Cecil Merkerson III

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Cecil Merkerson III is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. Originally from Atlanta, Cecil brings a deep love for football, especially his hometown Atlanta Falcons. He previously worked as an SEO Editor at The U.S. Sun, helping grow traffic and shape coverage around breaking news and major sports moments.

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Can Michael Penix Jr. and Atlanta’s young core finally turn the Falcons into a contender?

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Arizona State returns nearly everyone will the continuity take the Sun Devils past last year’s CFP run?

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LSU leans on Garrett Nussmeier — can he thrive with new offensive support?

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