CFP reaches handshake agreement with ESPN to broadcast 24-team playoff starting 2027
The College Football Playoff is moving to double the field from 12 to 24 teams beginning in 2027, a step that would reshape the postseason and its television ri
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NCAA sues Ohio Gov. DeWine over order letting schools ignore fifth-year eligibility rule
The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit three days after DeWine signed an executive order allowing Ohio schools to grant extra eligibility, escalating a fight over ath
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Critics blast 24-team CFP expansion as harmful to the regular season
Coaches, analysts and fans are sharply divided over whether expanding the playoff to 24 teams devalues the regular season or opens access for more programs.
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Duke's Manny Diaz proposes transfer fee for players entering the portal
Diaz floated a European soccer-style transfer fee system to curb portal movement, drawing both praise for the idea and criticism over its implications for athle
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Florida surges into top five of 2027 recruiting rankings after five-star flip
The Gators climbed the 2027 industry recruiting rankings following a five-star commitment flip, one of the cycle's biggest midseason swings.
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Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, dies after in-game injury
The Oklahoma school announced the sophomore died five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist.
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Notre Dame plans to alter its schedule in response to 24-team CFP
The Irish are reportedly weighing schedule changes as the expanded playoff format reshapes how independents plan their seasons, with a Week 7 test at BYU loomin
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Dismissed FSU freshman allegedly exceeded 150 mph during police chase
Chuck Kennon, dismissed from the team this week, allegedly reached speeds over 150 mph and refused to let a woman exit the car during a pursuit.
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Six Central Methodist players suspended over alleged hazing assault of teammate
The NAIA program suspended six football players indefinitely in connection with an alleged assault of a teammate for being late to practice.
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Week 7 preview: Ohio State-Indiana, Notre Dame-BYU headline loaded slate
A rivalry-week preview weekend features marquee matchups including Alabama-Tennessee and Ohio State-Indiana with playoff implications.
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Nick Saban warns about 24-team CFP and reveals what drove his retirement
The former Alabama coach questioned how much expansion is too much while reflecting on the factors behind his decision to step away from the game.
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Kansas' Bill Self returns for 34th season after briefly considering retirement
The Jayhawks coach said he weighed stepping away before deciding to return, one of the biggest names in the sport opting to continue.
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Kirk Herbstreit rips a powerhouse's schedule as an embarrassment
The ESPN analyst urged the program to follow Alabama and Georgia's scheduling model, adding to the running debate over nonconference strength of schedule.
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No college football head coaches have been fired yet this season
Buyout costs and shifting expectations are contributing to an unusually quiet coaching carousel at the midpoint of the season.
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Jeremiah Smith debate grows over whether he is the best WR ever
Peers and analysts weigh the Ohio State star's career against the sport's all-time greats as his production continues to climb.
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Matt Campbell's leaked Penn State recruiting pitch draws viral reaction
The Iowa State coach's remarks surfaced online, sparking debate over how programs sell themselves to recruits.
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Washington to start Elijah Brown at QB versus Purdue with Williams injured
Brown steps in after the starter suffered a rib injury last week against Iowa, testing the Huskies' depth at the position.
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Miami WR Malachi Toney signs NIL deal with Red Bull
The Hurricanes receiver added a major brand partnership, the latest example of NIL deals reaching star underclassmen.
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