The reason for Idaho’s massive payday can be linked to the program’s unique decision to transition down from the FBS to the FCS after the 2017 season.
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College football winners and losers: Georgia, UCLA notch statement wins; ACC has rocky Week 1
The 2021 college football season is already at top speed after Week 1 slate full of implications for the College Football Playoff and national title.
No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 2 Clemson in game with College Football Playoff implications
The Bulldogs’ stout defense shuts down the Tigers and new quarterback DJ Uiagalelei in 10-3 victory.
Big 12 Conference selects four new schools to join league: BYU, Houston, Central Florida and Cincinnati
While BYU has national appeal, the three additions from the American Conference would push the Big 12 into large markets in Ohio and Florida.
Old Dominion football’s long, strange trip through pandemic season yielded silver lining
Friday night, the Monarchs will return, snapping a 653-day dry spell and taking the field for the first time in coach Ricky Rahne’s 21 months on job.
Week 1 winners and losers: Ohio State, N.C. State and Josh Heupel make splash
Ohio State debuts a starting quarterback and holds off Minnesota. Tennessee debuts a coach and rolls Bowling Green. One conference leaves us confused.
2021 college football story lines to watch include bevy of new QBs, Alabama’s rebuild and ‘Super Seniors’
Change is afoot. There’s a new playoff format under debate. Several new quarterbacks are set to ascend into stardom. And ‘Super Seniors’ are here.
College football winners and losers: Illinois surprises, UCLA rolls, Nebraska falls again
UCLA looked great in a season-opening rout of Hawaii, while Nebraska coach Scott Frost is already on the hot seat after losing to Illinois.
2021 Heisman Trophy predictions: Wide-open field littered with quarterbacks
For the first time since 2003, none of the players who finished in the top five in Heisman voting are returning. USA TODAY Sports predicts contenders.
Power Five college football: Michigan State, Kansas, Arizona among 10 worst teams
Since 2010, Kansas has cycled through five permanent head coaches and won just six Big 12 games. No FBS program has been as predictably pathetic.