A Transformative Shift in College Football

Once considered a role for professional sports alone, general managers are now becoming pivotal in college football’s landscape.

I delve into sports investigations, shedding light on untold stories.

The Rise of the College G.M.

This weekend's clash between Notre Dame and Ohio State in the national championship highlights a behind-the-scenes force: the college football general manager. Expect to see team architects celebrated, as the headline-makers usually remain the coach and star players.

Yet, the unsung architect is the general manager, masterminding team construction.

Adapting to a New Era

Coaches once juggled vast rosters, managing over 100 players and numerous staff members. Now, with the evolution of collegiate sports, that role has been redefined.

The recent shift allows players to earn substantial incomes without losing their standing, and they can freely change schools between seasons.

As Andrew Luck, the former Stanford quarterback turned general manager, puts it, 'The responsibilities have expanded beyond a coach's capacity. Adaptation is essential as change is relentless.'