
CFP Committee’s Alabama Selection Draws Fire
The decision to slot Alabama into the 2025/2026 College Football Playoff ahead of Notre Dame has ignited a heated debate among alumni, analysts and former players.
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The decision to slot Alabama into the 2025/2026 College Football Playoff ahead of Notre Dame has ignited a heated debate among alumni, analysts and former players.

After seven seasons across four franchises, former Ohio State standout Parris Campbell has retired, creating roster flexibility for the Dallas Cowboys as they consider bolstering their wide receiver group.

Florida Atlantic University has released its full slate of 2026 football matchups, detailing kickoff times, opponents and the networks that will carry each game.

In his first press conference since the Diana Russini controversy, Mike Vrabel emphasized his commitment to coaching, the grounding role of his wife Jen and sons Tyler and Carter, and his focus on preparing the Patriots for a demanding schedule that includes two Thursday games and a Super Bowl rematch to open the season.
Kickoff details for the Ducks' early September games are set, with CBS, ESPN and FOX slated to carry key matchups, while the schedule sees both cancellations and new additions that shape the team's future.

Despite back‑to‑back playoff runs, the Ducks have been outscored by nearly 20 points on average, and the clock is ticking for head coach Dan Lanning to deliver a title.

The conference has announced kickoff times for Indiana's first five games, highlighting noon openers, a primetime showdown and streaming opportunities.

The Indiana Hoosiers open the 2026 campaign as reigning national champions, facing a schedule that begins on Sept. 5 against North Texas in Bloomington. While the defense remains a strength, concerns about a depleted wide receiver corps and a quarterback shift dominate early analysis.

Indiana University football coach Curt Cignetti warns that the sport may not survive in its current form due to escalating financial pressures, while Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz introduce the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 to impose a hard salary cap and other reforms.

The Trojans will open the season at home against San Jose State on Aug. 29, host Fresno State on Sept. 5, welcome Louisiana on Sept. 12, and travel to Rutgers on Sept. 19, with broadcast details to follow for the remainder of the schedule.

The conference released start times and TV partners for Penn State's first three games of the 2026 football season, outlining a high‑profile opening stretch.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti says the current model of college football may not survive beyond the next two years, citing escalating roster expenses and the need for player compensation.

UCLA is hosting its second round of official visits for football recruits, with eight prospects expected on campus to explore the university and its football program.

Coach Kirby Smart argues the SEC could break away if rules aren't uniform, citing NIL pressures and the need for equal footing for student‑athletes.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says rising roster expenses could reshape college football within two years, backing the Big Ten’s CFP expansion and supporting pending federal legislation aimed at curbing financial excess.

The Southeastern Conference announced the game times and television schedule for the Florida Gators' first three games, highlighting a fresh era under Jon Sumrall and a quarterback battle that could define the season.

Ranked among the top prospects in Georgia, Wooten chose the Bulldogs over a field that included Ohio State and Florida, citing strong relationships with coaches and an official visit scheduled for early June.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey insists the league's competitive depth and narrow margins in recent games prove its superiority, even as the conference seeks its first title in three years.

The Panthers will face the Golden Gophers on September 3, broadcast on Peacock, marking the second meeting since their 2014 loss and kicking off a busy slate of games.

The Tigers open the 2026 campaign with three consecutive night matches, featuring a home clash with Clemson, a Sun Belt reunion with Louisiana Tech, and a road test at Ole Miss, while ESPN’s College GameDay heads to Baton Rouge.

Arkansas' athletic director Hunter Yurachek publicly criticized the SEC and ESPN for scheduling two early‑season football matchups with only a week of recovery time, urging an alternative arrangement and facing a wave of critical social‑media response.

The Ole Miss Rebels will host Charlotte 49ers on September 12 at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium, marking the first full‑season debut of head coach Lane Kiffin and setting the tone for a demanding slate of games.

Michigan is intensifying its recruitment of top defensive lineman Seth Tillman, leveraging satellite camps, a strong relationship with coach Larry Black, and a proven track record of developing NFL talent.

The upcoming 2026 season outlines a balanced home-and-away slate, beginning with a September 5 showdown against North Texas in Bloomington.