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After a season marred by off‑field turmoil, quarterback Brendan Sorsby has decided not to play for Texas Tech, opting instead for the NFL Supplemental Draft. The move follows criticism of the school's attempt to reinstate him despite documented gambling violations and mental‑health concerns.
A new bipartisan bill aims to curb university spending on athlete compensation by leveraging cuts to tennis programs, many of which are filled with foreign players, while sparking debate over the impact on American athletes in high‑revenue sports.
In a boost for the Badgers, four-star prospect Brody Pfannenstiel switched from Texas Tech, highlighting a pivotal moment for a program seeking to rebound under coach Luke Fickell.
The Hawkeyes open the 2026‑27 season against Towson on November 2, hoping a new-look roster and third‑year coach Jan Jensen can finally break past the Sweet 16 barrier.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program is gearing up for its 2026‑27 season opener, with head coach Jan Jensen and newcomer McKenna Woliczko leading the charge.
Despite a $35,000 camera theft at their Omaha hotel, Troy's baseball squad rallied to defeat Ole Miss, received support from key organizers, and continues its historic postseason run.
The Texas Longhorns will adjust their 2026 football jerseys to relocate the SEC patch to the center of the garment, reflecting an NCAA rule that now permits Division I programs to sport commercial advertising patches on player uniforms.
Brendan Sorsby's departure triggers a three‑spot fall for Texas Tech, while Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas hold the early top five spots in the ESPN summer poll.
The 2026 season saw Little Rock Baseball capture its second straight Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, post a program‑best 39 victories and earn its inaugural Super Regional berth, a journey highlighted by resilient comebacks and a 30‑25 finish.
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby's descent into sports gambling forced him into rehab, prompted a temporary injunction and a move to the NFL Supplemental Draft, triggering a chain reaction that saw Texas Tech lose a key player, conference rivals withdraw from future matchups and the Big 12 file a legal complaint.
The Crimson Tide announced the jersey assignments for its latest crop of players, highlighting a blend of transfer portal talent and high‑school prospects.
With the NCAA Tournament set to grow to 76 teams, Alabama’s Crimson Tide are slated as a 3‑seed in the South Region by ESPN and a 5‑seed in the West Region by CBS Sports, while preparing to open the season against Sam Houston.
The Cavaliers must navigate a slate of setbacks while relying on experienced depth and emerging talent to protect their ACC crown.
The former Florida quarterback’s legal battle with the NCAA has ended, clearing the way for him to enter the league’s supplemental draft—a niche pathway that reshapes eligibility rules for a handful of players.
Facing backlash over a $90,000 sports‑betting admission, Sorsby has left Texas Tech and is now eyeing the NFL’s supplemental draft as his only path to play this fall.
The 2027 schedule reveals only one game against the Lady Vols, a 12‑80 all‑time deficit that has narrowed to three straight wins, and a full slate of road contests across the SEC.
The Cincinnati Bearcats finished near the bottom of the nation in bench scoring last season. Freshman Eric Mahaffey, a standout from Akron, arrives with strong shooting numbers and a MAC Tournament title, hoping to elevate the team's second‑unit performance.
Ole Miss reveals a balanced 2026 conference schedule, highlighted by home games against South Carolina and Texas, and the addition of top transfers Talaysia Cooper and Jada Richard.
The University of Missouri and Marquette University will meet in the 2026 Legends Classic on November 15, 2026 at Chicago's United Center, marking a significant milestone for both teams.
Oregon State University’s baseball program will return to the Pac‑12 Conference in 2027, taking on the role of host for the conference tournament that will feature a seven‑team field, including recent NCAA Tournament participants.
Mizzou will host Marquette at Chicago's United Center on November 15, 2026, in a clash that marks the first regular‑season encounter between the schools in over four decades.
After a breakout season that saw freshman right fielder Angel Laya hit .296 with 14 home runs, the Oregon Ducks face a roster reshuffle as he enters the transfer portal. Coach Mark Wasikowski looks to freshmen like Brayden Jaksa and Naulivou Lauaki Jr., while several Ducks earn invitations to USA Baseball's training camp ahead of the upcoming MLB Draft.
Despite a court injunction restoring quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility, Texas Tech’s Board of Regents has decided he will not play this fall, a move that has sparked a federal complaint from the Big 12 and a push for broader sports reform.
A Texas judge’s temporary injunction, a high‑stakes betting scandal and a 35‑day rehab stint forced quarterback Brendan Sorsby to abandon his college future and focus on the NFL supplemental draft.