College athletics hinges on decision from judge with a meticulous reputation
While Judge Wilken is not beholden to the July 1 deadline, it remains a critical date for college athletics.
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Why SEC reversed course on AQ-heavy CFP format, to surprise of Big Ten
Headed into the start of SEC spring meetings, the Big Ten believed it had a partner in its push to transform the College Football Playoff.
Read MoreFederal judge extends response deadline in $2.8B House vs NCAA settlement
A federal judge granted attorneys involved in the $2.8 billion settlement an extension to to file “summary judgement and Daubert briefing.”
Read MoreUCLA baseball to host Super Regional after UTSA shocks No. 2 Texas
UCLA will stay home for the Super Regional as No. 2 national seed Texas was shocked at home by UTSA in the Austin Regional.
Read MoreOregon State baseball beats USC to win Corvallis Regional, will host Super
Oregon State baseball defeated USC 9-0 to win the Corvallis Regional, will host Florida State in the Super Regional.
Read MoreZemek: College softball and the NCAA embarrassed themselves at the WCWS
Unfortunately, a big part of the story at the WCWS was the broken rule structure and replay procedure for college softball.
Read MoreWasikowski: Replay call ‘came from Pittsburgh. I feel bad for the umpires.’
Oregon baseball coach Mark Wasikowski was visibly displeased while sitting at a table awaiting the postgame press conference.
Read MoreNCAA president Charlie Baker reveals possible NCAA Tournament expansion size
NCAA president Charlie Baker has arrived in Orlando for the 2025 Big 12 Spring Meetings with expansion on his mind.
Read MoreGreg Sankey addresses report, clarifies position on SEC leaving NCAA
A parody “report” surfaced saying Greg Sankey said the league was leaving the NCAA entirely, which he noted during an interview on Wednesday.
Read MoreThree teams from West selected as regional hosts for NCAA Baseball Tournament
Oregon, Oregon State and UCLA are among the 16 regional host sites for the NCAA Baseball Tournament which starts Friday.
Read MoreP4 working on contract to control revenue sharing, overrule state laws
P4 officials are circulating a draft of a groundbreaking document to prevent schools from using state laws to violate new enforcement rules.
Read MoreAfter pending settlement, a college sports CEO could have unlimited powers
With a long-awaited ruling in the settlement of the House case expected this week, college sports are on the precipice of a major overhaul.
Read MoreWhy college football must address NFL’s threat to CFP schedule
The NFL’s television schedule is in direct competition with the College Football Playoff which means decreased ratings, and decreased growth.
Read MoreHouse v. NCAA settlement complicated — and it’s still not settled
For those who haven’t paid attention, the key phrases are “House settlement” and “Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).”
Read More8 teams from West headed to NCAA men’s golf championships
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Read MoreRich Rodriguez pitches himself to join President’s college sports commission
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez loves the idea of Nick Saban leading a college sports commission under President Donald Trump.
Read MoreCFB Playoff nearing consensus to alter seeding process, first-round byes
The College Football Playoff’s power brokers are nearing consensus to change the seeding process next season and eliminate first-round byes.
Read MoreNIL lawyer says NCAA eligibility rules could reach the Supreme Court
NIL lawyer Darren Heitner has weighed in on the decision, cautioning that this issue will likely find its way to the Supreme Court.
Read MoreNCAA Basketball Rules Committee proposes coach’s challenge rule
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee has proposed major rule changes that are expected to improve the “flow” of play ahead of the season.
Read MoreNick Saban, CFB czar? Meeting with President Trump hints at larger aims
Coach Saban may not be winning games any more, but he’s only shifted the playing field into boardrooms, courtrooms, hearing rooms.
Read MoreYahoo: President Trump planning to create commission on college sports
President Donald Trump plans to create a presidential commission on college athletics, the first step in what could be a months-long endeavor.
Read MoreNCAA faces backlash over rule that could end walk-ons in college football
The NCAA is on the verge of implementing significant changes due to college football the proposed $2.8 billion House v. NCAA settlement.
Read MoreNCAA plans to eliminate over 150 rules with House settlement approval
Tthe Division I Board of Directors announced schools will be permitted to directly pay student-athletes once the the settlement is approved.
Read MoreReport: TV ratings could soon become a metric in who makes CFB Playoff
ESPN college football analyst Heather Dinich alluded to such a possibility in a new report Monday ahead of the annual spring meetings.
Read MoreNCAA approves rule change to penalize teams for faking injuries
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved a rule to curtail faking injuries, which has been a hot-button topic in recent seasons.
Read MoreLane Kiffin reacts to latest update on NCAA’s House Settlement case
The settlement hit a bit of a roadblock during Monday’s hearing when Judge Claudia Wilken ordered the plaintiffs to amend the language
Read MoreCollege Football Playoff schedule announced: 2025-26 dates, host sites
After a highly successful first run of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the sport is set to run it back again in the 2025-26 season.
Read MoreDodd: Historic House v. NCAA settlement could tear college sports apart
The House vs. NCAA case qualifies as one of the most significant legal milestones in sports history (not just college sports).
Read MoreOregon lawmakers consider bill that could prevent enforcement of NIL limits
Oregon legislators are considering a bill that could prevent the enforcement of limits on NIL payments to student-athletes in the state.
Read MoreNCAA committee denies waiver for Syracuse-Colorado Spring Game
On Friday, the decision from the NCAA was made official; the FBS Oversight Committee will not recommend a waiver to allow the game.
Read MoreBuffs AD: Spring game vs Syracuse has ‘really good chance’ of NCAA approval
Colorado AD Rick George expressed confidence the NCAA will ultimately approve the proposed Spring scrimmage between Colorado and Syracuse.
Read MoreFormer Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt sues NCAA for $100M
The lawsuit claims the NCAA “conspired” with the University to make Pruitt a “sacrificial lamb” in investigation into recruiting violations.
Read MoreColorado, Syracuse file paperwork for joint spring football scrimmage
Both university compliance offices filed necessary paperwork with the NCAA to approve the matchup, according to Syracuse.com.
Read MoreHayes: CFB games during spring practice make sense, but won’t happen
Colorado’s Deion Sanders just did something for the good of the whole, throwing out a line of succulent bait for all to nibble.
Read MoreNCAA to let athletes negotiate NIL deals before enrollment
The change is one of the terms of a legal settlement announced Monday between the NCAA and a Group of Five state attorneys general.
Read MoreZemek: USC women’s hoops got slapped in face by NCAA selection committee
There was a lot of discussion about who would be the No. 1 overall seed and how the top four seeds would line up across the board.
Read MoreSelection Sunday 2025: NCAA tournament conference champions & automatic bids
Tracking all of the automatic-qualifier bids that have been handed out for the conference tournament champions.
Read MoreHow Colorado State’s auto-bid steal affects March Madness bracket
Colorado State beat Boise State in the Mountain West championship game and locked up the automatic bid in March Madness.
Read MoreBrett Yormark: Automatic qualifiers could lead to ‘artificial championship’
The Big Ten and SEC want automatic qualifiers, which Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has now come out strongly against.
Read MoreTexas self-reports five NCAA violations related to sports betting
Texas athletic department has self-reported five NCAA violations in relation to sports betting according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Read MoreNCAA, power conferences announce House v. NCAA settlement committee
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Read MoreNCAA recommends major rule change for in-game injury substitutions
The NCAA Football Rules Committee has proposed major changes to the current injury timeout rules for the 2025-26 college football season.
Read MoreCollege Football Playoff update on potential changes to format after meeting
During Tuesday’s Playoff meeting, conference commissioners discussed multiple models, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips told reporters.
Read MoreNCAA Rules Committee takes aim at flopping in college football
The NCAA Football Rules Committee will make feigning injuries its primary topic when it meets this week in Indianapolis.
Read MoreSEC, Big Ten pushing for ‘straight seeding’ in 2025 College Football Playoff
Greg Sankey and Tony Petitti said they would like to see a “straight seeding” that mirrors the College Football Playoff committee ranking.
Read MoreStanford and Temple athletes file objection to House settlement
One important factor to consider is that a settlement doesn’t have to be perfect and won’t be “perfect” from the standpoint of either side.
Read MoreReport: Allegations of fraud in pipeline between Australian players, CFB
An investigation by a San Antonio-based TV station has reportedly found alleged immigration fraud involving Australian specialists.
Read MoreNCAA to align guidance with EO on transgender athletes in women’s sports
The NCAA is changing its guidance to align with President Donald Trump’s executive order on transgender athletes in women’s sports.
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