Stewart Mandel

Stewart Mandel

Senior Columnist & EIC, College Football

Stewart Mandel is editor-in-chief of The Athletic's college football coverage. He has been a national college football writer for two decades with Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports. He co-hosts "The Audible" podcast with Bruce Feldman.

Stewart Mandel is editor-in-chief of The Athletic's college football coverage. He has been a national college football writer for two decades with Sports Illustrated and Fox Sports. He co-hosts "The Audible" podcast with Bruce Feldman.

The unprecedented million-dollar recruitment of the nation’s best softball player

The unprecedented million-dollar recruitment of the nation’s best softball player

Former Stanford ace NiJaree Canady brings name, image and likeness deals to another level for an Olympic sport.

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NiJaree Canady, softball’s player of the year, commits to Texas Tech with $1M NIL deal: Source

NiJaree Canady, softball’s player of the year, commits to Texas Tech with $1M NIL deal: Source

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Which rivalries should return, is it best for Jim Phillips to 'fight'?: Mandel's Mailbag

Which rivalries should return, is it best for Jim Phillips to 'fight'?: Mandel's Mailbag

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Florida coach Billy Napier, 2 co-defendants ask court to dismiss Jaden Rashada lawsuit

Florida coach Billy Napier, 2 co-defendants ask court to dismiss Jaden Rashada lawsuit

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Rose Bowl asks to be left out of College Football Playoff semifinal rotation

Rose Bowl asks to be left out of College Football Playoff semifinal rotation

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Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag
Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag

It’s a busy week for Media Days: ACC, AAC, Big Ten and Conference USA. At which point we’ll be officially done with Talking Season.

But not in the Mailbag!

Leave your questions here, and please include your city.

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Utah State fires coach Blake Anderson following investigation into alleged Title IX violations
Utah State fires coach Blake Anderson following investigation into alleged Title IX violations

By firing Anderson for cause, the school won’t pay a $4.5 million buyout.

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Would Florida State and Clemson consider the Big 12 after an ACC exit? Mandel’s Mailbag
Would Florida State and Clemson consider the Big 12 after an ACC exit? Mandel’s Mailbag

Is there a scenario this season where the Group of 5 champion gets the No. 4 seed? Why would Texas fare better in the SEC than Oklahoma?

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Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag
Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag

SEC Media Days. EA Sports release date. Two more coaching changes in the Mountain West. It’s all happening here in college football.

Leave your questions here. Please include your city.

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Is Deion Sanders' Colorado team ready to break through? It depends which way you look at it
Is Deion Sanders' Colorado team ready to break through? It depends which way you look at it

Sanders views his 4-8 debut season with the Buffs more favorably than most. “My wins are totally different than your wins," he said.

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Mike Gundy: Oklahoma State star RB Ollie Gordon II won't be suspended after DUI arrest
Mike Gundy: Oklahoma State star RB Ollie Gordon II won't be suspended after DUI arrest

“He’s going to play,” Gundy said. “I might make him carry the ball 50 times in the first game, but he’s going to play."

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Mandel's Mailbag: Brian Kelly or Lincoln Riley, whose seat is hotter after Week 1?
Mandel's Mailbag: Brian Kelly or Lincoln Riley, whose seat is hotter after Week 1?

Could NC State win the ACC? Will Tennessee live up to expectations? The 2024 college football season is approaching.

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Which college football teams are most helped — and hurt — by conference realignment?
Which college football teams are most helped — and hurt — by conference realignment?

Is your team better or worse off in the new college football landscape taking effect this year?

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Why did Oklahoma extend Brent Venables? Best historical year for 12-team Playoff? Mandel's Mailbag
Why did Oklahoma extend Brent Venables? Best historical year for 12-team Playoff? Mandel's Mailbag

Is the NCAA still investigating Michigan? What is the best concession item at a college football stadium?

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Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag
Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag

Last week, The Athletic’s college football staff met in New York to discuss coverage plans for the upcoming season. It made me that much more excited for all the new wrinkles, most notably the 12-team Playoff, which you may see a word or two about in this corner of the Web.

Leave your questions here. Please include your city.

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Les Miles sues LSU over vacated wins he alleges cost him Hall of Fame eligibility
Les Miles sues LSU over vacated wins he alleges cost him Hall of Fame eligibility

Miles’ recognized win-loss coaching record is 108-73 (.597), just below the .600 mark required for Hall of Fame consideration.

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The Big 12 needs more money, fast. Is Allstate or private equity investment a good fix?
The Big 12 needs more money, fast. Is Allstate or private equity investment a good fix?

Private equity? A sponsor-titled conference? It may be squeamish to purists, but that doesn't mean the Big 12 shouldn't do it.

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Northwestern athletic director Derrick Gragg pushed out: Sources
Northwestern athletic director Derrick Gragg pushed out: Sources

Gragg became ensnared in multiple controversies during his brief time as the Wildcats athletic director.

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Big Ten's mind-blowing new look, take the Conference USA challenge: Mandel's Mailbag
Big Ten's mind-blowing new look, take the Conference USA challenge: Mandel's Mailbag

Is "Big Noon" a big swoon? Why don't schools want athletes to be employees?

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Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag
Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag

My Athlon copy arrived in the mail Monday, so I’m officially ready for the season to get here. Let’s talk about it.

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College football's 2024 All-'Wait, They’re Still Playing College Football?!' Team
College football's 2024 All-'Wait, They’re Still Playing College Football?!' Team

Recent rules chaos gave players the chance to extend their careers to epic lengths. Here are the all-too-familiar faces you'll see in '24.

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College football bowl game schedule announced: How will expanded Playoff impact slate?
College football bowl game schedule announced: How will expanded Playoff impact slate?

Much of the college football bowl season will look familiar, though there are a few notable schedule changes around the 12-team Playoff.

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Mandel's Mailbag: 2024 storylines to watch, top-10 teams that could struggle, USC's outlook
Mandel's Mailbag: 2024 storylines to watch, top-10 teams that could struggle, USC's outlook

How is DJ Uiagalelei going to fit in to the offense at FSU? Will a Group of 5 team ever have a chance at glory?

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Mandel's college football preseason Top 25: Alabama, Miami rise, Louisville falls after spring ball
Mandel's college football preseason Top 25: Alabama, Miami rise, Louisville falls after spring ball

Who are the top 25 teams in the country as we come out of the spring? Let's take a look at our latest rankings.

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Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag
Submit a question for Stewart Mandel's College Football Mailbag

It’s June, folks. We’re a month away from the start of Media Days.

What do you say we talk some football?

Leave your questions here. Please include your city.

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