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John Talty

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Why Faizon Brandon, No. 1 overall 2026 recruit and star Tennessee QB commit, is built to thrive for Vols

In the wake of Nico Iamaleava's sudden departure, Tennessee's next 5-star QB brings plenty of hope

Winners, losers as SEC adopts 9-game schedule: Fans should rejoice, Big Ten loses leverage amid CFP talks

The SEC announced the long-awaited move on Thursday as talks over settling a future CFP format continue

Once Nick Saban's right-hand man, Scott Cochran overcame addiction to earn a fresh start at West Alabama

How one of college football's loudest voices finally found peace

After a generation of stumbles, can Illinois finally cash in on big preseason expectations?

Behind a hard-nosed coach, experienced OL and battle-tested QB, the Illini are primed to make a run in 2025

How Ty Simpson's long, winding path to Alabama starting QB will benefit Crimson Tide in 2025

A former five-star recruit, Simpson chose to remain at Alabama despite previous failures at the position

Inside Vince Marrow's stunning move from Kentucky to in-state rival Louisville: 'I could have left many times'

The ace recruiter made an indelible mark with the Wildcats, and now he hopes for the same success with the Cardinals

College football's 22 best general managers, according to those who know

As college football transitions to a more NFL-like model, the GM role has become essential

South Carolina star Dylan Stewart doesn't want hype. Just your quarterback

In an era defined by movement and money, the South Carolina star stayed put after a breakthrough freshman season

Boo Carter in limbo at Tennessee: Altercation with teammates, agent change and more at forefront of Vols drama

Carter, who may be Tennessee's top defensive player, could be on the move as he remains absent from the team

Tyrann Mathieu's legacy: What 'Honey Badger' lacked in size, he made up for in flair, ferocity and versatility

Mathieu, who retired Tuesday, was one of the most interesting players in both college football and the NFL

Are media days outdated? How to fix college football's 'talking season' amid present-day fatigue

Media days were born generations ago as useful tools for journalists and fans alike, but change is needed

2025 SEC Media Days Takeaways: Alabama fueled by 'disrespect,' Florida's Billy Napier may have tipped his hand

There's plenty of ground to cover from the third day of SEC Media Days in Atlanta

Colleges withholding revenue-sharing contract details: How schools can remain tight-lipped on player payments

CBS Sports reached out to several top schools in search of transparency as the post-House v. NCAA settlement era begins

Facing a pivotal Year 3, Luke Fickell hopes 'Grimey' offensive makeover can finally jumpstart Badgers tenure

After the Air Raid fell flat, Fickell is taking the Wisconsin offense back to its physical roots

From Chad Morris to Charlie Strong: College football's top 25 worst coaching hires this century

A number of programs ended up with severe cases of buyer's remorse in the last 25 years

John is a national college sports writer. He previously worked as SEC insider and senior sports editor for AL.com and Alabama Media Group. He is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of "The Leadership Secrets of Nick Saban: How Alabama's Coach Became the Greatest Ever."

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