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CFB Newsletter: The End of SoCon Saturday

The SEC ends a mediocre but memorable tradition. Plus, the week here at SZD.

May 29 • Hector Diaz

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The Realignment That Wasn't: The Big 12 in 2016

Revisiting a saga that amounted to nothing, until it suddenly amounted to a lot.

May 28 • Alex Kirshner, Steven Godfrey, and Richard Johnson

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Should Black Athletes Boycott SEC Schools?

Members of Congress want them to consider it. There is a lot to talk about.

May 26 • Richard Johnson

Your School's Alumni Judge May Not Save Your Favorite Player

This week's College Football Newsletter recaps our week at SZD.

May 22 • Hector Diaz

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Hot Seats and Hot Grills: CFB Holiday Mailbag

Listen now | Taking Split Zone Duo subscribers' questions on a wide range of important matters.

May 21 • Steven Godfrey, Richard Johnson, and Alex Kirshner

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Should UCLA Have Your Attention?

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May 19 • Alex Kirshner

CFB Newsletter: The Actually Intriguing Thing About Playoff Expansion

Never thought we'd see the day.

May 15 • Hector Diaz

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Emergency Show: James Franklin Out at Penn State

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Newsletters

CFB Newsletter: The End of SoCon Saturday

The SEC ends a mediocre but memorable tradition. Plus, the week here at SZD.

May 29 • Hector Diaz

Your School's Alumni Judge May Not Save Your Favorite Player

This week's College Football Newsletter recaps our week at SZD.

May 22 • Hector Diaz

CFB Newsletter: The Actually Intriguing Thing About Playoff Expansion

Never thought we'd see the day.

May 15 • Hector Diaz

CFB Newsletter: Brian Kelly is Using Claude for ... What?

AI has worked its way into college football. The way Kelly is using it, however, is a little weird.

May 8 • Hector Diaz

The Hidden Stories Behind the Bush Push

Welcome to the College Football Newsletter, where we have two requests this week, plus a catchup on everything we recorded.

May 1 • Hector Diaz

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