Indiana's CFP success has Purdue searching for 'fix,' says Odom
Indiana's run of success over the last two years, including a national title this past season, has Purdue coach Barry Odom searching for ways to "fix" the Boilermakers recent decline.
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Ohio State’s Smith chasing Heisman, title in final season
Ahead of what will be his final season with the Buckeyes, receiver Jeremiah Smith said he wants to bring "more hardware back to Ohio State" in the form of another national title, and is "definitely chasing" both the Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award.
Miami dominates preseason all-ACC football team with QB Darian Mensah as player of the year
Preseason league favorite Miami claimed a third of the spots on the Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason all-conference team, including transfer quarterback Darian Mensah as the preseason pick for player of the year.
Ole Miss sues 2 ex-players who transferred to LSU, alleging they did not comply with financial deals
he University of Mississippi is suing two former football players who transferred to LSU, alleging they failed to compensate the university for their departure as required by a revenue-sharing agreement they both signed in early January.
Vols LB Carter suspended two games for $427 flight
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter has been suspended for the first two games of the season by the NCAA following his return to school after his agent paid for a $427 flight to a pre-NFL Draft workout.
USC’s Riley not bothered by higher expectations
Expectations are high for coach Lincoln Riley in his fifth season at USC as the Trojans return plenty of starters including quarterback Jayden Maiava, and boast the top-ranked recruiting class in the country.
Kentucky general manager steps down after seven months on the job
Kentucky general manager Pat Biondo announced Tuesday he is leaving the Wildcats after only seven months on a job he took when following new coach Will Stein from Oregon.
Female athletes surge in NIL deals as Learfield reports a 123% jump in participation
College sports marketing company Learfield saw a 123% increase in female athlete participation in name, image and likeness compensation activities over the 2025-26 fiscal year, the company revealed in a report released Tuesday.
Report: Notre Dame passes Ohio State for richest patch deal
Notre Dame has reached a multiyear deal with SoFi Technologies that will place the financial service company's brand on the Fighting Irish's jerseys in every sport starting this season, the university announced Tuesday.
Michigan AD Manuel to receive a $7 million lump sum in his separation deal
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be paid a lump sum of $7.14 million as part of his separation agreement with the university, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
UNC football GM Lombardi on paid administrative leave
North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a top aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university.
Former Minnesota baseball coach John Anderson dies at 71
John Anderson, the former University of Minnesota baseball coach and Big Ten career victories leader, died Sunday. He was 71.
Alabama NIL content director arrested in human trafficking sting
Robert Suttles, content director for "Yea Alabama," the name, image and likeness initiative for Alabama athletics, was arrested Thursday during a human trafficking operation.
SEC’s six new coaches shine in the spotlight at league’s annual media days
Several of the league’s six new coaches — an SEC record — made a run at “winning” the annual media event. Now, more importantly, we’ll see if they can win on the football field.
NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility
The NCAA Division I Board doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers.
Manning keys in on making this a great season at Texas after disappointment last year
Heading into his second season as the starter, Manning insists he tries to minimize the expectations that have been heaped on him since he emerged in high school as a surefire star-to-be.
Coach Silverfield seeks to reverse Arkansas' 'loser mentality'
New coach Ryan Silverfield said he walked into a program with "a loser mentality" at Arkansas, and his biggest challenge in Year 1 has been changing expectations within the building.
Kiffin says he regrets messy Ole Miss exit
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said he now regrets how he handled his messy exit from Ole Miss before the Rebels' surprising run in the CFP last season.
Even Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
As it turns out, even Lane Kiffin likes the so-called “Lane Kiffin Rule” — a Congressionally proposed provision that would fix the longstanding problem of college coaches bailing on their teams while the season is still going.
Minnesota gives Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season
Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater.
Tennessee beats out Ohio State for prized Canadian RB Georges
David Gabriel Georges, ESPN's No. 2 running back and No. 14 overall prospect in 2027, announced his pledge to Tennessee over Ohio State on Wednesday night, ending a contentious, monthslong recruiting battle.
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