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CFP semifinals preview: Keys for Miami-Ole Miss, Oregon-Indiana
It has been 29 years since a college football team won its first national title. There's about a two-in-three chance it will happen over the next couple of weeks; and if it doesn't, we'll have to settle for a team either winning its first crown in 63 years (Ole Miss) or 24 years (Miami). College football is getting a burst of newness to finish the 2025 season. (
ESPN.com)
Wetzel: How NIL, transfers and rev share brought the SEC back to the pack
The SEC ruled the old era of college football, when rosters were built through high school recruiting that favored proximity, followed by opulent facilities and rabid fan bases. The Southeast was rich with talent and schools invested heavily in infrastructure while playing in front of massive crowds (some of whom might have offered under-the-table sweeteners). (
ESPN.com)
How the Biggest NIL Deal in College Football History Went Down
Brendan Sorsby has reset the NIL market. The former University of Cincinnati quarterback and ESPN’s top-ranked player in this year’s college football transfer portal signed an NIL contract with Texas Tech for his final season of eligibility worth close to $6 million, his agent Ron Slavin said. It’s believed to be the largest ever NIL deal in college football. (
Boardroom)
Montana State wins FCS championship game vs. Illinois State after wild OT finish
The FCS championship game brought all kinds of drama on Monday night, with Montana State holding off a late charge from Illinois State to become champions. Entering the fourth quarter, the Bobcats held a two-touchdown lead and looked well positioned to leave Nashville with the win. But the Redbirds fought back valiantly, driving for two scores. (
MSN.com)
Why Miami can return to glory, complete storybook College Football Playoff run to national title
The Miami Hurricanes were slotted at No. 18 when the College Football Playoff Selection Committee revealed its first set of rankings on Nov. 4, setting up a daunting path for the two-loss team from the ACC to make the CFP. But Miami stayed focused, and after stacking wins and climbing up the rankings, Mario Cristobal's team received the final at-large bid. (
CBS Sports)
Chansky’s Notebook: Looking for the Right Places
Some UNC Basketball transfers are having the best seasons of their career.
Tyler Nickel,
Jalen Washington and
Cade Tyson are enjoying the most unexpected success.
Tyler Nickel’s game has reached full bloom for the undefeated 11th ranked Vanderbilt, as one of their top scorers and best shooters. By far, the quantum leap has been made by
Cade Tyson. (
Chapelboro.com)
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)