Bryan Fischer
@bryandfischer.bsky.social
Sports Illustrated staff writer covering college athletics. Lover (and watcher) of all things football and futbol.
The Lane Kiffin Conundrum at Ole Miss could, and maybe should, cost the Rebels a first round game in Oxford. Column on the decision ahead for those at the school and on the committee: www.si.com/college-foot...
Lane Kiffin’s Decision Could Cost Ole Miss a Home College Football Playoff Game
With Kiffin considering a jump to another job, the committee could factor in a missing head coach and would leave Ole Miss to weigh its pride against a CFP hit.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM
The Lane Kiffin Conundrum at Ole Miss could, and maybe should, cost the Rebels a first round game in Oxford. Column on the decision ahead for those at the school and on the committee: www.si.com/college-foot...
Western Michigan is headed to Detroit for the MAC title game. Congrats to Lance Taylor and crew.
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Western Michigan is headed to Detroit for the MAC title game. Congrats to Lance Taylor and crew.
CFP chair Hunter Yurachek: "We didn’t have any discussion about Ole Miss and their head coach."
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
CFP chair Hunter Yurachek: "We didn’t have any discussion about Ole Miss and their head coach."
No Lane Kiffin and you can certainly see Ole Miss dropping behind Notre Dame, costing the Rebels a home game and ending the debate between ND-Miami in the process.
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
No Lane Kiffin and you can certainly see Ole Miss dropping behind Notre Dame, costing the Rebels a home game and ending the debate between ND-Miami in the process.
The fourth set of CFP rankings:
November 26, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The fourth set of CFP rankings:
Come join @bypatforde.bsky.social and I tonight at 8pm ET for a live episode of the podcast reacting to the latest CFP rankings. Reply to this tweet/leave questions in the comments of the stream and we'll answer as many as we can tonight! www.si.com/college-foot...
College Football Playoff Rankings: Live Reaction to Top 25 Following Week 13
How much movement—if any—will we see atop the committee’s latest rankings?
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November 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Come join @bypatforde.bsky.social and I tonight at 8pm ET for a live episode of the podcast reacting to the latest CFP rankings. Reply to this tweet/leave questions in the comments of the stream and we'll answer as many as we can tonight! www.si.com/college-foot...
In Eric Morris, Oklahoma State found a perfect fit for the post-Gundy era in Stillwater.
Coaching Grade for the Cowboys: www.si.com/college-foot...
Coaching Grade for the Cowboys: www.si.com/college-foot...
Grading Eric Morris to Oklahoma State: Why Cowboys Found Perfect Post–Mike Gundy Fit
The North Texas coach brings proven quarterback development and an adaptable offensive system to a Power 4 program looking to reset.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In Eric Morris, Oklahoma State found a perfect fit for the post-Gundy era in Stillwater.
Coaching Grade for the Cowboys: www.si.com/college-foot...
Coaching Grade for the Cowboys: www.si.com/college-foot...
Oklahoma State fans may be interested in this story from earlier this season featuring Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker… www.si.com/college-foot...
How Hidden QBs Like Drew Mestemaker With No Film or Offers Became Playoff Contenders
In a season defined by surprise signal-callers, college football coaches are proving that finding the right quarterback is more instinct than algorithm.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Oklahoma State fans may be interested in this story from earlier this season featuring Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker… www.si.com/college-foot...
Source confirms Eric Morris will be Oklahoma State’s next head coach and that he will remain with North Texas until their season concludes. On3 first reported the hire.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Source confirms Eric Morris will be Oklahoma State’s next head coach and that he will remain with North Texas until their season concludes. On3 first reported the hire.
Davey O’Brien Award Finalists:
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M
Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M
Julian Sayin, Ohio State
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Davey O’Brien Award Finalists:
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M
Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M
Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Biletnikoff Award finalists:
USC’s Makai Lemon
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith
UConn’s Skyler Bell
USC’s Makai Lemon
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith
UConn’s Skyler Bell
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Biletnikoff Award finalists:
USC’s Makai Lemon
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith
UConn’s Skyler Bell
USC’s Makai Lemon
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith
UConn’s Skyler Bell
Outland Trophy (best interior lineman) finalists:
Utah OT Spencer Fano
Iowa OC Logan Jones
Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald
Utah OT Spencer Fano
Iowa OC Logan Jones
Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Outland Trophy (best interior lineman) finalists:
Utah OT Spencer Fano
Iowa OC Logan Jones
Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald
Utah OT Spencer Fano
Iowa OC Logan Jones
Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald
2025 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year winners:
Region 1: Brent Key, Georgia Tech
Region 2: Clark Lea, Vanderbilt
Region 3: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Region 4: Joey McGuire, Texas Tech
Region 5: Timmy Chang, Hawaii
Region 1: Brent Key, Georgia Tech
Region 2: Clark Lea, Vanderbilt
Region 3: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Region 4: Joey McGuire, Texas Tech
Region 5: Timmy Chang, Hawaii
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
2025 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year winners:
Region 1: Brent Key, Georgia Tech
Region 2: Clark Lea, Vanderbilt
Region 3: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Region 4: Joey McGuire, Texas Tech
Region 5: Timmy Chang, Hawaii
Region 1: Brent Key, Georgia Tech
Region 2: Clark Lea, Vanderbilt
Region 3: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Region 4: Joey McGuire, Texas Tech
Region 5: Timmy Chang, Hawaii
Under Armour has generally been shedding deals so a notable 10 year extension with Wisconsin, which includes an NIL component like other recent deals.
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Under Armour has generally been shedding deals so a notable 10 year extension with Wisconsin, which includes an NIL component like other recent deals.
Stop, drop and roll.
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Stop, drop and roll.
Not one word on why Art Briles was available to be hired by a small DII school in New Mexico nor details on any due diligence. goeasternathletics.com/news/2025/11...
Art Briles named head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University - Eastern New Mexico University Athletics
Art Briles is the next head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University. Director of athletics Kevin Fite announces the decision on Monday morning.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Not one word on why Art Briles was available to be hired by a small DII school in New Mexico nor details on any due diligence. goeasternathletics.com/news/2025/11...
It’s time for this week’s Eliminator, where we said goodbye to four teams like USC and Cincinnati and dropped to just 16% of FBS with a shot at the Playoff. www.si.com/college-foot...
College Football Playoff Eliminator: Which Teams Are Out or Alive for a Berth After Week 13
USC was one of four teams eliminated Saturday with just five teams locked into spots heading into the final weekend of the regular season.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It’s time for this week’s Eliminator, where we said goodbye to four teams like USC and Cincinnati and dropped to just 16% of FBS with a shot at the Playoff. www.si.com/college-foot...
Per a slew of NFL insiders, Chip Kelly has been fired by the Raiders tonight. An interesting option as an OC for several college programs now.
November 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Per a slew of NFL insiders, Chip Kelly has been fired by the Raiders tonight. An interesting option as an OC for several college programs now.
Cal has added to the long list of openings this year. Who will take over in Berkeley after firing Justin Wilcox? www.si.com/college-foot...
Ten Candidates for the Cal Coaching Search After Justin Wilcox Firing
The Big Game result meant a big decision in Berkeley was that much easier to make for California. Following Saturday’s loss to rival Stanford, the Golden Bears
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November 24, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Cal has added to the long list of openings this year. Who will take over in Berkeley after firing Justin Wilcox? www.si.com/college-foot...
Cowboys-Chiefs next week looks a lot more interesting than it did about six hours ago.
November 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Cowboys-Chiefs next week looks a lot more interesting than it did about six hours ago.
Cal makes the Justin Wilcox firing official.
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Cal makes the Justin Wilcox firing official.
A source confirms that Cal has fired head coach Justin Wilcox. ESPN was first. Bears host SMU on Saturday--Mustangs need to win to get to the ACC title game.
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
A source confirms that Cal has fired head coach Justin Wilcox. ESPN was first. Bears host SMU on Saturday--Mustangs need to win to get to the ACC title game.
Colorado State has suspended QB Darius Curry and OL Liam Wortmann after they were caught spitting on Boise State players yesterday.
November 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Colorado State has suspended QB Darius Curry and OL Liam Wortmann after they were caught spitting on Boise State players yesterday.
New bowl projections: Notre Dame pips Oklahoma for a CFP home game, SMU wins the ACC, Mizzou-Illinois in a bowl, a Mayo Bowl with a hoops flavor and more. www.si.com/college-foot...
College Football Playoff and Bowl Projections After Week 13: Alabama Holds Power
The SEC will be a decider for many CFP contenders, while the bowl picture is coming into focus as more teams hit the six-win mark.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
New bowl projections: Notre Dame pips Oklahoma for a CFP home game, SMU wins the ACC, Mizzou-Illinois in a bowl, a Mayo Bowl with a hoops flavor and more. www.si.com/college-foot...
This Messi fella might have a future in soccer.
November 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This Messi fella might have a future in soccer.