Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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College Football Playoff decreases number of spots reserved for conference champions from 6 to 5

The field for the 12-team College Football Playoff will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large selections after the university presidents who oversee the CFP voted unanimously to tweak the format

College Football Playoff decreases number of spots reserved for conference champions from 6 to 5
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ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say

Two people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season

ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say
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UCLA coach Chip Kelly informs school officials he is stepping down, AP source says

Chip Kelly has informed UCLA that he is stepping down as coach of the Bruins, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

UCLA coach Chip Kelly informs school officials he is stepping down, AP source says
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Boston College hiring former NFL head coach Bill O'Brien to lead Eagles, AP source says

Bill O’Brien will be the new head coach at Boston College, a person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press

Boston College hiring former NFL head coach Bill O'Brien to lead Eagles, AP source says
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The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not

College football has always been a what-have-you-done-lately business, but these days — fueled by nonstop hot-seat coverage and constant social-media scrutiny —- a coach’s stock rises and falls like a roller coaster

The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not
Sports

Tennessee, Virginia AGs suing NCAA over NIL-related recruiting rules with Vols under investigation

The attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia filed a lawsuit against the NCAA a day after the University of Tennessee’s Chancellor ripped the association for investigating the school for potential recruiting violations related to name, image and likeness compensation rules

Tennessee, Virginia AGs suing NCAA over NIL-related recruiting rules with Vols under investigation
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Michigan could have Jim Harbaugh's replacement already on campus in 'shining star' Sherrone Moore

Michigan is the type of job that could set off a chain reaction of openings across college football the way Nick Saban's retirement from Alabama did two weeks ago

Michigan could have Jim Harbaugh's replacement already on campus in 'shining star' Sherrone Moore
Political|Sports

San Jose State close to hiring former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, AP sources say

Two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations tell The Associated Press that San Jose State is working to finalize a deal with former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as head coach

San Jose State close to hiring former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, AP sources say
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South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigns with move to Alabama as DC close, AP source says

South Alabama coach Kane Wommack has resigned and is close to becoming Alabama's defensive coordinator

South Alabama coach Kane Wommack resigns with move to Alabama as DC close, AP source says
Political|Sports

NCAA takes step toward determining if new tier of Division I where athletes can be paid is possible

The NCAA has taken the first step toward determining whether President Charlie Baker’s idea to create a new subdivision in which schools directly pay athletes can become a reality

NCAA takes step toward determining if new tier of Division I where athletes can be paid is possible
Sports

Florida State, coach Mike Norvell agree to 8-year deal at more than $10M per year, AP source says

Florida State and coach Mike Norvell have agreed to a new eight-year deal that will pay him more than $10 million per year, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

Florida State, coach Mike Norvell agree to 8-year deal at more than $10M per year, AP source says
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Washington hires Arizona's Jedd Fisch to be Huskies head coach, quickly replacing Kalen DeBoer

Washington hired Arizona’s Jedd Fisch to succeed Kalen DeBoer as the next coach of the Huskies

Washington hires Arizona's Jedd Fisch to be Huskies head coach, quickly replacing Kalen DeBoer
Business|Sports

Nick Saban is latest championship-winning coach to exit amid drastic changes to college sports

When Nick Saban retired after 17 seasons and six national title with the Crimson Tide, he joined Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, North Carolina’s Roy Williams, Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw and Villanova’s Jay Wright has championship-winning college coaches in high-profile sports to call it a career over the last four years

Nick Saban is latest championship-winning coach to exit amid drastic changes to college sports
Political|Sports

NCAA President Charlie Baker: Nobody can say Michigan didn't win national title 'fair and square'

NCAA President Charlie Baker says Michigan won the national championship fair and square

NCAA President Charlie Baker: Nobody can say Michigan didn't win national title 'fair and square'
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Washington gives Pac-12 chance to be conference of champions in football 1 more time before leaving

The curtain will close on the Pac-12’s final season as a Power Five football conference on the biggest stage in the sport

Washington gives Pac-12 chance to be conference of champions in football 1 more time before leaving
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Washington's DeBoer, Texas' Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coaches

Remaking a roster has never been easier in college football for a coach taking over a new team

Washington's DeBoer, Texas' Sarkisian built playoff teams with holdovers from previous coaches
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Tech company says NCAA looking into possible unauthorized access to college football video

A software company that manages practice video footage for college football teams says the NCAA is looking into possible unauthorized access to its data

Tech company says NCAA looking into possible unauthorized access to college football video
Sports

Creative and aggressive play-callers fuel high-powered offenses for No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas

No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas meet in a College Football Playoff matchup at the Sugar Bowl of offenses known for aggressive and creative play calling

Creative and aggressive play-callers fuel high-powered offenses for No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas
Sports

Texas A&M is hiring Florida LB coach Jay Bateman to be defensive coordinator, AP source says

Texas A&M is hiring Florida linebackers coach Jay Bateman to be its defensive coordinator

Texas A&M is hiring Florida LB coach Jay Bateman to be defensive coordinator, AP source says
Political|Sports

Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schools

Oregon State and Washington State say they have reached an agreement with 10 departing Pac-12 schools on revenue distribution for 2023-24 that puts an end to a legal battle sparked by conference realignment

Oregon State, Washington State agree to revenue distribution deal with 10 departing Pac-12 schools
Political|Sports

Oregon State, Washington State eye affiliate membership in West Coast Conference, AP sources say

Oregon State and Washington State are working on a deal to become affiliate members of the West Coast Conference for basketball and other Olympic sports for two years

Oregon State, Washington State eye affiliate membership in West Coast Conference, AP sources say
Business|Sports

Troy hires Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker as head coach to replace Jon Sumrall

Troy is hiring Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker to be its next head coach

Troy hires Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker as head coach to replace Jon Sumrall
Political|Sports

Washington Supreme Court denies review of Pac-12 appeal, handing control of conference to OSU, WSU

The Washington state Supreme Court has declined to review the Pac-12’s appeal of a lower court ruling that gives full control of the conference and potentially hundreds of millions in assets to Oregon State and Washington

Washington Supreme Court denies review of Pac-12 appeal, handing control of conference to OSU, WSU
Sports

Alabama's Milroe, Georgia's Beck and Oregon's Gabriel will head into 2024 with Heisman Trophy hype

The Heisman Trophy race is looking wide open for 2024

Alabama's Milroe, Georgia's Beck and Oregon's Gabriel will head into 2024 with Heisman Trophy hype
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This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs

This year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL

This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs

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