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
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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
Top College Basketball Programs Eye Bounce‑Back in 2026‑27
Ten programs aim to rebound in 2026‑27 by leveraging the transfer portal, key transfers and coaching changes are highlighted.
May 26, 2026
Nebraska Baseball Secures Historic NCAA Regional Hosting
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.
May 26, 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
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Stands Firm Against 24‑Team Playoff Expansion
Greg Sankey's opposition to a 24‑team College Football Playoff highlights a deepening rift among major conferences.
May 26, 2026
Sun Belt Baseball Makes History with Five Regional Berths
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.
May 25, 2026
Arkansas Baseball Heads into NCAA Regional Showdown with Missouri State
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.
May 25, 2026
Kansas Baseball Eyes Historic Home‑Field Edge in NCAA Tournament Regional Projections
Projections place the Jayhawks as top seeds for regional hosting at Hoglund Ballpark, with a slate of opponents and key players emerging as the 2026 NCAA Tournament approaches.
May 23, 2026
SEC Spring Meetings Could Redefine College Football Playoff Structure
At the upcoming SEC spring meetings in Destin, Florida, key stakeholders are poised to approve a 24‑team College Football Playoff format that could begin as early as 2027.
May 22, 2026
The Self‑Interest Crisis Shaking College Football
College football’s pursuit of individual glory and NFL‑style revenue models is destabilizing the sport’s traditional collective ethos.
May 22, 2026
The Push for a 24‑Team College Football Playoff: Implications for Tennessee
A detailed look at the growing support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, the stance of the SEC, and how Tennessee's coaching staff envisions a different postseason history.
May 21, 2026
Coaches Challenge NCAA Roster Spending Limits as NIL Deals Surge
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian says every SEC team spends at least $30 million on its roster, citing third‑party NIL deals and the lack of enforcement of the NCAA’s $20.5 million cap.
May 21, 2026
Playoff Expansion Negotiations Reach Critical Juncture
The fate of a 24‑team College Football Playoff hinges on the SEC's decision, with key stakeholders pushing competing visions as a December deadline looms.
May 21, 2026
College Football Playoff Expansion: 12 to 24 Teams on the Table
A heated debate among college football’s governing bodies and broadcasters centers on whether to double the playoff field, with concerns about tradition, viewership and revenue.
May 21, 2026
The College Football Playoff’s 24‑Team Dream: Who Gains, Who Loses
An expansion to 24 teams would open the playoff to many more schools, alter coaching legacies and redefine how elite programs schedule each season.
May 21, 2026
The Push for a 24‑Team College Football Playoff: Who’s Driving the Change?
A look at the growing momentum behind expanding the College Football Playoff, the key conferences steering the debate, and the fan backlash that could shape the sport’s future.
May 20, 2026
Conference Powerhouses Lobby for 24‑Team College Football Playoff as Networks Vie for Rights
The Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Notre Dame are pushing a 24‑team playoff to offset $250 million in lost championship revenue, while ESPN warns of regular‑season fallout and Fox Sports eyes more marquee games.
May 20, 2026
College Football Playoff Expansion Could Open Door for Iowa’s Playoff Dreams
A proposed 24‑team College Football Playoff could finally give Iowa the postseason spotlight it has repeatedly missed, as conference leaders debate expansion and the Hawkeyes reflect on near‑misses from 2015 to 2023.
May 20, 2026
Big Ten’s Petitti pushes for 24‑team College Football Playoff
Tony Petitti, commissioner of the Big Ten, is rallying support for a 24‑team College Football Playoff, arguing that the model would broaden access and generate new revenue streams. A decision must be reached by Dec. 1, 2024, and the SEC's reaction is still undecided.
May 20, 2026