Stephen Spanel

Stephen Spanel

Joined: Aug 13, 2020

Stephen covers national college football topics at Saturday Blitz and contributes elsewhere about regional and local sports. He also works as a data journalist recording statistics at games. He is a graduate of Henderson State University in Arkansas.

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

College football hot seat: 10 head coaches feeling the heat in 2021

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Kendrick Rogers #13 of the Texas A&M Aggies scores the winning two-point conversion in the seventh overtime period against the LSU Tigers as Jhamon Ausbon #2 celebrates as Devin White #40 of the LSU Tigers and Terrence Alexander #11 look on at Kyle Field on November 24, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

NCAA changes to college football overtime rules make game less fun

Oct 27, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Rocky Lombardi. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

College Football: Ranking the best players names of all time

Texas Longhorns sing "The Eyes of Texas' after beating the Baylor Bears 26-16 in the NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 24, 2020; Austin, Texas, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.Rbb Texas Baylor

Texas Football: “The Eyes of Texas” are unsure where to look next

Deion Sanders listens as Jackson State University Athletic Director Ashley Robinson speaks during the announcement of Sanders as head coach for the university's football team during a ceremony at JSU on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Can Deion Sanders revitalize HBCU football at Jackson State?

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

College Football: The Mount Rushmore of head coaches

Dec 12, 2020; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators kicker Evan McPherson (19) hold his helmet in dejection after missing a last second field goal that would have tied the game during a game against the LSU Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Dec. 12, 2020. Florida lost 37-34 to the Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Brad McClenny-USA TODAY NETWORK

College Football: Ranking 5 biggest upsets of the 2020 season

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - OCTOBER 17: Grant Morgan #31 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Razorback Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Rebels 33-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Arkansas football 2020 season in review: Plenty of positives in difficult year

Cajuns head coach Billy Napier on sideline as Louisiana Ragin Cajuns take on the Miami University Redhawks in the Lending Tree Bowl in Mobile, AL. Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.Cajuns Miami Lending Tree Bowlv4 3582

Louisiana Football: Prediction, keys to victory in First Responder Bowl

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask, left, and Alabama quarterback Mac Jones are the top candidates for the Heisman Trophy.Kyle Trask Mac Jones

Alabama Football: Predictions, keys to victory in SEC title game vs Florida

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Feleipe Franks #13 of the Arkansas Razorbacks throws a pass in the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 31, 2020 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Arkansas football: A Week 10 win over Tennessee would go a long way

Oct 19, 2019; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) carries the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama football: Annual rivalry game with Tennessee could get ugly

ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 10: Monty Rice #32 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a defensive stop against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Sanford Stadium on October 10, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Georgia Football: 3 reasons the Bulldogs will beat Alabama in Week 7

Oct 3, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) runs against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia football begins SEC East title quest with challenge vs. Tennessee

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Auburn football looking for answers against revenge-minded Arkansas

K.J. Costello, Mississippi State football (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Mississippi State football expects more offense vs. Arkansas Week 5