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Video: Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory
New Year’s Day has long been synonymous with college football bowl games, but it’s also a key week for the future of those teams. Last Friday, the window opened for players to transfer, part of what some have called a "wild west" in college sports. Lisa Desjardins discussed the reshaping of college sports and what it means for athletes with Stewart Mandel. (
PBS.org)
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Tyson, Cadeau, Nickel keep flourishing. What about Lubin?
Ven-Allen Lubin scored seven points in 30 minutes during the Wolfpack’s 76-61 loss Saturday to No. 21 Virginia, it was his eighth game this season playing at least 28 minutes, dropping them to 3-5 in those games. The most productive former UNC player remains
Cade Tyson, who scored 24 points in 40 minutes in Minnesota's win Saturday at Northwestern. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
College basketball Saturday winners and losers
The first weekend of 2026 saw most college basketball teams play their first or second conference game of the season. While No. 6 Duke survived a scare against Florida State during a 91-87 win on the road, other blue bloods weren't as fortunate. Kentucky dropped to 9-5 on the season and began SEC play with a 89-74 loss to No. 14 Alabama on the road. (
CBS Sports)
Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed ‘The Ralph’
Chris Clark glances out the window overlooking the Buffalo Bills’ long-time home, Highmark Stadium, and can still picture what the site resembled before it opened in 1973. His memories go beyond the days of tailgating, comeback victories and miserable defeats, and before
Josh Allen, Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith and OJ Simpson ever stepped foot on the field. (
Associated Press)
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry apologizes for actions after controversial call late in Cal loss
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry apologized Saturday, one day after charging at an official following his team’s controversial loss to Cal. He also received a public reprimand from the Atlantic Coast Conference for his actions. Shrewsberry was angry over how what became a four-point play was officiated in the final seconds of the Fighting Irish’s 72-71 loss. (
Associated Press)
College Football Playoff quarterfinals 2025: Takeaways from every game
The second edition of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals gave us two classics and two statement wins. On Wednesday in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, No. 10 Miami rode an early 14-0 burst and a clutch late touchdown drive to a 24-14 upset of No. 2 Ohio State. The Hurricanes advanced to the semifinals to face the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels. (
ESPN.com)
What to know about the college football transfer portal
Is this the only transfer portal window? Yes. This year, the NCAA has eliminated the spring transfer portal window, meaning the January window is the only option for players wishing to transfer. This change will help create roster stability and continuity. Coaches now don’t have to fear losing players after spring football and will have their roster set in February. (
Deseret News)
Miami makes CFP title case after Cotton Bowl upset of Ohio State: 'This is our moment'
Everyone in AT&T Stadium knew what Miami was going to do. Leading No. 2 seed Ohio State 17-14 in the Cotton Bowl and taking over at their 30-yard line with 5:56 to play, the No. 10 seed Hurricanes had one mission: to run the ball down the Buckeyes’ throat, deliver the knockout blow and send the defending national champions packing from the CFP. (
USA Today)
Top 25 college basketball stories of 2025: Florida wins title; Duke, Cooper Flagg fall in Final Four
2. Duke's epic season, and
Cooper Flagg's brilliant freshman year, ends with Final Four collapse vs. Houston (April 6): The 2025 Final Four is an all-timer because of having four 1-seeds but also two incredible comebacks/collapses. For as big as Florida's title win was, Houston's escape job vs. Duke also ranks in the annals of all-time Final Four battles. (
CBS Sports)
Clemson Football, Offensive Coordinator Garrett Riley Part Ways
Clemson and one of its top assistant coaches have parted ways. Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley is no longer a part of the coaching staff head coach Dabo Swinney announced late Monday. Riley has been the Tigers’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach the last three years, where he has had ups and downs during his tenure in Tigertown. (
The Clemson Insider)