The Folly of Rankings: How College Football's Chaos Threatens to Upend Tradition The latest attempt to rank every FBS team before the season starts has resulted in a mess that is both humorous and disturbing.
At its core lies a fundamental shift in college football, one that threatens to upend tradition and render our preseason predictions quaint relics of the past.
Coaches like Lane Kiffin and Kirby Smart face immense pressure as they struggle to adapt to the new reality created by the transfer portal, NIL, revenue sharing, and an increased understanding of how money translates into wins.