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Why Mark Pope is embracing Kentucky's reputation as the king of basketball NIL

Back in May, the question that was on the minds of everyone who had followed the changes across college basketball - and Kentucky's place within that new landscape - was asked. What was the NIL valuation of UK's newly assembled roster for the 2025-26 season? Mark Pope didn't miss a beat. "It's close to $200 million," he quickly replied. (MSN.com)

How Georgia Tech, once a football power, is betting big on athletics once again

Georgia Tech is already planning a $500 million capital campaign, entitled “Full Steam Ahead,” that’s designed to improve and enhance all elements of the Tech athletic experience — so long, Bobby Dodd Stadium aluminum bleachers. The athletic department also struck a 10-year apparel and NIL agreement earlier this month with Under Armour. (Yahoo! Sports)

Big 12's Official Account Absolutely Roasted Oklahoma's Brent Venables After SEC Comments

The transition to the SEC hasn't necessarily been the smoothest for Oklahoma, which is 3–7 in conference play since joining the SEC in 2024. With Oklahoma facing only SEC opponents—all but one of which are currently ranked—for the remainder of the season, coach Brett Venables acknowledged the challenge of the Sooners' new conference. (MSN.com)

College football Week 8 schedule: What to watch, TV channels, streaming, Saturday kickoff times

It's a particularly impactful week for the SEC, which is home to three games featuring two ranked teams. No. 9 Georgia hosts No. 5 Ole Miss as it looks to avenge last season's loss. Meanwhile, No. 11 Tennessee travels for its 108th meeting all-time against No. 6 Alabama in a clash that is crucial for each program's postseason hopes. (CBS Sports)

5 thoughts from Day 1 of SEC basketball media days

College basketball doesn’t formally return until the ball is tipped on Nov. 3, but you wouldn’t have known it based on the crowds at Day 1 of SEC Tipoff ’26. Day 1 of SEC Media Days featured 3 of the 5 programs picked in the top 5 of the preseason media poll, including blue-blood Kentucky (picked second) and home state heroes Alabama. (Saturday Down South)

Candid Coaches: Do you trust that your competitors will follow new recruiting rules?

The House Settlement generated a lot of money for attorneys and also returned something akin to recruiting regulations to college athletics. The days of coaches getting a group of boosters to stack money so that they can deliver it to a prospect in exchange for nothing more than his commitment are supposed to be over. But are they? (CBS Sports)

Wake Forest basketball coach Steve Forbes Gives a Look into the Revamped Demon Deacons

The past few seasons, Wake Forest basketball has struggled to find consistent depth in its rotation. It was very common that in many games, 7-8 guys would see the court. However, this season looks to be a different story as Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes said, "I think our team, as of today, the strength is in our numbers. 10 or 11 deep." (Sports Illustrated)

Chicago Bears legend Charles Tillman believes Ben Johnson has ‘it factor’

When Charles “Peanut” Tillman speaks, Bears fans tend to listen. Tillman, named one of the 100 greatest Bears in 2019, voiced his support for first year Bears head coach Ben Johnson on the latest episode of “Bears Den,” touting Johnson’s ability to create a new, winning culture in Chicago. “The culture is changing,” Tillman said on “Bears Den.” (Marquee Sports Network)

Chansky’s Notebook: Prideful Pack

For Halloween, Will Wade should put on a Norman Sloan mask. The new N.C. State basketball coach came to Raleigh with mouth running, mostly about Carolina. What does Wade know about this rivalry? Wade is already hitting Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels for no reason. Darrion Williams, their new star guard has come out strong in support of two former Tar Heels he knows. (Chapelboro.com)

College football midseason predictions: After tumultuous start, how will rest of season play out?

We're now at the midway point of this college football season, and our preseason predictions aren't looking too hot. But, be honest, yours probably aren't looking too great either. It's been a topsy-turvy start to the 2025 season, loaded with surprising upsets and stunning losses. Perhaps the biggest shocker was Penn State's wild fall from grace. (Yahoo! Sports)

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