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Sun, Oct 18, 6:45 AM ET
ESPN reaches handshake agreement to broadcast 24-team CFP starting in 2027
The CFP has a non-binding agreement with ESPN to double the postseason field to 24 teams in 2027, with ESPN reportedly paying about $345 million more per year,
ESPN · +14 outlets
Florida upsets No. 7 Texas in Austin as Longhorns' season spirals
Unranked Florida rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Texas, dropping the preseason No. 1 Longhorns further and raising questions about the program's directi
ESPN · +10 outlets
Ohio State QB Julian Sayin out several weeks with throwing-shoulder injury
Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Sayin will miss several weeks after the injury occurred in Ohio State's 19-15 escape at No. 5 Indiana, leaving the offense to backu
ESPN · +10 outlets
Michigan benches QB Bryce Underwood at halftime vs. Penn State, turns to Tommy Carr
The Wolverines pulled their starting quarterback after a scoreless first half, handing the offense to true freshman Tommy Carr in a high-profile Big Ten game.
ESPN · +5 outlets
NCAA sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine over order letting schools ignore eligibility rule
The federal lawsuit challenges DeWine's executive order giving Ohio colleges the option to let 2022 high school graduates play a fifth season, setting up a figh
ESPN · +13 outlets
Oregon benches five-star QB Dylan Raiola; Brock Thomas likely to start
The Ducks are changing quarterbacks as their College Football Playoff hopes hang in the balance, with Raiola's benching drawing sharp commentary.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets
Southern Nazarene player Tyler Ulrich dies after in-game injury
Ulrich, 21, died following a traumatic injury sustained in a game the previous week, drawing attention to player safety at the small-college level.
Sports Illustrated · +12 outlets
Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, Urban Meyer criticize 24-team CFP expansion
Prominent coaches and analysts pushed back on the expanded playoff, warning about the toll on the regular season and player health, with some offering alternati
Sports Illustrated · +4 outlets
No. 22 LSU routs injury-depleted Mississippi State 31-0
Sam Leavitt threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns as LSU built a three-touchdown halftime lead over the 16th-ranked Bulldogs.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Duke's Manny Diaz proposes transfer fee for players entering the portal
Diaz's suggestion of a European-soccer-style transfer system drew both support and accusations of hypocrisy amid debate over the portal and roster compensation.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
Report: ESPN to pay additional $345 million per year for 24-team CFP
The reported annual increase quantifies what ESPN would pay for the expanded playoff broadcast rights beginning in 2027.
On3 · +9 outlets
Alabama WR Ryan Coleman-Williams has arthroscopic knee surgery
The Crimson Tide's star receiver underwent a procedure to repair a meniscus injury, a notable blow to Alabama's offense.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Steve Sarkisian buyout and contract details examined amid Texas slide
Reporting details what it would cost Texas to part with Sarkisian after the Longhorns' sudden freefall following the Florida loss.
CBS Sports · +1 outlets
Mel Kiper releases 2027 NFL draft Big Board with seven QBs in top 25
The early rankings underscore how much quarterback talent evaluators see in the upcoming draft class at the midpoint of the college season.
ESPN · +8 outlets
FSU final injury updates ahead of rivalry game at No. 3 Miami
Florida State's status report and weather outlook set the table for its rivalry matchup with undefeated Miami.
Sports Illustrated · +14 outlets
Notre Dame reportedly plans schedule changes due to 24-team playoff
The Irish are examining scheduling strategy as the expanded playoff format takes shape, with implications for independents and their Big 12 opponent BYU.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
USC president comments on Lincoln Riley's job security
The Trojans' leadership weighed in on Riley's standing amid scrutiny of the program's on-field results and television ratings.
Sports Illustrated
2027 recruiting class rankings: Florida surges into top five after five-star flip
The Gators' on-field win over Texas coincides with momentum on the recruiting trail as the 2027 cycle enters its home stretch.
ESPN · +1 outlets

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