Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Michael Collins is a sports humorist, columnist, former radio host, and Atlanta team apologist who has been covering sports nationally for over 30 years. He is a member of the FWAA and has had his work featured in Sports Illustrated and FOX Sports. His words of wisdom - "A facepalm is not an endorsement"

UTEP v Tennessee

Most expensive 2025 preseason college football season tickets prices may shock you

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Texas v Michigan

Assembling the best ESPN College GameDay cast of all time

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Sep 14, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; UAB Blazers head coach Trent Dilfer in the third quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Best reasons we can think of for Trent Dilfer opting out of EA Sports CFB 26

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Jun 27, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; (from left) Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and Mavericks first overall pick Cooper Flagg and head coach Jason Kidd pose for a photo at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

NIL is causing a seismic shift to the one-and-done era in college basketball

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban before delivering a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum on May 1, 2025. Graduation occurs over the weekend.

A CFB commissioner and the Presidential Commission are beginning to look like pipe dreams

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Market District executive chef Kevin Andrews takes a photo with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy presented by Dr Pepper at the Grandview Yard grocery store on Jan. 23, 2025. The trophy is making the rounds through Columbus after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 in the championship game in Atlanta.

These hypothetical college-sponsor corporate deals would break the internet

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Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jelani Thurman (15) and defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr. (95) celebrate after defeating the Oregon Ducks in the 2025 Rose Bowl college football quarterfinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

From Celebration Bowl to Senior Bowl, the sponsors for every 2025-26 Bowl Game

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Sep 2, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Rice Owls quarterback JT Daniels (18) during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Reining in the transfer portal is a mammoth task that no one seems to want

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Jul 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Baylor Bears new athletic director Mack Rhoades reacts at a press conference during the Big 12 Media Days at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

These college football programs have lived in the CFP rankings while others came and went

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