# ![@slmandel Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::27934142.png) @slmandel Stewart Mandel

The most significant development in college football is the turmoil surrounding LSU's coach Brian Kelly, with speculation about his potential departure and the school's financial commitments to coaches, including a $129 million combined buyout for Kelly and Jimbo Fisher. Additionally, several top programs, including LSU, Florida, Penn State, and FSU, may be looking to hire new coaches soon. The college football landscape is also being impacted by TV ratings, with the SEC dominating viewership and some conferences, like the Big 12, struggling to attract large audiences.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Fascinating @IraGorawara story on Alabama sororities on football Saturdays. Some of these girls are getting brand deals and huge IG/TikTok followings for their outfits. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6777899/2025/11/05/alabama-football-sorority-fashion/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6777899/2025/11/05/alabama-football-sorority-fashion/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/1986117763799326960)  2025-11-05T17:05Z 218.8K followers, 50.3K engagements


"The CBS Big Ten game next week is 3-6 Penn State at 3-6 Michigan State. Really"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/1987587746446328054)  2025-11-09T18:27Z 218.8K followers, 1.1M engagements


"@javycane That is correct. But the contract likely has a liquidated damages clause theyd expect him to pay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2008750144037286360)  2026-01-07T03:58Z 218.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Indiana. Never seen anything like it in college football. Maybe all of sports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013466216481071603)  2026-01-20T04:18Z 218.8K followers, 50.2K engagements


"Ah our legal system. Not only is the judge in the Charles Bediako case a six-figure donor to Alabama but his wife is representing former Bama hoops player Darius Miles in his capital murder case per @Alex__Schiffer. https://frontofficesports.com/alabama-charles-bediako-judge-donor/ https://frontofficesports.com/alabama-charles-bediako-judge-donor/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014783727541616816)  2026-01-23T19:34Z 218.8K followers, 359.6K engagements


""It brings Rutgers athletics deficit to $516.9 million since joining the Big Ten in 2014-15." Rutgers athletics deficit hit record $78 million in 2024-25. New AD Keli Zinn says Its got to get better. https://t.co/ZgeD0xCgJI Rutgers athletics deficit hit record $78 million in 2024-25. New AD Keli Zinn says Its got to get better. https://t.co/ZgeD0xCgJI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2015939024364720308)  2026-01-27T00:04Z 218.8K followers, 310.5K engagements


"Give the NFL HOF voters this: They managed to transform Bill Belichick overnight from object of mockery over UNC/Jordon Hudson to sympathetic figure who has the entire Internet outraged on his behalf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2016643853596680594)  2026-01-28T22:45Z 218.8K followers, 47.1K engagements


"This man has been in college since [----] (the first four at jucos) and has never missed a season to injury. If granted he would be playing football for a sixth season (2 in juco [--] in FBS). BREAKING: Tennessee quarterbackJoey Aguilar has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Knox County Chancery Court seeking to extend his eligibility and play for the Vols in the [----] season. Here are the details. https://t.co/StJUzAcnjo BREAKING: Tennessee quarterbackJoey Aguilar has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Knox County Chancery Court seeking to extend his eligibility and play for the Vols in the 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2018440571292151966)  2026-02-02T21:45Z 218.8K followers, 118.9K engagements


"They said the $900 million stadium would be ready for the fall and hey technically it still will be. Northwestern's first two football games (South Dakota State Colorado) will be at the temp stadium overlooking Lake Michigan. Its first game at the new Ryan Field will be Penn State on Friday Oct. [--]. Northwestern's first two football games (South Dakota State Colorado) will be at the temp stadium overlooking Lake Michigan. Its first game at the new Ryan Field will be Penn State on Friday Oct. 2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2018747750586929291)  2026-02-03T18:05Z 218.8K followers, 83.3K engagements


"Full dates/sites for the [----] and [----] CFP quarters/semis. Looong break between the two rounds due to when Jan. [--] falls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2018762872550199616)  2026-02-03T19:05Z 218.8K followers, 22.6K engagements


"My thought thoughts go out to all of the amazing journalists at the Washington Post affected today. Sad that a couple execs can make such catastrophic decisions and upend so many lives to implement such a truly terrible plan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019074260279369747)  2026-02-04T15:43Z 218.8K followers, 41.7K engagements


"A reader asked me to pick a 12-team field for [----] in which none of the teams from [----] get in. Had some fun with it. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020069/2026/02/04/college-football-playoff-format-ncaa-eligibility/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020069/2026/02/04/college-football-playoff-format-ncaa-eligibility/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019092438070243731)  2026-02-04T16:55Z 218.8K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Also in this weeks Mailbag: Why I think the current crush of eligibility lawsuits is a more urgent crisis for the NCAA/P4 than any of the NIL/portal stuff before it. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020069/2026/02/04/college-football-playoff-format-ncaa-eligibility/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020069/2026/02/04/college-football-playoff-format-ncaa-eligibility/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019093429863448826)  2026-02-04T16:59Z 218.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Happy college 🥎 season @TheAthletic Preseason Top [--] begins with: [--] Texas Tech [--] Texas [--] Oklahoma [--] Oregon https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7019000/2026/02/05/college-softball-preseason-top-25-rankings-2/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7019000/2026/02/05/college-softball-preseason-top-25-rankings-2/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019427724264370435)  2026-02-05T15:07Z 218.8K followers, 22.8K engagements


"SEC schools got a giant revenue bump from the first year of the new SEC contract. Almost enough to cover a year of rev share. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025202/2026/02/05/sec-football-sports-revenue-billion-dollars/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025202/2026/02/05/sec-football-sports-revenue-billion-dollars/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019519856211890554)  2026-02-05T21:13Z 218.8K followers, 13.3K engagements


"We've been revisiting our preseason Buy/Sell/Hold predictions for each conference on The Audible. Today's episode is the ACC. https://youtu.be/slNuYKi_uvQ https://youtu.be/slNuYKi_uvQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019541214765412710)  2026-02-05T22:38Z 218.8K followers, 19.5K engagements


"Fascinating development in the Charles Bediako eligibility case involving Alabama. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey entered an affidavit . on behalf of the NCAA. Story by @Williams_Justin. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025472/2026/02/05/greg-sankey-sec-commissioner-charles-bediako-alabama/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025472/2026/02/05/greg-sankey-sec-commissioner-charles-bediako-alabama/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019555869994938387)  2026-02-05T23:36Z 218.8K followers, 41.3K engagements


"In [----] Michigan fired assistant Chris Partridge in-season for allegedly telling a player to lie to the NCAA. He was ultimately vindicated in the final report but he never got a national title ring. On Sunday he will coach in the Super Bowl. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025789/2026/02/06/seahawks-chris-patridge-michigan-scandal-column/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7025789/2026/02/06/seahawks-chris-patridge-michigan-scandal-column/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2019839595492549024)  2026-02-06T18:24Z 218.8K followers, 93.7K engagements


"@AriWasserman Well thats not surprising given some of the other things you find hilarious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020589072826421734)  2026-02-08T20:02Z 218.8K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Nice were getting a whole Green Day concert. [----] forever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020636049429733799)  2026-02-08T23:09Z 218.8K followers, 25K engagements


"RT @NCAA_PR: NCAA President Charlie Baker statement: Common sense won a round today. The court saw this for what it is: an attempt by prof"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2021004818601615601)  2026-02-09T23:34Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Could Sark go from CFP to Hot Seat at Texas in the span of a year Is NDSU going to dominate the MWC Will all OC/DCs no longer recruit soon This week's Mailbag. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037706/2026/02/11/mandel-mailbag-texas-sarkisian-north-dakota-state/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7037706/2026/02/11/mandel-mailbag-texas-sarkisian-north-dakota-state/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2021650283680739595)  2026-02-11T18:19Z 218.8K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Buy Sell Hold Revisited: Big [--] + Notre Dame https://youtu.be/6DYHR7pFq8gsi=Fj5sNv2JiXNHB4RP https://youtu.be/6DYHR7pFq8gsi=Fj5sNv2JiXNHB4RP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2021991348438741222)  2026-02-12T16:54Z 218.8K followers, 17K engagements


"The judge has officially granted Trinidad Chambliss his injunction to play next season. I'm excited to watch him play. But local judges acting as de facto appeals committees for every NCAA eligibility decision is not exactly an ideal process"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2022096140003631392)  2026-02-12T23:51Z 218.8K followers, 41.7K engagements


"That or the time Texas Tech fired its coach for allegedly locking a player in a shed only for it to turn out the players ESPN commentator father hired a PR firm to stage an orchestrated smear campaign against the coach for not giving his son enough playing time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1165714894169071616)  2019-08-25T19:57Z 218.8K followers, 21.5K engagements


"How powerful is the Ohio State brand Ohio State-Rutgers outdrew Bedlam and ND-Clemson. College football ratings page updated with week ten numbers. SEC on CBS dominates the week with easily the top two audiences. Adding in OSU-Rutgers CBS owned three of the top four. https://t.co/8z3KHPEBsx College football ratings page updated with week ten numbers. SEC on CBS dominates the week with easily the top two audiences. Adding in OSU-Rutgers CBS owned three of the top four. https://t.co/8z3KHPEBsx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/1722273471873655046)  2023-11-08T15:22Z 218.8K followers, 737.1K engagements


"Another week another general ordering by the loss column. Georgia is now 3-2 against teams the committee ranks 17th or higher and yet is behind three teams with no Top [--] wins including one it beat by [--]. Miami two spots above Georgia hasn't even played a Top [--] opponent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/1859033325840855268)  2024-11-20T00:37Z 218.8K followers, 248.4K engagements


"If LSU didnt actually fire him does that mean he can just show up for work tomorrow Like George Costanza Brian Kelly's lawsuit against LSU states that LSU offered him a $25/30 million payment instead of $53m buyout w/ offset. He didn't accept but was open to more offers. Then LSU said they didn't actually fire him but could for cause. Our updated story: https://t.co/N9o3074nyg https://t.co/vFOXjPCIlR Brian Kelly's lawsuit against LSU states that LSU offered him a $25/30 million payment instead of $53m buyout w/ offset. He didn't accept but was open to more offers. Then LSU said they didn't"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1988343168845398345)  2025-11-11T20:28Z 218.8K followers, 586.7K engagements


"Lane Kiffin has officially left a Playoff team before the Playoff for one of its chief rivals. It's an awful precedent that makes a mockery of the sport's postseason. And now it's probably going to happen all the time. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6845906/2025/11/30/lane-kiffin-ole-miss-leave-playoff/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6845906/2025/11/30/lane-kiffin-ole-miss-leave-playoff/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/1995227823733461211)  2025-11-30T20:25Z 218.8K followers, 203.7K engagements


"Nielsen released the Top [--] local markets for CFB viewership this season. As always Birmingham"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011842615239643331)  2026-01-15T16:47Z 218.8K followers, 481.7K engagements


"Nov. [--] [----] could be quite a day in college football. Oregon at Ohio State Miami at Notre Dame Alabama at LSU Georgia at Ole Miss BYU at Utah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2016322294977855495)  2026-01-28T01:27Z 218.8K followers, 638K engagements


"On this week's ACC Buy-Hold-Sell recap we went into whether there's any hope for UNC in [----]. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YgBOqjFWNqE https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YgBOqjFWNqE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020557358481777019)  2026-02-08T17:56Z 218.8K followers, 19.7K engagements


"PSA for those from out of town going to the Super Bowl today: Take CalTrain/VTA. Will drop you off right at the stadium. If you Uber you will sit in traffic and have to get dropped off/picked up nowhere near the stadium. No this is not a paid endorsement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020562926625837418)  2026-02-08T18:18Z 218.8K followers, 32.3K engagements


"I refuse to believe any Ohio State or Michigan fan is buying a shirt with the others logo on it. So the Big Ten trifecta shirt is basically sold out. https://t.co/anx6rRM2a3 So the Big Ten trifecta shirt is basically sold out. https://t.co/anx6rRM2a3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020581668013363277)  2026-02-08T19:33Z 218.8K followers, 57.9K engagements


"And with that the brief sympathy for Belichick era comes to a crashing end. Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Wears Shirt Tied to Robert Kraft Prostitution Bust Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/1mcB9sXYV1 https://t.co/H8zFL9asdw Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Wears Shirt Tied to Robert Kraft Prostitution Bust Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/1mcB9sXYV1 https://t.co/H8zFL9asdw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020582248458981873)  2026-02-08T19:35Z 218.8K followers, 249.4K engagements


"Someone whos never been to the Bay Area would think this game is being played next to the Golden Gate Bridge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020644086227873962)  2026-02-08T23:41Z 218.8K followers, 111.5K engagements


"Is It Cake ad FTW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020667459670249603)  2026-02-09T01:13Z 218.8K followers, 19.2K engagements


"Screaming Trees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020692641969791215)  2026-02-09T02:54Z 218.8K followers, 21K engagements


"Wow. A [--] over [--] upset. BREAKING: A Tuscaloosa judge has *denied* Charles Bediakos motion for a preliminary injunction to allow him to continue playing for Alabama per court docs @aldotcom obtained. BREAKING: A Tuscaloosa judge has *denied* Charles Bediakos motion for a preliminary injunction to allow him to continue playing for Alabama per court docs @aldotcom obtained"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020998798877786294)  2026-02-09T23:10Z 218.8K followers, 100.4K engagements


"This passage of the judge's order denying Bediako's injunction request is particularly important. He rejects the argument that a pro player will suffer harm if he can't come back and make college NIL money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2021004612887773629)  2026-02-09T23:33Z 218.8K followers, 69.7K engagements


"RT @DannyDeraney: The full Instacart ad with @BenStiller and Benson Boone is nothing short of incredible. 🎥 @Instacart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2021075704646074688)  2026-02-10T04:16Z 218.8K followers, [---] engagements


"My colleague (and former UVA player) @mollykesh22 will be doing a weekly Top [--] for softball. Great recap of opening weekend. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7034491/2026/02/10/college-softball-power-rankings-texas-tech-texas https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7034491/2026/02/10/college-softball-power-rankings-texas-tech-texas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2021270565114319269)  2026-02-10T17:10Z 218.8K followers, 10.6K engagements


"@ewayner2 No we just talked about ND's season on the same episode as the Big 12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2022011714762682460)  2026-02-12T18:15Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"FSU beat a Top [--] team while having to play a third-string freshman QB never trailed held a Top-20 offense to [--] points. And now they're a 13-0 P5 champ with [--] Top [--] wins. They're not getting left out guys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/1731169176939823362)  2023-12-03T04:31Z 218.8K followers, 3.6M engagements


"Hes a new man. He does hot yoga"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/1995189970936721474)  2025-11-30T17:55Z 218.8K followers, 57.9K engagements


"When Diego Pavia got back [--] juco year the extra season at Vandy still fell within his 5-year eligibility clock (2021-25). Aguilar already got back [--] juco year is now seeking a second and to extend his five-year window as a result. As always just need to get the right judge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2018443815817040058)  2026-02-02T21:58Z 218.8K followers, 67.4K engagements


"This is going to be fascinating. I assume theyll dominate the MWC by Year [--]. Sources: North Dakota State has agreed to a deal to join the Mountain West in football only for [----]. The school is expected to pay nearly $12 million to join the league which is in addition to the $5 million it will pay the NCAA to move to FBS. https://t.co/7lTFQmO6F0 Sources: North Dakota State has agreed to a deal to join the Mountain West in football only for [----]. The school is expected to pay nearly $12 million to join the league which is in addition to the $5 million it will pay the NCAA to move to FBS."  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020605773030768845)  2026-02-08T21:08Z 218.8K followers, 74.3K engagements


"Did North Dakota State make the right move Did the Pac-12 whiff by letting the MWC get them We discuss on a new Audible. And @skhanjr joins to talk all things portal. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=2wdgoel9p44 https://www.youtube.com/watchv=2wdgoel9p44"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2021313377780498731)  2026-02-10T20:00Z 218.8K followers, 20.7K engagements


"Bad Bunny has carried for more yards than the Patriots"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2020670682472849620)  2026-02-09T01:26Z 218.8K followers, 82.5K engagements


"The Big Ten these days is the old SNL Bad Idea Jeans commercial come to life. NEW: An internal Big Ten document explores a 24-team College Football Playoff. It offers a peek at what that model could look like as another off-season of CFP discussion is set to unfold. Details here: https://t.co/on2sqej1H8 https://t.co/j6twmdqyFp NEW: An internal Big Ten document explores a 24-team College Football Playoff. It offers a peek at what that model could look like as another off-season of CFP discussion is set to unfold. Details here: https://t.co/on2sqej1H8 https://t.co/j6twmdqyFp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2022358966102298758)  2026-02-13T17:15Z 218.8K followers, 31K engagements


"45 minutes into the judge's preamble to his decision (which is clearly going to be in favor of Chambliss) he randomly brings up Carson Beck playing in the Fiesta Bowl and says -- incorrectly -- that he hadn't taken a class in [--] years. What are we doing here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2022085338261598641)  2026-02-12T23:08Z 218.8K followers, 202.1K engagements


"The judge's hour-long rambling comes down to this: The NCAA denied Trinidad's waiver b/c there was no documentation of a medical redshirt in [----]. The judge says they acted in "bad faith" by "ignoring" [----] submissions of his medical records & doctor's letter. Case closed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2022090985921294476)  2026-02-12T23:30Z 218.8K followers, 140.1K engagements


"@OMRebelNation Beck who attended Georgia before transferring added that he is "working toward other degrees now that Ive gotten to Miami but these programs take a little longer than just a year to finish.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2022091803437224013)  2026-02-12T23:33Z 218.8K followers, [----] engagements


"An Audible listener asked: What is the Big 12's identity as a conference these days Part of our all-Big [--] episode Thursday. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/d1usqJJ67bE https://www.youtube.com/shorts/d1usqJJ67bE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2022385290179150294)  2026-02-13T19:00Z 218.8K followers, 17.9K engagements


"Will be interesting to see what Chip Kelly/Jerry Neuheisel will do with the former Michigan State starter. 🙂 https://t.co/wEWw88IQyM 🙂 https://t.co/wEWw88IQyM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2008956614230069449)  2026-01-07T17:39Z 218.9K followers, 28.6K engagements


"Big year for the folks in Orlando which hosted the two highest non-playoff bowls. ESPN's '25-'26 @BowlSeason slate scored largest audience in [--] yrs 🏈 3.1M avg. viewers across [--] games up 13% YoY 🏈 ABC (6.2M) delivered largest non-CFP bowl audience in [--] yrs 🏈 [--] games reached at least a 5-yr high with [--] scoring a 10-yr high More: https://t.co/3yF438vdiy https://t.co/wEz1P8qO83 ESPN's '25-'26 @BowlSeason slate scored largest audience in [--] yrs 🏈 3.1M avg. viewers across [--] games up 13% YoY 🏈 ABC (6.2M) delivered largest non-CFP bowl audience in [--] yrs 🏈 [--] games reached at least a 5-yr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009005109993460057)  2026-01-07T20:51Z 218.7K followers, 48.5K engagements


"It's a good thing the Fiesta Bowl will be indoors tonight b/c it is currently raining and hailing here in Scottsdale"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009347307767214482)  2026-01-08T19:31Z 218.8K followers, 53.8K engagements


"I wasn't sure what kind of turnout the Fiesta Bowl would get for a Thursday night game with [--] faraway schools but I only see a couple empty pockets in the upper deck. Ole Miss fans in particular showed up en masse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009424961665159479)  2026-01-09T00:40Z 218.9K followers, 77K engagements


"Our long national nightmare is over. Demond Williams announces he's returning to Washington after all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009429940664726010)  2026-01-09T01:00Z 218.8K followers, 30.5K engagements


"Ole Miss has an AI kicker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009450343734911149)  2026-01-09T02:21Z 218.8K followers, 20.4K engagements


"Miami is just bound and determined to make this game much harder than it needs to be. More physical team. Dominating defense outside of [--] play. Can't get out of its own way and might give this this thing away"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009463588575236328)  2026-01-09T03:13Z 218.8K followers, 49.5K engagements


"End of 3: Miami has run [--] plays to [--] for Ole Miss Miami has had the ball for 33:50 Ole Miss for just 11:10 Miami with [--] trips to the red zone Ole Miss none Miami leads 17-16"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009467386189971751)  2026-01-09T03:28Z 218.8K followers, 24.7K engagements


"Miami is going back to the natty for the first time since [----]. What a remarkable game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009482592622661993)  2026-01-09T04:29Z 218.8K followers, 27.8K engagements


"The ACC's revenue distribution model allows the schools that make the CFP to keep the money they earn rather than sharing w/ the league's other schools. Miami has now made an extra $20M for itself with this run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009491891730157967)  2026-01-09T05:06Z 218.9K followers, 241.7K engagements


"Ohio State last year. Miami this year. It turns out there's more than [--] teams a year capable of playing for a national championship. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6956944/2026/01/09/miami-ole-miss-college-football-playoff-expansion/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6956944/2026/01/09/miami-ole-miss-college-football-playoff-expansion/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009676776990183902)  2026-01-09T17:20Z 218.9K followers, 21K engagements


"@CFBWhatNot2Wear Believe me that was my stance for years. The flaw was thinking we/a committee know who those worthy teams are. We would have just assumed Texas Tech was one of them b/c it only lost [--] game but who's to say they wouldn't be 10-2 as well with Miami's schedule"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009677725305581913)  2026-01-09T17:24Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Interesting. Anything notable change in college football right around [----] From 2014-21 there were three one-score CFP semifinals. From 2022-25 (with one more remaining) there have been five one-score CFP semifinals. From 2014-21 there were three one-score CFP semifinals. From 2022-25 (with one more remaining) there have been five one-score CFP semifinals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009678096371531782)  2026-01-09T17:26Z 218.8K followers, 65.7K engagements


"The College Sports Commission says it has "serious concerns" about schools offering third-party deals in the portal before they can be approved. "Investigations into unreported third-party NIL deals are progressing and some schools should expect to hear from the CSC next week.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009772283796050181)  2026-01-09T23:40Z 218.8K followers, 154.3K engagements


"Of course it's D'Angelo Ponds. That guys is everywhere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009789719681597657)  2026-01-10T00:49Z 218.8K followers, 36K engagements


"What a nightmare for Oregon. It's hard enough to beat these guys without gifting them [--] points. On a night when you have no running backs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009803110190080011)  2026-01-10T01:42Z 218.8K followers, 33.2K engagements


"At halftime the current get-in price to the national championship game on StubHub is $3280"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009812599815450651)  2026-01-10T02:20Z 218.8K followers, 66.2K engagements


"Oregon's defense shut out Texas Tech barely a week ago. Indiana is treating that same defense like it's Week [--] vs. Kennesaw State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009820431826764028)  2026-01-10T02:51Z 218.8K followers, 38.6K engagements


"Miami may be playing in its home stadium but there is zero chance these folks are going to let it be a Miami home game. Bloomington South. https://t.co/i3u7efSV19 Bloomington South. https://t.co/i3u7efSV19"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2009862455598735732)  2026-01-10T05:38Z 218.8K followers, 78.1K engagements


"Remember the good old days when we got Alabama-Clemson every year The antidote is here. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959067/2026/01/10/college-football-playoff-scores-result-indiana-miami/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6959067/2026/01/10/college-football-playoff-scores-result-indiana-miami/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010055417825767554)  2026-01-10T18:25Z 218.8K followers, 21.4K engagements


"What a bargain 🤣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010111727619244158)  2026-01-10T22:09Z 218.8K followers, 33.6K engagements


"Well this is interesting. He was deeply involved in the original Super League group a couple years ago (that has since shut down). Which would have likely gone the private equity route if it had gained momentum. BREAKING: Kent Syverud chancellor of Syracuse University will be the next University of Michigan president. He will replace interim President Domenico Grasso. w/ @SamDodgeMLive https://t.co/itJht9k6t9 BREAKING: Kent Syverud chancellor of Syracuse University will be the next University of Michigan president. He will replace interim President Domenico Grasso. w/ @SamDodgeMLive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010436092886225346)  2026-01-11T19:38Z 218.8K followers, 77.9K engagements


"Texas must be spending a small fortunate on this portal class. First Cam Coleman now Hollywood Smothers. Texas flips Smothers previously committed to Alabama to load up at RB and pair with Raleek Brown. What a day for the Longhorns in the portal. https://t.co/I02sUb2NFU https://t.co/3WoN4fw8bf First Cam Coleman now Hollywood Smothers. Texas flips Smothers previously committed to Alabama to load up at RB and pair with Raleek Brown. What a day for the Longhorns in the portal. https://t.co/I02sUb2NFU https://t.co/3WoN4fw8bf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010454466445885856)  2026-01-11T20:51Z 218.8K followers, 67.2K engagements


"Here was our story on the Super League group when it was starting up. Youll see Michigans new president quoted throughout. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383639/2024/04/03/college-football-super-league-cst-realignment/source=emp_shared_article @slmandel Can you please explain what that is to those of us not in the know https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383639/2024/04/03/college-football-super-league-cst-realignment/source=emp_shared_article @slmandel Can you please explain what that is to those of us not in the know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010462109059125260)  2026-01-11T21:21Z 218.8K followers, 47.8K engagements


"@graysweatsuit @JustinCavey Im not ripping anyone. Spend what you want to spend. Its a free market"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010484210977706311)  2026-01-11T22:49Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"The high end of the QB market has increased from $4M to $6M in the span of a year. From @aldotcom sources: Alabama QB Ty Simpson declared for the NFL Draft but other college programs are still trying to get him to enter the transfer portal. One offered a deal that could total $6.5 million. https://t.co/cQcikZkz78 From @aldotcom sources: Alabama QB Ty Simpson declared for the NFL Draft but other college programs are still trying to get him to enter the transfer portal. One offered a deal that could total $6.5 million. https://t.co/cQcikZkz78"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010518183782781142)  2026-01-12T01:04Z 218.8K followers, 154.8K engagements


"Surprised at the margin between [--] and [--]. The best college football announce teams based on more than [----] responses from Athletic readers. More results: https://t.co/PBiUV6OlJh https://t.co/Yigo5XWAD9 The best college football announce teams based on more than [----] responses from Athletic readers. More results: https://t.co/PBiUV6OlJh https://t.co/Yigo5XWAD9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010755608665084021)  2026-01-12T16:47Z 218.8K followers, 152.6K engagements


"Now we've reached the part where lack of blue bloods starts to impact ratings. ND-PSU got 2M more viewers in that time slot last year. (Personally I find this year's CFP more interesting.) Last Thursday the '25-'26 #CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the @vrbo #FiestaBowl scored 15.8M viewers 🏈 The showdown between @CanesFootball & @OleMissFB peaked at 17.2M viewers in the final minutes https://t.co/u41tM3tphF Last Thursday the '25-'26 #CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the @vrbo #FiestaBowl scored 15.8M viewers 🏈 The showdown between @CanesFootball & @OleMissFB peaked at 17.2M viewers in the final minutes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2010802432025276871)  2026-01-12T19:53Z 218.9K followers, 372.6K engagements


"Much higher than Miami-Ole Miss despite being a complete blowout. People can't get enough of IU. Friday's #CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the #CFAPeachBowl between @oregonfootball & @IndianaFootball delivered 18M viewers 🏈 One of the top [--] most-viewed @CFAPeachBowl games on record 🏈 Peak: 21.4M viewers 🏈 Through Semis the @CFBPlayoff is averaging 14.9M viewers on par YoY https://t.co/CtWX9UfAWJ Friday's #CFBPlayoff Semifinal at the #CFAPeachBowl between @oregonfootball & @IndianaFootball delivered 18M viewers 🏈 One of the top [--] most-viewed @CFAPeachBowl games on record 🏈 Peak: 21.4M viewers 🏈"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011214225256124801)  2026-01-13T23:10Z 218.9K followers, 104.9K engagements


"@ItsAUThingBlog Friday night is the worst TV night of the week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011466795706995189)  2026-01-14T15:53Z 218.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Awesome (and smart) of Dante Moore to come back to Oregon. That QB draft class is now . yikes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011522384352985428)  2026-01-14T19:34Z 218.8K followers, 74.6K engagements


"Is the crazy CFP ticket bubble starting to pop Get-in price has dropped about $1000 since Friday now at $2772 on StubHub"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011580824765022564)  2026-01-14T23:26Z 218.9K followers, 183.3K engagements


"I know this has been dripping out for a couple years already but [--] college basketball players on more than [--] teams shaved points in more than [--] Division-I games is quite the thing. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6973903/2026/01/15/ncaa-college-basketball-gambling-investigation-charges/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6973903/2026/01/15/ncaa-college-basketball-gambling-investigation-charges/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011828862746083833)  2026-01-15T15:52Z 218.8K followers, 19.1K engagements


"Gundy is going to dominate this room. ESPN says Coaches Film Room is back for the national title game this year. No active head coaches though. In the room: Mike Gundy Steve Addazio Dave Clawson Gene Chizik and rules analyst Jerry McGinn. ESPN says Coaches Film Room is back for the national title game this year. No active head coaches though. In the room: Mike Gundy Steve Addazio Dave Clawson Gene Chizik and rules analyst Jerry McGinn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011841898948759586)  2026-01-15T16:44Z 218.8K followers, 101.6K engagements


"New Audible w/ @BruceFeldmanCFB: -- What Dante Moore's return means for Oregon and the NFL draft -- Our Indiana-Miami picks -- Is there a false narrative surrounding the portal and parity More. https://www.youtube.com/watchapp=desktop&v=j-Cs69lHxNk https://www.youtube.com/watchapp=desktop&v=j-Cs69lHxNk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011859240521253044)  2026-01-15T17:53Z 218.8K followers, 59.4K engagements


"Diego Pavia's lawyer had filed a new case in front of the same judge that would allow a group of players to receive a fifth season of eligibility. The judge denied the injunction today in a win for the NCAA. Story from @ralphDrussoATH https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6975458/2026/01/15/ncaa-redshirt-rules-langston-patterson-case/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6975458/2026/01/15/ncaa-redshirt-rules-langston-patterson-case/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2011957044262195618)  2026-01-16T00:21Z 218.9K followers, 168.9K engagements


"Kudos to @Bachscore for getting Nevin Shapiro. His quotes do not disappoint. https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/miami-hurricanes-title-game-c991afa7 https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/miami-hurricanes-title-game-c991afa7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012209310064115940)  2026-01-16T17:04Z 218.9K followers, 26.3K engagements


"We went ahead and addressed the [----] LSU vs. [----] Indiana thing on The Audible. https://youtube.com/shorts/ixkk689cdKM https://youtube.com/shorts/ixkk689cdKM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012244487091687450)  2026-01-16T19:24Z 218.8K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Update: Get-in price has bumped back up to around the previous figure ($3700). Is the crazy CFP ticket bubble starting to pop Get-in price has dropped about $1000 since Friday now at $2772 on StubHub. Is the crazy CFP ticket bubble starting to pop Get-in price has dropped about $1000 since Friday now at $2772 on StubHub"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012267540559335931)  2026-01-16T20:55Z 218.9K followers, 62.6K engagements


"QB Darian Mensah has informed Duke he plans to enter the portal sources confirmed to @TheAthletic. First reported by @mzenitz. Mensah signed a 2-year contract last year so unclear what the buyout situation would be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012276402276680167)  2026-01-16T21:30Z 218.9K followers, 244.4K engagements


"Miami is considered the most likely landing spot for Mensah who was already one of the highest-paid players in the sport last year (nearly $4M). Miami missed on Sam Leavitt and reportedly offered $6.5M to Ty Simpson in hopes he'd withdraw from the draft. QB Darian Mensah has informed Duke he plans to enter the portal sources confirmed to @TheAthletic. First reported by @mzenitz. Mensah signed a 2-year contract last year so unclear what the buyout situation would be. QB Darian Mensah has informed Duke he plans to enter the portal sources confirmed to @TheAthletic. First reported by @mzenitz."  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012281889780801991)  2026-01-16T21:52Z 218.9K followers, 107K engagements


"@ScottFriedman3 I'm all ears"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012283318839165033)  2026-01-16T21:58Z 218.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Trinidad Chambliss' lawsuit against the NCAA has been filed in Mississippi. It argues he should receive a medical redshirt for 2021/'22 at Ferris State due to chronic tonsillitis. The issue is lack of documentation at the time linking his condition to football participation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012295453308534937)  2026-01-16T22:46Z 218.9K followers, 35.1K engagements


"It will be interesting to see if a de facto spring transfer window pops up. Guys could just leave their school and enroll at a new one in the summer like Xavier Lucas did. This didn't work very well in the spring window in the past because players wanted to be there for spring practice. But there have been quite a few guys jump in the portal late and leave their programs in a brutal spot that can't really be fixed. This didn't work very well in the spring window in the past because players wanted to be there for spring practice. But there have been quite a few guys jump in the portal late and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012304892241789001)  2026-01-16T23:24Z 218.9K followers, 75.7K engagements


"Story with more details on Duke QB Darian Mensah entering the portal and assumed to be heading to Miami while still under contract for another year at Duke. A source confirms there's no buyout number but Duke could withhold his NIL rights from Miami. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977833/2026/01/16/duke-qb-darian-mensah-transfer-portal/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6977833/2026/01/16/duke-qb-darian-mensah-transfer-portal/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012322430518223348)  2026-01-17T00:33Z 218.9K followers, 86K engagements


"@madbad That changed this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012322729660121282)  2026-01-17T00:35Z 218.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Well it only took six months for the people who wanted a hard cap for NIL to realize it is completely unenforceable. Prominent college officials are publicly encouraging the cap on athlete compensation to be lifted. In the boldest comments yet Miami AD Dan Radakovich tells @YahooSports its time to open the market. The $20.5M cap is too low adds Notre Dames AD. https://t.co/oY5oqwWbXo Prominent college officials are publicly encouraging the cap on athlete compensation to be lifted. In the boldest comments yet Miami AD Dan Radakovich tells @YahooSports its time to open the market. The $20.5M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012577710334161150)  2026-01-17T17:28Z 218.9K followers, 171.8K engagements


"@turnertheburna Are you under the impression the UFL is sitting on tens of millions of dollars to hand out to its players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012583799092359358)  2026-01-17T17:52Z 218.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@CFBLounge @Dvvwiththefacts This makes it seem like G5 schools were competing with Alabama and Ohio State for recruits before NIL came along"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012608429177647501)  2026-01-17T19:30Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Great story @Manny_Navarro https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6975228/2026/01/18/miami-hurricanes-fans-national-championship/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6975228/2026/01/18/miami-hurricanes-fans-national-championship/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2012958101222121906)  2026-01-18T18:39Z 218.9K followers, 21.8K engagements


"@richarddeitsch Dont worry next year its even later"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013288560388878359)  2026-01-19T16:32Z 218.9K followers, 17K engagements


"Did not see three of the four GameDay guys picking Miami. (Though Marcus Freeman said he did it to avoid a headline bc they play Miami next year.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013408666657886374)  2026-01-20T00:30Z 218.9K followers, 68.2K engagements


"Usually officials get criticized for being too protective of the QB. In this case they missed [--] late hits on Mendoza that drive and the second one was clearly targeting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013421324346265965)  2026-01-20T01:20Z 218.9K followers, 229.4K engagements


"Was that a doink sound effect or something It sounded like a video game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013434655215886409)  2026-01-20T02:13Z 218.9K followers, 29.3K engagements


"Marcus Freeman is already a more polished studio analyst than most studio analysts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013438535580127408)  2026-01-20T02:28Z 218.9K followers, 81.1K engagements


"Seems unfair that IU is great at special teams too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013449289184506274)  2026-01-20T03:11Z 218.9K followers, 26.5K engagements


"Of course it's Charlie Becker. What a dude"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013455090443788622)  2026-01-20T03:34Z 218.9K followers, 35.4K engagements


"McAfee said before the game this officiating crew would "let them play" and he wasn't kidding. They don't call anything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013455827982794951)  2026-01-20T03:37Z 218.9K followers, 63.4K engagements


"The one on the right is "classic SI cover" material. Fernando Mendoza's fourth-down touchdown dart is an instantly iconic play and image. Here are two excellent angles. LEFT: Kim Klement Neitzel Imagn Images RIGHT: Carmen Mandato Getty Images https://t.co/1UfyujfYAQ Fernando Mendoza's fourth-down touchdown dart is an instantly iconic play and image. Here are two excellent angles. LEFT: Kim Klement Neitzel Imagn Images RIGHT: Carmen Mandato Getty Images https://t.co/1UfyujfYAQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013519113759457340)  2026-01-20T07:49Z 218.9K followers, 53.7K engagements


"Indiana just completed the most remarkable story in modern college football history. And its arguably the most remarkable story in modern *sports* history. Final Thoughts on Indiana-Miami. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6984695/2026/01/20/indiana-miami-college-football-playoff-national-championship-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6984695/2026/01/20/indiana-miami-college-football-playoff-national-championship-takeaways/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013631451657576933)  2026-01-20T15:15Z 218.9K followers, 26K engagements


"And now my early Top [--] for next season. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6983984/2026/01/20/college-football-top-25-rankings-2026-predictions/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6983984/2026/01/20/college-football-top-25-rankings-2026-predictions/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013633951999619512)  2026-01-20T15:25Z 218.9K followers, 71.7K engagements


"Exhibit No. [---] how times have changed: Three Big Ten teams one SEC team in the Top [--] of the final AP poll. https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013650035758846348)  2026-01-20T16:29Z 218.9K followers, 28K engagements


"One last thing for ND fans to be mad about this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013650395885609283)  2026-01-20T16:30Z 218.9K followers, 25.1K engagements


"A judge this morning denied Duke's TRO request to prevent Mensah from entering the portal his lawyer told @Williams_Justin. That judge recused himself from further proceedings. It has now been reassigned. Another hearing is scheduled for Feb. [--]. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6986375/2026/01/20/duke-darian-mensah-lawsuit-transfer-portal/ Duke has filed suit against Darian Mensah in the state of North Carolina seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent him from entering the transfer portal."  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013717556612530194)  2026-01-20T20:57Z 218.9K followers, 65.1K engagements


"@mayorpike2 @SpartyOn21 The contract (which is now public) required him to warrant that "student-Athlete has not previously made and after the Effective Date will not make any similar commitment to enroll at or compete in athletics for another collegiate institution.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2013792769098068434)  2026-01-21T01:56Z 218.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Duke is expected to enter Darian Mensahs name in the portal today a source told @TheAthletic. Duke is also expected to host a visit from San Jose State QB Walker Eget who entered the portal on Jan. [--]. He was a two-year starter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014019276949299486)  2026-01-21T16:56Z 218.9K followers, 211.9K engagements


"The judge's written ruling from Duke/Mensah hearing is posted. Important clarification: Duke's TRO request was *granted* not denied as Mensah's lawyer put it yesterday. He cannot enroll/play at a new school for now. BUT Duke also can't prevent him from entering the portal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014065674914512983)  2026-01-21T20:00Z 218.9K followers, 28.1K engagements


"@ufmasters Im saying he informed Duke on Friday (the 16th) he wanted to be entered into the portal shortly before the deadline. . The school then has [--] business days to honor that request"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014421619360624990)  2026-01-22T19:35Z 218.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Holy. Cow. Most viewers since the first CFP title game (Ohio State-Oregon) in [----]. The [----] #NationalChampionship ft. @CanesFootball & @IndianaFootball delivered: 📈 30.1M viewers 33.2M peak 🏈 2nd most-watched #CFBPlayoff title game 📺 2nd best cable telecast ever 🏆 Most-viewed nonNFL sports event since '16 World Series Gm [--] 🔗 https://t.co/IFdlYlrxmc https://t.co/rLM3Yt9iIp The [----] #NationalChampionship ft. @CanesFootball & @IndianaFootball delivered: 📈 30.1M viewers 33.2M peak 🏈 2nd most-watched #CFBPlayoff title game 📺 2nd best cable telecast ever 🏆 Most-viewed nonNFL sports event"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014459282335629397)  2026-01-22T22:04Z 218.9K followers, 163.7K engagements


"@DamienMeyer21 Who on earth said it was an afterthought"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014472807787487509)  2026-01-22T22:58Z 218.9K followers, [---] engagements


"The New Year's quarterfinal ratings were very strong. The Monday night national title game was the highest in [--] years. The Thursday/Friday semis in between did not do well. They're the biggest problem with the CFP calendar and will remain so unless everything gets moved up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014474501904592915)  2026-01-22T23:05Z 218.9K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Indiana-Miami was the most-watched CFP championship game (30.1M viewers) since the first one in [----] (Ohio State-Oregon) and up [--] million viewers from OSU-ND last year. America fell in love with the Hoosiers. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6992555/2026/01/22/indiana-national-championship-30-million-viewers/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6992555/2026/01/22/indiana-national-championship-30-million-viewers/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014479021632061585)  2026-01-22T23:23Z 218.9K followers, 39.2K engagements


"@j__star2 Way higher in fact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014486005563457621)  2026-01-22T23:51Z 218.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Now that its official the CFP is staying at [--] a bunch of dominos can now finally be addressed. Dates/locations of next years games. Same six bowls but which are quarters/semis. And all the other bowls in the system can now lock in conferences for the next six years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014727529731682481)  2026-01-23T15:50Z 218.9K followers, 28.5K engagements


"A former Alabama basketball player who turned pro three years ago is going to suit up for Alabama this weekend thanks to a judges order. It feels inevitable that a football player is going to attempt the same thing. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993798/2026/01/23/charles-bediako-alabama-basketball-college-football-eligibility/source=emp_shared_article https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6993798/2026/01/23/charles-bediako-alabama-basketball-college-football-eligibility/source=emp_shared_article"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014729681149571437)  2026-01-23T15:59Z 218.9K followers, 31.2K engagements


"There is a [--] year contract but they can change the format at any time. So no we get to go through all of this again next year. @slmandel So the [--] team format is locked in for the next [--] years Is that right @slmandel So the [--] team format is locked in for the next [--] years Is that right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014733149146935713)  2026-01-23T16:13Z 218.9K followers, 32.1K engagements


"The 12-team format was locked in nearly two years ago. The P4 conferences now have annual AQs. (Duke would have been in this year). One more AQ for the top G6 champ. Notre Dame guaranteed an at large if its in the top [--]. @slmandel Can they strip away ND's special perk @slmandel Can they strip away ND's special perk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014764070696816813)  2026-01-23T18:16Z 218.9K followers, 34.7K engagements


"This week has been a microcosm of college sports today. Monday: 30M people watch an amazing CFP title game. Tuesday: Duke takes its QB to court to try to prevent him from going in portal. Wednesday: Local judge allows a G-league player who left Bama [--] yrs ago to come back and play this weekend. Friday: This. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014809266549620988)  2026-01-23T21:15Z 218.9K followers, 16.5K engagements


"Yes because nobody turns anyone in. Because they do it too. @slmandel Hes right but what will the ncaa do Nothing. Theres no such thing as tampering bc there is no enforcement. Washington said they were doing the same thing. Its absurd this is allowed but do you really think the ncaa will do anything about this @slmandel Hes right but what will the ncaa do Nothing. Theres no such thing as tampering bc there is no enforcement. Washington said they were doing the same thing. Its absurd this is allowed but do you really think the ncaa will do anything about this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014812838960005160)  2026-01-23T21:29Z 218.9K followers, 36.7K engagements


"Well actually Tampering is considered a Level II violation not Level I. Penalties would probably be pretty minor. Maybe a coach gets suspended for a game @jimsim8 @slmandel Says the ole Miss fan that is pissed at Dabo bc his program is about to get some serious penalties. @jimsim8 @slmandel Says the ole Miss fan that is pissed at Dabo bc his program is about to get some serious penalties"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/2014816068813176877)  2026-01-23T21:42Z 218.9K followers, 132.3K engagements


"According to a source there is some overlap between ESPN's Rose/Sugar/Orange deals and playoff deal. Annual total is around $610-$615M"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/271338499268018176)  2012-11-21T19:45Z 218.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Perfectly legal as long as no $$$ involved. RT @ScottDavis1004: @slmandel what happens if Clowney did correspond with Jay-Z's agency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/359782765849358336)  2013-07-23T21:11Z 218.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Wow big sports news out of New York Rutgers and the AAC have apparently agreed to an $11.5M exit fee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/433682770104037376)  2014-02-12T19:23Z 218.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Musburger's a broadcasting icon yet now been fired or demoted by [--] different networks. Sad to see. But cool that he'll still be doing CFB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/443776530569625601)  2014-03-12T15:52Z 218.9K followers, [--] engagements


"I see the NFL Draft Industrial Complex is already giving Mariota the Aaron Rodgers/Teddy Bridgewater overthink. He'll be 2nd round by March"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/565555236761133056)  2015-02-11T16:57Z 218.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Is Washington even trying to come back B all means take your time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/655621128916865024)  2015-10-18T05:47Z 218.2K followers, [--] engagements


"The top [--] teams on AP's list are the same [--] I designated Kings of the sport in [----]. http://www.si.com/more-sports/2012/07/11/kings-barons-knights-peasants-mailbag http://collegefootball.ap.org/top-100 http://www.si.com/more-sports/2012/07/11/kings-barons-knights-peasants-mailbag http://collegefootball.ap.org/top-100"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/760547951173218304)  2016-08-02T18:48Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"It's so awkward and uncomfortable. https://x.com/andrewperloff/status/816141299418071040 This whole OK-Auburn game just feels weird now. Are we supposed to be psyched about Mixon dominating https://x.com/andrewperloff/status/816141299418071040 This whole OK-Auburn game just feels weird now. Are we supposed to be psyched about Mixon dominating"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/816142676491780096)  2017-01-03T04:42Z 218.8K followers, [---] engagements


"@slmandel Stick to sports (saved you the tweet.)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/825393744711016448)  2017-01-28T17:22Z 218.2K followers, [---] engagements


"If you guessed Boise would be the [--] undefeated team to go down today . you're lying"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/8412910711738368)  2010-11-27T06:52Z 218.9K followers, [--] engagements


"Those of you who remember my "Kings/Knights/Barons" rankings: A 5-year update is coming later this week. Refresher: https://www.si.com/more-sports/2012/07/11/kings-barons-knights-peasants-mailbag# https://www.si.com/more-sports/2012/07/11/kings-barons-knights-peasants-mailbag#"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/867052186009612288)  2017-05-23T16:18Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"It's been [--] years since my original Kings/Barons/Knights/Peasants column. What programs moved up/down come [----] http://foxs.pt/2r0sOM9 http://foxs.pt/2r0sOM9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/867816214218682368)  2017-05-25T18:54Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"It's been [--] years since my original Kings/Barons/Knights/Peasants column. It was time to update the program tiers. http://foxs.pt/2r0sOM9 http://foxs.pt/2r0sOM9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/867879176493314054)  2017-05-25T23:04Z 218.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Three-team playoff proposal. Clemson plays Oklahoma and Georgia. Oklahoma and Georgia play each other. If anyone goes 2-0 theyre national champ. If everyone goes 1-1 we try again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/937762637974138883)  2017-12-04T19:16Z 218.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Oh that's easy. Every SEC team that's ever lost a bowl game to an underdog "didn't get up for it." https://x.com/ucf_marcdaniels/status/948285013128306689 Hey CFB media guy with the special skill of knowing which teams care or don't care about the bowl game they play in.if you really want to impress us send out the list of those who care and those who don't BEFORE the games are played. Or you can just say "I was wrong" https://x.com/ucf_marcdaniels/status/948285013128306689 Hey CFB media guy with the special skill of knowing which teams care or don't care about the bowl game they play in.if"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/948291709561053185)  2018-01-02T20:35Z 218.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Trolling a Group of [--] fan base Why https://x.com/finebaum/status/948298561250320384 UCF out here acting like they did something that has never been done before. #CFB https://t.co/kdwRHrUxpX https://x.com/finebaum/status/948298561250320384 UCF out here acting like they did something that has never been done before. #CFB https://t.co/kdwRHrUxpX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/948304610120396800)  2018-01-02T21:26Z 218.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Iowa's AD should not be allowed to negotiate things anymore. https://x.com/ScottDochterman/status/956573350964420608 https://x.com/ScottDochterman/status/956573350964420608"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/956587337097490432)  2018-01-25T17:59Z 218.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Mark Dantonio just gave a statement & took two questions at a press conference. Says any accusations he mishandled incidents of sexual assault are "completely false.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/957051582029246465)  2018-01-27T00:44Z 218.8K followers, [--] engagements


"Unusual twist to the BYU-UNM game. Jimmer Fredette has gone out with . a stomach ache. BYU taken lead w/o him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/slmandel/status/9748036884)  2010-02-27T22:16Z 218.9K followers, [--] engagements

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