The College Sports Report
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The Quiet Collapse of Small College Athletics
Tre’Jean Watkins In recent years, a growing number of private D3 and NAIA institutions have closed altogether, primarily driven by declining undergraduate enrollment and the financial instability that follows. This trend is troubling for higher education as a whole and even more alarming for small college athletics. These schools rely heavily on steady enrollment, especially
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The Quiet Collapse of Small Colleges: Why Private D3 and NAIA Programs Are Disappearing
Tre’Jean Watkins In recent years, we’ve seen a wave of private D3/NAIA schools cease operations entirely, primarily due to declining undergraduate enrollment, which has led to financial difficulties. It’s a concerning trend for a couple of reasons. One, since these schools are academically focused, undergraduate enrollment relies solely on students who can’t afford higher-tier D1
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College Football Playoff Rankings Reactions: Who Rose, Who Fell, and Who’s Still Searching for Respect
College Football Playoff Rankings Reactions: Who Rose, Who Fell, and Who’s Still Searching for Respect By: Ethan Hu The latest edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings dropped on Tuesday night, and with it came some new debates, a few surprises, and questions about how the committee views teams’ resumes. Here’s the latest Top 25:
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Will the ACC be left out of the playoff?
Will the ACC be left out of the playoff? By: Ethan Hu It’s been a crazy college football season. As we head towards the homestretch of 2025, it’s not too early to start looking at the College Football Playoff picture. As it stands, the entire ACC would be shut out in the 12-team field. As
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Shawn Gates Breaks Down His College Football Playoff Predictions
My opinion on the new college football playoff bracket How I believe the bracket will pan out if this is how it ends. 5. Georgia vs 12. South Florida – it wouldn’t be close; the Georgia team outmatches them in every category, and they are accustomed to being here. 6. Ole Miss vs 11. Georgia
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Former Henry County Star, Caden Marshall Is Making Noise at Bowling Green
When Bowling Green State University labeled Caden Marshall a “Player to Watch,” they weren’t exaggerating. The redshirt freshman linebacker has emerged as one of the top young defenders in college football, and Henry County fans back home in Paris, Tennessee, couldn’t be prouder. From Patriot to Playmaker Marshall, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound former Henry County High
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Shawn Gates Breaks Down ESPN’s First Bracket Projection
My opinion on the first ESPN bracket projection. Shawn Gates #1 Ohio State- defending national champions. Hard to argue with how good they’ve looked on both sides of the ball. Hard to argue with them being #1 #2 Indiana- no real reason for them to be this high, yes, they beat Oregon, and they’re undefeated.
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Could Lane Kiffin Really Be That Guy? Why Do Fans Wants Him?
Could Lane Kiffin Really Be That Guy? The Lane Kiffin Paradox Every time a coaching carousel starts spinning, the same name pops up like clockwork: Lane Monte Kiffin. LSU fans whisper it. Florida fans tweet it. Auburn flirts with it. Even NFL rumors occasionally toss it around. And yet, when you look at his record,
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Auburn’s Star Receivers Coleman and Singleton Ink NIL Deals with Nike
Auburn’s Star Receivers Coleman and Singleton Ink NIL Deals with Nike Muhammad Hashir Coleman and Singleton Jr are two of the most dynamic receiving wideouts in the entire college football field, and they have officially signed NIL deals with Nike. Auburn’s agreement is a big step forward as it begins its first full season with
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How I Believe the Top 10 College Football Teams Will Finish the Season
How I Believe the Top 10 College Football Teams Will Finish the Season Shawn Gates Here’s my take on how the top 10 teams in college football will finish this season and how I see things playing out. 1. Ohio State The number one team in the country, Ohio State, boasts the most talented roster