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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 32m

OSU’s Julian Sayin gains ground on Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza in Heisman straw poll
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OSU’s Julian Sayin gains ground on Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza in Heisman straw poll

Mendoza, Sayin and Alabama's Ty Simpson form the top three in our Heisman voting after Week 10.

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1h

Which SEC football stadiums are the best, most underrated and overrated?
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Which SEC football stadiums are the best, most underrated and overrated?

By seating capacity, the SEC is home to five of the 10 biggest stadiums in the world, and eight of the top 25. Here's what we like best.

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1h

The 10 best things Grace Raynor saw in college football recruiting over the weekend
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The 10 best things I saw in college football recruiting over the weekend

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1h

Where do Middle Georgia’s schools land in GHSA’s proposed reclassification?
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Where do Middle Georgia’s schools land in GHSA’s proposed reclassification? | The Creek FM

The GHSA has released the proposed classifications for the 2026-28 reclassification cycle. The full list can be found here. But where do Middle Georgia’s schools land? Schools have until Sunday to…

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1h

Koa Peat, AJ Dybantsa and a special freshman class: Takeaways from college basketball’s opening day
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Koa Peat, AJ Dybantsa and a special freshman class: Takeaways from college basketball’s opening day

Plus: Is that Auburn-Bethune-Cookman score real?

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 18h

Kyle Larson pulls off a NASCAR Hail Mary to win his second Cup Series title
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Kyle Larson pulls off a NASCAR Hail Mary to win his second Cup Series title

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 18h

NHL weekend rankings: The spiraling Blues, lackluster Leafs, and a mediocre East
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NHL weekend rankings: The spiraling Blues, lackluster Leafs, and a mediocre East

The NHL is proud of its parity, but all but four teams in the Eastern Conference sitting on either 13 or 14 points is probably overkill.

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 19h

Cardinals vs. Cowboys live updates: NFL ‘Monday Night Football’ score, prediction, odds and latest
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Cardinals vs. Cowboys live updates: NFL ‘Monday Night Football’ score, prediction, odds and latest

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 19h

The Athletic’s weekly live coverage: NFL trade deadline, Champions League, F1 and more
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A preview of The Athletic’s live coverage this week

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 19h

Monday's show: David Hale on ACC football and Randy Kennedy on SEC football
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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 20h

NBA Rewind: Ja Morant causes a stir, and are we ready for the Spurs?
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NBA Rewind: Ja Morant causes a stir, and are we ready for the Spurs?

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 21h

Re-stacking AFC contenders: Bills, Chiefs still favorites? Who else is dangerous? — Pick Six
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Re-stacking AFC contenders: Bills, Chiefs still favorites? Who else is dangerous? — Pick Six

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 22h

Ranking 136 college football teams after Week 10: The ACC contender you shouldn’t overlook
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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 22h

College football Week 11 bowl projections: Can UNC reach six-win mark to earn an invite?
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College football Week 11 bowl projections: Can UNC reach six-win mark to earn an invite?

Beyond the College Football Playoff race, there are some interesting developing stories in the push for bowl season.

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 23h

Monday's show: Seth Emerson on the SEC
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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

Message board Monday: Is Josh Heupel losing Tennessee fans?
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Message board Monday: Is Josh Heupel losing Tennessee fans?

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

SEC finally has some clarity in season of parity: Vibes rankings after Week 10
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SEC finally has clarity in season of parity: Vibes after Week 10

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

Men’s college basketball’s opening night is a missed opportunity. Here’s how to fix it
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Men’s college basketball’s opening night is a missed opportunity. Here’s how to fix it

There's only one matchup of ranked teams on the first night of the college basketball season — a night that should be more of a spectacle.

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

Men’s college basketball predictions for 2025-26: Final Four, national champion and more
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Men’s college basketball predictions for 2025-26: Final Four, national champion and more

Who did our staff pick for the Final Four, most interesting player and what teams will make the tournament after missing it last season?

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

A small liberal arts school needed a coach. The 73-year-old inventor of the Air Raid showed up

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A small liberal arts school needed a coach. The 73-year-old inventor of the Air Raid showed up

The 73-year-old Hal Mumme, one of the Air Raid's inventors, is still coaching — this time, at a private college with 700 students.

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

What is realistic for Auburn in the new SEC? Pluses, minuses, grades as coaching search begins

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Auburn job profile: What is realistic on The Plains in the new SEC?

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

Can Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin or a fast-rising coach fix Auburn? 7 candidates to watch

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Can Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin or a fast-rising coach fix Auburn? 7 candidates to watch

The Tigers' optimal candidate pool feels like a mixed bag between Group of 6 upstarts and retreads.

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

What went wrong for Clemson on Saturday? And what continues to go wrong?

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What Went Wrong? Clemson's Shocking Loss to Duke (2025 Breakdown)

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Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

Jalen Brunson has taken over the NBA title of flop king

Daniel Shirley @dmshirley.bsky.social · 1d

ACC fines Clemson’s Dabo Swinney $10,000 for criticism of late PI call in loss to Duke

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Swinney fined $10,000 for ripping fourth-down PI in loss to Duke: 'One of the worst calls'

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