Ralph Russo
@ralphdrussoath.bsky.social
Covering college sports _ mostly football _ for The Athletic. Formerly of The Associated Press. Apologies in advance for the Mets posts.
Reach me at: [email protected]
Reach me at: [email protected]
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Is Penn State close to a coaching hire? What we’re hearing about Kalani Sitake and more. Reporting with @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
December 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Is Penn State close to a coaching hire? What we’re hearing about Kalani Sitake and more. Reporting with @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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Conference Championship Games:
ACC: Virginia vs. Duke
B1G: Ohio State vs. Indiana
B12: Texas Tech vs. BYU
SEC: Georgia vs. Alabama
American: Tulane vs. North Texas
CUSA: Jax State vs. Kennesaw St
MAC: WMU vs. Miami (Ohio)
Sun Belt: JMU vs. Troy
MW: TBD (computer rankings tmrw)
ACC: Virginia vs. Duke
B1G: Ohio State vs. Indiana
B12: Texas Tech vs. BYU
SEC: Georgia vs. Alabama
American: Tulane vs. North Texas
CUSA: Jax State vs. Kennesaw St
MAC: WMU vs. Miami (Ohio)
Sun Belt: JMU vs. Troy
MW: TBD (computer rankings tmrw)
November 30, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Conference Championship Games:
ACC: Virginia vs. Duke
B1G: Ohio State vs. Indiana
B12: Texas Tech vs. BYU
SEC: Georgia vs. Alabama
American: Tulane vs. North Texas
CUSA: Jax State vs. Kennesaw St
MAC: WMU vs. Miami (Ohio)
Sun Belt: JMU vs. Troy
MW: TBD (computer rankings tmrw)
ACC: Virginia vs. Duke
B1G: Ohio State vs. Indiana
B12: Texas Tech vs. BYU
SEC: Georgia vs. Alabama
American: Tulane vs. North Texas
CUSA: Jax State vs. Kennesaw St
MAC: WMU vs. Miami (Ohio)
Sun Belt: JMU vs. Troy
MW: TBD (computer rankings tmrw)
Just watched One Battle After Another.
Damn, man.
Damn, man.
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Just watched One Battle After Another.
Damn, man.
Damn, man.
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New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social & I discuss Oklahoma State’s hire of Eric Morris; the latest CFP rankings—what happens if Michigan beats Ohio State again? And answer your mailbag questions: m.youtube.com/watch?v=jjSK...
Eric Morris to Oklahoma State + CFP Rankings Update
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November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social & I discuss Oklahoma State’s hire of Eric Morris; the latest CFP rankings—what happens if Michigan beats Ohio State again? And answer your mailbag questions: m.youtube.com/watch?v=jjSK...
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As the Playoff looms, the Lane Kiffin situation at Ole Miss hovers over the sport unlike any coaching carousel story we’ve ever seen. @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I & I discuss that and everything else that happened on the field: m.youtube.com/watch?v=mBTg...
Week 13 Reactions: Latest on Lane + Playoff Tiebreakers
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As the Playoff looms, the Lane Kiffin situation at Ole Miss hovers over the sport unlike any coaching carousel story we’ve ever seen. @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I & I discuss that and everything else that happened on the field: m.youtube.com/watch?v=mBTg...
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Join @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew and me this morning for our Live Audible show on YouTube at 1130 AM ET/830 AM PT where we'll discuss the latest on the Lane Kiffin situation at Ole Miss; plus everything that went on this weekend in college football: youtube.com/live/mBTg1o_...
Week 13 Reactions
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November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social Stew and me this morning for our Live Audible show on YouTube at 1130 AM ET/830 AM PT where we'll discuss the latest on the Lane Kiffin situation at Ole Miss; plus everything that went on this weekend in college football: youtube.com/live/mBTg1o_...
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Florida State has outgained its opponent in 10 of 11 games, but falls to 5-6.
November 22, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Dave Doeren has absolutely no more f*#ks to give.
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Dave Doeren has absolutely no more f*#ks to give.
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Could Lane Kiffin really leave Ole Miss when the Rebels are headed towards a CFP spot? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I discussed what could be uncharted territory in college football: www.youtube.com/watch?v=btYl...
Miami vs. Notre Dame + More on Kiffin
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November 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Could Lane Kiffin really leave Ole Miss when the Rebels are headed towards a CFP spot? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I discussed what could be uncharted territory in college football: www.youtube.com/watch?v=btYl...
We’re really having a moment, us guys from Queens.
November 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
We’re really having a moment, us guys from Queens.
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New Audible: Should Miami be ranked closer to Notre Dame after its head-to-head win? How important is what actually happened on the field? And, what the heck was the CFP chairman talking about? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I have a spirited discussion:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=btYl...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=btYl...
Miami vs. Notre Dame + More on Kiffin
YouTube video by The Audible
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November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New Audible: Should Miami be ranked closer to Notre Dame after its head-to-head win? How important is what actually happened on the field? And, what the heck was the CFP chairman talking about? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew & I have a spirited discussion:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=btYl...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=btYl...
Snoop Dogg Bowl champion Chuck Martin.
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Snoop Dogg Bowl champion Chuck Martin.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Chipped in with a bit of data for this @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social
piece on the current and future state of FBS vs FCS games: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
piece on the current and future state of FBS vs FCS games: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Will Power 4 college football teams continue to play FCS opponents? It’s complicated
This season, 61 of the 67 teams in the four power conferences are playing at least one game against an FCS team.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Chipped in with a bit of data for this @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social
piece on the current and future state of FBS vs FCS games: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
piece on the current and future state of FBS vs FCS games: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
There is a two things are true element to this.
We just did a podcast and my final thought was how annoyed I am at having to defend Miami because it out itself in this position.
We just did a podcast and my final thought was how annoyed I am at having to defend Miami because it out itself in this position.
I think Miami fans both think we've put ourselves in this position with the losses and expect that we're going to get screwed.
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
There is a two things are true element to this.
We just did a podcast and my final thought was how annoyed I am at having to defend Miami because it out itself in this position.
We just did a podcast and my final thought was how annoyed I am at having to defend Miami because it out itself in this position.
So the problem is that app is annoying and this one is boring. Nothing personal.
No people here are mostly rational.
I’ll worry about the rankings when the regular season is over. Until then…
I’ll worry about the rankings when the regular season is over. Until then…
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 AM
So the problem is that app is annoying and this one is boring. Nothing personal.
I know it’s a joke because there is no rule of law anymore (rim shot!)
This is Bluesky, so while others are cheering on the CFP rankings, we are cheering on Robert Muller and the rule of law (this is a joke).
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I know it’s a joke because there is no rule of law anymore (rim shot!)
Are people as angry about the CFP rankings on here as the other app?
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Are people as angry about the CFP rankings on here as the other app?
Are we drifting closer to creepy than we care to admit?
Also, now I’m craving Pop Tarts so I guess the answer is, nah!
Also, now I’m craving Pop Tarts so I guess the answer is, nah!
BREAKING: We’re getting six (!) edible mascots at this year’s @poptartsbowl.com!
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Are we drifting closer to creepy than we care to admit?
Also, now I’m craving Pop Tarts so I guess the answer is, nah!
Also, now I’m craving Pop Tarts so I guess the answer is, nah!
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New Audible: Did Notre Dame clinch a playoff spot, and did UGA eliminate Texas? What will the CFP do if there's a bunch of 10-2s? Can the CFP Committee move past its initial rankings? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I discuss that & more after wild Week 12: m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0bO...
Week 12 Reactions: Who clinched a playoff spot, and who could actually win?
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November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New Audible: Did Notre Dame clinch a playoff spot, and did UGA eliminate Texas? What will the CFP do if there's a bunch of 10-2s? Can the CFP Committee move past its initial rankings? @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social, Stew and I discuss that & more after wild Week 12: m.youtube.com/watch?v=R0bO...
No matter how much Oregon throws to Sadiq, not enough.
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
No matter how much Oregon throws to Sadiq, not enough.
Quite the sh*t show for Louisville.
November 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Quite the sh*t show for Louisville.
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From @theathletic.com: What happens when college football games are only for the rich? Some faithful fans are finding out. nyti.ms/3JON0gI
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
From @theathletic.com: What happens when college football games are only for the rich? Some faithful fans are finding out. nyti.ms/3JON0gI
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What we’re hearing on Lane Kiffin; a name to keep an eye at Penn State; Virginia Tech’s search about to wrap up; a complex dynamic at Maryland; and more entering CFB’s Week 12 from the great @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social & me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...?
What we’re hearing on Lane Kiffin, Virginia Tech’s search and more entering CFB’s Week 12
Mike Locksley is no lock to return to Maryland, and seems to need six wins to stay put.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
What we’re hearing on Lane Kiffin; a name to keep an eye at Penn State; Virginia Tech’s search about to wrap up; a complex dynamic at Maryland; and more entering CFB’s Week 12 from the great @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social & me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...?