Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Giovanni Malloy, Ph.d, is a data scientist and sports analyst. South Florida’s early-season Cinderella surge came to a halt in ...

A mere mention of the term "Group of Five" makes certain sects of the college football fandom flare up. There is a seemingly eternal debate -- especially around the College Football Playoff-- ...

The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams before the 2024 season. The expanded format allows more teams to earn bids, but what makes it especially notable is the automatic inclusion of a Group ...

The second College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season, released on Tuesday night, provided the most recent glimpse into which Group of Five squad would make the bracket. As things stood, USF ...

Power Five conferences generated about $3.54 billion in revenue during the 2023-24 fiscal year, while Group of Five conferences generated about $376.4 million. The revenue disparity illustrates the ...

Are we asking the correct question about the Group of Five in the Playoff? Tom Hauck / Getty Images The College Football Playoff field is down to eight teams, and the first-round games were split into ...

Tulane wasn't on the college football radar for decades before ascending to top of the G5. Michael DeMocker / Getty Images The first time Jon Sumrall coached at Tulane, he was ready to get out of ...