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Spring battles that matter: These non-QB competitions could help define 2026 College Football Playoff race

Top position battles at some marquee programs could have a major impact on who captures the national title in January

UNC's hire of Michael Malone sets a clean slate for the next era of Carolina basketball

Could North Carolina finally hiring from outside the program be just what the Tar Heels need?

2027 national championship odds: Duke opens as slight favorite over Michigan to win NCAA Tournament next year

Early odds like Duke to return to the top of the college basketball world next season as the Wolverines seek a repeat

WATCH: 'One Shining Moment' after Michigan wins 2026 NCAA Tournament championship to complete March Madness

The One Shining Moment montage includes the best highlights from the 2026 NCAA Tournament

2026 March Madness predictions: Expert bracket picks, NCAA Tournament odds for title game on Monday

Our experts give their opinion on Monday's national title game in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

2026 NCAA Tournament championship: UConn vs. Michigan showdown closes March Madness with epic clash

Here's a quick look at Monday night's showdown between the Wolverines and Huskies for the national championship

2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA expert bracket picks, odds for Final Four games on Saturday

Our experts give their opinion on Saturday's Final Four games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Illinois snaps 21-year Final Four drought using mix of old methods, new concepts and a dash of European flavor

Brad Underwood has built a team that's gelled into a national title contender that will try and win the NCAA Tournament next weekend

2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Elite Eight games on Sunday

Our experts give their opinion on Sunday's Elite Eight games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Elite Eight games on Saturday

Our experts give their opinion on Saturday's Elite Eight games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Illinois vs. Iowa Elite Eight matchup highlights chances for Big Ten to snap 26-year national title drought

The Final Four will have at least one Big Ten team thanks to the Illinois-Iowa matchup in the Elite Eight

How Brad Underwood's message and Keaton Wagler's response powered Illinois past Houston

Wagler's 12 rebounds flipped the game as Illinois outworked Houston on the glass, turning Underwood's emphasis into a Sweet 16 win.

Fred Hoiberg shoulders blame for Nebraska having four players on floor for critical play in loss to Iowa

The Cornhuskers came out of a timeout with four players on the floor and Iowa got an easy basket

2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Sweet 16 games on Friday

Our experts give their opinion on Friday's Sweet 16 games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

2026 March Madness predictions: NCAA bracket expert picks, odds for Sweet 16 games on Thursday

Our experts give their opinion for Thursday's Sweet 16 games in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Chip Patterson has been working at CBS Sports since 2010, primarily covering college football while also contributing to college basketball and golf coverage across various platforms. You can find him as host on the Cover 3 Podcast, offering analysis on CBSSports.com and CBS Sports HQ and making appearances on various SportsLine properties including the Early Edge. Chip has covered college football national championship games, NFL Drafts, NCAA Tournaments and the 2014 U.S. Open. among other big events, for CBS Sports. He's a Raleigh, North Carolina, native and resident deep in the heart of ACC country (but don't hold that against him).

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