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A Texas judge has granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction allowing him to play for Texas Tech this season despite a history of betting on his own team. The ruling has ignited outrage among college sports administrators, prompted an NCAA appeal, and raised questions about congressional intervention and conference realignment.
The 2026 season reaffirms the SEC’s supremacy, with Alabama and Georgia leading the win‑loss rankings, while Texas A&M’s recent success under Mike Elko threatens to reshape the traditional hierarchy.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has voiced support for a larger College Football Playoff, while commissioners and coaches weigh the economic implications and potential restructuring of conference championships.
Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher denounced the dominant Power 4 conferences, invoking Harry Potter imagery and country music lyrics to illustrate the growing chasm in college sports.
LSU President Wade Rousse supports a new act that may bar international stars from the university's basketball program, prioritizing institutional protection over athletic prestige.
Paki Finau, a highly rated offensive lineman, transfers from Washington to BYU, where he is slated to start at left tackle, bringing size, experience, and a quest for more playing time to the Cougars' line.
Coach Matt Campbell is counting on a stacked tight end room, featuring returning standouts Andrew Rappleyea and Ben Brahmer, to keep Penn State’s offense potent and versatile.
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.
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.
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 No. 18 Rebels travel to Nebraska to open against the Wildcats, carrying a 100‑home‑run season and a pitching staff that ranks among the nation’s best.
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.
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.
Ten programs aim to rebound in 2026‑27 by leveraging the transfer portal, key transfers and coaching changes are highlighted.
After a 17‑year absence, the Nebraska baseball team will host an NCAA Regional at Hawks Field, facing South Dakota State, Ole Miss and Arizona State, with a strong chance to advance to the College World Series.
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.
For the first time in conference history, five Sun Belt baseball programs have earned NCAA Regional berths, joining the SEC, ACC and Big 12 as the only conferences with five or more teams in the tournament field.
Arkansas, the No. 2 seed, meets Missouri State, the No. 3 seed, in a Friday night clash at Hoglund Ballpark. The teams split their regular‑season series, and Kansas will host Northeastern later the same day.