@max_olson

Covering national college football & transfer portal for @espn

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Sat down with Mike Locksley today, a day after he was dismissed… he’s not mad, and he doesn’t expect to get another HC job in college … but he’s also not done yet … espn.com/college-football/st…

Locksley 'at peace' with Maryland firing, open to NFL, college OC jobs

Coach Mike Locksley says he's "at peace" with his firing by Maryland, telling ESPN that he's open to jobs in the NFL or offensive coordinator duties at a "championship" school.

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A Denton, Texas judge explains how he and his old 1980s frat bros on a group trip stumbled across a Colorado playbook in a Boulder hotel, with his guy VivaTerlingua trying to stir it up amid his fears of a Mike Leach-style “lost” playbook scheme. espn.com/college-football/st…

The untold story of a Texas judge, his fraternity brothers and Colorado's lost playbook

A judge and his fraternity brothers wondered if they had fallen for a prank. Instead, they'd seen into the future.

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Mike Locksley is out at Maryland and carousel season has officially begun. @ESPNRittenberg and I break down potential candidates for the job + the key players and recruits to retain for 2027: espn.com/college-football/st…

Maryland fires Mike Locksley: Top candidates and roster priorities

After seven full seasons in College Park, Locksley is out but the Terps could have some notable pieces to build around.

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Pete Thamel
@PeteThamelOct 21
Sources: Maryland coach Mike Locksley has been dismissed. Maryland dropped to 2-5 on Saturday after a last-second loss to Rutgers. Locksley is 39-54 overall at Maryland, including his interim stint in 2015. Maryland is on a bye this week.
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@PeteThamelOct 20
Sources: Auburn has dismissed star linebacker Xavier Atkins. He was suspended for win over No. 1 Georgia on Saturday, and his status had been uncertain. He earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2025, leading the league with 17.0 TFLs.
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@PeteThamelOct 19
Sources: Texas is expected to give an up-tick in first-team quarterback reps to redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr. this week in practice. Arch Manning still projects as the Texas starter. The uptick in Lacey’s reps is a signal that Texas could replace Manning if he continues to struggle.
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@DanWetzelOct 18
🚨🏈@CollegeGameDay podcast with @ReceDavis and @max_olson Overreacting to one of the wildest days in years - the upsets, the officials, the rising contenders and falling powers. youtu.be/kMPjZ2hnqCY

COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS! Georgia Falls to Auburn, Notre Dame Stunned by BYU | College GameDay Podcast

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel...

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Michigan benches Bryce Underwood after 2 INTs and a scoreless first half vs. Penn State. Tommy Carr flipping the Wolverines' fortunes so far with a 14-3 lead: espn.com/college-football/st…

Michigan benches QB Underwood after scoreless first half vs. Penn State

Michigan benched starting quarterback Bryce Underwood at halftime against Penn State on Saturday, turning to true freshman Tommy Carr after a scoreless first half.

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Texas Tech is looking like the squad that dominated the Big 12 in 2025 so far today. Most points (43) and total yards (404) in a half vs. a Big 12 opponent in the Joey McGuire era.
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QB Julian Sayin will be out several weeks, according to Ohio State coach Ryan Day
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Great call, great throw, just barely out. Unreal finish in Bloomington!
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Julian Sayin has come back out to the field with his arm in a sling. Freshman Luke Fahey is in at QB for the Buckeyes.
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Really good job by Florida QB Tramell Jones Jr. in his first career start: 155 passing yards, 41 rushing yards, 2 TDs, led a 24-0 run from down double digits, delivering the game-clinching 3rd-down conversion.
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FLORIDA STUNS NO. 7 TEXAS IN AUSTIN! 🤯 The Gators erase a 17-3 deficit by scoring 24 straight points, handing Texas its second straight loss!
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No reason to be concerned about Texas right now, still think they’re safely in the CFP as a No. 22 or 23 seed.
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Programs that would've had the most 8-win teams make it into a 24-team CFP since 2014: LSU (2014, 2015, 2016) Mississippi State (2017, 2018, 2022) Tennessee (2016, 2023) USC (2015, 2019)
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Pete Thamel
@PeteThamelOct 16
Sources Iowa State is hiring Jared Benko as the school’s next athletic director. Benko is Auburn’s Executive Deputy Athletic Director and the former athletic director at Georgia Southern.
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Pete Thamel
@PeteThamelOct 15
Sources: The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams, per sources. The new format will start in 2027 and is expected to come together in the near future, pending final approvals.
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Oregon QB Dante Moore has been ruled out again this week vs. Nebraska
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Pete Thamel
@PeteThamelOct 14
Sources: Boston College football GM Kenyatta Watson is no longer with the school after a “mutual decision” to part. He’d been the GM there since December of 2025.
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Pete Thamel
@PeteThamelOct 14
Two top Division III players are entering the NCAA transfer portal. Johns Hopkins WR Cole Crotty caught 14 TDs and had 1,414 receiving yards in 2025. He has 3,260 career yards. Mount St. Joseph LB Luke Paff had 99 tackles last year and six interceptions in 2024.
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