Michael Casagrande

Columnist/senior sports reporter at @aldotcom. Covering college sports since 2009. WKU grad. 🏆🏆

[Michael Casagrande @ByCasagrande]

Conference fight!

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The theme is that SEC teams are still overrated in the preseason and the SEC has to lean on preseason stuff because by the end of the season SEC teams are getting their butts kicked

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If you want to read the amended 171-page Senate bill to "protect college sports," today's your lucky day. https://t.co/B7KSCXhPSN

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Preseason coaches poll breakdown by conference
SEC: 9
Big Ten: 8
ACC: 3
Big 12: 4
Ind: 1

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Auburn also received votes in the coaches poll. https://t.co/sVaq17Ac0G

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Alabama's lowest preseason ranking since 2008. https://t.co/sVaq17Ac0G

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Alabama ranked No. 11 in the preseason coaches poll.

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The preseason coaches poll is set for release in a half hour (11 a.m. CT).

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@qntuv9999 Again, I’ve done nothing but praise Indiana for what it did last year. Can you argue why these non-conference games are acceptable?

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Impressive.

[Stewart Mandel @slmandel]

Indiana's future non-conference schedules, with Notre Dame coming off in '30 and '31.

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@guitarmedic387 The championship is incredibly impressive. I will never downplay that. The scheduling is weak and the rightful subject of ridicule.

[Michael Casagrande @ByCasagrande]

Enough of your negativity. It's the happiest time of year. https://t.co/EPAmSMqdaR

[Zain Bando ™️ @zainbando99]

Incredible to spend two days at #B1GMediaDays getting ready for the college football season. But this message is much bigger than that.

For those with self-doubt, always remember.

1. You deserve to be in the same room as your peers.

2. It’s okay to not know the right answers.

3. You never know what opportunities might come next.

4. Soaking in the moment is more than ok. There is honor in that.

As someone with a disability, being dedicated to the craft is half the battle. The other half is the reminder that I belong. This week was an example that I am where I’m supposed to be.

I’m just enjoying the ride, and thank you to those who have stuck with me. 🙏 #SportsMedia #DisabilityPride ♿

[Michael Casagrande @ByCasagrande]

@Alabamabeachman I was on the fence until college football so I agree.

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This is heartbreaking.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio doesn't get to binge watch college football like the rest of us, but he wishes he could. https://t.co/6iMR6VBwLR

[🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇦🕉Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 @StevieVanZandt]

Another irreplaceable brother gone. It never gets any easier. Travel well Vincenzo.

[Michael Casagrande @ByCasagrande]

@ESPNMcGee Preach. Same asshole leaves his cart in the open space next to him.

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@ScottTurner_ My god, you almost gave your life to the Tide.

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The college football season starts this month.

[Michael Casagrande @ByCasagrande]

@ScottTurner_ True. And it will no doubt be fulfilling.

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

A @YahooSports exclusive: Inside the stunning Friday turnabout from the SEC and Big Ten, which featured Donald Trump intending to use his social media platforms to publicly condemn Big Ten and SEC leaders for opposing a bill that they once lobbied for.

https://t.co/5zJlHEsPPa

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@hampton_sham Do you have documentation of that 90% stat?

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ESPN’s college football anthem for 2026. Are we fans?