Universities cutting sports, others adding ahead of $2.8B NCAA settlement
A growing number of universities have added or dropped entire sports programs on eve of changes coming to college athletics under the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement.
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Big Ten Conference reaches $928M in total revenue for fiscal year 2024
The Big Ten Conference had just over $928M in total revenue and distributed about $63.2M to each of its 12 longest-standing schools in FY’24.
Read MoreAD Anne McCoy stays mum on finer details of Pac-12 media deal, WSU budget
WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy hosted a webinar Tuesday to take questions regarding the morning’s announcement of the Pac-12 2025 TV dea.
Read MoreAAC becomes first league to set ‘minimum standard’ revenue share of $10M
The AAC approved an initiative on Friday to establish a minimum standard of benefits schools are required to share with athletes.
Read MoreUtah AD Mark Harlan opens up on Big 12 transition, Kyle Whittingham’s return
Harlan joined the KSL Sports Zone on Friday to talk about the conference, Kyle Whittinghams’ return, and more.
Read MoreTeresa Gould: Pac-12 expects ‘multiple media rights partners’ in next deal
The league partnered with Octagon for the talks, and commissioner Teresa Gould confirmed multiple networks could be part of the deal.
Read MoreSEC generates $808.4 million in revenue for fiscal year 2023-24
The SEC announced $808.4 million in revenue distribution to its 16 member universities for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, 2024.
Read MorePower conferences take steps to police athlete compensation, per report
The power conferences are reportedly taking steps to create a new entity that will govern college sports’ revenue-sharing system.
Read MoreFormer Huskies, Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb reunites with Kalen DeBoer at Alabama
Ryan Grubb has been hired as Alabama’s offensive coordinator, reuniting with Kalen DeBoer just weeks after being fired by the Seattle Seahawks
Read MoreCommissioner doubles down on Mountain West’s viability after 5 teams leave
Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez issued a statement Wednesday reiterating the conference’s commitment to remaining viable
Read MoreBig Ten courts private equity investment, retains Evercore to solicit bids
The Big Ten Conference is taking preliminary bids from private equity firms despite past comments from commissioner Tony Petitti.
Read MoreWhy leaving Pac-12 led to a deficit in Utah’s latest financial report
For financial year 24 the Utah athletics department reported a $17,041,625 budget shortfall, the first deficit in quite a while.
Read MoreNorthern Illinois expected to join Mountain West as football-only member
Northern Illinois called a board meeting for Tuesday regarding an invitation to join the Mountain West in July 2026.
Read MoreThe Pac-9? Pac-10? Pac-11? Pac-13? Pac-14? Pac-12 files 7 trademark apps
Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league fields nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.
Read MoreColorado State, Utah State suing Mountain West Conference over exit fees
Colorado State, Utah State suing Mountain West Conference over exit fees
Read MoreWCC takes legal action against Grand Canyon University for breach of contract
The lawsuit is the result of GCU’s refusal to satisfy and then deny its financial obligation for both entrance and withdrawal fees
Read MoreBig Ten Statement: Oregon has officially clinched spot in Championship Game
There are no conditions whereby the Oregon Ducks do not finish No. 1 or No. 2,” the Big Ten said in a statement.
Read MoreUCLA gives athletic director Martin Jarmond three-year contract extension
UCLA gives athletic director Martin Jarmond three-year contract extension
Read MoreBig 12 announces public reprimand and fine of Utah AD Mark Harlan
The Big 12 has issued a public reprimand of Utah AD Mark Harlan for his actions after the BYU game and his comments following the game.
Read MoreMountain West to move headquarters to Las Vegas in new conference agreement
Mountain West to move headquarters to Las Vegas in new conference agreement
Read MoreGrand Canyon reportedly interested in joining Pac-12 for basketball
Grand Canyon reportedly interested in joining Pac-12 for basketball
Read MoreTexas State ends Mountain West talks, stays in Sun Belt
Texas State ends Mountain West talks, stays in Sun Belt
Read MoreMason Cobb ruled questionable for Utah State game, per Lincoln Riley
Mason Cobb ruled questionable for Utah State game, per Lincoln Riley
Read MoreDellenger: Florida State, ACC to begin mediation over potential exit
Dellenger: Florida State, ACC to begin mediation over potential exit
Read MoreNCAA vs House settlement draws state AGs’ scrutiny
NCAA vs House settlement draws state AGs’ scrutiny
Read MoreHouse long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
House long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
Read MoreNew college roster limits revealed as settlement expands scholarship numbers
New college roster limits revealed as settlement expands scholarship numbers
Read MoreNCAA, college leaders file landmark agreement in antitrust cases
NCAA, college leaders file landmark agreement in antitrust cases
Read MoreACC to hand over ESPN contracts to Florida Attorney General’s office
ACC to hand over ESPN contracts to Florida Attorney General’s office
Read MoreCanzano: Overheard at the Pac-12’s Las Vegas cocktail party…
Canzano: Overheard at the Pac-12’s Las Vegas cocktail party…
Read MoreBig Ten announces 54 student-athletes to participate at 2024 Media Days
Big Ten announces 54 student-athletes to participate at 2024 Media Days
Read MoreUSC President Carol Folt remains on the job after contract expires
USC President Carol Folt remains on the job after contract expires
Read MoreBig 12-Microsoft partnership to bring tablets to sidelines, coaching booths
Big 12-Microsoft partnership to bring tablets to sidelines, coaching booths
Read MoreAshley Adamson guest column: A final word as Pac-12 Network goes dark
Ashley Adamson guest column: A final word as Pac-12 Network goes dark
Read MorePac-2 looks to piggyback on Big 12 & Mtn West Media Day events in Las Vegas
Pac-2 looks to piggyback on Big 12 & Mtn West Media Day events in Las Vegas
Read MoreThamel: Why Big Ten, SEC not under same financial pressure as Big 12, ACC
Thamel: Why Big Ten, SEC not under same financial pressure as Big 12, ACC
Read MoreThamel: Big 12’s pending rights deal ‘slow NASCAR-ization of college sports’
Thamel: Big 12’s pending rights deal ‘slow NASCAR-ization of college sports’
Read MoreConference USA exploring ‘multi-million dollar naming rights sponsorship’
Conference USA exploring ‘multi-million dollar naming rights sponsorship’
Read MoreBig 12 eyeing private equity investment of up to $1B for up to 20% of league
Big 12 eyeing private equity investment of up to $1B for up to 20% of league
Read MoreMountain West paid out founding commish Craig Thompson $2.44M for 2023
Mountain West paid out founding commissioner Craig Thompson $2.44M for 2023
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