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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 13h

We can confirm that the North Carolina/Belichick docuseries is no longer in development. Still some unanswered questions, though… www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Bill Belichick-North Carolina docuseries no longer being developed: Source

www.nytimes.com

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 13h

SOURCE: UNC CB coach suspended in relation to extra benefits allegations: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

UNC CB coach suspended in relation to extra benefits allegations: Source

www.nytimes.com

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Scott Dochterman @scottdochterman.bsky.social · 1d

What a CFP selection dry run revealed about college football’s most scrutinized conference room

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Inside the CFP selection war room, the committee has plenty to think about

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 1d

My kid gave up the only hit, which is OK, all things considered! Means he threw a hittable pitch! Then he struck out the side, plus two more in the next inning before running to first to make the final out

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 1d

Proud dad moment: My kid just picked up the W in a 6-5 little league game…despite his team getting no-hit.
11 runs between the teams. One hit.

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 1d

Honest question: How will this whole thing help a lineman or slot receiver "enhance" his "brand"?

Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 1d

Auburn is moving a home game vs. Baylor to Atlanta for "NIL."

Sorry, but I'm going to need to see proof and actual numbers that these money decisions by schools are actually real and not just PR spin. This game will be a near-sellout anyway. How much player marketing is needed?

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Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 1d

This week's Athletic 136:

1. Miami
7. Alabama
21. South Florida
40. Penn State
93. North Carolina
135. Sam Houston

Full rankings: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 6: Miami takes top spot after a wild weekend

After major upsets for Texas and Penn State, the two once-highly ranked programs continue to fall down the order.

www.nytimes.com

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Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · 3d

COLUMN: Penn State can't fire James Franklin, but the cost for him to leave for another job isn't much.

After an inexcusable loss to UCLA put CFP hopes on life support, it's time to wonder if an amicable parting of ways would be better for both sides.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

If James Franklin can’t win with this Penn State team, could both sides do better?

If this Penn State team can't get it done, what James Franklin-led PSU team can?

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 2d

I had been holding something back on Miami as a legit national title contender because, well, the last 20 years of Miami and Mario.
Not after last night. It’s time to take these Canes’ CFP chances very seriously.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

Miami owns the state of Florida again. Now it's time to talk national championship

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Malachi Toney takes a selfie with Miami fans after beating FSU

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Mario celebrates

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

The band then morphed this onto Not so fast, which is excellent. Well done

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Another Lee Corso tribute by the Noles

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 3d

The Gators flipped the script at The Swamp against No. 9 Texas, winning 29-21 🐊

◽ What now for Billy Napier?
◽ A disaster for Arch Manning
◽ Texas’ postseason hopes dwindling

www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Quick takeaways from Florida-Texas via my colleagues: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Texas-Florida takeaways: Gators wreak havoc on Manning to down No. 9 Longhorns

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

The spear has been planted. Let's enjoy FSU-Miami, shall we?

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

10 minutes before kickoff here at Doak

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

We're chatting Miami-FSU here, if you'd like to join us: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Miami vs. FSU live updates: Follow latest from tonight’s ACC rivalry showdown

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 3d

For the first time in a dozen years, Florida State-Miami will resemble what the rivalry is supposed to be.

It’s not the glory days, but after what these programs and this series have been through, it’s a nice welcome back to the national stage.

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Hello from Doak, where the Noles host the Canes tonight

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 3d

Biggest FSU-Miami game in a dozen years at Doak today

Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 4d

What a weird, entertaining finish for Delaware-WKU. Can’t think of a better way to spend a Friday evening

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 4d

Bill Belichick led the Patriots to 6 Super Bowl rings, but a month into his first college season he’s looked way in over his head. UNC has faced two Big 12 teams and lost by an average score of 41-12. Why has his team looked so bad? One rival coach has a good theory: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Where did Bill Belichick’s UNC roster go wrong? What we’re hearing entering Week 6

At North Carolina, six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick appears to have simply assembled a poor roster.

www.nytimes.com

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 5d

Florida State and Miami play their biggest game in a dozen years tomorrow. Welcome back to one of college football’s best rivalries (not that it ever left). t.co/qGRBgL05eD

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6684231/2025/10/03/florida-state-miami-acc-rivalry-history-playoff/?source=emp_shared_article

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Matt Baker @mattbakercfb.bsky.social · 5d

Good dog

Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.org · 5d

A wild tee dog appears.

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