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The best football teams tend to dominate possession. Oklahoma has the ball less than their opponents, and it’s gotten them to the College Football Playoff. https://t.co/Bjj4aH8XUv ...
Sports Analyst Robert Griffin III On Private Equity In College Sports
CNBC Television· 2025-12-11 16:00
I am joined by Robert Griffin, the third former college football star, Heisman Trophy winner, then NFL star for the then Washington Redskins. Now, of course, the commanders and then transitioning to a star broadcaster on ESPN and now on Fox. RG three.Let me you know who was the first person that called you. RG, three. Curious.Yeah, yeah. So I used to be called rlg three in high school, which, you know, doesn't quite have the same ring to it. You know, some people called me RT, r2 d2, but it was actually a b ...
Making sense of the first College Football Playoff rankings
NBC News· 2025-11-07 17:06
College Football Playoff Expansion - The expansion to a 12-team playoff field, coupled with new rules, is leading to the inclusion of unexpected teams [3] - Certain conference champions, like Memphis from the American Athletic Conference, receive guaranteed bids regardless of their overall ranking [4] - Virginia's high ranking within the ACC would currently secure them a playoff spot [5] Team Dynamics and Coaching - Indiana's football program has become competitive, partly due to NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals [6] - Indiana's coach, Kurt Senetti, has successfully recruited players and coached the team to a higher level of performance [7][8] - Quarterback Fernando Mendoza's performance has significantly contributed to the team's success [8] Instability and High Expectations - Several traditionally strong college football programs, including LSU, Florida, Auburn, and Penn State, have experienced significant setbacks, leading to coaching changes [9] - The transfer portal and NIL deals have increased the level of chaos and unpredictability in college football [10] - High expectations and increased financial investment from schools and boosters have created a high-pressure environment for coaches, where even a three-game losing streak can result in termination [11]