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Thu, Aug 27, 6:45 AM ET
Sources: SEC to suspend head coaches who bring back pro players
SEC schools that bring back NFL, NBA or WNBA players face steep discipline under a new policy unanimously approved by the conference's 16 members.
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Big Ten officially bans NFL players from returning to conference schools
The Big Ten passed a rule preventing players returning from the NFL from playing for its member schools.
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Sources: Big 12 joins Big Ten, SEC in banning professionals
Big 12 athletic directors unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports.
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Memo: NCAA defectors cannot play in NFL in 2026
The NFL informed clubs that players who return to college will be prohibited from signing with an NFL team this season.
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Big Ten rewards commissioner Tony Petitti with five-year extension
Petitti's contract extension will keep him as Big Ten commissioner through the summer of 2033.
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No. 1 recruit Jalen Brewster reaffirms Texas Tech commitment
The five-star defensive tackle, top-ranked in the 2027 cycle, shut down his recruitment and stuck with Texas Tech.
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QB Thomas Castellanos commits to Texas Tech for fifth season
The veteran quarterback who played at Florida State, Boston College and UCF will join Texas Tech for his fifth year.
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Wetzel: NCAA eligibility decision makes NFL waiver wire the new signing day
Analysis of how the NCAA's five-for-five eligibility ruling has opened the door for NFL players to return to college.
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Ranking all 138 FBS teams ahead of 2026 season
ESPN presents a tiered ranking of every FBS program ahead of the 2026 college football season.
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College Football Player Rank: Top 100 players for 2026
ESPN ranks the top 100 college football players ahead of the 2026 season, with a separate debate piece examining the list.
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Ryan Day profile: How he survived and succeeded in a decade at Ohio State
Feature on Ryan Day entering his 10th year at Ohio State, from coordinator to national champion.
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Wetzel: Where there is controversy, there is Lane Kiffin
Column exploring Lane Kiffin's history of pushing boundaries amid the NFL-to-college eligibility landscape.
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Reid's preseason 2027 NFL mock draft has QBs going 1-2-3
Jordan Reid projects the first round of the 2027 NFL draft, including a blockbuster trade for the top pick.
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Tennessee, Dallas Cowboys, Manning family pay homage to Dolly Parton
The legendary singer-songwriter from Tennessee died at age 80, prompting tributes from the Volunteers, Cowboys and Manning family.
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Akron alum wins Offensive Coordinator of the Game promotion
Marty Whims II, an Akron graduate and longtime Zips season-ticket holder, won the program's fan promotion.
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CFB long shot bets for 2026: Washington to CFP, WR to win Heisman
Pamela Maldonado identifies betting long shots with realistic paths to surprise in 2026.
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