648. The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted

October 03, 2025 1h 6m

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The N.F.L. is a powerful cartel with imperial desires. College football is about to undergo a financial reckoning. So maybe they should team up? (Part one of a two-part series.)

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648. The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted

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