Coaches Warn of Financial Arms Race in College Sports
Amid rising budgets and NIL deals, college leaders debate the sustainability of football‑driven funding for other sports.
May 28, 2026
Section
Football
Latest Slidescroller coverage in Football.
Devean Isaac Overcomes Adversity to Graduate, Eyes Future in Sports Administration
After battling knee injuries and academic hurdles, Devean Isaac earned a bachelor's degree in education and plans a master's in sports administration while preparing for a 2026 football return.
May 28, 2026
NFL’s Move to Heavy Personnel Packages Boosts Fantasy Wide Receivers
The league is shifting toward 13‑personnel and similar formations, giving wide receivers more targets and yards per route. This trend creates new opportunities for standout receivers and influences draft strategies for the 2026 season.
May 28, 2026
Florida Gators Lock in High‑Profile Coaches for 2026 Season
The university announced a series of salary agreements that could see coordinators earn up to $2.3 million by 2028, and a wave of player transfers follows Faulkner’s arrival.
May 28, 2026
Steve Sarkisian warns that the ‘playoffs or bust’ mindset is eroding college football’s core values
In a recent statement, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian warned that the current obsession with national titles is devaluing the regular season and conference play, urging fans and administrators to protect the sport's traditional heart.
May 28, 2026
Scottish Football Faces Rising Fan Violence Amid Calls for Stronger Sanctions
Chief constable Jo Farrell highlights a lack of accountability and proposes sanctions such as reduced stadium attendance to curb fan‑related violence in Scottish football.
May 28, 2026
SEC’s Sankey Stands Firm as Big Ten’s Recent Dominance Raises Questions
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey argues the SEC remains the strongest college football conference despite the Big Ten's three straight national titles and rising betting odds.
May 28, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers Announce Early‑Season Non‑Conference Broadcast Schedule
The Badgers open their non‑conference slate at Camp Randall, with kickoff times and TV details confirmed for games against Western Illinois on Sept. 12 and Eastern Michigan on Sept. 19.
May 28, 2026
Oregon Ducks reshape football schedule, revive rivalry with Oregon State
The Ducks have announced a revised slate that restores the Oregon–Oregon State rivalry, cancels a series with Baylor, and adds a home game against Coastal Carolina, all part of a strategy to reduce travel and build momentum for a championship run.
May 28, 2026
Tennessee’s Defensive Revival hinges on Chaz Coleman’s return
After a promising 2024, the Tennessee Volunteers stumbled in 2025. A key piece of their rebuild, edge rusher Chaz Coleman, is currently away from the program, and his eventual return could determine whether the team can reclaim its upward trajectory.
May 28, 2026
Top 10 Must-See College Football Showdowns for the 2026 Season
The 2026 college football season opens on August 29th, ushering in a series of high‑profile games, notable coaching changes, and storylines that promise to reshape the landscape of the sport.
May 28, 2026
Rick Berg Reflects on NDSU’s Move to Division I FBS
Former NDSU interim president Rick Berg discusses the ambitious transition to Division I FBS, the financial calculus, and the new alliances forming within the Mountain West Conference.
May 28, 2026
Missouri’s 2026 Defensive Overhaul Faces a Gauntlet of Rising Offenses
With defensive coordinator Corey Batoon tasked with replacing ten starters, Missouri must brace for a schedule that climbs from modest challenges to elite attacks, each led by emerging playmakers.
May 28, 2026
Wyoming Cowboys Add Ivy League Standout Thaddeus Gianaris to Bolster Defense
Wyoming’s offseason moves bring in nearly 50 new players, including quarterback Tyler Hughes and senior defensive end Thaddeus Gianaris, whose Ivy League background and on‑field production signal a strategic push to strengthen both sides of the ball
May 28, 2026
Gunner Stockton’s 2025 Breakout Lands Georgia in ESPN’s Tier 3 Quarterback Rankings
ESPN’s latest tiered evaluation ranks Georgia’s quarterback room in Tier 3, highlighting Gunner Stockton’s emergence while noting the program’s historical context.
May 28, 2026
Michigan Wolverines’ 2026 Recruiting Class: Five Visits to Watch
From five‑star cornerbacks to interior linemen, Michigan's upcoming official visitors are poised to influence the roster in meaningful ways.
May 28, 2026
Rich Rodriguez’s Comeback Faces Hurdles Despite Past Triumphs
Rich Rodriguez’s first season back at West Virginia ended 4‑8, yet his career includes multiple double‑digit win seasons, a Fiesta Bowl victory and a history of lifting programs to new heights. A recent CBS Sports ranking has sparked debate over the criteria used to evaluate coaches.
May 28, 2026
Wisconsin Hosts 2027 Linebacker Prospect Nathan Jones on Official Visit
The Badgers will welcome Nathan Jones, a 2027 linebacker prospect, to Madison from May 28 through May 31 for an official visit, where coaching staff will highlight the program’s development path amid a conference shift toward size.
May 28, 2026
Wisconsin Hosts 3-Star Linebacker Nathan Jones on Official Visit
Nathan Jones, a 6‑foot‑3, 230‑pound linebacker prospect, will be on campus from May 28‑31, giving Wisconsin a chance to highlight its program and compete with top programs for his commitment.
May 28, 2026
Kirby Smart’s Critique of the College Football Playoff Committee
Georgia’s head coach Kirby Smart lambasts the College Football Playoff committee, arguing that subjective biases and a lack of SEC representation skew rankings, and he urges a larger playoff field.
May 28, 2026
New Coaches Take the Helm as Georgia High School Football Offseason Sees Surge in Hires
Four Georgia high schools — Locust Grove, South Atlanta, LaFayette and Jordan — have announced new head coaches, marking a busy period for the GHSA as the offseason wraps up.
May 28, 2026
Colorado Buffaloes Extend Scholarship to Top 2027 Edge Rusher Jaiden Bryant
Colorado's latest recruiting push targets elite edge rusher Jaiden Bryant, a South Carolina native whose LSU commitment could be reshaped by a new connection with a recent Buffaloes commit.
May 28, 2026
Timing the Money: How College Football Programs Navigate NIL Deals with Recruits
College football programs are wrestling with the delicate question of when to bring up money with high school recruits, balancing early negotiations, misinformation risks, and the evolving landscape of name, image and likeness agreements.
May 28, 2026
Arsenal’s Title Triumph Sets Up Clash with PSG in Champions League Final
Arsenal clinched the Premier League crown while PSG coasted through Ligue 1, raising questions about how fatigue and squad management will influence the upcoming Champions League final.
May 28, 2026