Category: First Take

Nick Saban claims athletic departments could ‘go broke’ in latest media blitz to pass Protect College Sports Act

Nick Saban claims athletic departments could ‘go broke’ in latest media blitz to pass Protect College Sports Act

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Nick Saban’s efforts to help pass the Protect College Sports Act expanded beyond College GameDay this week, as the legendary former Alabama football coach appeared on ESPN’s morning shows to make the case for the bill, which passed the U.S. Senate on Monday evening. Saban was reportedly integral in shaping the bill’s language and has appeared…

Nick Saban defends coaches making more than players in college football

Nick Saban defends coaches making more than players in college football

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Senate has officially passed the Protect College Sports Act, legislation created with the goal of eliminating some of the “chaos” that has affected college sports, and particularly football, in recent seasons. The Act, which now must pass in the House of Representatives, where it is expected to face an uphill battle, would limit player…

‘A complete fraud of a coach’: Paul Finebaum calls for USC to fire Lincoln Riley after ‘utter disgrace’

‘A complete fraud of a coach’: Paul Finebaum calls for USC to fire Lincoln Riley after ‘utter disgrace’

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Saturday night’s game between the USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks had an extremely scary moment when USC linebacker Desman Stephens knocked out Oregon quarterback Dante Moore with an illegal hit. With roughly 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter, Moore escaped the pocket and scrambled for a first down. However, as Moore attempted to slide…

Paul Finebaum urges USC to dump ‘fraud’ Lincoln Riley

Paul Finebaum urges USC to dump ‘fraud’ Lincoln Riley

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Lincoln Riley has lost a lot of games with USC, but worse than that, he’s losing credibility for the once-proud college football program. And according to Paul Finebaum, it might be time for Lincoln Riley to get lost. Saturday may have been a low point for Riley in his five years as head football coach…

Stephen A. Smith, Paul Finebaum believe Lane Kiffin will win national title at LSU

Stephen A. Smith, Paul Finebaum believe Lane Kiffin will win national title at LSU

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin’s homecoming to Oxford, MS, was spoiled, as the Ole Miss Rebels won Saturday night’s SEC showdown, 32-24. It was a painful loss for Kiffin, who spoke afterward about the emotions he felt returning to the stadium he called home for six years before spurning the Rebels for the LSU…

Paul Finebaum saddened to ‘watch Dabo Swinney slink and slouch into oblivion’

Paul Finebaum saddened to ‘watch Dabo Swinney slink and slouch into oblivion’

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Dabo Swinney seemed to think he was being treated unfairly when asked a question about the state of the Clemson Tigers football program. Paul Finebaum thinks the two-time national champion-winning coach is no longer in touch with reality, and it’s sad to watch. Dabo’s Clemson got dismantled 51-10 by Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers over the…

Stephen A. Smith, Paul Finebaum question if Big Ten demanded silence from WMU to receive payment

Stephen A. Smith, Paul Finebaum question if Big Ten demanded silence from WMU to receive payment

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… One of the most controversial endings in the history of college football came in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday night, when the Michigan Wolverines hosted the Western Michigan Broncos. The Wolverines lost 12-7 at the end of regulation after Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary attempt soared out the back of the end zone as…

Michael Wilbon calls out Fox and ESPN over ‘heinous’ 24-team College Football Playoff

Michael Wilbon calls out Fox and ESPN over ‘heinous’ 24-team College Football Playoff

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… As the College Football Playoff moves towards expanding to 24 teams, Michael Wilbon believes it’s just a money grab that puts young athletes in danger. Wilbon is consistent. He’s ranted against the NCAA men’s basketball tournament expanding, calling it a money grab. He’s ranted against the NFL for expanding its schedule while claiming they care…

Paul Finebaum's October Comment On Curt Cignetti Is Laughable

Paul Finebaum's October Comment On Curt Cignetti Is Laughable

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… College football fans are spinning the block on Paul Finebaum’s comments from October of last year when he remained skeptical of Indiana and Curt Cignetti’s success. After lifting the Hoosiers to the first double-digit win season in school history in 2024, the university rewarded Cignetti with an …