Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference to take job outside college sports
Yormark's exit removes the conference's most aggressive commercial strategist as the Big 12 weighs its next media and expansion moves.
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Kentucky appeals court denies NCAA relief; Texas Tech QB Castellanos and others remain eligible
The ruling keeps several players eligible amid the NCAA's broader legal fight over eligibility rules, with Castellanos set to share snaps against Arizona.
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Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency at team facility
The former five-star quarterback's status is unclear, adding to Colorado's uncertainty at the position.
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Oregon freshman WR Messiah Hampton arrested over alleged high-speed chase
Hampton faces charges of attempting to elude police and reckless driving tied to an Oct. 18 incident.
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Florida to start QB Aaron Philo over Tramell Jones against No. 3 Georgia
The No. 17 Gators turn back to Philo as they try to end a five-game losing streak in the heated rivalry game.
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Baylor routs UCF 41-9 as interim coach Joe Klanderman wins debut
The Bears improved to 5-3 and 3-2 in the Big 12, snapping UCF's four-game home winning streak.
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Group of Six coaches push for a separate Group of Six playoff
Coaches outside the power conferences want their own postseason path rather than competing for a handful of at-large spots.
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Lane Kiffin backs expanding College Football Playoff to 24 teams
The LSU coach's support adds a prominent voice to the debate over a larger playoff field.
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Monmouth builds recruiting model for college football's NIL and portal era
The FCS program's approach illustrates how smaller schools are adapting to revenue sharing and the transfer window.
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Ohio State and Miami climb in updated 2027 recruiting class rankings
The cycle's home stretch is shifting the top of the board as programs jockey for five-star commitments.
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Ball State coach calls college football leadership and Congress 'most dysfunctional in the entire world'
The remarks reflect widening frustration at the sport's governance amid unresolved NIL and transfer rules.
IndyStar · +4 outlets
Coaching carousel intel: jobs to watch and candidates emerging in Week 9
Early Power Four firings and searches at NC State, Maryland and elsewhere shape the market.
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Duke's Manny Diaz criticizes NCAA over NIL and transfer portal clarity as poaching season nears
Diaz's complaints echo a broader coaches' grievance about murky rules governing roster movement.
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Big 12's Texas Tech to use two quarterbacks against Arizona
Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond will both see significant snaps in a key conference matchup.
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Chip Kelly's old-school scheme fuels Northwestern's offense and CFP hopes
The Wildcats are posting their best offensive numbers in a decade behind Kelly's tinkering.
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Nebraska QB Anthony Colandrea signs deal to return for 2027 season
The Cornhuskers lock up their quarterback for his final year of eligibility.
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Ohio State vs. USC shapes up as a blue-blood clash with season implications
The Buckeyes' trip to Los Angeles is among Week 9's most consequential matchups.
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Bowl and CFP projections: BYU, Wake Forest and Utah appear in latest postseason forecasts
Projections show a widening field of playoff contenders as the regular season approaches its stretch run.
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