With the 24-team playoff, Notre Dame has won the war to keep its independence. In return, the Irish need to use it wisely and compile a much better schedule than the slop they managed this year. Column for @yahoosports sports.yahoo.com/college-foo…

Louisiana Tech head football coach Sonny Cumbie has learned firsthand that more hours don't always lead to better leadership. "At the end of the day, when my brain is done, I'm going home, and the problems that are here will still be here tomorrow. I'll serve our team better with a fresh mind and being well rested." The longer I've worked with coaches and leaders, the more I've realized that the goal isn't to squeeze every ounce of energy out of yourself in the service of others. It's to sustainably show up at your best so your people (and you) benefit in the process. Coaching will always require sacrifice. There will be long days, late nights, and periods when the demands are especially high. But sacrifice isn't automatically evidence of effectiveness. Sometimes the most productive thing a leader can do is go home, recover, and come back tomorrow ready to think clearly and serve others well. 📹: Win More, Live Better Podcast (Ep. 261)

So sorry to hear of the passing of Chuck Amato one of All-Time greats at FSU. Chuck was awesome to me as a young coach! God Bless and Rest in Heaven Coach. 🙏🙏

Pull the strip off….

Ranking the top 60 CFB WRs of the last 50 years 📈 @ESPN_BillC looks at where Jeremiah Smith's career fits among the best ever 👀 Full list here: spr.ly/6014BHHMSI

Purdue Fans, your presence is requested Friday Night Oct 16th at Ross-Ade Stadium against the Washington Huskies!! Purdue is playing some football!! 🚂🏈🚂🏈🚂🏈 @BoilerFootball

Cool moment. After a huge win, with the rain starting to fall on #HammerDownCancer night, @EthanTrent05 points up to the @rossadebrigade sheet sign honoring his brother, @theTylerTrent. 🚂 Our friend was looking down on us tonight. 🖤💛 @TonyTrent10 @BoilerFootball @PUCancerInst

The Boilermaker spirit extends far beyond the field 🫶 Join us on Saturday night as we Hammer Down Cancer.

✨ The 2026 #SECLegends Class ✨ 16 schools, 16 stars: SECsports.social/fblegends26 #ItJustMeansMore x @TMobile

It’s different when you live it.

Adversity reveals character….

Welcome @peteysousa as co-host of the @drakectollshow on @westwood1sports! Pete brings a unique mix of sports experience and personality as an ESPN and NBC announcer as well as nearly a decade in the NBA and time as a TV news anchor. Pete joins Drake weekdays from 6a-9a ET!

Proverbs 19:21

A leader on and off the field! @HudaurH is named to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List.

Honoring the Legacy and History of 100 Seasons of Whitehall Coplay Football means reaching out to those who built the foundation of our program 70 YEARS ago! I introduce to you all Mr. Bill Marks class of 1956. #zephyrtough @ZephyrsFootball @KeithGroller @Cassie_SEN

Built from hard work. 🔨 Happy Labor Day, Boilermakers.