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Zach Wadley

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Zach Wadley's sportswriting career began at the age of 12 when he started covering Little League games for his local newspaper. Since then, he's worked in the sports information field where he merged his love of writing, social media, and broadcasting. He is a graduate of Anderson University (IN).

Heisman Watch: Surprising long shots transforming into contenders for coveted award

These three players' fast start has put the nation on notice.

CFB Week 2 takeaways: Don't hit the panic button just yet

The drama of college football was in full effect Saturday. Week 2 provided upsets, renewed rivalries and more that make the sport great. Here are five takeaways from the week that was.

This stat shows Father Time has caught up to Novak Djokovic

Father Time is undefeated. Some sports stars have challenged time, prolonging their prime well past the normal stretch we're accustomed to, but in the end time always wins.

Where these CFB teams must improve the most to win in Week 2

Here are three teams that must improve if they are to avoid hitting the panic button.

Takeaways from No. 10 Miami's close win over No. 6 Notre Dame

One of college football's best rivalries produced another classic Sunday night as No. 10 Miami defeated No. 6 Notre Dame, 27-24. Both teams entered the season with plenty of question marks, but here are three takeaways from the season opener.

10 college football QBs not named Arch Manning worth watching

It's finally the year of Arch Manning. Football's First Family returns to center stage as the nephew of Peyton and Eli takes over as a full-time starter at Texas.  Much has been made of Manning, but he's not the only quarterback worth watching in college football this season. Here are 10 more you should tune in for.

Five takeaways from college football's Week 0

College football is back. The wacky, wild and unexpected that makes the sport so beloved was on full display Saturday with rainy weather, walk-off field goals and near-upsets welcoming fans back.

10 bold predictions for the 2025 college football season

Expect the unexpected when it comes to college football. Though traditional heavyweights like Ohio State, Michigan and Georgia have recently won national titles, there is hardly a sport that produces weekly drama like college football.  It's tough to forecast the unexpected, but here are 10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 season.

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

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark wants his conference to go global. He has his first opportunity Aug. 23 to see how feasible it is.

Florida's season and Billy Napier's future rest on this one thing

Florida is poised for a return to prominence, but one thing could derail the season.

Four SEC programs that are desperate for a CFP bid

Bigger isn't always better, and in the case of the SEC, 16 teams means several are left at home during the annual College Football Playoff.

Three reasons the Brewers have taken over the NL Central

Quietly lurking in Milwaukee is the Brewers — a model of consistency that is once again on top of the NL Central.

Five SEC games that will shape the College Football Playoff

Last season was a disappointment for the mighty SEC in the first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff. The conference garnered three bids, but it failed to place a team in the championship game for the second straight season.

Five Big Ten games that will shape the CFP

The Big Ten is the big dog in college football right now, boasting the last two national champions and eight playoff teams in the last three seasons.

Five Big 12 games that will shape the CFP

As the 2025 season approaches, here are five Big 12 games that will shape the CFP.

Five ACC games that will shape College Football Playoff

With the Big Ten and SEC taking an even bigger piece of the college football pie, rumors of the ACC's potential demise surfaced in 2024. Rumors be damned, the ACC put two teams in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff last season.

Gauging the heat on these 10 college football coaches

The summer is heating up and so is college football's hot seat. With the 2025 season approaching, the pressure is on for several Power 4 coaches.

An Ace and a bluff: Five takeaways from first round of NBA Draft

Round 1 of the NBA Draft is in the books. Duke star Cooper Flagg was the obvious No. 1 choice for the Dallas Mavericks, but an intriguing night followed.

Boom or bust? Checking in on MLB's rising stars at season's midway point

As the All-Star break approaches, let's check in on five rising stars.

Party crashers: Five dark-horse CFP candidates

Here's one team from each of the Power Four conferences, along with a Group of Five member that could crash the party.

Takeaways from NBA Finals Game 7: SGA, Thunder reach the mountaintop

For the first time since moving to Oklahoma City, the Thunder are NBA champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7, 103-91, on Sunday night.

Five takeaways from Game 6 of the NBA Finals: Pacers live up to their reputation

For the first time since 2016, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals. 

The best NBA Finals series from sidekicks, including OKC's Jalen Williams

Jalen Williams has been superb in support of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Finals. Where does his Finals performance rank all-time among sidekicks? Here's a look at five of the best. 

Breaking down the Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal's nightmare start

Soccer never stops, and despite Liverpool's 2024-25 Premier League title being less than a month old, the 2025-26 fixtures have arrived.

Five nonconference games that will impact the College Football Playoff

It's technically not even summer yet, but fall Saturdays seem oh so near. College football is less than 70 days from returning and as always, conference play promises enticing matchups, but there are several non-conference matchups that will impact the College Football Playoff.