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Oregon State football vs Houston updates. Score, highlights, analysis
The Oregon State Beavers and first-year head coach JaMarcus Shephard open the 2026 football season at Houston. Follow along for live updates.
Pat Fitzgerald Takes Shot at NCAA After Michigan State Win
Pat Fitzgerald criticized the NCAA after Rodney Bullard Jr. delivered a huge performance in Michigan State’s 30-20 win over Toledo.
“No It Ain’t, Yelling at Clouds Guy”: Fans React As Geno Auriemma Claims “College Basketball Is Dying”
College sports have been in turmoil for quite some time now. There has been a lot of discourse about the NCAA’s eligibility, transfer portal, and NIL rules.
NCAAF Week 1: Michigan State vs. Toledo
Pat Fitzgerald debuts as head coach as Alessio Milivojevic leads a revamped Spartan roster against the Rockets. Discover how to catch this Friday night season opener live.
Football and politics: Courtroom battle over ex-pro athletes draws in Louisiana heavyweights
Two sitting district attorneys squared off against each other in open court as the SEC and NCAA try to stop LSU from adding some former pro players.
‘All hell has broken loose’: College football world reacts to LSU ruling
The college football madness continued Thursday night, as a Louisiana judge ruled LSU transfers Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris are eligible to play after spending the summer in NFL training camps. Wright and Harris are among the 42 athletes currently suing the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility. Judge William Jorden’s preliminary injunction prevents…
Judge temporarily grants request for 5th year eligibility in NCAA case involving OU athletes
Former OU baseball player Dayton Tockey and seven other athletes from various schools were granted a temporary restraining order Thursday afternoon at the Cleveland County Courthouse in a case seeking
Florida university board calls on Congress to pass antitrust exemption for NCAA amid college sports upheaval
The State University System Board of Governors approved a list of recommendations to reshape how college sports are governed.
Nick Saban stars in new TV ad advocating for Cruz, Cantwell NCAA bill
Former college football coach Nick Saban is staring in a new advertisement advocating for the Protect College Sports Act, the bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports backed by Sens. Ted …
Division II equipping coaches, athletic trainers with Mental Health First Aid training
Division II governance and membership services has officially announced its collaboration with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to better support the mental well-being of student-athletes by offering Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education training to members across the division.
South Carolina NCAA violations include sports betting by track student manager
South Carolina self reported two Level III violations, one included betting done by a track and field student manager.
SEC reportedly considering removing LSU from conference
The LSU Tigers have been moving forward with plans to add a few players to their roster who have signed professional contracts. However, it sounds like the SEC is considering expelling LSU from the conference if that happens. While adding those players to the roster would violate NCAA and SEC rules, a Louisiana state court…
NCAA clears Cincinnati in Brendan Sorsby sports betting probe
The NCAA has cleared the University of Cincinnati of any wrongdoing in its handling of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Penn State's Matt Campbell embracing Joe Paterno's legacy in shift from predecessors
Penn State's first-year coach has a framed photo of Paterno in his office and has praised a new exhibit honoring the coach at Beaver Stadium.
Former Texas Tech WR suing NCAA over ban for sports betting
Former Texas Tech wide receiver Roy Alexander is suing the NCAA in an effort to overturn a six-game suspension he received for betting on sports.
Ole Miss NCAA violations include sports betting by baseball, cheer
Ole Miss reported 16 Level III violations in the 2025-26 school year. Sports wagering among athletes cropped up on two teams.
UCLA parts ways with AD Martin Jarmond, brings in former Lakers exec Tim Harris
In announcing move, Chancellor Julio Frenk called the current financial path of UCLA athletics "not sustainable."
College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
Threats and lawsuits have rocked college sports for weeks. The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule has led to lawsuits, with all major conferences barring players from returning after turning pro.
College sports kicks off its season under the long shadow of court fights over eligibility
Threats and lawsuits have rocked college sports for weeks. The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule has led to lawsuits, with all major conferences barring players from returning after turning pro. The Big 12 earlier went to court against Texas Tech over a player who gambled. Courts are heavily ...
Lawsuits and threats: College sports face instability in 2026
Threats and lawsuits have rocked college sports for weeks. The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule has led to lawsuits, with all major conferences barring players from returning after turning pro.
College football analyst says college sports don’t need NCAA anymore
Paul Finebaum says the NCAA is no longer needed as college football conferences gain power amid constant NIL, transfer portal, and eligibility battles.
'We need something right now': Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari on NCAA eligibility rules, Protect College Sports Act
The Razorbacks coach, speaking on The Sideline with Andy Katz, again stated he was in favor of the Protect College Sports Act despite some of his objections to parts of the legislation.
Is the NCAA craziness impacting your love for UNC’s teams?
As football season begins, how are you feeling about UNC athletics amid the turmoil in college sports?
SEC Halts NFL Players From Returning to College Football
After a slew of news about the controversial returns in college football, the SEC has laid down the law. The SEC unanimously banned the admittance of professional athletes back to its member schools Tuesday night, ending a recent period of chaos just days before the 2026 season kicks off. The SEC follows in the Big […]
NCAA OKs Automated Ball/Strike system option for next season
The Automated Ball/Strike system has been approved for use next season in all divisions of college baseball, so that teams can challenge called balls and strikes in regular-season and postseason games, the NCAA announced on Tuesday.
Dan Hurley is right. College sports is ‘total chaos'
A wave of players have been granted additional NCAA eligibility, even some professional athletes.
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
Jacksonville, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
Minnesota's kicking competition muddied by NCAA eligibility court ruling
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The eligibility chaos across college football has seeped into depth charts for several programs with the regular season fast approaching.
Browns will waive Dae’Quan Wright, who has agreed to play for LSU
Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright is poised to do something that once would have been unthinkable: Leave the NFL and go play in the NCAA.
Arkansas basketball visits expected to heat up
Aug. 20 began a quiet period for NCAA basketball which allows prospects to visit college campuses following the Aug. 1-19 dead period.
Court halts order, denies extra year of eligibility
In a legal victory for the NCAA, a federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college an extra year of eligibility.
NCAA lands new deal to promote championship events
The NCAA and Playfly Sports have agreed to a deal that will open the door to more marketing opportunities around championship events, including possible NIL deals for student-athletes.
NCAA enters into sponsorship sales agreement with Playfly Sports
The NCAA on Thursday announced it has entered into a sponsorship sales agreement with Playfly Sports, the sports industry’s leading revenue maximization company.
National Media Split on Ole Miss Championship Chances
After experiencing one of the program’s best years in school history, the Ole Miss Rebels are poised to make a run to compete with the nation’s top programs this season for a National Championship. With new coach Pete Golding assuming the helm and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss returning after winning his appeal against the NCAA, the […] The post National Media Split on Ole Miss Championship Chances appeared first on HEAVY.
ESU volleyball carries unfinished business into new season
After coming four points shy of an MIAA championship and missing the NCAA Tournament, Emporia State volleyball enters the season with a chip on its shoulder.
2001-02 Men's Basketball Team To Be Inducted Into Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
The Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame announced today that the 2001-02 NCAA National Champion Maryland men's basketball team will be part of its Class of 202...
Protect College Sports Act stalls in overnight Senate showdown, vote pushed to September after chaotic evening
The Protect College Sports Act stalled Friday as senators filed amendments targeting conference realignment, women's sports, and NCAA liability.
These are five of the most unstoppable players from the EA Sports college football video games
Quinshon Judkins' spin move in "College Football 25" sparked online petitions, but he's just one of five completely broken NCAA video game players.
NCAA Division II votes to approve age-based eligibility model
NCAA Division II will move to the age-based eligibility model that has prompted athlete lawsuits across the country since it was adopted in Division I.
‘Say yes’: How Susanna Weir found her voice in sports as an NCAA postgraduate intern
Susanna Weir’s priority in athletics always has been to share athletes’ stories. Her coverage of the Olympics for the NCAA allowed her to do this at the highest level, building her confidence and guiding her to her passion for storytelling in the NFL.
What to expect if the Protect College Sports Act passes
Hurdles remain in the House of Representatives after the Senate recess, but the possibility of passing something is closer ever.
Washington makes top 25 of Preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
The Washington Huskies found their way into the preseason edition of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
CFP bracket predictor: Where the preseason rankings get it wrong
Don’t automatically slot teams from the preseason poll into the 12 precious spots of the College Football Playoff. Let's play CFP predictor!
Watch college football Coaches Poll reveal. See who made preseason Top 25
The US LBM college football preseason Coaches poll has landed You can watch the Top 25 reveal live at noon ET on USA TODAY Sports' YouTube page.
Colorado judge issues clarification to class-wide injunction for NCAA eligibility
A Colorado judge issued an important clarification Aug. 2 to their July 31 injunction for class of 2022 athletes in NCAA.
Injunction ruling against NCAA gets pivotal update
NCAA football received a new landmark injunction ruling pertaining to eligibility for 2022 grads. But now there's clarity of the rule.
Why the NCAA is fighting back against a U.S. District Court's ruling
On the heels of Friday's stunning development that saw a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado grant blanket eligibility for 2022 grads, NCAA fights back
'The apparent chaos of the Anthropocene is turbocharging evolution itself': Plants are finding ways to survive and thrive in the climate crisis
In this excerpt from "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce explores the ways plants are adapting and evolving in the face of climate change — and how we need to recognize this reality and foster its potential boost to biodiversity, rather than holding steadfast to our notions of what types of nature should and shouldn't be allowed to thrive.
Big 10 & SEC Now Back Protect College Sports Act As Injunction Issued
Two big college sports law events happened Friday: a judge issued a nationwide NCAA eligibility injunction and the Big Ten & SEC now support the PCSA.
Federal judge’s NCAA eligibility ruling sends shockwaves through college sports
Colorado Judge Charlotte Sweeney ruling would allow athletes from the Class of 2022, who have not redshirted, a fifth year of eligibility. How that impacts N.C. State, UNC, Duke and the rest of the ACC.
Why Are Former UConn Football Players Suing the NCAA?
The group of Huskies are working to get another year of eligibility.
Arkansas soccer picked second in SEC coaches' poll
The Razorbacks won the SEC regular-season title last year and advanced to the NCAA Tournament second round.
Exclusive: NCAA flags second Tennessee athletics student worker for sports gambling
For second time in a year, a student worker in the University of Tennessee athletics department was flagged by the NCAA for online sports gambling.
Exclusive: NCAA suspends Tennessee football star Arion Carter two games for $427 flight
Tennessee star LB Arion Carter has been suspended for two games by the NCAA because he returned to college after his NFL agent paid for a $427 flight.
Sonoma State to relaunch NCAA athletics after budget cuts eliminated sports
The university faced outcry and a lawsuit over its decision to eliminate sports last year as part of broader cuts to close a $24 million deficit.
With NCAA rules set to change on Saturday, Notre Dame and Ohio State sign 8-figure jersey sponsorship deals
CBS Sports announces Brian Kelly as college football analyst for 2026 season
Kelly, 64, will make his booth debut on the Week 0 game between Jacksonville State and North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D.
Fall Coaches Kick-Off 2026-2027 Season on Fall Sports Media Day
Wheeling, W. Va. - Since the Wheeling Men's Golf team finished up NCAA DII National Championship play in May, the Wheeling University Athletic Department has been preparing for the start of the 2026-2027 season. Monday would serve as the unofficial kickoff of the 26-27 campaign, when all the Wheeling Fall Sports Coaches came together for the second annual Fall Sports Media Day. Each of Wheeling's 10 fall sports programs were represented by their seven head coaches, as they previewed the action to come this season.
Protect College Sports Act unlikely to be voted on before summer recess
The bill has drawn support from the NCAA and many Division I conferences, but not the Big Ten and SEC, which are recommending changes.
DIII Management Council approves amendment to guidelines on reinstating student-athletes who commit sports-betting violations
At its meeting this week, the Division III Management Council approved an amendment to the Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement sports-betting guidelines. The council’s action would allow for penalty reductions for a student-athlete who commits a sports-betting violation, provided it is the student-athlete’s first violation, the violation does not involve integrity concerns and the student-athlete engages in appropriate clinical evaluation or support.
Le Moyne women's hoops to face Syracuse, Kentucky
It will mark the first time the Dolphins will host an SEC team in women's basketball.
Josh Pate on CFB Controversies and Media Landscape
Josh Pate on Michigan football, Brendan Sobe, the NCAA's decline, and his growing platform at ESPN.
50 years of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards: How NCAA champions built the Honda Cup’s legacy
Forty-six women have won the Honda Cup. Forty-four won a national championship or reached the Olympics. Inside 50 years of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards.
Commissioner Greg Sankey insists SEC breakaway threat is real as rules frustrations linger
Greg Sankey opened SEC football media days by talking about the Protect College Sports Act, NCAA frustrations, Playoff expansion and more.
Katie Uhlaender: Athletes risk paying the price if Protect College Sports Act is passed
A five-time Olympian argues the Protect College Sports Act would grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption while stripping athlete rights under Title IX.
What Does the Protect College Sports Act Mean to the Current Status and Virginia Tech?
Congress is poised to update the legal foundations of the NCAA and collegiate sports with the Cruz-Cantwell “Protect College Sports” Act. If and when it passes it means big changes.
ACC's Jim Phillips says regional scheduling for non-football sports is easier said than done
Will the NCAA go to regional scheduling for non-football sports? It's an idea Charlie Baker floated, but the ACC's Jim Phillips wonders how to do it.
Texas Tech’s story gets even slimier, plus niche college sports
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Sports law expert examines the legal fallout of the Brendan Sorsby sports betting controversy
Sports law expert Michael McCann breaks down the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga and what it may mean for the NCAA.
From NBA Summer League back to college basketball? NCAA coaches bracing for more roster chaos
As the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule comes under legal attacks, some agents see a pathway from the NBA back to college
L.J. Cason reportedly leaving Michigan basketball, enter transfer portal
L.J. Cason is the only one of 14 players who could return from last season's NCAA championship Michigan basketball team entering the transfer portal.
New lawsuits over NCAA eligibility are likely only the beginning
After a judge in Ohio ruled in favor of 24 athletes seeking eligibility, a new lawsuit threatens the NCAA's "five years to play five seasons" rule.
Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
Judge gives college basketball players a chance with injunction
CINCINNATI — An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition. Judge Christopher Wagner said Thursday the NCAA eligibility rules have been applied to 2022 high school graduates in an arbitrary […]
Jacob Tobey Out as Spurs Announcer After Affair Allegation
Jacob Tobey will not return as Spurs’ the play-by-play announcer following a viral social media post accusing him of having an affair.
NIL clearinghouse has rejected $90M in deals
The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.
NCAA president expects no changes to trans athlete rules after US supreme court ruling
Collegiate sports organization led by Charlie Baker banned trans athletes from women’s sports after 2025 Trump order
NCAA president says it would be a ‘mistake’ to ‘walk away’ from Protect College Sports Act
Charlie Baker, the president of the NCAA, said the Protect College Sports Act effectively “deals with” many of the issues facing his industry. “What we’re really trying to achieve is some sor…
NCAA president Charlie Baker floats regional approach to non-football sports
Conference realignment has turned college athletics into a much more national endeavor than it ever was previously. The Big Ten stretches from Southern California to New Jersey. The ACC includes a pair of teams on the Pacific coast. And the Big 12 has members located in both the deserts of the Southwest and the mountains…
Unisun Sports Commences, Kicking Off 2026-27 Season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Unisun Sports, the groundbreaking strategic alliance between the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), has officially commenced as of July 1, 2026. Unisun Sports will serve both conferences, designed to significantly enhance operational efficiency, foster deeper collaboration, and drive innovation across both NCAA Division I organizations.
Unisun Sports Commences, Kicking Off 2026-27 Season
Unisun Sports, the groundbreaking strategic alliance between the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), has officially commenced as of July 1, 2026. Unisun Sports will serve both conferences, designed to significantly enhance operational efficiency, foster deeper collaboration, and drive innovation across both NCAA Division I organizations.
Tennessee transfer infielder Manny Marin commits to Arkansas
Tennessee transfer infielder Manny Marin has committed to Arkansas via the NCAA Transfer Portal. The former Volunteers star made the announcement via his Instagram page. — This story is developing and will be updated. Check back momentarily.
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari to be inducted into Memphis Sports Hall of Fame
Calipari reached the NCAA Tournament six times with Memphis, including a national runner-up finish in 2008, and won the 2002 NIT title.
Nhouyvanisvong, Green Among Attendees at NCAA Career in Sports Forum
Macalester College rising senior Adi Nhouyvanisvong (Wayata, Minn./Minnetonka) of the women's soccer team and rising junior Jay Green (Roseville, Minn./Mounds Park Academy) attended the NCAA's Career in Sports Forum, held May 27-30 at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind.
Hoopaholic’s Gazette: DM, PK, NCAA, WC & BS
So be true to your school now/ Just like you would to your girl (or guy) OK, maybe the wisdom of Brian Wilson doesn’t have much if anything to do with today’s entry. But I did hear it on the radio today, and the Bard of 60s teen culture was all that and fostered us […]
Danny White earns big bonus for Tennessee bowl, NCAA tournament toward $3.3M pay
Tennessee athletics director Danny White earned $577,500 in annual bonuses to push his total compensation past $3 million as one of the highest paid ADs in the country.
Fifty-Three Named To CSC Academic All-District® Women’s At-Large Team
MADISON, Wis.--Fifty-three Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) individuals have been named to the 2025-26 NCAA Division III Academic All-District® Women’s At-Large Team, selected by the College Sports Communicators
Twenty-Four Named To CSC Academic All-District® Men’s At-Large Team
MADISON, Wis.--Twenty-four Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) individuals have been named to the 2025-26 NCAA Division III Academic All-District® Men’s At-Large Team, selected by the College Sports Communicators
Chicago teacher visiting every FBS stadium while bridging gap between LGBTQ+ community, sports world
A Chicago teacher is hard at work on his quest to visit every NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision stadium in America, while also strengthening bonds between the sports world and the LGBTQ+ community.
Louisville coaches can't afford to stay sidelined amid NCAA changes
The NCAA has brought college sports into instability, which is why coaches like Louisville's Jeff Brohm and Pat Kelsey have to be activists.
Top 2027 big man expected to visit Arkansas basketball
Arkansas basketball is expected to host 2027 big man Caleb Ourigou for an official visit this weekend.
Roundup: Shift in NIL / BlackBerry transitions / Agriculture aid
More inclusive: A recent NCAA rule change is shifting name, image and likeness opportunities away from only the biggest star athletes to a wider range of student-athletes. The update gives schools more structured involvement in managing and facilitating NIL deals, which reduces some of the previous free-for-all environment. As a result, athletes who are not […]
The Ole-Miss All-Transfer Team: Offense
Now that NIL and the transfer portal are in full swing, creating NCAA Free Agency, there has been enough time for us to be able to go back and look at who have been the most impactful transfer Rebs so far. There will be an 11 man offense and 11 man defense and maybe an […]
Sports and Dramas Drive April Viewing Patterns in Nielsen’s Latest Gauge Reports
Cable Gains Share for Second Consecutive Month in Six-Month-High Finish, Boosted by NCAA Tournament Final Four...
Greenville sports fans discuss new NCAA eligibility rules for Division I athletes
The new model would eliminate redshirt years and waivers, making eligibility more concrete.
Suit alleges new NCAA rule unfair to high school Class of 2022
Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit iclaiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
USF football and all sports will feel a big impact under new NCAA eligibility rule
Players in all sports will have five years to complete five seasons. Redshirts and medical extensions are going away.