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ACC Overhauls Tiebreaker Rules Ahead of 2026 Season

During the ACC Kickoff in North Carolina, commissioner Jim Phillips detailed revisions to the conference’s championship selection process, emphasizing head‑to‑head results and overall body of work, while also championing the Protect College Sports Act and a 24‑team College Football Playoff.

Jul 27, 2026

NCAA Greenlights Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System for College Baseball

The NCAA’s rules subcommittee has given the green light to the ABS challenge system, building on the SEC’s well‑received experiment in Hoover. With coaches set to receive three challenges per game and a tight two‑to‑three‑second window, the technology promises to bring professional‑level precision to college play.

Jul 27, 2026

NCAA Approves ABS Challenge System for 2027 College Baseball Season

The NCAA’s rules subcommittee has cleared the way for an ABS challenge system to debut in 2027, building on a trial conducted during the SEC tournament in Hoover, Alabama, and raising questions about how the new mechanics will shape strategy and fairness in college baseball.

Jul 27, 2026

Alabama’s Tight End Room Poised for a 2026 Breakthrough

After a steady 2025 production led by Josh Cuevas, Alabama’s tight ends face a pivotal transition. Kaleb Edwards, Josh Ford, and emerging depth pieces aim to fill the void and push the unit toward a breakout season.

Jul 26, 2026

NCAA to Strip Conference Ties from Women’s Tournament Seeding

The NCAA will eliminate conference affiliation from its women's basketball tournament seeding beginning in 2027, ranking the top 16 teams from 1 to 16. The change aims to curb bracket manipulation and benefit programs like UConn. Meanwhile, three former Huskies will start for Team Cooper in the 2026 WNBA All‑Star Game, and Morgan Cheli has overcome a season‑ending injury.

Jul 26, 2026

FAMU Football Faces Postseason Ban but Eyes Top Rankings

Florida A&M's football program is barred from the 2026 postseason due to APR violations, yet head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. says the team will chase top spots in the SWAC East, HBCU polls and FCS rankings while using the ban as motivation.

Jul 26, 2026

NCAA’s Five-for-Five Rule Squeezes 2027 Basketball Recruits

The NCAA's five-year eligibility rule is expected to compress scholarship opportunities for mid-tier prospects in the 2027 class, prompting coaches to adjust strategies and players to reconsider traditional power‑conference pathways.

Jul 26, 2026

NCAA Greenlights Automated Ball‑Strike System as Florida Eyes 2027 Rebound

The NCAA’s rules subcommittee has cleared the Automated Ball‑Strike system for college baseball, a move that could reshape the game. Florida, fresh off a disappointing postseason, is banking on the technology, a larger strike zone and a revamped coaching staff to rebound in the 2027 season.

Jul 26, 2026