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Will Notre Dame vs. Texas Become the Latest Scheduling Casualty of College Football Playoff Expansion? Original
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte was noncommittal when asked about the home-and-home series for 2028-29. Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte was noncommittal on the future series with Notre Dame. | BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK The future of the College Football Playoff remains a massive talking point coming out of the Big Ten and SEC meetings.
How a 24-Team CFP Would Have Looked Since the Playoff’s Inception Original
The Big Ten sorely wants a 24-team playoff. Here’s more on the proposal, including what the bracket would have looked like in each season since the 2014–15 season. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is championing a 24-team College Football Playoff proposal.
The Power 4 Conferences Reveal Revenue Figures for 2025: Here’s Where Each Conference Stands Original
One conference unsurprisingly reigns supreme. The Big Ten is rolling in the revenue, as is to be expected. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The college football financial arms race is being paced by the Big Ten Conference. The league, led by commissioner Tony Petitti and his proposal for a 24-team College Football Playoff, reported $1.47 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, according to IRS filings obtained by USA Today.
Future Men’s March Madness Host Cities: A Look at Future Venues for the NCAA Tournament
In 2027, the NCAA tournament will expand from 68 teams to 76 teams. This creates a new opening round, replacing the First Four, with the 12 games. This will be spread over two days with six games per day. The main bracket of 64 teams remains. A second opening round site will be awarded with Dayton remaining as one of the hosts. Here’s a detailed look at NCAA tournament future host cities that have been announced for the early rounds of the tournament, as well as the Final Four.
How Rueben Chinyelu Decision Impacts Florida’s Claim to Be Nation’s Top Team in 2026–27 Original
Chinyelu is back and the Gators are loaded next season. Florida star Rueben Chinyelu will return to school next season. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Florida men’s basketball will be loaded when it takes the floor to begin the 2026–27 season, and the roster got even stronger on Thursday with the announcement of a key retention from last year’s squad. Gators star big man Rueben Chinyelu will return to school for his senior season.
LSU Pushing Eligibility Envelope With Reported Signing of 2025 All-American, NBA Player RJ Luis Jr.
LSU has agreed to a deal with 2025 Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr., according to a report from Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247Sports. Luis, who was a consensus Second-Team All-American for St. John’s two seasons ago, entered the 2025 NBA draft and was not selected. He signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz and was traded to the Boston Celtics later that summer in exchange for Georges Niang and two future second-round picks.
LSU Pushing Eligibility Envelope With Reported Signing of 2025 All-American, NBA Player RJ Luis Jr. Original
Expect Luis's eligibility to hit the courts as Will Wade looks to the NBA to fill out his roster for next season. Former Second-Team All-American RJ Luis Jr. is attempting to return to college basketball for LSU. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images LSU has agreed to a deal with 2025 Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis Jr., according to a report from Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247Sports.
Lincoln Riley Believes 'It's Time' for USC to Return to College Football's Upper-Echelon Original
Riley has continued to hype up USC's 2026 campaign. Lincoln Riley believes that it's time for USC to return to the top of the sport. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Lincoln Riley is entering his fifth season at USC this fall in a tenure that has certainly not met the lofty expectations that came with his hire away from Oklahoma. The Trojans hired Riley with the belief that he was the right coach to usher the program into its Big Ten era.
Five College Football Teams Who Could Stake a Claim to Preseason AP No. 1 in 2026 Original
The preseason AP poll is a couple months away from being released. But there are a handful of teams to consider for the top spot in the rankings. After an impressive first season as Notre Dame's starting quarterback, CJ Carr is eyeing a deep playoff run.
The Coaches Have Spoken: AFCA Board Voices Support for Key Changes to College Football Playoff Original
The future of the CFP will be formally discussed this summer. The future of the College Football Playoff will be discussed this summer. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The only constant for the College Football Playoff since its inception is change. First it was the four-team playoff—which quickly turned into a conversation about expanding to 8 (or more). The “more” ended up being a 12-team playoff that has now existed for two full seasons.
Texas Coach Sean Miller Becomes Latest to Sound Off on College Basketball Roster Spend Original
Miller made an educated guess as to how many teams could exceed $20 million in roster spend next season. Texas coach Sean Miller made a bold claim about roster spend for the 2026-'27 season. | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Texas coach Sean Miller arrived in Austin and was tasked with rebuilding the Longhorns’ men’s basketball program and helping them reach March success. Year 1 went well for Miller & Co., as he was able to hit the ground running and prove Texas to be a competitive team in the SEC.
Amazon to Broadcast College Sports Events for First Time in Landmark Deal With Duke Men’s Basketball Original
The Blue Devils' partnership with Amazon will include exclusive NIL opportunities for the program's players. Duke has landed an exclusive streaming partnership with Amazon.
Alabama’s Nate Oats Discusses Next Season’s Roster, And Whether or Not Aden Holloway Will Be Part of It
Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats spoke with reporters on Wednesday at Greystone Golf and Country Club, where he participated in the Pro-Am ahead of The Tradition golf tournament on the PGA Tour Champions in Birmingham. Oats was candid about his roster heading into next season, where the Crimson Tide will be a contender in the SEC.
Olivier Rioux, Florida Basketball’s 7' 9" Sensation, Announces Transfer Destination Out West Original
Rioux is heading to a mid-major with a track record of developing players such as himself. Olivier Rioux has committed to UC Irvine. | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Florida transfer center Olivier Rioux announced his decision to transfer out of the Gators’ program earlier this month, and we now know where he is heading. Rioux has committed to UC Irvine, where he will now look for a boost in playing time and a chance to make a name for himself for the Anteaters in the Big West.
Alabama’s Nate Oats Discusses Next Season’s Roster, And Whether or Not Aden Holloway Will Be Part of It Original
Holloway missed the NCAA tournament after his arrest for felony marijuana possession. Alabama guard Aden Holloway's status for next season remains up in the air. | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats spoke with reporters on Wednesday at Greystone Golf and Country Club, where he participated in the Pro-Am ahead of The Tradition golf tournament on the PGA Tour Champions in Birmingham.
Football School or Basketball School? The NIL Era Redefines One of the Greatest Questions in College Sports. Original
In the NIL and revenue-sharing era, we answer an important question of several schools. LSU coaches Lane Kiffin and Will Wade speak at their introductory press conferences.
Who’s Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Next Season
While there is still certainly some transfer portal activity to come, several players have already made their decisions on where they’ll be playing basketball in the 2026–27 season. Here are the transfer players (and in some cases, incoming freshmen) who will be tasked with replacing college basketball’s biggest stars next season. Michigan Wolverines Tennessee transfer J.P. Estrella will have a significant role in the rotation next season at Michigan.
Who’s Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Next Season Original
Here is how some of the top programs will replace college basketball's biggest stars from this past season. Michigan will be replacing star Yaxel Lendeborg next season.
Florida’s Todd Golden Addresses Future With Gators After Report That He’d Be a Candidate for Warriors Job Original
Golden addressed reporting that he could be a candidate for the Golden State job if Steve Kerr steps down. Florida coach Todd Golden addressed reporting that he could make the jump to the NBA. | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden met with a media scrum on Wednesday and addressed to reporting that he may be a candidate for the Golden State Warriors opening if Steve Kerr steps aside this offseason.
Florida’s Todd Golden Addresses Future With Gators After Report That He’d Be a Candidate for Warriors Job
4 hours ago It was a full day of motorsports on FOX on Sunday, April 19 with the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway followed by the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach NTT IndyCar Series race. The combination of the NASCAR race leading into one of the crown jewel races in IndyCar produced a rating surge …
A Mid-Major Conference Has Voiced Its Support of NCAA Tournament Expansion Original
Count the SoCon among those interested in an expanded NCAA tournament field. Furman captured the SoCon last season and earned an NCAA tournament berth. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Count the Southern Conference among those interested in expanding the NCAA tournament. The SoCon released a statement on Tuesday, voicing support for potential NCAA tournament expansion, which is expected to be revisited this offseason.
Michigan AD Warde Manuel Is Still Picking Up the Pieces After Sherrone Moore’s Acrimonious Exit
In the aftermath of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore’s sentencing earlier this week, Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel is still trying to pick up the pieces and move his football program and athletic department forward. Manuel fired Moore last December after the coach engaged in an improper extramarital relationship with a staffer. “I felt betrayed,” Manuel told The Detroit News. “It’s the best word that I can use.
UConn Looks to Duke to Find Its Alex Karaban Replacement in Transfer Portal Original
The Huskies have picked up a commitment from Duke wing Nik Khamenia in the transfer portal Nik Khamenia has committed to UConn. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images UConn earned a commitment from Duke transfer wing Nik Khamenia on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Khamenia, a rising sophomore, played in 38 games for the Blue Devils last season—which included five starts.
‘It Wasn’t Fun’: Arch Manning Reveals Why He Believed He Struggled Early in First Year As Texas Starter Original
Last football season didn’t go the way Texas fans wanted, but expectations for Arch Manning and the Longhorns are sky-high in 2026. Arch Manning is aiming to have more fun this season. | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Last season did not go the way that Texas fans expected. The Longhorns, who were the nation’s top-ranked team in the preseason a year ago, had a fine season, but one that ultimately fell well short of the program’s championship expectations.
College Sports Multimedia Company Learfield Is Finalizing a Private Equity Deal—Here’s Why It Matters Original
Private equity is a game-changer in NIL in an evolving college sports landscape. Alabama is one of the many schools associated with Learfield. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Learfield, one of the college sports industry’s leaders in broadcasting, is being acquired by private equity firm TPG, according to a report from Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal.
NCAA Releases Iconic ‘One Shining Moment’ Video After Michigan Victory to Cap 2026 NCAA Tournament
The Wolverines, who looked like one of best teams in the country for most of the season, finished the drill against a feisty Huskies team that was looking to win its third national title in four years and become the newest college basketball dynasty, Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
NCAA Releases Iconic ‘One Shining Moment’ Video After Michigan Victory to Cap 2026 NCAA Tournament Original
The Wolverines cut down the nets for the first time since 1989 on Monday night, ending another great NCAA tournament. Dusty May and the Wolverines cut down the nets as national champions. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated Michigan outlasted UConn 69–63 on Monday night to capture the program's first national championship in 37 years.
NCAA Releases Iconic ‘One Shining Moment’ Video After Michigan Victory to Cap 2026 NCAA Tournament
Michigan outlasted UConn 69–63 on Monday night to capture the program's first national championship in 37 years. The Wolverines, who looked like one of best teams in the country for most of the season, finished the drill against a feisty Huskies team that was looking to win its third national title in four years and become the newest college basketball dynasty, But Dusty May, in his second season at Michigan, had other plans.
Geno Auriemma Feuds With Dawn Staley As South Carolina Ends UConn’s Title Defense in Final Four Original
UConn’s perfect season came crashing to a thud and its coach had a crash out of his own. Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley engaged in a postgame spat after South Carolina defeated UConn. | Erick Rasco/Sports Illustrated UConn coach Geno Auriemma was disgusted with the officiating (and with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley) as the Gamecocks rolled over the undefeated Huskies 62–48 in the women’s Final Four on Friday night.
Geno Auriemma Feuds With Dawn Staley As South Carolina Ends UConn’s Title Defense in Final Four
UConn coach Geno Auriemma was disgusted with the officiating (and with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley) as the Gamecocks rolled over the undefeated Huskies 62–48 in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. UConn was held to just 31% shooting from the floor and a paltry 29% mark from three to lose its first game all season in the national semifinal. South Carolina, meanwhile, shot 38% from the floor and outrebounded Connecticut 47–32 in a dominant performance on the glass.
March Madness: Three Bold Predictions for Men’s Final Four Original
Brayden Burries will star as Arizona cuts down the nets for the first time in nearly three decades. Arizona Wildcats freshman guard Brayden Burries will be the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player. | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images In this story: Arizona WildcatsUConn HuskiesMichigan WolverinesIllinois Fighting Illini The men’s Final Four is here, as the biggest weekend of the year in college basketball takes shape in Indianapolis.
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Reveals State of College Athletics Nearly Pushed Him to Take NBA Coaching Job Original
Izzo revealed that he was heavily pursued for the head coaching opening with the Phoenix Suns. Tom Izzo nearly took an NBA job a year ago due to the state of college athletics. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has not been shy about voicing his opinions about the state of college athletics.
Ole Miss Coach Pete Golding Addresses Dabo Swinney’s Tampering Allegations Original
The Ole Miss coach was asked about the offseason drama with Clemson’s Dabo Swinney over the recruitment of linebacker Luke Ferrelli. Ole Miss coach Pete Golding addressed the tampering allegations made by Clemson's Dabo Swinney. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Back in January, shortly after the end of the college football season, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced the hire of Chad Morris as the school’s new offensive coordinator.
Duke’s Season Wasn’t Supposed to End in Another Stunning NCAA Tournament Exit Original
The Blue Devils were loaded with talent and earned the No. 1 overall seed, planting them firmly as the favorite a year after another collapse. It wasn't supposed to end like this for Jon Scheyer and Duke. | Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images It wasn’t supposed to end like this for Duke. After a 29–2 regular season that culminated with both an ACC regular-season and tournament title, the Blue Devils were rewarded with a well-earned No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA men’s tournament.
Three Reasons Why UConn’s Thrilling Elite Eight Victory Over Duke Defied Logic, and One Reason Why It Didn’t Original
UConn’s stunning win over Duke came with the Huskies losing most of the stats that mattered. UConn freshman Braylon Mullins's game-winner sent the Huskies to the Final Four. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images For the third time in four seasons, UConn is going to the men’s Final Four. How the Huskies advanced past No. 1 seed Duke on Sunday evening in Washington, D.C., still requires some processing.
NCAA Men’s Tournament Final Four Is Set: Schedule, Location and How to Watch Original
The 2026 men’s Final Four will be played in Indianapolis for the first time since 2021. The last time the Final Four was played in Indianapolis, Davion Mitchell and Baylor cut down the nets. | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The 2026 NCAA men’s tournament Final Four is just around the corner, as the final (and most important) weekend of college basketball arrives in full force to kick off the month of April.
Tennessee Coach Rick Barnes Says He Will Return Next Season Original
The 71-year-old has no imminent plans to retire after another Elite Eight loss. Tennessee coach Rick Barnes will return next season. | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Tennessee men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes will return next season, he told reporters after Sunday’s Elite Eight blowout loss to top-seeded Michigan.
March Madness: Four Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight Original
The Elite Eight has arrived as we move closer to crowning a new national champion. Iowa coach Ben McCollum is looking to lead the Hawkeyes to their first Final Four since 1980. | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Three rounds of the tournament down. Three more to go. The NCAA men’s tournament’s Elite Eight gets underway on Saturday. By the end of the weekend, we’ll have our Final Four heading into the final weekend of college basketball for the season.
NCAA Loses Appeal in Trinidad Chambliss Eligibility Case, Ole Miss QB to Play in 2026 Original
Trinidad Chambliss will be Ole Miss' starting quarterback in 2026. Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will play one more season of college football in 2026. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Ole Miss starting quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will officially return to college football in 2026 after the NCAA was denied its appeal on the eligibility case surrounding the Rebels star, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
What to Expect From Caleb Foster’s Likely Return in Duke-St. John’s Sweet 16 Clash Original
Barring any pregame setbacks, Duke is expected to have its veteran guard back against the Red Storm on Friday night. Duke guard Caleb Foster is expected to return on Friday night. | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Duke junior guard Caleb Foster is expected to play in Friday night’s Sweet 16 showdown against No. 5 seed St. John’s, according to a report from Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports.
Bill Self Calls Out 'B.S. Info' About Potential Retirement: Why Kansas Coach’s Future Is in Question Original
Has Bill Self coached his last college game? Has Bill Self coached his last college game? | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Longtime Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self called rumors that he would announce his retirement on Wednesday, “B.S., bad info,” according to a report from Gary Bedore of The Kansas City Star. Rumors were running rampant online that Self, who has been with the Jayhawks since 2003, was nearing a decision to retire.
Mark Pope Experiment at Kentucky Faces Justified Questions After March Madness Early Exit Original
The Kentucky coach has plenty of questions to answer heading into Year 3. Kentucky coach Mark Pope has plenty of questions to answer heading into Year 3 leading his alma mater. | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images When Kentucky and longtime coach John Calipari parted ways following the 2023–24 season, the rare blueblood opportunity emerged that was expected to have plenty of interest from top coaches and up-and-comers alike.
Why Tom Izzo Believes Its Important That He Keeps Coaching in NIL Era After Many of His Peers Have Left Original
The Michigan State coach was forthright on his enthusiasm for coaching as the Spartans punched their ticket to the Sweet 16. Michigan State Tom Izzo still has plenty of enthusiasm for coaching in the new era of college athletics. | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images No. 3 seed Michigan State advanced to its third Sweet 16 in the last four seasons with a 77–69 win over No. 6 seed Louisville on Saturday. The Spartans await the winner of Sunday’s No. 2 UConn vs. No. 7 UCLA tilt in the Sweet 16 next weekend.
March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Round of 32
The first round of the NCAA men’s tournament is in the books. As always, there were plenty of tight contests, interesting storylines, and of course, upsets. Heading into the second round, here are five bold predictions as competing teams look to punch a ticket to the Sweet 16. At least one No. 9 seed will upset a No. 1 seed to advance to the Sweet 16 In one of the oddities of the round of 64, all four No. 9 seeds advanced over their No. 8 seed opponents.
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