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Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Business of Football

Welcome to The Business of Football, where cutting-edge strategies and high-value partnerships converge. Explore transformative deals and strategic maneuvers as our analysis guides you through the intersection of football and business for a nuanced understanding of the game outside the lines.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks running back Khristian Lando (22) hoists the trophy as Troy Trojans take on Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Troy Trojans 17-13.

Separate Group of 6 Playoff? Bowl Season Organizers Would Support It

The future of college football’s postseason remains murky.
December 17, 2025
Ohio Football

Ohio Fires Football Coach for ‘Serious Professional Misconduct’

The university hasn’t said what Smith did to get fired.
Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) poses for a television camera after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium.

Nielsen Ratings, Including Sports, Under Fire: ‘Deep Instability’

A television trade group said Nielsen’s audience counting shows “deep instability.”

College Football QB Carousel: Who’s Staying, Who’s Heading to Portal?

Florida’s DJ Lagway headlines this year’s list of transferring quarterbacks.
Mahomes
opinion

Could Chiefs and Cowboys Missing Playoffs Slow NFL Ratings Train?

The league’s two biggest draws are almost certain to miss the postseason.

Micah Parsons’s Season-Ending ACL Injury Caps Brutal Stretch for NFL

The season-ending injury adds to one for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Cincinnati Bengals fans sit in snow-covered seats before the NFL football game between Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Dec. 14, 2025.

NFL Defends Bengals Over Snow-Covered Paycor Stadium Seats

The Bengals were officially eliminated from the playoffs.