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Greetings from Italy, where I'm covering the 2026 Winter Olympics

Feb 9 • Nicole Auerbach

Every New Beginning Comes From Some Other Beginning's End

Searching for meaning in a most unlikely college football championship matchup

Jan 16 • Nicole Auerbach

Last-minute CFP semifinal previews

with a little help from my friends!

Jan 8 • Nicole Auerbach

The Holiday Spirit

+ some thoughts on college football's Grinches

Dec 19, 2025 • Nicole Auerbach

Stop asking me about Miami and Notre Dame!

I actually think both teams are Playoff-worthy. But the selection committee doesn't.

Dec 5, 2025 • Nicole Auerbach

Happy Auer

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