Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference to take job outside college sports
Yormark's exit after the football season ends leaves the Big 12 searching for a new leader amid the conference's push for CFP access and media revenue.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Court of Appeals denies NCAA relief, keeping Texas Tech QB Castellanos and others eligible
A Kentucky appellate judge's ruling keeps eligibility battles in the courts and directly affects Texas Tech's quarterback plans for its key Big 12 game vs. Ariz
ESPN · +7 outlets
June Jones, coach who popularized the run-and-shoot, dies at 73
Jones built high-powered offenses at SMU and Hawaii and later coached the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Florida to start QB Aaron Philo over Tramell Jones Jr. against No. 3 Georgia
The No. 17 Gators turn back to Philo as they try to snap a five-game losing streak in the Florida-Georgia rivalry game.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Texas Tech to use two quarterbacks, Castellanos and Hammond, vs. No. 22 Arizona
The No. 13 Red Raiders split snaps at the position in a pivotal Big 12 matchup as Castellanos' eligibility case continues to play out.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency at team facility
The former five-star recruit's status is unclear, adding to quarterback uncertainty in Boulder and questions about the Buffaloes' roster retention.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Nebraska QB Anthony Colandrea signs deal to return for 2027 season
The re-signing locks in Nebraska's starter for his final year of eligibility amid transfer portal interest, a sign of the new contract-driven roster model.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lane Kiffin backs a 24-team College Football Playoff, arguing for more SEC berths
The expansion debate gains a prominent coaching voice as administrators weigh a much larger playoff field.
On3 · +14 outlets
Manny Diaz laments lack of NIL and transfer portal clarity as poaching season nears
The Duke coach's complaint reflects widening frustration among coaches over tampering and roster rules with the portal window approaching.
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Maryland coaching search: firm tied to Cignetti hire, 11 names and a $50 million pitch
Athletic director Jim Smith is running an outside-firm-led search with high-profile and NFL names attached after the Terrapins' latest reset.
Capital Gazette · +7 outlets
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy, shot in offseason, set to make season debut vs. Arkansas
The All-America tailback returns for the Tigers' SEC rivalry game after recovering from an offseason gunshot wound.
ESPN · +8 outlets
NC State coaching search: Cowher and Washington to assist, Brian Kelly floated as candidate
Four days after firing Dave Doeren, NC State is mobilizing alumni legends for the search while its coach flagged NIL funding concerns.
247Sports · +3 outlets
Big Ten's increased NIL cap expected to reshape Washington's roster building
Conference-level revenue sharing changes are shifting how programs budget for rosters and where they can compete for talent.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
Chip Kelly's old-school scheme has Northwestern eyeing a College Football Playoff berth
The Wildcats are running their best offense in a decade behind Kelly's tinkering, putting them in unusual playoff contention.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Week 9 preview: ACC in the spotlight, backup quarterbacks taking over the Big Ten
ESPN's kickoff slate and upset-alert breakdowns frame a weekend where ACC contenders and shorthanded Big Ten rosters are the main storylines.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Jeremiah Smith could be first receiver taken No. 1 overall in 31 years, Kiper says
The Ohio State wideout headlines ESPN's updated 2027 draft board as a potential generational prospect.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ball State coach calls college football leadership and Congress 'most dysfunctional in the entire world'
The blunt criticism lands as Congress weighs federal NIL legislation and schools await a governing framework.
IndyStar · +1 outlets
Week 9 injury report: latest updates at Texas, Florida, Ohio State and more
Availability reports across top programs, including USC's lengthy list and Notre Dame's DJ McKinney (ankle), shape Saturday's matchups.
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