Archive snapshot · CFB
Sat, Sep 26, 6:46 AM ET
Rivals begins charging high school athletes $499 for evaluation and ranking consideration, drawing backlash
The recruiting site's new pay-to-play tier has drawn criticism from college GMs, former players and media, who argue paid evaluations distort the recruiting ran
Awful Announcing · +7 outlets
American Conference says it is not proactively pursuing expansion as Miami (Ohio), James Madison and UConn inquire
The conference issued a statement after sources said three schools approached about potentially joining, leaving their membership futures unresolved.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Senate weighs Protect College Sports Act covering salary caps, player unions and roster limits
ESPN sorts out what the landmark bill would and would not do as the Senate moves toward a vote on college sports governance.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge hospitalized with personal medical issue ahead of Texas game
The school announced the assistant's hospitalization days before the Volunteers host No. 1 Texas, an absence that affects game-week preparations.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sarkisian says Texas is preparing for headset communication issues with Trump attending Tennessee game
The Texas coach cited the president's early exit from last season's Indiana-Miami title game as evidence that security-related headset outages can occur.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CFP committee will consider strength-of-conference metric in selection, report says
Adding a conference-strength measure would formalize how the committee weighs schedules when picking and seeding the 12-team field.
On3 · +5 outlets
Indiana linemen Daley and Wyatt regain eligibility after judge grants injunction against NCAA
A preliminary injunction allows the two defensive linemen to play again while their case against the NCAA proceeds.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Clemson's Dabo Swinney faces crossroads questions as program stalls at 2-1
With Cal next on the schedule, scrutiny persists over whether Swinney can adapt his program to the portal and NIL era without staff changes.
ESPN · +3 outlets
FBS Oversight Committee proposes banning football staffers from attending games as non-participants
The proposal targets staffers who appear at games outside their official duties, part of ongoing scrutiny of sideline and recruiting-adjacent roles.
On3 · +1 outlets
Former NC State sports medicine director arrested after indictment on abuse counts
A grand jury indicted Robert Michael Murphy on felony and misdemeanor charges involving the sexual abuse of male student-athletes he treated.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sarkisian unclear whether Texas OL Cole Hutson will play despite positive legal outcome
The Texas coach declined to confirm availability for a lineman whose legal matter was resolved, leaving his status for the Tennessee trip open.
247sports.com
Week 4 features six ranked-versus-ranked games, most since 2023
The slate includes USC-Oregon, Texas-Tennessee and Michigan-Iowa, giving the first real read on several playoff contenders.
ESPN · +14 outlets
USC hosts Oregon in a matchup with heavy playoff and California recruiting stakes
The No. 12 Trojans and No. 20 Ducks meet at the Coliseum with both programs' CFP paths and in-state recruiting battles on the line.
On3 · +11 outlets
LSU and Texas A&M face must-win scenarios earlier than expected
Both SEC programs are under pressure well before the heart of conference play, with early losses narrowing their paths to the playoff.
Sports Illustrated · +14 outlets
Colorado's Deion Sanders addresses player dismissals over conduct ahead of Baylor game
Sanders defended his handling of the dismissals and the program's culture as Colorado prepares for Baylor.
Sports Illustrated · +10 outlets
Penn State's leading receiver Koby Howard out for extended time with undisclosed injury
Coach Matt Campbell said the injury is not season-ending but will keep the Nittany Lions' top pass catcher sidelined for a stretch.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Louisville loses safety and linebacker Antonio Watts for the season with knee injury
The No. 16 Cardinals lose a defensive contributor for the remainder of the season, thinning their secondary and linebacker depth.
ESPN
NC State QB CJ Bailey says end-zone fumble was an attempt to run out the clock
Bailey's first public comments address the last-second turnover that handed Vanderbilt a stunning win over the Wolfpack.
ESPN

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