Smart Criticizes CFP Expansion as SEC Weighs Bigger Playoffs
At spring meetings in Florida, the SEC debates a shift to 16‑ or 24‑team College Football Playoff formats, with Smart warning against long gaps and Sankey rejecting a tournament mindset.
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At spring meetings in Florida, the SEC debates a shift to 16‑ or 24‑team College Football Playoff formats, with Smart warning against long gaps and Sankey rejecting a tournament mindset.

The conference’s revised schedule reduces bye weeks to one per team, reshapes rivalries and promises tougher matchups, a shift that Vanderbilt’s head coach believes will benefit fans and the sport.

After a rare two‑year hiatus, the Ducks and Beavers announce a series of games that will extend their storied competition through the next decade.

On May 27, 1979, Real Madrid secured their 19th league championship in a dramatic finish that still resonates in Spanish football history.
The Ducks and Beavers have announced a four‑game series from 2028 to 2032, reviving their historic Civil War rivalry with games in Corvallis and Eugene.

Redshirt freshman Julian Lewis is slated to start for Colorado in 2026, but his development will be tested against a group of promising quarterbacks and a new challenger.

The Ducks and Beavers have agreed to revive their football rivalry, with games slated for 2028, 2029, 2031 and 2032, marking a new chapter after Oregon’s departure from the Pac‑12 and Oregon State’s return to the restructured conference.

The two state universities have announced a four‑game football showdown beginning in 2028, reviving a rivalry that spans over a century of competition.
Georgia’s head coach Kirby Smart highlights the danger of allocating excessive resources to football, warning that it could jeopardize other athletic programs as the Bulldogs prepare for the 2026 season.

Kaden Henderson, the nation's No. 1 linebacker in the 2027 class, is narrowing his choices among Texas A&M, Miami, Notre Dame and LSU, each offering distinct advantages as he prepares for official visits.
Nick Vecrumba, a 6‑foot‑5, 285‑pound lineman from Brownsburg High School, announced his pledge to the University of Kansas, citing coaching staff, facilities and a sense of home as decisive factors.

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The Ducks and Beavers have outlined a four‑game slate that will resume their storied rivalry in 2028, pause in 2030, and continue through 2032, preserving a tradition that began in 1894.

Texas A&M's surge to the top of the 2027 recruiting class, led by Mike Elko's five‑star haul, signals a dramatic reshaping of conference dynamics, while Miami, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and others jostle for position.

After years of uncertainty, the Ducks and Beavers have locked in a four‑game series spanning 2028, 2029, 2031 and 2032, reviving a century‑old competition.
Florida coach Jon Sumrall managed two postseason roles while preparing for his new position, sparking discussion about schedule adjustments for college football.
Florida’s new coach Jon Sumrall managed postseason duties at Tulane while starting his UF role, citing limited sleep and dual responsibilities, and urged changes to the college football calendar.

The Cheltenham Township School District has called off the 2026 varsity and junior varsity football seasons following investigations that revealed a toxic culture and inadequate oversight after a locker room assault.
After a gambling scandal led to permanent ineligibility, Texas Tech plans to challenge the NCAA's decision, citing the association's commitment to athlete welfare and outlining a comprehensive recovery program for quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Kewan Lacy’s record‑setting 2025 campaign, Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU, and Pete Golding’s ascension to head coach converge on a September 19 clash that could shape Ole Miss’s national championship hopes.

The district will suspend football for the upcoming season while it addresses a series of investigations into assaults and a broader negative environment within the program.
The Southeastern Conference is exploring a split from the NCAA to run its own rules, playoffs and enforcement, leveraging its financial clout and media dominance.

During the SEC spring meetings, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko outlined the economic pressures facing college football, urging regulatory measures to sustain the sport.

The Beavers and Ducks will meet four times starting in 2028, with the first game set for Sept. 16 in Corvallis, supported by local businesses.