Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsSunday, June 21, 2026

Coaches Backtrack, Agree To Make Final Ballots Public

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.

The Bowl Championship Series is dealing with enough animus as it is, so its officials must have been relieved when the American Football Coaches Association announced that it had flipped and will now make public the final ballots of the USA Today Coaches Top 25. Prior to the reversal, the AFCA had been poised to adopt the recommendation of Gallup -- its consultant on this and other matters -- to seal the individual ballots, a move the BCS strongly opposed.

↵For those wanting to blow up the current college football postseason, the change of heart was something of a disappointment. BCS Evolution:

↵↵The BCS opposed this because they want transparency in the voting process... Personally, I was hoping this was the beginning of a rift between the coaches and the BCS that would lead the BCS dropping the coaches poll as a component of its formula and the AFCA taking its trophy and credibility from the BCS championship game.

↵↵Alas, no help here, forcing BCS haters to root for complete and utter chaos. Translation: TCU-Cincinnati for all the marbles.

College Football
The NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their sideThe NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their side
College Football

A big can of worms has been opened in college sports

By Mark Schofield
College Football
Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’
College Football

Mascot game! Tush push!

By James Dator
NFL
Brendan Sorsby’s gambling allegations could end his college football career. Is NFL Supplemental Draft next?Brendan Sorsby’s gambling allegations could end his college football career. Is NFL Supplemental Draft next?
NFL

Brendan Sorsby calls out NCAA hypocrisy as his football future is uncertain

By Mark Schofield
College Football
NAACP urges black athletes to reject recruiting in racially gerrymandered statesNAACP urges black athletes to reject recruiting in racially gerrymandered states
College Football

The NAACP is asking athletes to take up the fight for voting rights.

By James Dator
College Football
Oregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes senseOregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes sense
College Football

Oregon coaches have a strange question for potential recruits.

By Mark Schofield
NFL
Why Jeremiyah Love brings top-5 value to NFL Draft as a RBWhy Jeremiyah Love brings top-5 value to NFL Draft as a RB
NFL

The Notre Dame star is the rare running back worth a top-10 or even top-5 pick.

By Mark Schofield