CFP leaders discuss 24-team model but take no vote amid ESPN negotiating window
Playoff expansion talks continue as the CFP's media-rights negotiations with ESPN remain unresolved, with athletic directors publicly floating 2027 as a possibl
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Protect College Sports Act clears Senate, heads to House as NIL and roster-cap fight escalates
The bill's proposed 20-team roster caps and athlete-compensation framework are drawing scrutiny from coaches and critics who allege inconsistent application of
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Ex-Auburn football staffer arrested, accused of leaking recruiting info to rivals
The felony case over alleged trade-secret theft is prompting legal analysis of how athletic departments protect recruiting data.
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LSU football player under police investigation for alleged rape after Title IX suspension was overturned
Campus police and the district attorney are examining an allegation against Damien Shanklin, whose earlier suspension had been reversed in a Title IX case.
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ESPN's Week 4 power rankings: Florida jumps, five new teams enter Top 25
Weekly rankings and playoff-bracket projections are shifting after a round of upsets, including Florida's win over Ole Miss.
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ABC sweeps Week 4 college football TV windows as FOX posts big Friday night numbers
Viewership data for Week 4 shows ABC taking every broadcast window while FOX's Friday night package drew strong ratings.
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Tennessee All-SEC guard Wendell Moe Jr. expected to miss rest of season
The injury is a blow to the Volunteers' offensive line amid fan pressure on position coach Glen Elarbee.
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Texas AD calls Longhorns' on-field celebrations 'embarrassing' after Tennessee win
Chris Del Conte apologized for the top-ranked Longhorns' vulgar celebrations, putting a spotlight on the program's early-season conduct.
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Coaches on the hot seat: who helped and hurt their job security in September
Midseason stock reports weigh which coaches have improved their standing in year one or fallen short of expectations.
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San Diego State football dealing with mumps outbreak before Pac-12 opener
The outbreak is affecting preparations for Saturday's conference opener against Texas State.
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Notre Dame's top-ranked defense braces for biggest test yet against North Carolina
Marcus Freeman said the unit is executing better as the Irish face UNC and remain in the national championship conversation.
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Maryland's Mike Locksley says he needs 'no assurances' after 51-point loss
Locksley, already on the hot seat, said his focus is on preparing the Terrapins for a road trip to Nebraska.
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Rivals draws backlash for charging high school players $499 to be evaluated
The recruiting service's paid evaluation model is raising questions about monetizing access for prospects.
nytimes.com · +4 outlets
College football programs are adopting AI while weighing the risks
Athletic departments are deploying AI tools across operations as oversight and data-security questions mount.
nytimes.com · +3 outlets
Player buyouts loom as college football's next big contract fight
As revenue-sharing reshapes rosters, programs face growing exposure on buyout clauses tied to player contracts.
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Jayden Daniels? No: Kamario Taylor explains why he's sticking with Mississippi State
The Bulldogs' breakout quarterback addressed speculation about his future ahead of a marquee Week 5 matchup against Alabama.
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Brent Venables confirms John Mateer will remain Oklahoma's starting quarterback
The Sooners are sticking with Mateer despite uneven on-field results, with recruiting holding steady for now.
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Georgia flips top JUCO prospect in the nation, drawing rivals' ire
Kirby Smart's latest recruiting win over an ACC program is fueling debate about Georgia's talent advantage.
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