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Kyle Golik

Lead Columnist

Kyle Golik currently serves as the Lead Columnist for Mike Farrell Sports. He began writing for Bleacher Report back in 2008 and has been a freelancer for various outlets and blogs since. Kyle is a member of both the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), and a shareholder of the Green Bay Packers.

Articles From This Author

Ohio State University football coach Ryan Day tries to join the team to sing Carmen Ohio after the Michigan game Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Ohio Stadium. As he was standing here, the melee was starting behind him as Michigan players tried to plant a flag at midfield.
Featured

Are We Witnessing The De-Emphasis Of ‘The Game’ By Ohio State?

By Kyle Golik
Nov 30, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Quinton Martin Jr (25) runs with the ball against Maryland Terrapins linebacker Trey Reddick (3) during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State won 44-7.
Featured

James Franklin Playing to the End is Missed by Mike Locksley

By Kyle Golik
Nov 16, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren (44) smiles after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.
College Football

Why Penn State’s Tyler Warren Deserves a Heisman Trip

By Kyle Golik
Nov 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium.
College Football

James Franklin Demonstrates Big Game Coach in Gamble Against Gophers

By Kyle Golik
Nov 11, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field.
Featured

For West Virginia’s Wren Baker, it’s Time to Reel in Jimbo Fisher

By Kyle Golik
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) and head coach Kalen DeBoer talk during a timeout in the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Kalen DeBoer Enabled Jalen Milroe’s Faults For Season Failure

By Kyle Golik
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates amid a crowd of fans on the field as the No. 3 Oregon Ducks knock off the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 32-31 Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
College Football

Who’s the Better NFL Fit: Dan Lanning or Marcus Freeman?

By Kyle Golik
Nov 9, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Washington Huskies at Beaver Stadium. Penn State won 35-6.
College Football

Alabama & Other SEC Teams Want No Parts Of Penn State In Happy Valley

By Kyle Golik
Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks onto the field during the second half Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium.
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Lincoln Riley’s Alienation of California Recruiting Will Ultimately Doom Him

By Kyle Golik
Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.
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Dabo Swinnney On If Clemson Is A Playoff Team: “Why Not?”

By Kyle Golik
Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) warms up his arm on the sideline before playing against Westland Glenn in Belleville on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
College Football

Is Bryce Underwood Looking to Star in a Netflix Sequel with Connor Stalions?

By Kyle Golik
Penn State's Abdul Carter (11) sacks Ohio State quarterback Will Howard in the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa.
College Football

Abdul Carter, not James Pearce Jr., is the Nation’s Top EDGE

By Kyle Golik
Nov 2, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts during the fourth quarter against the Louisville Cardinals at Memorial Stadium.
College Football

Does Dabo Swinney Need A Playoff Berth To Justify His Stance?

By Kyle Golik
Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Tiger Stadium.
Featured

Which Problems Would You Rather Have? James Franklin or Brian Kelly

By Kyle Golik
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin talks with quarterback Austin Simmons (13) after a touchdown during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
College Football

Lane Kiffin Leaves James Franklin Alone On Big Game Failure Island

By Kyle Golik
Oct 12, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown looks on during the second half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium.
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West Virginia Mountaineers: Is This Neal Brown’s Last Stand in Morgantown?

By Kyle Golik
Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts against the Utah State Aggies during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
College Football

Is Lincoln Riley’s QB Switch a Desperate Move?

By Kyle Golik
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning watches a play against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.
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As Playoff Approaches, Can Any SEC Team Conquer Oregon?

By Kyle Golik
Sep 29, 2018; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin reacts in the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium.
College Football

James Franklin’s Five Worst Losses At Penn State

By Kyle Golik
Penn State head football coach James Franklin holds out his hands to greet the offensive back to the sideline after a 4-yard touchdown pass from Beau Pribula to Omari Evans against Delaware Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in State College, Pa.
College Football

James Franklin is Paul Finebaum’s New “Jim Harbaugh”

By Kyle Golik
Penn State wide receiver Trey Wallace (6) celebrates a catch in the first half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa.
News

Penn State Wide Receivers Are Making Drew Allar Look Worse Than He Is

By Kyle Golik
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) and head coach Ryan Day react as Howard slides for a first down late in the second half of the NCAA football game at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Ohio State won 20-13.
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Ohio State’s Will Howard Makes James Franklin Pay

By Kyle Golik
Nov 2, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.
Game Recap

Ryan Day Continues the Buckeye Mastery of Penn State

By Kyle Golik
Nov 2, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks up at the scoreboard during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium.
Game Recap

Same Song, Same Dance: James Franklin Cannot Beat Ohio State

By Kyle Golik
Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Grant Haley (15) reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Ohio State 24-21.
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Top 5 Penn State Games in Beaver Stadium History

By Kyle Golik
Nov 11, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi watches warm ups before the game against against the Syracuse Orange at Yankee Stadium.
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Why Does Pat Narduzzi Works Well For Pitt?

By Kyle Golik
Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) carries the ball for a short a short gain in the second at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
College Football

If Healthy - Drew Allar Needs Big Performance For NFL First Round Dreams

By Kyle Golik
Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) throws the ball against the Oregon Ducks defense in the second half during the NCAA football game at Autzen Stadium.
News

Can Will Howard Make Penn State Pay For Overlooking Him?

By Kyle Golik
Penn State head football coach James Franklin walks off the field after the Nittany Lions fell to Michigan, 24-15, in an NCAA football game at Beaver Stadium Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in State College, Pa.
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Penn State’s James Franklin Could Have Answered

By Kyle Golik
Penn State head football coach, James Franklin stops by the game in Salesianum's 21-7 victory over Appoquinimink, Friday, October 18, 2024 at Abesinio Stadium in Wilmington.
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How Would a Big Second Half Change the Narrative for James Franklin?

By Kyle Golik
Oct 19, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Neal Brown leads his team on the Man Trip as his team arrives for a game against the Kansas State Wildcats at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
College Football

Neal Brown’s “Tailgate” Is No Longer Fun For West Virginia

By Kyle Golik
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer during the NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville. Tenn.
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Will 2024 Be An Anomaly or the New Normal for Alabama Under Kalen DeBoer?

By Kyle Golik
Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley on the sideline in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium.
Recruiting

Is Lincoln Riley’s Failures At USC Due To Not Recruiting At Home?

By Kyle Golik
Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts in the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
College Football

Poor Officiating Leads To Texas Sized Turmoil in Austin

By Kyle Golik
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after a call by an official during the first quarter of the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game against the Georgia Bulldogs Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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The Scripture Of Dabo Swinney Still Matters

By Kyle Golik
Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Neyland Stadium.
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'The Third Saturday in October' Will Be A Playoff Elimination Game

By Kyle Golik
Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaylen Reed (1) is congratulated by head coach James Franklin after defeating the USC Trojans in overtime at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Penn State’s James Franklin earns “Big Win” at Southern California

By Kyle Golik
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates amid a crowd of fans on the field as the No. 3 Oregon Ducks knock off the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 32-31 Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
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Dan Lanning’s Landmark Win For Oregon Adds to Championship Aspirations

By Kyle Golik
Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day motions during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium
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Are Ohio State’s CFP Chances in Jeopardy After Another Ryan Day Big Game Loss?

By Kyle Golik
Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks off the field following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Lincoln Riley Has Not Taken Responsibility For USC's Late Game Failures

By Kyle Golik
Oct 17, 2009; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) runs against the Oklahoma Sooners during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl.
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Top 5 Red River Rivalry Games Between Texas and Oklahoma

By Kyle Golik
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium.
Featured

Can Riley Afford To Fail Penn State Test?

By Kyle Golik
Louisiana State University Head Coach Brian Kelly calls a timeout playing South Carolina during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, September 14, 2024.
College Football

How Many More ‘Big Game’ Losses Can Brian Kelly Endure at LSU?

By Kyle Golik
Sept. 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) runs toward the end zone while pursued by Western Michigan Broncos safety Armani-Eli Adams (30), Western Michigan Broncos linebacker Jacob Wahlberg (8) and Western Michigan Broncos cornerback Bilhal Kone (1) during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game on Saturday at Ohio Stadium.
College Football

Will The ‘$20 Million’ NIL Investment Pay Off For Ohio State?

By Kyle Golik
Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) scrambles during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl.
College Football

Has Oregon Improved Enough To Crack The Buckeyes?

By Kyle Golik
Nicholas Singleton during the postgame of Penn State vs. UCLA on October 5th, 2024
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Without Singleton, Penn State Missed the Straw That Stirs the Ground Game Drink

By Kyle Golik
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You Can Trust Penn State’s Defense For Dominance and Discipline Issues

By Kyle Golik
Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin gives direction during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
College Football

Recent 'Lane Train' Derailment Raises Overrated Questions Once Again

By Kyle Golik
Sep 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) scores a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium.
College Football

What Is Colorado’s Ceiling?

By Kyle Golik
Sep 28, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks with the referees during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Kirby Smart’s Alabama Problem Isn't Going Away

By Kyle Golik