Delaware and Missouri State officially joined Conference USA on Tuesday, giving the league 11 long-term members. With the additions, the FBS ballooned to 136 teams, the most in history. Five members of Conference USA have moved to the FBS level since 2023. Both programs were competitive at the FCS level and earned playoff appearances multiple times in the past five …
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NCAA’s new revenue-sharing era dawns with hope for change and questions about the future
College sports has officially entered its revenue-sharing era, putting away the concept of amateurism for good. Schools can now pay millions of dollars a year directly to their athletes, thanks to the NCAA settling three antitrust cases, colloquially known as the House settlement. Today — July 1, 2025 — is the first day that athletes can receive such payouts. “This …
Read More »UNC AD Bubba Cunningham to step down in 2026, move to advisory role; successor hired
Longtime North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham will step down from his post in 2026 and transition into a newly created senior advisory role, the school announced. Cunningham, who led the Tar Heels since 2011, signed a two-year contract extension through July 2029 that will keep him involved with UNC athletics beyond his tenure as athletic director. Cunningham will remain …
Read More »Jackson Arnold at No. 13 in SEC QB ranking
The bar is low for Arnold this season. Will he re-gain confidence and exceed expectations? Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold will have a chip on his shoulder this season. The new Auburn quarterback will get a fresh start in arguably a better situation than the one he just fleed from, as he will have a supporting cast filled with an …
Read More »Ohio State 5-star OT target Felix Ojo to announce commitment on July 4.
Ohio State is in the thick of the summer college football recruiting schedule. After hosting numerous recruits on campus in June, the Buckeyes are now watching the recruiting dominoes fall and hoping it is in their favor. Ryan Day’s 2026 recruiting class currently sits at No. 5 in the 247Sports Class Rankings after adding a trio of new commitments in …
Read More »4-star DL recruit Preston Carey makes surprising commitment decision
Four-star defensive line recruit Preston Carey has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over the Florida Gators, Auburn Tigers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Carey is Georgia’s 26th commitment in the class of 2026. His decision is the latest in the Bulldogs’ slew of recent commitments. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound defensive lineman plays high school football for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He’s …
Read More »USC football countdown to kickoff recalls Trojan LS Jake Olson
The countdown to USC’s 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 61 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan …
Read More »Big Ten college football quarterback rankings: Drew Allar leads
Amid a Big Ten quarterback club defined by fresh faces and incoming transfers, Drew Allar is one major reason why Penn State may be poised to leap ahead of Oregon and Ohio State and deliver the program’s first national championship in almost 40 years. While there are several newcomers with starting experience – including UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava and Indiana’s Fernando …
Read More »Where Wisconsin Badgers football 2026 recruiting class ranks
An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., home of the Wisconsin Badgers. Wisconsin secured commitments from two four-star recruits, receiver Jayden Petit and running back Amari Latimer, for their 2026 class.Petit, a consensus four-star recruit, chose Wisconsin over UCLA, Miami, and North Carolina, citing academics and the …
Read More »What will OSU football assistant coaches earn? See contract details
STILLWATER — Despite increasing the number of position coaches by two, the Oklahoma State football team will pay less in salary for that group than it paid the coaches who were terminated after the 2024 season. OSU’s total contractual obligation to its 12 new offensive and defensive coaches hired by head coach Mike Gundy over the winter will be $5.55 …
Read More »What is BYU’s honor code impacting Jake Retzlaff?
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff to transfer after honor code violation, report says According to a recent report, BYU QB Jake Retzlaff is planning to transfer after an honor code violation and sexual assault allegation. Scripps News – KSTU Salt Lake City Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is facing a potential suspension for being found in violation of BYU’s honor code. Retzlaff plans to transfer …
Read More »ESPN names Texas A&M’s 2026 class a ‘June winner’ after recent success
Texas A&M’s recruiting success this summer has been awe-inspiring, as coach Mike Elko and his staff landed seven of the program’s 21 commits over the past two weeks, including four-star running back KJ Edwards, while back-to-back commitments from five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington and five-star edge Tristian Givens led to national recognition. On Monday, ESPN writer Eli Lederman named the “June …
Read More »4-star DL commits to Georgia over Ohio St. and South Carolina
Four-star defensive line recruit Pierre “PJ” Dean has announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs over the South Carolina Gamecocks and Ohio State Buckeyes. He is a four-star defensive lineman from the class of 2026. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive lineman plays football for West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, North Carolina. He is ranked as the No. 7 defensive lineman …
Read More »The top ‘27 defensive lineman, Jalen Brewster, gets a Notre Dame offer
Notre Dame is trying to use its recent success on the recruiting trail, not only in the 2026 class, but in the one’s following it as well. The Irish have been sending out plenty of offers to 2027 prospects, and on Monday they offered one of the country’s best in Jalen Brewster. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 302-pound defensive tackle is …
Read More »Florida Gators among biggest winners in football recruiting in June
Recruiting: Florida Gators were the biggest in-state winner in June USA Today Florida Network recruiting reporters Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson look at which schools have had the most success during the month of June. Many top Florida high school football recruits committed to colleges in June.Florida, Miami, and Florida State are considered the top three in-state recruiters.UCF’s recruiting is …
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