Winning Remains the Only Ticket to the Playoff, Coaches Say
Oklahoma’s Brent Venables and other coaches stress that no amount of expansion can replace the need to win games, as debates over a 24‑team playoff intensify.
May 30, 2026
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Big 12 Coaches Back 24‑Team College Football Playoff Expansion
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.
May 30, 2026
College Football Eyes 24‑Team Playoff Amid Health Concerns
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum lambasts ACC commissioner Jim Phillips for championing a 24‑team postseason, arguing that financial incentives are eclipsing athlete safety.
May 30, 2026
Troy Baseball Sets Sights on NCAA Tournament as It Preps for Miami Showdown
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.
May 30, 2026
Power Four Conferences Must Align Schedules to Restore Balance in College Football
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.
May 29, 2026
Virginia Tech and Maryland reshuffle football schedules, keeping 2026 and 2029 matchups
The schools have canceled their 2027 and 2028 games, replacing them with Baylor matchups, while preserving historic contests in 2026 and 2029.
May 29, 2026
SEC Spring Meetings Spark Playoff Expansion Clash
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.
May 29, 2026
UNC Announces 2026‑27 ACC Basketball Schedule with Favorable Home Slate
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.
May 29, 2026
Georgia Tech’s Historic Seed and Momentum in the 2026 NCAA Tournament
Georgia Tech, the No.2 national seed, opens its 2026 NCAA regional against UIC Flames, riding a historic sweep of ACC titles.
May 29, 2026
Georgia Tech Opens 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament with Heavy Odds Against UIC
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.
May 29, 2026
Big 12 to broadcast live replay conversations in select football games
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.
May 29, 2026
Georgia Tech Secures Top Seed for 2026 NCAA Baseball Regional in Atlanta
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.
May 29, 2026
Kentucky and Wake Forest Open 2026 Morgantown Regional with High Stakes
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.
May 28, 2026
Clemson Basketball Announces 2026‑27 ACC Schedule
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.
May 28, 2026
Tar Heels Gear Up for Friday Showdown with VCU in Chapel Hill Regional
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.
May 28, 2026
College Football Playoff Debate: 24‑Team Format Gains Momentum
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.
May 28, 2026
UCF Baseball Eyes NCAA Regional Upset in Auburn
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.
May 28, 2026
Auburn Coach Alex Golesh Keeps Playoff Talk in Perspective Amid Rebuilding Efforts
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.
May 27, 2026
Big Ten Pushes for 24‑Team College Football Playoff While SEC Hesitates
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.
May 27, 2026
SEC chief Greg Sankey delays College Football Playoff expansion decision
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.
May 26, 2026
College Football’s Governance Crisis: Sankey, Sorsby, and the 24‑Team Playoff Debate
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.
May 26, 2026
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Blocks 24‑Team College Football Playoff Expansion
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.
May 26, 2026
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Emerges as Gatekeeper to College Football Playoff Expansion
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.
May 26, 2026
SEC’s Greg Sankey Stands Alone Against 24‑Team College Football Playoff
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.
May 26, 2026