Pat Forde

Pat Forde

Joined: Jan 1, 2019

Pat Forde is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated who covers college football and college basketball as well as the Olympics and horse racing. He cohosts the College Football Enquirer podcast and is a football analyst on the Big Ten Network. He previously worked for Yahoo Sports, ESPN and The (Louisville) Courier-Journal. Forde has won 28 Associated Press Sports Editors writing contest awards, has been published three times in the Best American Sports Writing book series, and was nominated for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize. A past president of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and member of the Football Writers Association of America, he lives in Louisville with his wife. They have three children, all of whom were collegiate swimmers.

Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Monken celebrates a win with defensive lineman Dre Miller.

College Football

Did Jeff Monken’s Immediate Success With Army Turn Up Heat on AAC Coaches?

Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Aiden Fisher is the Hoosiers’ top tackler after transferring from James Madison.

College Football

A Group of Undersized, Overlooked Transfers Has Been Key to Indiana’s Success

Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Monken celebrates with his players after a win this season.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Army, Indiana Try to Avoid Perfect-Season Spoilers in Week 13

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti had led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season so far.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Crowning the Conference Coaches of the Year So Far

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock left LSU and returned to the Fighting Irish sideline.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Why Hiring the Right Coordinators Is More Important Than Ever

As head coaching changes slow because schools are not spending as recklessly on buyouts, navigating the carousel of assistants can make or break a season.

Oregon Ducks defensive back Brandon Johnson celebrates after beating the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: CFP Field Narrows After Eventful Week 12

A Saturday that saw top-ranked Oregon survive on the road and BYU suffer its first loss has brought a little clarity to race for the 12-team playoff field.

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole celebrates after recovering fumble late in the game against Tennessee.

College Football

Georgia Makes Strong Argument for College Football Playoff Inclusion After Committee Snub

The Bulldogs took care of business against Tennessee, putting six SEC teams in contention for the playoff now.

Tennessee defensive linemen James Pearce Jr., right, and Omarr Norman-Lott celebrate during a recent game.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Seven Games Featuring Desperation or Opportunity

Week 12 has a number of matchups where a win could help salvage a team’s season or be an opportunity to do something memorable.

Army quarterback Bryson Daily has led the Black Knights to an undefeated season.

College Football

Barbecue and Football: Army QB Bryson Daily’s Texas Roots Run Deep

Growing up in a family football dynasty, the improbable star has risen to ‘Captain America’ status for the undefeated Black Knights.

First to Forde

Betting

First to Forde: College Football Picks Against the Spread for Week 12

College football picks against the spread for Week 12.

Colorado defensive back Nikhai Hill-Green tackles Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Nine Secret Weapons Teams Are Relying on This Season

Defense and special teams can help win football games, but an old-man quarterback and ball control also have been difference makers.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer, left, celebrates with teammates.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Lopsided College Football Rivalries Dot Landscape

From Ohio State-Michigan to the Holy War, one team is up while the other is down making the duels fairly one-sided.

Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian talks with players ahead of the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Conference Title Races Heat Up for Home Stretch

LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has struggled with turnovers lately.

College Football

Forde-Yard Dash: Seven College Football Figures With Something to Fix

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, center, is interviewed by the SEC Network this season.

College Football

SEC, Big Ten Continue Trying to Work Together, But Outside Entities Want Different Approach

The first College Football Playoff selection committee rankings of the 2024 season were released Tuesday night.

College Football

First College Football Playoff Rankings Still Favor Blueblood Programs