NCAA Football

The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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My Brother’s Keeper

Fay was never background noise. He had to choose to grow with me.

A Letter to My Children

Marvin Jones Jr. shares his family's personal story and how love has powered the next chapter of their lives.

#BigTenUnited

We support the right of all athletes to stand up and speak out.

#WeAreUnited

#WeAreUnited in our commitment to secure fair treatment for college athletes.

Letter to My Younger Self

Even at 34, you could still use the occasional kick in the ass, or a lecture on what it means to be a good man.

Momma’s Boy

As a kid, in one way or another I was always runnin’ to somewhere … or from something.

Madison, Madison, Madison

If you wrote to me, consider this my DM back to you. And even if you didn’t, but you took time to watch me do the thing I love on the football field these past

Home

"Alabama is a part of me now. A big part. That’s forever. I will miss Alabama more than I can even say."

A Letter To My Mom

I’m going to start by telling you something you already know: I miss you.

Dear Gators

When the Gators are going, when we’re out there playing at our absolute best, there’s no team in the nation that can touch this program.

Dear Hoos

Stop and smell the oranges, for sure. Enjoy it. But focus on investing in a memory — in a reality — that you can be proud of.

Patrick Willis Is Headed to the CFB Hall of Fame

Headed to the Hall

"Finding inspiration in the legendary Walter Payton, Patrick Willis focused on building a work ethic to play for Ole Miss Football. He shares the perseverance