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Texas Tech navigates a new quarterback era, Tunisia seeks fresh leadership after a World Cup disappointment, and a New Orleans restaurant celebrates a James Beard honor.
During a Touchdown Club of Houston luncheon, University of Houston head coach Willie Fritz highlighted the need for his quarterbacks to stay clear of gambling, noting he discusses the issue regularly as the program readies two five‑star signal callers for the September 5 opener against Oregon State.
A mid‑year look at the most‑read sports business stories involving the NFL, from attendance shifts and new stadiums to international appointments and sponsorship expansions.
Houston’s third‑year coach Willie Fritz has the program poised for a breakout, but the loss of Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby and the emergence of sophomore Will Hammond reshape the conference dynamics.
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.
Cignetti reflected on his career move, the rise of Fernando Mendoza, and the urgent need for NCAA reform while hinting at a vacation in South Carolina.
Texas Tech enters the 2026 season as the clear favorite to win the Big 12, buoyed by a top‑three SP+ defense, a returning offensive line anchor, and a sophomore quarterback expected to be fully healthy by fall camp.
A look at Brendan Sorsby’s betting scandal, the ripple effects on Texas Tech, and the strategic departures of key Cyclones as they reshape fan perception and season outlook.
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.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti argues that the NCAA's ruling against former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who bet on his own team, marks a necessary step toward stricter enforcement of sports governance.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti calls Brendan Sorsby's reinstated eligibility a 'real plus' for the sport, citing his talent and character as a promising sign for the quarterback's future in the NFL.
Brendan Sorsby, a former Cincinnati football player, faces an NFL supplemental draft after his agent accused the university of knowing about his gambling activities for two years. Cincinnati denies the claims, stating it educates athletes on gambling risks and would report violations. The situation raises questions about eligibility and team evaluations.
The University of Cincinnati says it never learned of Brendan Sorsby's betting habits, despite the player's NCAA ban, upcoming NFL draft eligibility, and a pending lawsuit over his name‑image‑likeness contract.
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.
Brendan Sorsby, a former Texas Tech quarterback, has applied for the NFL supplemental draft after gambling issues jeopardized his college eligibility. The draft, a seldom‑used mechanism for players who miss the regular draft, could place him among notable names like Josh Gordon and Terrelle Pryor.
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.
College football media personality Josh Pate has identified the top four villains to watch in the 2026 season, spotlighting Texas Tech, the Texas Longhorns, Lane Kiffin and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin announced on a podcast that the Tigers will win a national championship, confirmed quarterback Sam Leavitt’s full recovery, and highlighted the participation of golfers Sam Burns and Arni Sveinsson in the U.S. Open, while the Brendan Sorsby saga sparks calls for reform.
Indiana University’s football coach Curt Cignetti joined ESPN’s Rich Eisen to talk about the roster, highlighting players Fernando Mendoza, Josh Hoover and Brendan Sorsby, and previewing the season‑opening game against North Texas on September 5.
Rapper Toosii, known as Nau'Jour Grainger, has left LSU’s football program to focus on his music career, a move confirmed by coach Lane Kiffin, who also raised concerns about gambling influences in college sports.
A series of legal challenges surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby culminated in his withdrawal from college football and entry into the NFL Supplemental Draft, straining relations with the Big 12 Conference and raising financial and legal concerns.