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The Rebels must win to stay alive in the College World Series, while Troy's resilient offense, led by catcher Jimmy Janicki, looks to pull off another upset.
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The Rebels must win to stay alive in the College World Series, while Troy's resilient offense, led by catcher Jimmy Janicki, looks to pull off another upset.

When Nick Saban warned Congress that college football was losing its regulatory grip, few imagined a real-time test of his prophecy. A Texas judge’s recent ruling that allows Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby — suspended by the NCAA for gambling on his own team — to resume play has turned the warning into a headline.

The NCAA is leveraging backlash over Brendan Sorsby's eligibility ruling to advance a federal bill that would let it enforce gambling‑related eligibility rules, potentially overriding state court decisions and prompting widespread controversy across college sports.

A Texas judge has cleared the way for quarterback Brendan Sorsby to return to Texas Tech, igniting a battle between billionaire booster Cody Campbell, the Big 12, and state officials, while exposing deeper issues of gambling, legal influence, and the evolving economics of college athletics.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns the Big 12 of legal action as a court restores quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility, igniting a conference‑wide controversy and antitrust warnings
The Wildcats’ full 2026‑27 schedule was released, highlighting home and away conference games, new Big 12 opponents and a Las Vegas tournament appearance.

The conference released home and away designations on Tuesday, highlighting a favorable slate for the Bearcats and outlining their toughest road tests, including trips to Iowa State and BYU.

Michigan's revamped coaching staff, proven track record, and a roster brimming with elite talent position the program to break into the top tier of college football in the coming seasons.

The NCAA has scheduled an appeal for February 8, 2027, against Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whose reinstatement follows a betting violation and mandated counseling. The decision has sparked a cascade of scheduling hesitations across the sport.

The NCAA's decision to allow Brendan Sorsby to return after a brief suspension has triggered a wave of criticism from schools across the country, raising questions about the integrity of college athletics.

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.