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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)

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)

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