First, he helped bankroll a presidential campaign. Now, a college football program.
Shortly after the Supreme Court greenlit unlimited donations to political committees known as super PACs over a decade ago, billionaire tech CEO Larry Ellison began to cut multimillion-dollar checks aimed at influencing politics at the highest levels.
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College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look
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Going to 100 College Football Games Is a Lifetime Feat. He Did It in a Season.
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Biden says he helped get student debt forgiven for 5 million borrowers. Now it’s Trump’s turn to deal with the crisis.
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FBS all-time winningest college football programs: Ohio State, Notre Dame add to totals in CFP semifinals
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Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football's historic and now modern behemoth
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College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport's big programs
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Texas State vs. North Texas prediction, odds: 2025 First Responder Bowl picks from college football model
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College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport’s big programs
The semifinals are set: In the Orange Bowl, it will be No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame. Then, in the Cotton Bowl, it will be No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3
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