Senate passes Protect College Sports Act; NCAA, conferences react as bill heads to House
The landmark bill would reshape NCAA governance, NIL and athlete eligibility, but it still faces House uncertainty.
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CFP leaders again discuss 24-team playoff model but vote on no calendar or scheduling changes
Expansion talks continue in Chicago while the playoff negotiates a new deal with ESPN and bowls await their fate.
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Ex-Auburn staffer arrested on felony charges over leaking recruiting information to rivals
Court records accuse the former Auburn football staff member of sending the program's recruiting intel to competitors.
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SEC and South Carolina jointly suspend star DE Dylan Stewart one game for contact vs. Alabama
The penalty follows what the league called egregious contact with an Alabama player during Saturday's game.
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Texas AD calls Longhorns' vulgar on-field celebrations 'embarrassing' after Tennessee win
Chris Del Conte apologized for the celebrations during the top-ranked Longhorns' victory over the Volunteers.
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Nick Saban pushes back on NIL-retirement narrative, addresses whether he would return to coaching
The former Alabama coach said his decision to step away was not driven by NIL and gave an emphatic answer on a comeback.
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Rivals faces backlash for charging high school players $499 to be evaluated
The recruiting service's paid evaluation program has drawn an uproar across the high school football community.
The New York Times · +3 outlets
No. 1 JUCO prospect Alius Mayo commits to Georgia after flip from Cal
The Bulldogs secured the top junior college recruit in a flip away from the Golden Bears.
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College football programs adopt AI while weighing the risks of the technology
Athletic departments are increasingly betting on artificial intelligence tools without settled rules for managing them.
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Colorado expected to start QB Isaac Wilson vs. No. 12 Texas Tech
Wilson has been taking first-team practice reps this week ahead of the Buffaloes' Saturday matchup.
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College football coaches embrace NCAA 5-in-5 rule that removes redshirt decisions
Coaches welcomed the eligibility change that takes redshirt management off their plate.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +5 outlets
CFP leaders' 24-team talk drives fresh playoff, bowl and bubble projections after Week 4
With upsets in Week 4, analysts updated top-12, bracket and bubble outlooks, with the SEC projected to land five or more teams.
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Maryland's Mike Locksley says he needs 'no assurances' about job security after 51-point loss
The Terps coach, already on hot-seat lists before the season, addressed his standing ahead of a trip to Nebraska.
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Report: $42 million coach at historic program trending toward firing
A report says a high-priced coach at a major program has run his course as pressure mounts.
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ABC sweeps Week 4 college football TV windows; FOX posts strong Friday night ratings
The networks' viewership results shape the next round of media rights and scheduling jockeying.
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Ohio State's Ryan Day eyes 'momentum' as Buckeyes visit unbeaten No. 14 Iowa
Ohio State looks to build on two wins since blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead at Texas.
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Week 4 power rankings: Florida jumps, five new teams enter top 25
A weekend of big wins and upsets reshaped the ESPN top 25 entering Week 5.
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Notre Dame's top-ranked defense braces for biggest test vs. North Carolina
Marcus Freeman said the Irish defense is executing better ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Tar Heels.
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