Brian Kelly at LSU, from Kiffin to Sumrall

Feldman's candidates to replace Brian Kelly at LSU, from Kiffin to Sumrall

Bruce Feldman Comments count 344

Coaching matchmaker: Where are James Franklin and Lane Kiffin's perfect fits?

Coaching matchmaker: Where are James Franklin and Lane Kiffin's perfect fits?

Joe Rexrode Comments count 545

For Brent Key, Clark Lea and others, will the alma mater outweigh the coaching ladder?

For Brent Key, Clark Lea and others, will the alma mater outweigh the coaching ladder?

Seth Emerson Comments count 128

Predictions and Rankings

College Football Playoff 2025 projections: Miami, Vandy chances drop; North Texas rising

College Football Playoff 2025 projections: Miami, Vandy chances drop; North Texas rising

Our College Football Playoff predictions model is back. Check here for regular updates on CFP and national championship odds for 2025.

Austin Mock Comments count 324

Predicting the College Football Playoff after Week 10: Virginia moves in from open ACC

Predicting the College Football Playoff after Week 10: Virginia moves in from open ACC

Scott Dochterman Comments count 89

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In ESPN and YouTube TV standoff, the fans are the biggest loser

In ESPN and YouTube TV standoff, the fans are the biggest loser

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College football Week 11 odds: Texas Tech vs. BYU top-10 showdown takes center stage

College football Week 11 odds: Texas Tech vs. BYU top-10 showdown takes center stage

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Steven Louis Goldstein Comments count 25

2025 Heisman Trophy odds: Julian Sayin makes his move

2025 Heisman Trophy odds: Julian Sayin makes his move

Dan Santaromita Comments count 62

A small liberal arts school needed a coach. The 73-year-old inventor of the Air Raid showed up

A small liberal arts school needed a coach. The 73-year-old inventor of the Air Raid showed up

Christopher Kamrani Comments count 45

Dylan Raiola's injury a nightmare scenario for Nebraska, but don't dwell on what-ifs

Dylan Raiola's injury a nightmare scenario for Nebraska, but don't dwell on what-ifs

Mitch Sherman Comments count 39

Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 10: The ACC contender you shouldn't overlook

Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 10: The ACC contender you shouldn't overlook

Chris Vannini Comments count 135

Message board Monday: Is Josh Heupel losing Tennessee fans?

Message board Monday: Is Josh Heupel losing Tennessee fans?

Joe Rexrode Comments count 60

College football Week 11 bowl projections: Can UNC reach six-win mark to earn an invite?

College football Week 11 bowl projections: Can UNC reach six-win mark to earn an invite?

Scott Dochterman Comments count 41

Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag

Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag

Stewart Mandel Comments count 82

ACC fines Clemson's Dabo Swinney $10,000 for criticism of late PI call in loss to Duke

ACC fines Clemson's Dabo Swinney $10,000 for criticism of late PI call in loss to Duke

Ralph D. Russo and Grace Raynor Comments count 146

Can Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin or a fast-rising coach fix Auburn? 7 candidates to watch

Can Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin or a fast-rising coach fix Auburn? 7 candidates to watch

Bruce Feldman Comments count 203

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola out for season with broken fibula

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola out for season with broken fibula

Mitch Sherman Comments count 63

AP Top 25: Notre Dame back in top 10, Miami plummets ahead of first Playoff rankings

AP Top 25: Notre Dame back in top 10, Miami plummets ahead of first Playoff rankings

Ralph D. Russo Comments count 299

Ranking college football's 12 open coaching jobs: LSU overtakes Penn State; what about Auburn?

Ranking college football's 12 open coaching jobs: LSU overtakes Penn State; what about Auburn?

Chris Vannini Comments count 352

What is realistic for Auburn in the new SEC? Pluses, minuses, grades as coaching search begins

What is realistic for Auburn in the new SEC? Pluses, minuses, grades as coaching search begins

Chris Vannini Comments count 78

South Carolina fires offensive coordinator Mike Shula amid 4-game losing streak

South Carolina fires offensive coordinator Mike Shula amid 4-game losing streak

Chris Vannini Comments count 48

Auburn fires coach Hugh Freeze after loss to Kentucky sends lackluster Year 3 to new low

Auburn fires coach Hugh Freeze after loss to Kentucky sends lackluster Year 3 to new low

Seth Emerson Comments count 233

SEC finally has some clarity in season of parity: Vibes rankings after Week 10

SEC finally has some clarity in season of parity: Vibes rankings after Week 10

Seth Emerson Comments count 56

College Football Playoff bracket prediction: Could Virginia emerge from messy ACC?

College Football Playoff bracket prediction: Could Virginia emerge from messy ACC?

Scott Dochterman Comments count 89

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