strength of schedule

The CFP committee has a mystery criteria is killing marquee nonconference games, and USC–Notre Dame is just the start. Fans deserve real answers, not vibes. If you’ve been feeling like college football is slowly turning into “schedule safe, pray later,” you’re not crazy. The College Football Playoff committee has created a world where the smartest...

College Football Playoff expansion is the dumbest conversation in the sport right now. The Big Ten wants 24 teams, the SEC wants 16, and somehow we’re all supposed to act like this is what’s holding the game back. It’s not. It’s just the cleanest way for the people at the top to squeeze more money...

Steve Sarkisian walked off the field on Friday night selling his team like it was a late night infomercial. Texas had just handed previously undefeated No. 3 Texas A&M a 27-17 beating, finished 9-3, and stacked up three wins over top-10 teams. Arch Manning is on TV saying they’re “absolutely” a playoff team. Sark is...