Sam Khan Jr. is a senior writer for The Athletic, where he covers college football and recruiting primarily in Texas. With extensive experience in sports journalism, he has previously reported on college sports for ESPN.com and the Houston Chronicle, focusing on themes of competitive sports and the sports business. His work has also been featured in The New York Times.
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Sam Khan Jr. primarily covers college football with a focus on events and developments within the sport. He seems to be highly interested in stories related to specific teams, their performances, key players, and transfers. Given his strong emphasis on event coverage within college football, he is likely responsive to pitches that offer insights into ongoing games or upcoming events.
As Sam doesn't have a specified geographic focus, it's important for outreach efforts to provide context relevant to the broader landscape of college football while also considering the national appeal of any story being pitched.
Also consider pitching content that aligns directly with the topics covered such as college football news involving Big 12 Conference teams or emerging trends in collegiate sports.
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By: Sam Khan Jr.
Seven of the top 20 defensive back transfers, including the top four, will play in the Big Ten in 2026.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Why was Kenny Minchey the choice at quarterback? How competitive is Kentucky's roster budget? Why was UK the right job?
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Sarkisian lamented what he believes is a lack of enforcement of the cap. "There is no cap," he said.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
"Ole Miss is a fine institution, they've got the great degrees, all the things there," the Texas coach said.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, who will be Arch Manning's No. 1 target at Texas, headlines the list of top transfers.
By: Austin Mock, Sam Khan Jr.
One originates from roster talent evaluation and intel, the other from a statistical projection model.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Head coach Joey McGuire, AD Kirby Hocutt and megabooster Cody Campbell all made public comments in quick succession Wednesday.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Coach Joey McGuire, AD Kirby Hocutt and megabooster Cody Campbell all made public comments in quick succession Wednesday.
By: Grace Raynor, Sam Khan Jr.
Hammond impressed in spot duty in 2025. Now, he must prove he is ready for the role on a full-time basis.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
The much-discussed eligibility changes were ratified on Tuesday by the D-I Cabinet, eliminating redshirts and waivers from the process.
