Colton Pool

Group of Six college football senior writer @HEROSportsNews. Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award voter. Husband to @MegToTheMac.

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

JMU's defense is one of the most productive in the country.

And at the heart of it is linebacker Trent Hendrick.

Here's my story about him for @HEROSportsNews leading up to @JMUFootball's CFP game against Oregon.

@SSN_JMU @JMUSoundOff @JMUGameday
https://t.co/wIadX21lIr

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

This looks pretty dang good 👀

[New Mexico Football @UNMLoboFB]

Lobo Football Announces Completion of $7.5-Million Facility Expansion Project

STORY: https://t.co/oPoCexY4ID

#GoLobos | #RealOnes26

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Will JMU win the Sun Belt again in 2026?

I think so.

Will JMU get back to the CFP in 2026?

I’m not so sure 😬

[HERO Sports @HEROSportsNews]

James Madison won the Sun Belt Championship and appeared in the College Football Playoff in 2025. How will the Dukes follow that up?

Here's game-by-game predictions from @CPoolReporter
https://t.co/owK3s33Gns

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

OK so the NCAA is indeed capable of punishing teams for tampering. That is established now.

[HERO Sports @HEROSportsNews]

The NCAA is punishing the North Dakota football program for tampering. Here's a closer look at the situation.
https://t.co/TDGK0mSmtz

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Mascot Mode. Finally giving the people what they want.

[Chris Vannini @ChrisVannini]

@davidubben Also new to #CFB27:
- It's on PC
- Mascot Mode
- Joel Klatt (in place of Kirk Herbstreit)
- NDSU and Sac State
- Deeper RTG and other modes

Free story: https://t.co/XzWvtApsQE

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Will Boise State get back to the CFP in its first season playing in the Pac-12?

I took a closer look at the Broncos' upcoming season for @HEROSportsNews
https://t.co/z8Bx9ijzFz

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

@TheHerdBros Dude you need to up that difficulty 😅

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Memphis may have a new coach in 2026, but Charles Huff has already won a conference title at a G6 school before.

Here's more info about him for @HEROSportsNews:
https://t.co/M7GtPLwZOU

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Should’ve been front and center but that’s just me 🤷‍♂️

[WKU Football @WKUFootball]

Gave the people what they want 😎👏

📲: https://t.co/wzMy7JQHMh | @EASPORTSCollege

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

USF begins a new era with Brian Hartline as head coach. Do we think the Bulls will continue to be one of the top teams in the American in 2026? 🤔

Article for @HEROSportsNews
https://t.co/CuxKtr15KN

[Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy]

MAC commish Jon Steinbrecher unloads on Power 4.
"If you look up the term ungovernable, I am convinced a handful of conference logos pop up & they're all autonomy logos. ... I am tired of listening to the complaints of the autonomy conferences who believe they know the best way to run the organization."
https://t.co/J7zgZ0dmwr

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

I see you @WKUFootball 👀

[ESPN College Football @ESPNCFB]

THE CFB 27 COVERS ARE REVEALED 🔥

Kewan Lacy, Malachi Toney and Dante Moore grace the cover, with Coach Cignetti headlining the Deluxe Edition 👏

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

We're still a couple months from the season, but I decided to try and do an early G6 top 25 @HEROSportsNews.

I don't think any of these are exactly hot takes. I'm sure others would strongly disagree.
https://t.co/hLrSz8UJPS

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Aside from the Craig Bohl and Tim Polasek storylines, Wyoming and North Dakota State share pretty similar DNA as programs (as this article outlines).

It's also one of NDSU's closest Mountain West opponents in terms of geography.

I sure hope it becomes a real rivalry.

[Alex Taylor @alex_m_taylor22]

Wyoming is looking for a new conference rival in the new-look Mountain West. Does North Dakota State fit the bill?

The Cowboys and Bison play as conference foes for the first time Oct. 3.

“People need to realize that they’re not just joining this conference as a landing spot. They’re going to join this conference to try to win it."

-Jay Sawvel

https://t.co/MTi3odNykb

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Times and TV have been announced for G6 leagues today

[Pac-12 Conference @pac12]

Kickoff times & TV selections ANNOUNCED! 😍

Not just the first few weeks. All the way through Week 12! Plan your gamedays starting NOW! 🗓️

National reach. All year. The new Pac-12 is coming. 😎

#BackThePac

(all times listed as PT)

[Sam Herder @SamHerderFCS]

I think a lot of people's eyes glaze over when it comes to this legislation stuff on college sports, partially due to multiple failed attempts to get something passed and also partially due to a "just let me know when something actually happens" mindset, understandably. Who knows if this bill is the one, although it is said to be bipartisan. I will say, though, that a lot of fans' biggest ask is for there to be at least some control over the transfer portal. One transfer is fine, but a player going to 3-4 different schools in 5 years is a bit excessive. If this bill does pass, it would allow the NCAA to enforce the one-time transfer rule once again - "enables administrators to enforce policies related to movement by permitting only one transfer before a player must miss a season of eligibility. A second or more transfers are permitted under certain conditions, such as a head coach leaving or the elimination of an athlete’s sport."

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

What a difference a year can make.

After a strong 2025 season, New Mexico is the favorite to win the Mountain West in 2026 @BetMGM. But I think another team will get it done
https://t.co/Z8dxgX0hae

[HERO Sports @HEROSportsNews]

ICYMI: Here's a look at the top football budgets in the Group of Six
https://t.co/YQboULOvQP

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Now in the new era of the Pac-12, Boise State is the favorite to win the league @BetMGM. And for me, it's tough to pick another team to win it in 2026.
https://t.co/7L2yLHoqiQ

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Western Michigan is the favorite to win the MAC @BetMGM.

A team hasn't repeated as the conference champ since 2011-12. Here's why that could change in 2026:
https://t.co/CmVvTkkvep

[Colton Pool @CPoolReporter]

Liberty is the favorite @BetMGM to win Conference USA. But (once again) I've got Western Kentucky winning CUSA.
https://t.co/SmH3cfEzB3