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  • College football’s 10 most hated teams of all-time: Miami, USC, FSU crack the list

    College football’s 10 most hated teams of all-time: Miami, USC, FSU crack the list

    Jim Harbaugh said it best during Michigan’s 2024 national championship run, using “noise” from detractors as fuel for the Wolverines. Amid cries of “cheating” during the NCAA’s investigation into the program, the blueblood assumed its seat at the table with an unbeaten season, culminating with the program’s first title in 26 years.

    Do you think Harbaugh loses sleep over the 10-year show cause he was assessed by the NCAA as punishment for what happened under his watch? Not a wink after Michigan won on the field as the Big Ten’s finest, has hardware to show for it and narrowly missed inclusion in our most hated teams of all-time ranking here at CBS Sports. 

    Somewhere in the Bayou, Lane Kiffin is digesting this hate piece, knowing there’s a good chance 2026 LSU will find a spot in next spring’s update if all goes well for the Tigers this season. Keep in mind, college football’s most loathed squads all had a few common themes — great players and a lot of wins.

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    10. Alabama (2011)

    Blame Nick…

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  • Bengals OL Dalton Risner impresses with offseason mile-run times

    Bengals OL Dalton Risner impresses with offseason mile-run times

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    An often misconception of offensive and defensive linemen is that they are merely big guys and not elite athletes. Dalton Risner, the Cincinnati Bengals veteran offensive guard, just made a new case that linemen are athletes, too. 

    Risner’s offseason conditioning consists of a series of one-mile runs, which he consistently finishes below eight minutes. Risner checks in at 6-foot-5 and around 315 pounds, and he recently ran a mile in an impressive time of 7:27. In the following video, the 30-year-old Risner ran a mile at 7:41 while achieving his goal of a sub-7:45-minute mile. 

    “Marathon someday,” said Risner, whose athletic background also includes playing high school basketball and placing fifth in Colorado in the shot put back in 2012. 

    Risner surely hopes that his cardio fitness leads to more success for himself and the Bengals in 2026. Risner was a second-round NFL Draft selection by the Denver Broncos in 2019. He joined the Bengals in 2025 and has 92 starts over 101 career games played entering this season. He agreed to a one-year extension in Cincinnati earlier in March. Risner was a three-time All-Big 12 offensive lineman at Kansas State.

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  • Former Oregon commit Drew Fielder flips to USC and breaks down why he chose the Trojans

    Former Oregon commit Drew Fielder flips to USC and breaks down why he chose the Trojans

    Anaheim (Calif.) Servite offensive lineman Drew Fielder just flipped his commitment from Oregon to USC and broke down his decision.

    Almost as soon as the Trojans offered Fielder, there was the feeling this was more a matter of when, not if. The talented tackle has so many strong ties to USC and Fielder decided to make the move now.

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    “I really loved Oregon, this wasn’t anything against them,” Fielder said. “USC is the only school I would have de-committed for. This is a dream opportunity for me and one I just couldn’t pass up.

    “Ever since I was a kid, USC was the dream for me. I’ve talked about it before, my dad went there and my grandfather and great uncle won a National Championship as well. Not many players get to live out their dream but I do so I’m obviously very excited right now.”

    USC offered in late February and Fielder visited the campus twice over the last month.

    “My visits were incredible,” Fielder said. “It felt like they went above and beyond with me on that first trip. I had some great conversations with the coaching staff, was able to watch practice and then went over to the Coliseum so it was a great experience for sure.

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    “We talked about everything and not just football. Of course football was a big part and we talked about the timing of the offer, how they wanted to lock in the ’26 class first. They had a chance to evaluate me more as a player and person and told me I was who they wanted and things moved quick from there.”

    The original plan for Fielder was to visit Oregon for Spring ball in April and then make a final decision. After talking things over more with his family, he decided there was no need to delay the decision.

    “I knew USC was the place for me, I had no doubts,” Fielder said. “I didn’t want to waste their time and drag it out…

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  • If Steelers target Ty Simpson, expect aggression over patience

    If Steelers target Ty Simpson, expect aggression over patience

    Everything the Pittsburgh Steelers have done over the past several seasons has pointed toward one defining objective: identifying and securing their next franchise quarterback.

    The timing seemed almost too perfect. With the NFL Draft being hosted in Pittsburgh for the first time, the organization appeared positioned to make a bold, symbolic move at the game’s most important position.

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    General manager Omar Khan has methodically built a level of flexibility heading into this year’s draft. The Steelers currently hold 12 selections, including four compensatory picks, ammunition that strongly suggests preparation for a potential move up the board. The expectation, at least at one point, was that this would be the year to strike.

    However, the 2026 quarterback class has not unfolded as anticipated.

    Several high-profile prospects opted to return to school, including Dante Moore, Arch Manning, and LaNorris Sellers. Others failed to build on prior momentum. Cade Klubnik and Drew Allar both regressed, showing inconsistency in decision-making and mechanics. Meanwhile, Garrett Nussmeier endured a turbulent season marked by injury and a subsequent benching.

    Outside of Fernando Mendoza— the Heisman Trophy winner and national champion widely projected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders—there is little consensus around first-round quarterback talent. One name, however, continues to surface: Ty Simpson.

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    If the Steelers view Simpson as a legitimate franchise option, it is difficult to envision them remaining passive at pick No. 21. Quarterback-needy teams such as the New York Jets at pick 16 loom as potential threats to select him earlier, making patience a risky strategy.

    The more plausible scenario is an aggressive move up the draft board.

    A logical trade partner could be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at pick No. 15. Such a deal would allow Pittsburgh to leapfrog the Jets and secure their target. A package centered around picks 21 and 53 could be…

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  • Steelers QB options: Ben Roethlisberger floats veteran name for Pittsburgh to sign if Aaron Rodgers retires

    Steelers QB options: Ben Roethlisberger floats veteran name for Pittsburgh to sign if Aaron Rodgers retires

    If the Pittsburgh Steelers need some help trying to get their quarterback situation figured out, they might want to give Ben Roethlisberger a call, because he seems to already have a QB plan mapped out for the team. 

    During a recent interview on the Deebo & Joe podcast, the two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback went into detail about what the Steelers should do at quarterback this year. 

    Plan A for the Steelers is obviously Aaron Rodgers: He led the team to an AFC North title last year, but he’s now a free agent and he hasn’t said whether he’s going to return for 2026. Although some Steelers legends — like Rod Woodson — are getting tired of playing the waiting game when it comes to Rodgers’ decision, Big Ben is the opposite. 

    As a former quarterback, Roethlisberger doesn’t see a problem with Rodgers taking some time to decide as long as he makes his decision before the draft. 

    “There’s a lot of factors involved with this whole thing,” Roethlisberger said. “I would think and hope that Aaron would give a decision by the draft.”

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    If Rodgers ends up calling it quits, that will leave the team with just two quarterbacks on the roster in Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. If that happens, the Steelers will definitely need to add another QB and Roethlisberger thinks there’s one name they should target. 

    The veteran QB the Steelers should target if Rodgers retires

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  • Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss cleared to play in 2026 after NCAA appeal denied

    Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss cleared to play in 2026 after NCAA appeal denied

    Trinidad Chambliss is set to play in the 2026 season after a Mississippi Supreme Court judge denied the NCAA’s appeal of his preliminary injunction on Friday. That means the Rebels’ quarterback has defeated the NCAA in his fight for another year of eligibility.

    The legal battle started after Chambliss, coming off a breakout campaign with Ole Miss in 2025, petitioned the NCAA for a medical waiver that would give him another year of eligibility. Chambliss argued that — because respiratory issues forced him to miss the 2022 season at Ferris State — he should receive a medical redshirt.

    The NCAA denied the petition, saying the evidence suggested Ferris State sat Chambliss for “development needs and our team’s competitive circumstances.”

    After the rejection, Chambliss sued the NCAA in Lafayette County Chancery Court, and he was granted a preliminary injunction on Feb. 12. The NCAA then filed an appeal of the injunction, which was denied on Friday.

    When the NCAA first submitted its appeal, Chambliss’ attorney, Tom Mars, said it was destined to fail. Mars claimed the precedent had already been set in the case of a former West Virginia running back who successfully argued that limiting benefits to players violates federal law.

    “Everyone remembers when the NCAA famously appealed to the Supreme Court in the (Shawne) Alston case and got their teeth knocked out by Justice Kavanaugh,” Mars told ESPN. “I expect the NCAA to be spitting Chiclets in this appeal as well.”

    Chambliss transferred to Ole Miss prior to the 2025 season, and he began the season backing up Austin Simmons. When Simmons went down with an injury in Week 2, Chambliss took the job and sparked a breakout campaign.

    Chambliss completed 66.1% of his passes for an SEC-leading 3,937 yards,…

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  • Colts Film Breakdown: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and the Future of the Z-Receiver

    Colts Film Breakdown: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and the Future of the Z-Receiver

    Colts signed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to add to their WR corps on a 1-year $1.2M deal.

    The Colts decision to part ways with Pittman was much more of a financial decision than a football decision, but I am curious on what the Colts’ plan for the Z-receiver is. Michael Pittman was known for his toughness and reliability. He had a high catch % and could use his size, strength, and large frame in order to make contested catches. He was a solid compliment to Pierce, because Pierce could “lift the coverage” of the defense and create room for Michael Pittman to keep the Colts ahead of the sticks.

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    It would be silly of me not to acknowledge Pittman’s intangibles that I can’t see on film. He was obviously loved in the locker room, fought through numerous injuries to play on Sundays, and was the ultimate teammate. That is not something that is easy to replace.

    However, Pittman’s skillset and production, in my opinion is something that is much easier to find. Unfortunately, after numerous injuries, it felt apparent that Pittman was a descending player that was no longer worth the price tag. Was he unplayable? Absolutely not. But he was closer to a league average starter than someone who was set to make big money on the last year of his deal. He lacked explosiveness, the ability to separate, and offered little no yards after the catch.

    What the Colts do need to replace, besides Pittman’s elite competitive toughness, is his red zone production. Early in his career, the knock on Pittman was that he couldn’t find the end zone. He definitely worked to improve in that area and was productive for the Colts later in his tenure (particularly last year with Daniel Jones).

    So now that the Colts have an opening at Z-reciever, can Nick Westbrook-Ikhine replace Pittman? I’m not sure.

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    On one hand, Westbrook-Ikhine has shown he can replace Pittman’s type of production. Scoring 9 times in 2024 with shaky QB play in Tennessee, he proved his calling card…

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  • There’s a big difference between coaches, players free movement — large buyouts

    There’s a big difference between coaches, players free movement — large buyouts

    So now we’re supposed to feel sorry for the players. The mean adults, everyone, are taking advantage of the poor, misunderstood kids.

    Or is it the other way around?

    We’re so deep into this nonsensical college sports power struggle, it’s getting harder by the day to decipher who’s winning and who’s whining.

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    The latest dust-up of the unsustainable that will lead to the unrecognizable (daily propaganda from coaches, not me): Will Wade left NC State for LSU after all of one season as coach in Raleigh.

    And the college sports ecosystem lost its collective mind.

    It’s just another example of coaches living under the “do as I say, not as I do” umbrella of unreasonable protection and deflection. Rules for thee, not for me.

    And you know what? They’re right.

    Because decades of coaches leaving after one season are distinctly different than the still wet paint of players and their annual free movement. No matter what a talking bobblehead screams on television, or your buddy posts on social media.

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    The day all players begin paying buyouts to contracts — or in their current financial setup, NIL deals — is the day this thing is equal.

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    Before we go further, let’s not ignore the Hurricane in the room: Darian Mensah had to buy out his NIL deal at Duke this offseason to move, and Miami not only paid it, but gave Mensah a mega one-year mercenary deal before he leaves for the NFL.

    Wade paid $4 million to leave NC State, which means LSU transferred those funds to NC State to bring a convicted NCAA cheater — at LSU! — back to Baton Rouge. And that, if you can believe it, isn’t the focus of this…

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