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Josh Pate on what’s next for college football: Power struggle, spending boom and championship race all point to the same question

cleveland.com · 11dShare

CFB analyst Josh Pate highlights college football's governance crisis, rising NIL spending, and why replacement talent matters more than roster losses when evaluating contenders.

First report: Josh Pate says it’s national championship or bust for Texas in 2026: ‘If not now, when?’ — saturdaydownsouth.com, 11d