Arizona AD Desiree Reed-Francois addresses links to Wisconsin job
Amid rumors connecting her to the Wisconsin athletics director position, the Arizona AD released a statement to the Arizona Daily Star.
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Utah AD Mark Harlan explains why Otro Capital deal is about more than money
During an appearance on DJ & PK on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone, Harlan was asked how Otro Capital’s investment will help Utah win games.
Read MoreReport: Colorado AD releases stark statement on Brendan Sorsby, Big 12 talks
Speaking with Trey Wallace of FOX, Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo released a strongly worded statement.
Read MoreUtah finalizes private equity deal with Otro Capital to fund athletic efforts
Back in December, the University of Utah revealed it was pursuing a private equity deal with New York-based Otro Capital.
Read MoreUtah and Under Armour to end apparel partnership after contract expires
Utah has been with apparel partner Under Armour since 2008, but they’ll have a new logo on their uniforms starting with 2027 football season.
Read More3 reasons to be excited about new Oregon State AD Kevin Griffin
Mere months removed from Scott Barnes’ retirement, Oregon State announced the addition of Ohio State associate AD Kevin Griffin.
Read MoreNaming rights deal in the works for Colorado’s Folsom Field, CU Events Center
Twenty years ago, a naming rights deal for Folsom Field likely would’ve been met with displeasure among fans.
Read MoreOregon State hires Ohio State associate director Kevin Griffin as AD
Kevin Griffin, a sports leader and brand builder with a proven record of revenue generation has been named athletics director at Oregon State.
Read MoreRanking BYU sports by revenue generated in second Big 12 season
In BYU’s second year in the Big 12, the Cougars brought in a record $153.4M in revenue, good enough for 5th out of 16 Big 12 teams.
Read MoreRanking MW athletic departments from best to worst in new-look league
The Mountain West will enter a new era in exactly four weeks, which will mark the last day of its current membership.
Read MoreUCLA to allocate some bond funds toward their athletic program deficit
Over recent years, the UCLA Bruins athletic department has racked up some debt and chancellor Julio Frenk will attempt to cut into that total.
Read MoreUtah Athletics begins ‘reduction in force’ as private equity deal progresses
As Utah Athletics moves forward with its private equity deal with Otro Capital, the athletic department has begun a “reduction in force.”
Read MoreHayes: Utah’s private equity gamble was always going to end like this
A public university, desperate to stay relevant in an ever-changing college sports landscape, sells its soul for private equity cash.
Read MoreBYU ‘vetting the process’ to add sponsorship patch on athletic uniforms
Beginning this fall, you might watch a BYU sporting event with the Cougars donning a sponsorship patch on their uniforms.
Read MoreArizona wins 4th consecutive Territorial Cup Series over rival ASU
For a fourth straight season, the Wildcats won the Territorial Cup Series over ASU dominating the 22 common varsity sports.
Read MoreUrban Meyer to headline Nevada athletic dept Governor’s Dinner fundraiser
Urban Meyer, who won three national championships as a head coach, will headline this summer’s Governor’s Dinner.
Read MoreColorado AD seeking naming rights for Folsom Field, CU Events Center
Colorado athletics are in the middle of a financial reset, and athletic director Fernando Lovo says the early returns have been encouraging.
Read MoreNAACP urging athletes, fans to boycott over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in certain states.
Read MoreBig changes in proposed Washington State FY27 athletics budget
Washington State AD and and CFO submitted the FY27 Cougar Athletics Budget Approval for the WSU Board of Regents to review.
Read MoreNevada requests an extra $10M in state money to gain equality with UNLV
The University of Nevada is asking for an additional $10 million in state funding for its athletic department.
Read MoreWSU switching to AstroTurf in Martin Stadium as part of $10.2M overhaul
Washington State athletic director Jon Haarlow tweeted out photos of the field being renovated and re-turfed on Tuesday.
Read MoreWSU Regents make case for statewide support of Cougar athletics
Two Washington State University regents wrote a compelling op-ed piece about WSU and its future that appeared in the Seattle Times.
Read MoreArizona State announces $10M gift to endow head football coach position
Arizona State has received its largest athletics donation in history which will also endow the head football coach position.
Read MoreStanford Athletics extends historic NCAA title streak to 50 consecutive years
Athletically, Stanford is no slouch, having a rich history of success in all sports while producing several notable pro athletes.
Read MoreAD Brian Santiago rules out private equity for BYU athletic department
BYU director of athletics Brian Santiago made it very clear that BYU will not participate in private equity investment.
Read MoreStanford hires Tyler Jones from Virginia to serve as new AD/COO of athletics
The Cardinal are continuing to revamp how they run things, announcing on Monday, April 13 that they hired Virginia deputy AD, Tyler Jones.
Read MoreCal Athletics informs about two dozen staffers they are being laid off
Cal Athletics informed staff that all members of the department’s marketing, communications and creative services units will be laid off.
Read MoreUSC Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen gives update on Trojans’ NIL
In her latest “State of Troy” message this past week, AD Jennifer Cohen provided an update on the Trojans’ current NIL efforts.
Read MoreUNLV projects a nearly $11 million NIL/revenue sharing budget for 2026-27
The UNLV athletic department expects to have an NIL and revenue-sharing budget of $10.75 million next season.
Read MoreWSU officially names interim Jon Haarlow as new athletic director
Washington State President Betsy Cantwell officially named Jon Haarlow as new athletic director on Tuesday.
Read MoreReport: Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes is retiring
A consistent presence through it all has been AD Scott Barnes. However, his time in Corvallis is now coming to an end
Read MoreUtah’s Mark Harlan nominated for 2026 Sports Business Journal AD of the Year
Utah athletic director Mark Harlan is one of five nominees for the 2026 Athletic Director of the Year award from Sports Business Journal.
Read MoreWashington Athletics, Alaska Airlines renew naming rights partnership
The University of Washington and Alaska Airlines announced Friday a renewal on their existing partnership with a 10-year agreement.
Read MoreWSU Regents’ $20M will fill operating gap, not fund player acquisition
The $20 million the WSU Board of Regents is allocating to the WSU athletic department is to bridge a massive gap, not fund player acquisition.
Read MoreUtah president Taylor Randall attends national college sports roundtable
University of Utah President Taylor Randall attended the high-profile college sports presidential roundtable in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreWSU Regents announce $20M institutional support for athletics
In a stunning development, the WSU Regents voted to direct a one-time $20M investment in athletics from university operating funds.
Read MoreColorado AD open for business with intriguing jersey patch deal
Lovo is out to find new revenue streams for Colorado’s athletic department, and perhaps that could start with a certain brand’s jersey patch.
Read MoreArizona Athletics raises season ticket fees for 2026-27 sessions
To compete in the new era of college athletics, the University of Arizona athletic department is turning to multiple revenue streams.
Read MoreOregon State secures $25 million for Field Sports Building
The “major fundraising announcement” Oregon State AD Scott Barnes referenced in a letter was regarding a long planned facilities project.
Read MoreHow the Nevada Wolf Pack athletic department spent its money in FY 2025
Nevada Sports Net has been reporting on Nevada athletic department’s 2025 fiscal year financial report after obtaining it via public-records request.
Read MoreWolf Pack launches ‘Battle Born Recruiting & Retention Fund’ to aid NIL
Nevada athletics announced Friday the launch of the “Battle Born Recruiting and Retention Fund,” aimed at helping the Wolf Pack’s NIL.
Read MoreUtah football turns in $50 million profit for 2025 fiscal year
With football as the driving force, the University of Utah athletic department came out in the black to end the 2025 fiscal year.
Read MoreArizona announces naming rights deal with ALKEME Insurance for McKale Center
Arizona Athletics has announced it has sold naming rights to its iconic venue, signing a 15-year, $27.7 million deal with ALKEME Insurance.
Read MoreUtah Athletics had a $4.7M profit, but here’s why it turned to private equity
According to financial records, the University of Utah athletic department turned a profit of $4,692,729 in fiscal year 2025.
Read MoreUNLV turns $20.9M deficit into $2.5M surplus in fiscal year 2025 report
One year after reporting a $20.9 million deficit, UNLV athletics has posted a $2.5 million surplus, according to NCAA Financial Report.
Read MoreWashington State athletics launches largest public matching campaign ever
A small group of dedicated Cougar alums have pooled $500,000 to be used in the largest public match campaign in the history of WSU athletics.
Read MoreHow much money the Nevada Wolf Pack makes in ticket sales in each sport
The Nevada athletics department saw an increase in ticket sales in FY 2025, although total revenue still remains shy of pre-COVID numbers.
Read MoreUNLV AD Erick Harper on NIL deals: ‘How much is too much?’
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