KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 23: UTEP Miners head coach Scotty Walden coaches during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and UTEP Miners on November 23, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Sportswire Icon via Getty Images
The 5 numbers of the college football schedule.
Much has been said about the problems with the calendar and the attempts to resolve them. This article states that the biggest potential fixes are: starting the season with Week 0 (which has a lot of traction), increasing the CFP by one week, moving signing day and transfer portal dates, and dropping spring ball for OTAs.
Jeff Choate on media deals.
Coach Choate has never been afraid to speak out on any topic and this time it’s about the MW and PAC media deals. He says it’s a net loss for both conferences and once again makes him wish a merger would happen because of the power of collective brands. Keep in mind that neither conference has released the terms of these deals, but perhaps the coaches have more information than we do.
Golfers of the week.
Coach Walden helps UTEP raise money before joining Mountain West
Is Grand Canyon recruiting NBA players?
On the horizon:
The 2026 All-Rookie Team and Bracketology will arrive later today. Plus, a discussion on the new media deal with the Mountain West.
