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Shehan Jeyarajah is an award-winning sports writer who works as a National College Football Writer at CBS Sports. He serves on the national board of the Football Writer's Association of America, votes for numerous college football awards and is one of 18 FWAA All-America selectors.

Prior to CBS Sports, Jeyarajah worked as college football editor and insider at Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine, leading comprehensive coverage of the 47 institutions that play college football at all levels…

Shehan Jeyarajah’s Journalist Portfolio

Inside SMU's campaign to become Dallas' college football team

Inside SMU's campaign to become Dallas' college football team

DALLAS, Texas -- When Sonny Dykes arrived at SMU, he quickly realized that there was a disconnect between the…

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Why UTEP football will never, ever forget Luke Laufenberg

Why UTEP football will never, ever forget Luke Laufenberg

Why did former UTEP and Texas A&M tight end Luke Laufenberg want to play football so desperately? Why did he …

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'They are the standard': How Baylor coach Matt Rhule won over Texas high school football coaches

'They are the standard': How Baylor coach Matt Rhule won over Texas high school football coaches

WACO, Texas -- Matt Rhule arrived in Texas two short years ago as a carpetbagger from Philadelphia swooping i…

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COVER STORY: A Rare Second Chance for Baylor

COVER STORY: A Rare Second Chance for Baylor

The pandemic prematurely ended what should have been a historic NCAA Tournament for Baylor basketball. But wi…

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Dream Big: How Ryan McGuyre turned Baylor volleyball into a winner

Dream Big: How Ryan McGuyre turned Baylor volleyball into a winner

To understand how Baylor volleyball became the No. 1 program in America, how it reached a Final Four and how …

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How East Texas Baptist built Scotty Walden into a rising star

How East Texas Baptist built Scotty Walden into a rising star

Scotty Walden is the youngest head coach in the FBS. Officially, he's an interim coach tasked with holding. a…

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Articles

Steve Sarkisian's defining moment at Texas has arrived as No. 1 Ohio State comes to town

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| Cover 3 College Football
No. 4 Texas has spent the past five years building towards this moment, the culmination of the Steve Sarkisian era in Austin. Following the inconsistent results of the 2010s, Texas has wholeheartedly embraced the NIL era. They landed many of the state's best players, including defensive end Colin Simmons. They added the most sought-after status symbol in football: A Manning. On Saturday, No. 1 Ohio State comes to Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
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College Football Playoff triggers 30-day window to negotiate expanding the field

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By Shehan Jeyarajah Verified
| Cover 3 College Football
The College Football Playoff has triggered its 30-day negotiating window with ESPN, according to multiple reports. The decision is intended to clarify financial considerations as the group considers expansion and represents a significant first step. The mandatory negotiating window allows ESPN exclusive rights to discuss firm terms with the College Football Playoff. The conversation has primarily centered around either a 16- or 24-team field. If no action is taken by Dec.
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College Football Playoff triggers 30-day window to negotiate expanding the field

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The exclusive 30-day window allows the CFP to weigh offers for a 16- or 24-team field before a Dec. 1 deadline to enact changes for the 2027 season We hope you found this article worthwhile. Before you close this tab, please consider supporting The Press and the future of independent community journalism.
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MacBook Air, Google Docs, iPhone, Adobe Suite, Recorder

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Twitter

Awards

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Football Writers Association of America

2020 - Enterprise

Baylor Line Foundation

2021 - Outstanding Young Alumni

Asian American Journalists Association

2016 - General Student Excellence

Associated Collegiate Press

2015 - Sports Story of the Year Finalist

Associated Press Sports Editors

2015 - National Scholarship