Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star running back and 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, is suing the school, the Pac-12 Conference and the NCAA over using his name, image and likeness (NIL) without compensation, according to his lawyers. “This case is not just about seeking justice for Reggie Bush; it’s about setting a precedent for the fair …
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Gonzaga A.D. Standiford: Report on GU joining Pac-12 ‘not accurate’
Sep. 23—Gonzaga athletic director Chris Standiford didn’t mince words in disputing a report on X that the Zags were leaving the West Coast Conference for the Pac-12. “That is not accurate reporting,” Standiford said. Standiford was responding to Action Network’s Brett McMurphy’s post Monday afternoon that GU was joining the Pac-12 and would receive a full conference revenue share despite …
Read More »Pac-12 expansion: Wrapping up a wild day of conference realignment
Sep. 23—PULLMAN — For at least one day, the dust around the Pac-12’s expansion seems to have settled. About a week after Washington State and Oregon State poached Mountain West Conference schools Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Colorado State to rebuild the conference, the new Pac-12 had itself a day on Monday. To wit, the conference… —Secured …
Read More »Nicole Auerbach’s Week 5 College Football Playoff projection: Don’t forget Clemson
Somehow, in the blink of a crinkling eye, we’re a third of the way through the regular season. Some of the teams we think are the best in the country haven’t truly been tested yet — cough, Ohio State, cough — but we’re definitely learning a lot about teams that should be in contention for College Football Playoff come December. …
Read More »How to buy Alabama football vs. Georgia tickets
Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images When Alabama plays Georgia, it’s usually hyped as the game of the year, and this year is no exception. The Crimson Tide welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to Bryant-Denny Stadium on …
Read More »How to buy Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs football tickets
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) makes a tackle on Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kendrick Law (19) during the second half in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for a Week 5 …
Read More »Oklahoma changing QBs to Michael Hawkins Jr., coach Brent Venables announces
Following a 25-15 loss at home to Tennessee, Oklahoma is making a quarterback change. Head coach Brett Venables announced on Monday that freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. will start for the Sooners’ first SEC road game at Auburn. Hawkins gets the nod over sophomore Jackson Arnold, a five-star recruit. Arnold passed for 54 yards and one interception, completing 7-of-16 passes against …
Read More »The Deuce Knight saga continues, this time with more potential good news for Notre Dame
Recruiting It has hard to get a read on where Notre Dame football 2025 quarterback commit Deuce Knight actually wants to play next season. He committed to the Irish just over a year ago, and initially seemed to be all in. Then rumors came that he was wavering, which saw the 6-foot, 5-inch and 206-pound quarterback make visits to Ole …
Read More »Kalani Sitake says No. 22 Cougars won’t let success go to their heads as showdown with Baylor looms
Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) celebrates his interception against Kansas State Wildcats in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Saturday night’s 38-9 upset of then-No. 13 Kansas State was one of the most significant, and one of the most insane, wins in BYU football history, the Cougars all acknowledged Monday when …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ Big Ten opener at UCLA
Following its first bye week of the season, the Oregon football team will look to stay unbeaten as it heads out on the road for the second time this year in its first ever Big Ten conference game on Saturday against UCLA at the Rose Bowl. The game is set to kick off at 8 p.m. Here are some highlights …
Read More »Penn State defense faces improved Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer
The last time Penn State played against Luke Altmyer, he threw four interceptions and was sacked once in the Nittany Lions’ 30-13 win over Illinois last year. Altmyer has cut down on his turnovers through four games this season, which has led to the Illini getting off to their first 4-0 start since 2011. “They’re putting up some really good …
Read More »Penn State wide receivers have made big improvement so far
Penn State’s wide receivers began this season with many questions surrounding them, especially after the position’s lack of production last season. With the Nittany Lions’ three non-conference games behind them, the wide receivers have been the most improved position on the team. “I’ve been pleased with what they’ve been able to do,” coach James Franklin said. “We have to continue …
Read More »Brian Kelly confirms LSU star linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. sustained season-ending ACL injury
LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. was helped off the field after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter of LSU’s win over UCLA on Saturday. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) LSU’s defense took a big blow this week, with junior linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. sustaining an ACL injury in what is expected to be his final college season. Head coach Brian Kelly …
Read More »Breaking: Brent Venables names starting quarterback for week five vs. Auburn
Sep 21, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) runs past Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Tyre West (42) during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Four games into the 2024 season, the Oklahoma Sooners have officially made a change at the quarterback position. After Jackson Arnold became the full-time …
Read More »Reggie Bush sues USC, NCAA, Pac-12 for NIL compensation: ‘Our goal is to rectify this injustice’
Reggie Bush is suing USC, the NCAA and the Pac-12 for name, image and likeness compensation. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images) Reggie Bush, the former USC running back who had his 2005 Heisman Award reinstated back in April, is suing the NCAA, USC and the Pac-12, seeking compensation for the use of his name, …
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