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Utah Football’s roster, led by coach Morgan Scalley and star players, attended the Monster Energy Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, where they engaged in photo shoots, interviews and social‑media content ahead of the 2026 season.
The 2026 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Trophy watch list includes Brent Key, highlighting his recent on‑field achievements and commitment to scholarship, leadership and integrity.
Alex Golesh's first game as Auburn head coach arrives on September 5 against Baylor at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
A look at the toughest stretch of Alabama football's 2026 season, from opening night to late‑fall showdowns that will decide playoff hopes.
An analysis of the College Football Playoff era finds that ten of twelve champions began the season in the preseason top five, yet recent years have produced notable upsets that keep the title race unpredictable.
With the College Football Playoff now expanded to twelve teams, several programs that appear to have solid seasons are still on the outside looking in. Tough conference slates and a handful of key injuries could keep Utah, Auburn, Oklahoma State, Michigan and Florida out of the coveted field.
Louisville’s head coach Jeff Brohm argues that a 16‑ or 24‑team playoff would give more programs a shot at the title, while the Big Ten and SEC outline divergent plans and some athletes voice concerns about an elongated season.
The College Football Playoff has agreed to raise UConn’s annual revenue share to between $1.5 million and $2 million, a five‑fold increase that could fast‑track the program under coach Jason Candle, but a pending Senate vote on the Protect College Sports Act may stall its ascent to a Power 5 conference.
A recent College Football Playoff payout boosts UConn’s annual share to $1.5‑$2 million, yet a pending anti‑expansion bill could stall its path into a major conference
Leaders from the SEC, Big 12 and ACC presented divergent visions for a larger postseason, while Rich Clark urged caution and a data‑driven decision before any change takes effect.
Leaders from major conferences gather to weigh a larger postseason, but divergent visions and logistical hurdles keep consensus at bay.
Recent discussions among college football's top conferences explored expanding the playoff, while a quarterback's betting scandal added a layer of complexity to the sport's off‑field landscape.
A recent meeting of college football’s top administrators explored expanding the playoff to sixteen or twenty‑four teams, highlighting divergent conference preferences, potential revenue shifts and the need for further analysis before any decision is made.
Rich Clark says the discussions are healthy but inconclusive, with conference leaders weighing a 16‑team model championed by the SEC against a 24‑team proposal favored by the Big 12 and ACC, while also addressing player eligibility and the upcoming September session.
Top college football officials gathered to discuss widening the playoff format, weighing financial implications and logistical challenges while also addressing player eligibility issues.
College football power brokers convened in Denver to explore a possible expansion of the playoff, weighing financial, scheduling and venue considerations while signaling divergent conference preferences.
Leaders gathered in Denver to discuss a potential overhaul of the postseason, weighing financial, scheduling and wellness implications before a December deadline.
The Hawkeyes face a daunting early stretch in the Big Ten, but a strong start could launch them into playoff contention under coach Kirk Ferentz.
Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian urges careful consideration of a proposed 24‑team College Football Playoff, citing recent shifts in conference realignment, name, image and likeness deals, and revenue sharing.
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.
Pete Bevacqua, Notre Dame's vice president and director of athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Selection Committee for a four‑year term starting July 1.
College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark has signaled a firm stance against Texas Tech’s attempt to keep quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible after a court ruling, stating that such games will not count toward playoff contention.
The ruling grants a controversial athlete eligibility while the NCAA prepares to appeal, igniting a national debate over integrity and governance.
A recent court decision has allowed former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby to join Texas Tech for 2026, prompting Power Five schools to reconsider matchups, influencing playoff dynamics and adding intrigue to upcoming media events.