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College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / September 11

Former Alabama QB and ESPN analyst predicts 'dogfight' between Wisconsin Badgers and Crimson Tide in Week 3

The Wisconsin Badgers are three-touchdown underdogs to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 3, but some analysts are predicting a closer battle than the Vegas sportsbooks.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Former Alabama QB Greg McElroy explains why he moved Tennessee down in his Top 25 rankings after Vols' win against ETSU

ESPN analyst and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy didn't move the Tennessee Vols up in his Top 25 rankings this week after UT's 72-17 win against East Tennessee State.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 4

Alabama Crimson Tide Defeat is USC Trojans' Gain in New Top-25 Ranking

It’s not every week that Alabama’s stumble becomes USC’s cushion. But that’s exactly what happened after the Crimson Tide’s stunning Week 1 loss to Florida State.

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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 4

Greg McElroy spots biggest disappointment in Alabama loss to Florida State

Alabama football left former Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy shaking his head side to side after their two-touchdown loss in Tallahassee against Florida State on Saturday afternoon.

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The 25 greatest players in Big Ten football history

When it comes to picking the 25 greatest football players in Big Ten history, the number of worthy candidates seems endless. Here's our list, listed by position.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 3

Greg McElroy reveals his surprise Week 1 top performer

Thomas Castellanos delivered the biggest statement of Week 1. The Florida State quarterback, making his Seminoles debut after transferring from Boston College, powered a 31-17 upset of Alabama that stunned the college football world.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 3

Greg McElroy's Take: Ole Miss Football in the Polls, Alabama Crimson Tide Kicked Out

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels are off to a 1-0 start after taking down Georgia State in a 63-7 win this past Saturday in Week 1 at Vaught Hemingway Stadium.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 3

'I no longer have significant questions' - Greg McElroy explains why he moved the Tennessee Vols way up in his Top 25

ESPN analyst and former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy moved the Tennessee Vols up eight spots in his post-Week 1 Top 25 rankings. McElroy had Tennessee at No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Former Alabama star questions Jordan Rodgers' Arch Manning hot take

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Greg McElroy Predicts Winner of Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Game

The first full weekend of the 2025 college football season features several strong matchups, including the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets visiting the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday night.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Greg McElroy Didn’t Hesitate With CFP National Championship Prediction

After nailing his predictions for the Michigan Wolverines to win the 2023 College Football Playoff championship and the Ohio State Buckeyes to win in 2024,

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Greg McElroy Predicts Alabama's College Football Playoff Fate

The Alabama Crimson Tide won the 2009 national title over the Texas Longhorns with the help of quarterback Greg McElroy under center. The team also featured Heisman winner Mark Ingram II and Julio Jones.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 22

ESPN analyst chooses Texas Longhorns in Fight for SEC Championship

On the podcast, Always College Football, released on Thursday, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy discussed his preseason championship picks and College Football Playoff predictions.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / August 21

Former Alabama QB has bold prediction for DeBoer, Simpson

Former Alabama QB has bold prediction for Kalen DeBoer, Ty Simpson

Greg McElroy may have a slight bias towards the Alabama Crimson Tide. He did play there, after all, and he helped the Tide with the 2010 BCS title game.

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The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Greg McElroy Predicts Winner of This Year’s SEC Championship Game

The 2025 college football season is nearly here, and that means one thing: prediction time. The SEC race seems as wide open as ever, with the Texas Longhorns,

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Former Alabama QB Greg McElroy Doesn’t Mince Words on 16-Team CFP Discussion

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy views additional College Football Playoff expansion as both illogical and damaging to a sport that prides itself on delivering meaningful regular-season games every Saturday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Nick Saban has funny response to Greg McElroy spreading rumors about him

Nick Saban had a tongue-in-cheek warning for former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy.

Notre Dame names redshirt freshman its starting QB for 2025 season

'Farmageddon' presents first test of Big 12's ambitious global plans

Major college football program claims four new national titles

NFL Draft intel: Could embattled ACC QB salvage draft hopes with 2025 rebound?

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College Football News / Field Level Media / August 19

Nick Saban: Rumor would get Greg McElroy's 'ass kicked' at Alabama

Nick Saban finally responded to a former Alabama quarterback speculating the legendary coach would come out of retirement ahead of the 2026 season, and his remarks Monday night were entirely on brand.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 18

Nick Saban Admonishes Greg McElroy for Unretirement Whispers

Legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban's retirement was a sudden shock when it happened in January of 2024. The subject of Saban, a seven-time national champion as a head coach (six times at Alabama), returning to the sidelines was broached again last month.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 17

Greg McElroy sounds off on Ty Simpson winning Alabama football QB competition

Recently, the Alabama football program decided to go with Ty Simpson as their starting quarterback for the upcoming 2025 college football season. Simpson has been with the Crimson Tide program for multiple years now and waited his turn behind Jalen Milroe, now a member of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, for the last two seasons.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Greg McElroy Names SEC Dark Horse Team as Season Sleeper

During his "Always College Football" podcast, host Greg McElroy anointed the Auburn Tigers as a potential SEC dark horse for the 2025 season, placing heightened expectations on coach Hugh Freeze and his embattled program.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Greg McElroy Doesn't Expect College Football Playoff Team to Drop Off in 2025

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy played just outside of the College Football Playoff era, ending his college career in 2010. On a recent episode of "Always College Football," McElroy mentioned one CFP team from a season ago that he has high hopes for in 2025.

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 31

ESPN analyst says FSU football is still a College Football Playoff contender

ESPN analyst and color commentator Greg McElroy has provided an interesting comment regarding the Florida State football team and its College Football Playoff (CFP) hopes headed into 2025.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 23

'This is a game where nobody's going to give Tennessee credit for getting a win' - Greg McElroy names Vols' scariest game in 2025

Earlier this week, ESPN college football analyst and McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning show host Greg McElroy picked the "scariest game" for each SEC

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 14

Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy adds fuel to a fire regarding a Nick Saban rumor everyone saw coming

Nick Saban hasn't been out of coaching long. In fact, only one season has passed since he retired after 17 years as the head coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2024

Former Alabama QB says Texas is currently on par with Georgia

The Longhorns are obviously riding high off of their win over the reigning national champion Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Texas was clearly lightyears better than Michigan in the 31-12 victory.

Analyst would be 'shocked' if Texas isn't in CFP title game, but daunting docket remains

Texas lands 2026 five-star safety over other top schools

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