Ross Dellenger joined Yahoo Sports in July 2023 as its senior college football reporter. He previously spent five years as a national college football writer for Sports Illustrated. A native of the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast, Ross also spent several years as a local newspaper beat writer covering SEC programs Auburn, Missouri and LSU. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife Elizabeth, a political reporter.
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Should conference title games continue in playoff expansion era? Commissioners mulling future of college football
Are college football conference championship games on their way out? College football's powerbrokers are divided.
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Sources: Oregon State, Washington State finalizing scheduling alliance with Mountain West Conference
The alliance is built around what’s termed a “7+1” format.
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Yahoo Top 10: How will a wild rivalry weekend shake up the rankings?
Rivalry weekend is in the books. It didn't lack for drama either.
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With 'Gravedigger,' Isaiah Bond and Alabama deliver fourth-and-31 miracle that will live on forever in Iron Bowl lore
When Auburn had Alabama on the ropes late Saturday night, a hero emerged from the fray and ended the game with an all-time Iron Bowl moment. The name's Bond. Isaiah Bond.
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With 9 teams left in CFP picture, will rivalry weekend deliver clarity or chaos?
The college football world enters the final week of the regular season with a whopping nine teams still in contention for a playoff spot.
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Is college athletics headed for The Great Split? 'We need to recreate or relaunch the NCAA'
With a looming reality due to several lawsuits, power conference schools may soon operate under a new governance structure. What would it look like?
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Yahoo Top 10: Will Jordan Travis' injury impact Florida State's CFP chances?
The penultimate week of the college football season is in the books, and one key injury could play a role in how the College Football Playoff is shaped.
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Without Jim Harbaugh on the sideline, Michigan survives and celebrates win No. 1,000
Michigan's win over Maryland on Saturday was quite indicative of its bizarre 2023 season. Another crucial win for the undefeated team — with its head coach nowhere to be seen.
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Michigan booster Tim Smith denies being 'Uncle T,' who allegedly funded Connor Stalions' sign-stealing scheme
Smith denied involvement in the NCAA’s investigation into the Michigan's advance scouting scheme and believes those in power are searching for a “scapegoat” to blame.
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Sources: NCAA's evidence vs. Michigan included booster involvement in scouting scheme, attempted destruction of evidence
The revelations altered Michigan’s and Jim Harbaugh’s legal approach. Both the school and Harbaugh dropped an attempt to secure a temporary restraining order against a three-game Big Ten suspension.
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Jim Harbaugh, Michigan drop court case and accept Big Ten punishment for sign-stealing scandal
Harbaugh and Michigan will accept the Big Ten’s suspension of Harbaugh for alleged in-person scouting by staffer Connor Stalions. In exchange, the Big Ten will end its investigation into Michigan.
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Oregon State, Washington State moving forward with future plans after victory in court
The schools have re-engaged with Mountain West officials over a two-year football scheduling alliance.
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Washington State, Oregon State land court victory against Pac-12
A Washington judge ruled in favor of Washington State and Oregon State in their case against the outgoing Pac-12 members.
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Who will control Pac-12 moving forward? Tuesday's hearing could have wide-ranging impacts
By Tuesday evening, the future of Washington State and Oregon State will be more known — as well as the existence of the Pac-12.
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After Jimbo Fisher's firing, here are 5 candidates for Texas A&M
Rife with mega-boosters and aggressive spenders, Texas A&M is expected to focus its coaching search on some of the highest-paid sitting Power Five coaches in the country.
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Yahoo Top 10: It was a Survival Saturday for some CFP contenders, smooth sailing for others
Week 11 delivered a lot of close calls, but how much did it shake up the rankings?
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Amid Jim Harbaugh's suspension and scandal, Michigan delivers angry win at Penn State
Playing with a chip on its shoulder, Michigan did not relent throughout its suffocating win over Penn State and showed it's a team to be feared with or without its head coach.
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Judge will not rule on temporary restraining order for Jim Harbaugh on Saturday; suspension stands for now
A hearing in Washtenaw County is expected to be held this coming Friday on the matter, sources tell Yahoo Sports.
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Sources: CFP leaders moving closer to adjusting 12-team playoff format
College Football Playoff leaders continue to move closer to adjusting the postseason format in the wake of realignment.