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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).

Most important people for Notre Dame in Monday's CFP championship

Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for the ninth time, with the Buckeyes owning a 6-2 series advantage. The Fighting Irish have not beaten the Buckeyes since 1936.

Who are national title contenders, pretenders in college hoops?

Who's for real? That's the big question in men's college basketball as teams shift their full attention to conference opponents in early 2025. History indicates the field of national title contenders is set fairly early on.

A 'big baller' to four kickers: The most important people in CFP semifinals

The College Football Playoff semifinals boast big brands, future NFL stars and fan bases hungry for a national title. The margin for error is razor-thin in a 60-minute duel for a national championship berth.

An all-Big Ten final? Previewing the CFP semifinals

The Big Ten is winning games and taking names this bowl season and is on the cusp of putting two teams in the College Football Playoff championship. Will Ohio State and Penn State be able to make that a reality, or will Texas and/or Notre Dame crash the party?

Previewing the CFP quarterfinals: TV info, predictions, start times

The lopsided nature of the first round of the College Football Playoff left much to be desired. The quarterfinals offer more promise, especially the Ohio State-Oregon game.

From 'Lamar Jackson' to home fans: Most important people in CFP first round

As the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff prepares to kick off, it's time for the most important people on each team to leave an indelible mark on the game.

Previewing the CFP first-round games: TV info, predictions, start times

Since the announcement of the 12-team College Football Playoff, there have been plenty of questions and hype. Finally, it's here. College football will showcase some of its best stadiums and biggest brands in the first round of the expanded playoff. Ahead of the games, here are keys to each matchup and predictions.

Seven takeaways from the College Football Playoff selection show

Expanding from four teams to 12 has done nothing to lessen the controversy and drama surrounding the College Football Playoff.

Why college football conference title games must go

The allure of the conference championship weekend is a day and a half of football between some of the best teams. But there is a massive downside, too.

College football's most important people in Week 15

Playoff tickets will be punched and the Heisman Trophy could be won during college football's conference championship week. Nine games will be played over the weekend.  

Top five Week 15 college football games: TV info, predictions, start times

Week 15 belongs to the cream of the crop. Nine conference championship games will be played Friday and Saturday with many of them the deciding factor for who's in, who's out and where teams are seeded in the College Football Playoff. Here are the top five games of the week ranked in inverse order:

Top five Week 14 college football games: TV info, predictions, start times

The College Football Playoff is less than a month away and rivalry week is here for fans to feast on. It's do-or-die time for several teams as they attempt to secure a spot in the 12 team playoff. Here are Yardbarker's top five games of the week.

Five hot takes for the remainder of the men's college basketball season

Men's college basketball is nearly a month into the season. Some teams have lived up to the preseason hype, while others have endured a rocky road to this point. As the holiday tournaments heat up, here are five hot takes for the young season.

College football's most important people in Week 13

There is much at stake in Week 13 of college football. Some teams (Arizona State and BYU)  are fighting for their playoff lives, while another (Indiana) is attempting to dispel the doubters.

Top five Week 13 college football games: TV info, predictions, start times

It's almost time for the game few thought would be interesting in August but is now hugely compelling: No. 5 Indiana at No. 2 Ohio State in a massive Big Ten showdown. 

Five best men's college basketball games of the week

Touted Duke freshman Cooper Flagg will face another tough test Friday at Arizona. 

Top five Week 12 college football games: TV info, predictions, start times

Here are the top five on the Week 12 schedule, ranked in inverse order.

The five best men's college basketball games of the week

The Champions Classic highlights the second week of the season. Here are the five best games from Nov. 11 to 17, plus predictions.

College football's most important people in Week 11

Week 11 is highlighted by a pair of ranked SEC matchups and a few rivalries renewed.

Top five Week 11 college football games: TV info, predictions, start times

Here are the top five games of the week, ranked in inverse order. All rankings are CFP rankings.

Five predictions for this week's best men's college basketball games

Major men's college basketball begins Monday with games featuring new SEC power Texas and two teams in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll. Here are predictions for how the week's top five games will shake out.

10 players to watch in men's college basketball

Who are the players to watch and what team will they suit up for? Here are 10 to keep an eye on ahead of the new season.

A UConn three-peat? 10 questions (and answers) about men's college basketball season

No need to wait until March for madness. It's already here. Here are 10 questions (and answers) about the season.

Top five Week 10 college football games: TV info, predictions, start times

There are only two ranked matchups on the college football calendar for Week 10, but that doesn't mean the week isn't worth watching.