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Big 12 coaches unanimously support a 24‑team College Football Playoff, which could bring up to five teams into the postseason, add a tenth conference game, and reshape scheduling and revenue models.
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum lambasts ACC commissioner Jim Phillips for championing a 24‑team postseason, arguing that financial incentives are eclipsing athlete safety.
Troy University’s baseball team enters the NCAA Tournament for the second time in four years, facing Miami in a weather‑delayed Gainesville Regional game.
The author argues that the sport’s most pressing problems can be solved by a single scheduling rule: every Power Four program should face the same number of Power Four opponents each season.
The schools have canceled their 2027 and 2028 games, replacing them with Baylor matchups, while preserving historic contests in 2026 and 2029.
At a gathering in Miramar Beach, Florida, the SEC’s spring meetings turned into a forum for heated discussion about the College Football Playoff selection process, with coaches questioning transparency, a new strength‑of‑record metric, and the value of a ninth conference game amid a rivalry with the Big Ten over playoff expansion.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has released the 2026‑27 men's basketball schedule for North Carolina, highlighting a balanced slate of home and away games that positions the Tar Heels for a strong ACC campaign.
Georgia Tech, the No.2 national seed, opens its 2026 NCAA regional against UIC Flames, riding a historic sweep of ACC titles.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament kicks off today as Georgia Tech hosts UIC, with the Yellow Jackets listed as -3500 favorites and an 8.5‑run spread. A win would keep their national championship hopes alive and set up a potential showdown with Oklahoma or The Citadel.
The conference’s presidents have approved a plan that will let fans listen in on replay reviews during chosen games this fall, a move championed by commissioner Brett Yormark and chief competition officer Scott Draper.
Georgia Tech will open Russ Chandler Stadium to the nation’s top college baseball teams from May 29 to June 1, entering the tournament as the No. 2 national seed after a historic season that saw the program capture both the ACC regular‑season and tournament titles for the first time in 13 years.
The first game of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Morgantown Regional pits the Kentucky Wildcats against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a battle of balanced lineups and unconfirmed pitching rotations.
The ACC revealed Clemson’s 2026‑27 basketball opponents, highlighting home matchups with Duke and Florida State, a road test against Boston College, and the first regular‑season meeting with UNC since 1950‑51, while the roster rebuilds around retained players and new transfers.
The Tar Heels will host the VCU Rams on Friday night in a regional matchup that could hinge on Jason DeCaro's performance and the teams' recent form.
A growing coalition of conferences backs a 24‑team College Football Playoff, sparking a contentious discussion about revenue, scheduling and the future of conference championship games.
After exceeding preseason expectations and finishing fourth in the Big 12, the UCF Knights open the NCAA Tournament against N.C. State, then meet top‑seeded Auburn and Milwaukee, hoping to extend a surprising run.
Auburn’s head coach Alex Golesh says the College Football Playoff is not his priority as he works to lift the Tigers out of five straight losing seasons.
The future of the College Football Playoff hangs in the balance as the Big Ten champions a 24‑team format, the SEC remains skeptical, and financial stakes reshape the conversation.
At the spring meetings, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said no vote will be taken on expanding the playoff this year, emphasizing the need for careful analysis and the risk of diluting the regular season.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says the College Football Playoff will not be discussed at spring meetings, while quarterback Brendan Sorsby defends his betting history and the Big Ten’s 24‑team expansion faces criticism.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has emerged as the chief obstacle to expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing concerns over dilution of the postseason and a preference for a 16‑team model.
SEC chief Greg Sankey is blocking a proposed 24‑team College Football Playoff, favoring a 16‑team model and insisting the conference’s championship game remain intact. His stance is shaping the future of postseason football.
The future of the College Football Playoff hangs in the balance as conference leaders negotiate a new format that could double the number of teams, with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey emerging as the chief opponent.
Greg Sankey's opposition to a 24‑team College Football Playoff highlights a deepening rift among major conferences.