There were a lot of first-year head coaches in college football, but only one can win the Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. The award was taken home by Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown, who went 10-3 in his first season with the program.
The 2024 college football season has almost ended, with just three games remaining. The teams that aren't still playing are preparing for the offseason. One team generating significant offseason buzz is the Clemson Tigers.
While discourse around the future of the College Football Playoff format continues, a major change is not expected to occur before the 2025 season, according to a report from Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger on Friday.
Editor’s note: This is a guest column from former writer and columnist Dave Jones, who retired from PennLive last May after 33 years covering Penn State. Jones, who will be recognized with the Football Writers Association of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Jan. 17 in Atlanta, offers his thoughts on the current playoff format.
Booger McFarland admits he was wrong about the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, crediting its inclusivity and impact on the season.