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Pat Forde

Pat Forde covers college sports, the Olympics and horse racing for Sports Illustrated. Pat wrote two books and was nominated for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize. In addition to his work at SI, Pat is also the co-host of the College Football Enquirer podcast. He is an analyst for the Big Ten Network and contributes to national radio shows. In a career spanning more than three decades, Pat has worked at Yahoo! Sports, ESPN and the Louisville Courier-Journal. 

Articles From This Author

Confetti lays on the basketball floor after the North Carolina State Wolfpack defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels for the ACC Conference Championship at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on March 16, 2024.
College

Everyone Is to Blame for Slowly Killing College Sports

By Pat Forde
Virginia Cavaliers guard Ryan Dunn (13) leaves the court after being defeated by the Colorado State Rams at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on March 19, 2024.
College Basketball

Virginia’s First Four Embarrassment Was Completely Avoidable

By Pat Forde
UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) reacts after timeout is called as they take on the Villanova Wildcats in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, on Feb. 24, 2024.
College Basketball

Ranking the Men’s NCAA Tournament Field 1–68

By Pat Forde
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College Basketball

March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for the 2024 Men’s NCAA Tournament

By Kevin Sweeney and Pat Forde
Marquette Golden Eagles guard Stevie Mitchell (4) drives to the basket against Providence Friars guard Devin Carter (22) during the second half at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 15, 2024.
College Basketball

South Region Breakdown: Top Two Seeds Houston and Marquette Have Strong Cases

By Pat Forde
Purdue center Zach Edey (15) grabs a rebound against Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) during the second half of quarterfinal of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, March 15, 2024.
College Basketball

Midwest Region Breakdown: Can Purdue Finally Break Through?

By Pat Forde
UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrates as the clock winds down against Marquette Golden Eagles in the second half at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 16, 2024.
College Basketball

March Madness: Forty Things to Watch in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Tournament

By Pat Forde
Temple Owls forward Sam Hofman (33) celebrates with Temple Owls guard Hysier Miller (3) after scoring a three point basket against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the second half at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, on March 16, 2024.
College Basketball

Amid Gambling Investigation, Temple Men’s Basketball Could Earn NCAA Tournament Bid

By Pat Forde
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino coaches against the Connecticut Huskies during the second half at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 15, 2024.
College Basketball

Rick Pitino, Dan Hurley Return Spice and Competition to Big East Tournament

By Pat Forde
Mar 14, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Devin Carter (22) drives on Creighton Bluejays guard Trey Alexander (23) and center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) during the second half at Madison Square Garden.
College Basketball

‘Trending’ Coach Kim English Gives Providence a Laugh After Upsetting Creighton

By Pat Forde
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino reacts against Seton Hall Pirates during the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 14, 2024.
College Basketball

Rick Pitino’s Winding Career Lands Him Back in the Garden and Big East Tournament

By Pat Forde
Louisville Cardinals head coach Kenny Payne reacts to a call during the first half of a game against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
College Basketball

It’s Time for Louisville to Get Its Men’s Basketball Coaching Hire Right

By Pat Forde
Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) drives with the ball during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas, on March 9, 2024.
College Basketball

Forde Minutes: Major-Conference Tournament Previews and Top Seed Line Questions

By Pat Forde
Drake Bulldogs guard Tucker DeVries (12) celebrates with teammates after Drake defeated the Indiana State Sycamores to win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on March 10, 2024.
College Basketball

‘We Have an Angel’: The Emotion of Drake’s Win for the DeVries Family

By Pat Forde
Drake Bulldogs guard Conor Enright (4) and forward Darnell Brodie (51) celebrate after the Bulldogs defeated the Bradley Braves in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament semifinal game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on March 9, 2024.
College Basketball

Indiana State and Drake Both Deserve NCAA Men’s Tournament Bids

By Pat Forde
NC State's David Thompson rises to shoot the basketball against Maryland in the 1974 ACC tournament final.
College Basketball

‘That Lasts a Lifetime’: 50 Years Later, ACC Tournament Final Remains Poignant

By Pat Forde
The BetMGM Sportsbook at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
College Basketball

Second Men’s Basketball Team Linked to Investigation for Unusual Wagering Activity

By Pat Forde
Temple Owls head coach Adam Fisher talks to the team during a timeout in the second half against the Albany Great Danes at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Dec. 10, 2023.
College Basketball

Gambling Watchdog Alerts Unusual Wagering Activity on Temple Men’s Basketball Game

By Pat Forde
Indiana State’s Robbie Avila (21) reacts after being fouled as the Evansville Purple Aces play the Indiana State Sycamores at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., on Feb. 28, 2024.
College Basketball

Reviving Indiana State Men’s Basketball Through A Cult Hero and Former D-II Coach

By Pat Forde
Tennessee Volunteers guard Dalton Knecht (3) dunks the ball against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Feb. 28, 2024.
College Basketball

Forde Minutes: Six Pressing Questions for the High-Major Stretch Run

By Pat Forde
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) grabs the rebound over Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) in the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Feb. 25, 2024.
College Basketball

How Purdue Men’s Basketball Can Vanquish Past March Disappointments

By Pat Forde
The College Football Playoff logo on the field at State Farm Stadium, the site of the 2022 CFP Semifinal between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Michigan Wolverines and Super Bowl 57 (LVII)
College Football

Gluttony by Big Ten and SEC Would Be Catastrophic for College Sports

By Pat Forde
Fans stop to take photos with the College Football National Championship trophy at Meijer in Ypsilanti, Mich. on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. The trophy is going on a tour for fans to see presented by Dr. Pepper.
College Football

SEC, Big Ten Would Benefit From Latest CFP 14-Team Model

By Pat Forde
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few looks on against the Santa Clara Broncos in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington, on Feb. 24, 2024.
College Basketball

Forde Minutes: Closer Look at Bubble Teams and Selection Committee Questions

By Pat Forde
Wake Forest Demon Deacons students storm the court after Wake Forest beat the Duke Blue Devils at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Feb. 24, 2024.
College Basketball

After Kyle Filipowski Injured in Court Storming, It’s Time to Take Action

By Pat Forde
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti speaks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on July 26, 2023.
College Football

College Football Playoff Expansion Will Further Enrich Big Conferences

By Pat Forde
St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino yells out instructions in the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Feb. 18, 2024.
College Basketball

Forde Minutes: Emotions Run High and Don’t Mess With NCAA Tournament

By Pat Forde
Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Feb. 10, 2024.
College Basketball

Purdue Gets Selection Committee Nod as Men’s Top Seed Over Houston

By Pat Forde
A detailed view of the ACC logo on the down marker used during the game between William & Mary Tribe and the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Sep 4, 2021.
College

ACC Says Florida State’s Lawsuit in Florida Should Not Move Forward

By Pat Forde
UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly walks along the sideline during the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Nov. 11, 2023.
College Football

Why the 2018 College Football Coaching Cycle Was a Flaming Disaster

By Pat Forde
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Feb. 10, 2024.
College Basketball

Kentucky, Indiana and USC Men’s Basketball Teams Face Crisis Points

By Pat Forde
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College Basketball

How Big 12 Men’s College Basketball Keeps Getting Stronger

By Pat Forde
Stephon Castle reacts after his three-point basket against Providence.
College Basketball

Trust UConn As Parity Reigns Across Men’s College Basketball

By Pat Forde
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College Basketball

How Dalton Knecht Gives Tennessee a Shot at Elusive Title

By Pat Forde
Tennessee is taking legal action against the NCAA for its potential NIL violations investigation.
College

Tennessee’s Lawsuit Against NCAA Opens Public Fight Over Rules Enforcement

By Pat Forde
Tennessee is under NCAA investigation of potential rules violations, involving multiple sports and includes scrutiny of name, image and likeness benefits for athletes.
College

Sources: Tennessee Under Potential NCAA Investigation for NIL Violations in Multiple Sports

By Pat Forde
Beck returns at quarterback after throwing for nearly 4,000 yards last season.
College Football

Re-Ranking the 2024 Way-Too-Early Top 25 After Coaching Changes and Portal Additions

By Pat Forde
Harbaugh led Michigan to a national championship before leaving for the NFL.
College Football

Jim Harbaugh Completed Michigan’s Dream Season Before Heading to the NFL

By Pat Forde
Filipowski returned to Duke for his sophomore season and has improved his efficiency across the board.
College Basketball

Even With Another Top Recruiting Class, Duke Men’s Basketball Is Relying on Its Veterans

By Pat Forde
The ACC filed an amended lawsuit Wednesday in its legal fight against Florida State.
College

ACC Claims Florida State Should Be Excluded From Conference Business in Amended Lawsuit

By Pat Forde
Bjork, while the Ole Miss athletic director, presided over the Hugh Freeze debacle.
College

The Many Missteps of New Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork

By Pat Forde
Kalen DeBoer smiles at his Alabama introductory press conference.
College Football

College Football Coaching Carousel Proves Hypocrisy of Calls to Rein In Player Transfers

By Pat Forde
DeBoer comes to Alabama as a winner already and can meet the Crimson Tide's expectations.
College Football

Alabama Can Expect Confidence and Winning From New Head Coach Kalen DeBoer

By Pat Forde
Florida State and the NCAA reached a negotiated resolution of an infractions case related to NIL.
College Football

Sources: Florida State Expected to Receive Sanctions for NIL Violations

By Pat Forde
Alabama coach Nick Saban claps while observing a team practice.
College Football

Nick Saban Never Stopped Proving Himself as College Football’s Coaching GOAT

By Pat Forde
Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and quarterback Carson Beck
College Football

SI’s College Football Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2024

By Pat Forde
Michigan Wolverines celebrate winning the 2024 CFP national championship
College Football

Amid Scandal and Scrutiny, Jim Harbaugh Leads Michigan Back to the Mountaintop

By Pat Forde
J.J. McCarthy stands looking to the side; Michael Penix Jr. Stands with his hands on his hips
College Football

2024 CFP National Championship Picks: Styles Clash in Washington-Michigan Matchup

By Pat Forde and Richard Johnson
Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws the football against the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl.
College Football

Michael Penix Jr. Looks to Defy NFL Doubters

By Pat Forde
Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. lines up for a snap during the Sugar Bowl.
College Football

Michigan and Washington’s Success Defies Recruiting Logic

By Pat Forde
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