Why the Penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings Make No Sense
The CFP committee’s latest rankings raise major questions about consistency, bias, and logic. Here’s why fans should be frustrated this season....
Ranking the Group of Five Teams Fighting for the Final College Football Playoff Spot
The ACC could miss the playoffs entirely. Here’s how JMU, North Texas, and Tulane stack up for the final Group of Five playoff spot....
SEC New Coach Grades: Winners, Losers, and the Fallout From Lane Kiffin Hire
Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU sends shockwaves through the SEC. We grade every major coaching hire and break down the winners and losers....
Duke’s Stunning Title Berth Could Cost the ACC College Football Playoff Spot
Duke’s unexpected trip to the ACC Championship puts the league’s playoff hopes in jeopardy. Here’s why Miami — not Notre Dame or Alabama — deserves a spot if Virginia falls....
Steve Sarkisian Makes His Playoff Case But Here’s Why Texas Doesn't Belong
Steve Sarkisian says Texas deserves a playoff spot, but a three-loss résumé and a bad loss to Florida make their CFP case fall apart....
Ryan Day Finally Gets Revenge as Ohio State Dominates Michigan
Ohio State dominated Michigan with a balanced offense and an elite second-half defense. Ryan Day showed real growth as the Buckeyes look like the nation’s top team....
Lane Kiffin’s Future Hangs Over Ole Miss After 11-1 Season
Ole Miss just capped an 11-1 season with an Egg Bowl win, but Lane Kiffin’s looming decision has taken center stage....
The Real Reason Ohio State Has Struggled vs. Michigan And How to Fix It
Ohio State needs a new approach to beat Michigan. Here’s why Ryan Day must lean on Julian Sayin and his elite receivers to avoid another rivalry disaster....
College Football Rivalry Week Picks: Best Bets and Expert Predictions for Week 14
Expert Rivalry Week picks and best bets for Georgia vs. Georgia Tech, Texas vs. Texas A&M, Ohio State vs. Michigan, and more....
College Football Conference Championship Predictions: Bold Picks for Every Power League
Predicting every 2024 college football conference championship matchup, including bold picks, chaotic ACC scenarios, and key games that will shape the expanded playoff field this weekend....
Week 13 College Football Expert Betting Picks, Predictions
These are Deadspin's expert betting picks and predictions for Saturday November 22nd's entire college football slate....
LeBron James is Embracing Being the Second Option With Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James returned to the Lakers’ lineup with a noticeably different play style, showing reduced usage and new offensive habits alongside Luka Doncic....
Lane Kiffin Rumors: The Case for Staying at Ole Miss Over Florida or LSU
Lane Kiffin is entertaining interest from Florida and LSU, but leaving Ole Miss could be the biggest mistake of his career. Here’s why the Rebels remain his best long-term fit....
Everything We Learned in College Football Week 12
Week 12 in college football delivered chaos. Georgia rises, USC and Michigan hang on, and the Big 12 races toward multiple playoff bids....
Browns QB Crisis Deepens as Shedeur Sanders Struggles in First Real Action
Shedeur Sanders made his long-awaited Browns debut after Dillon Gabriel’s injury. But behind a bad offense, the rookie struggled through an error-filled outing....
College Football Week 12 Best Betting Picks, Predictions
Full college football betting preview covering Notre Dame vs. Pitt, Alabama vs. Oklahoma, USC vs. Iowa, and Texas vs. Georgia. Includes spreads, totals, and picks for all four ranked matchups....
Why Jonathan Taylor Deserves to End the Quarterback MVP Streak
With no quarterback separating from the pack, Jonathan Taylor’s dominant season for the 8-2 Colts makes him a real threat to win NFL MVP in 2025....
AJ Dybantsa Might Be the Real No. 1 Pick in the NBA Draft
Darryn Peterson may be the consensus top prospect in the upcoming NBA Draft, but AJ Dybantsa’s size, athleticism, and two-way upside make him a no-doubt All-Star in waiting....
College Football Week Recap: Indiana’s Miracle, Oregon Survives, and Texas Tech Rising Fast
College football’s elite survived another wild week as Indiana pulled off a miracle, Oregon struggled again, and the Heisman race tightened. Texas A&M and Texas Tech impressed while ACC playoff hopes crumbled....
Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz Facing Prison After Pitch-Fixing Scandal
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on gambling charges for manipulating pitches. Both face up to 65 years in prison and lifetime MLB bans in a scandal that shakes baseball’s integrity....