Judge issues TRO barring SEC from punishing teams that use players with pro ties
A temporary restraining order prohibits the SEC from enforcing a new rule penalizing programs that field athletes who previously signed NFL, NBA or WNBA contrac
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Big Ten to require four player availability reports per week
The Big Ten is expanding its injury reporting requirement from one weekly report to four per week for conference games.
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BYU coach Kalani Sitake will no longer report to athletic director
BYU restructured its reporting lines so football coach Kalani Sitake answers to a university vice president rather than AD Brian Santiago amid resource tensions
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Judge grants hearing on recantation of abuse claim against Jerry Sandusky
A Pennsylvania judge will hear arguments that a man wants to recant prior allegations of sexual abuse against former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
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Missouri to formally honor 1960 team as national champions
Missouri will recognize its 1960 football team as national champion on Sept. 19 after Sen. Eric Schmitt introduced a measure supporting the claim.
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New Mexico starting QB Jack Layne lost for season due to elbow surgery
New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne will miss the 2026 season as he undergoes a second surgery on his throwing elbow.
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Judge gags attorneys in murder retrial of former Miami player Rashaun Jones
A Florida judge deferred a decision on restricting media access in the retrial of Rashaun Jones, charged in the murder of former Miami teammate Bryan Pata.
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Is Bill Belichick era at UNC already coming to a close?
As Bill Belichick enters his second year at North Carolina, speculation grows about whether his tenure is already nearing an end.
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2027 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks projected 1-2-3
Jordan Reid's preseason mock draft projects three quarterbacks going with the first three picks and includes a blockbuster trade.
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51 breakout candidates for the 2026 college football season
ESPN identifies sleeper players who could make a major impact in the upcoming college football season.
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Reid's annual HBCU watch list: 10 players with 2027 NFL draft potential
ESPN ranks 10 HBCU prospects, including two quarterbacks, who could draw NFL draft interest in 2027.
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College football top 100 players for 2026 season
ESPN ranks the top 100 players in college football entering the 2026 season, led by Jeremiah Smith and Leonard Moore.
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20 teams that could be next first-time national champion like Indiana
After Indiana's championship breakthrough, ESPN identifies programs most likely to win their first college football title next.
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Where there is controversy, there is Lane Kiffin
A feature on Lane Kiffin's history of pushing boundaries and stirring controversy in college football and beyond.
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TCU shamrock frog helmets lead Week 0 best uniforms
TCU debuted helmets featuring a Horned Frog with a shamrock in its mouth as part of Week 0 uniform highlights.
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Betting storylines: Shrinking spreads, curious bets and Miami mania
A roundup of notable betting trends and storylines across college football heading into the 2026 season.
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