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College football fall camp preview: Hot seats, QB battles, title contenders & more

College football fall camps begin in earnest across the country this week, the sign that the season is quickly approaching. August brings some uncertainty before the start of the college football season. National title goals are still a reality for programs. Head coaches are facing pressure to win immediately. Quarterback battles need to be sorted out. (On3.com)

The Big Ten and SEC already owned college football. Now, they're running roughshod on Capitol Hill

As they volley back and forth about which league is better, the Big Ten and SEC are united on stacking the deck to make sure the argument includes nobody else. As you may have heard, the Protect College Sports Act has been raised from the dead in the halls of Congress. At the 11th hour, presidents in the Big Ten and SEC signed on to support the bill. (Yahoo! Sports)

Former UNC, Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington commits to Tennessee amid eligibility fight

Former UNC and Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington has committed to play the upcoming season at Tennessee. Washington was recently granted a fifth season of eligibility after a Davidson County, Tenn. judge awarded him a temporary injunction against the NCAA in his lawsuit that stemmed out of the organization’s new age-based eligibility model. (On3.com)

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's suspension is a reminder how outdated NCAA 'rules' are

If you ever wanted to know how genuinely antiquated NCAA rules are in this anything-and-everything-goes world of college athletics, I offer you the maddening case of Arion Carter. The Tennessee linebacker has been suspended by the NCAA for two games for signing with an agent and accepting a $427.48 flight to begin the NFL pre-draft process. (On3.com)

Kyle Whittingham came to Michigan to fix what the adults broke. His heavy lifting is underway

Kyle Whittingham's path to Ann Arbor runs through an ugly chapter Michigan would rather leave behind. Sherrone Moore was fired after a tumultuous run that began under the shadow of Jim Harbaugh's departure and ended with an affair, an arrest and criminal charges. Athletic director Warde Manuel is also on his way out at the end of the calendar year. (CBS Sports)

Arch Manning taking ownership at Texas after season of adversity

There is no bigger spotlight on a player than the one on Arch Manning, whose uncles and grandfather played and starred in the NFL. After early-season struggles in his first year as a starter started to take a toll, Manning decided to stop being angry with himself and start playing with nothing to lose. That completely flipped a switch for him -- and the team. (ESPN)

UNLV basketball program 'not for sale': Runnin' Rebels coach Josh Pastner walks back wild claim

The UNLV basketball program is, in fact, not for sale. Days after Runnin' Rebels coach Josh Pastner put a $10-12 million price tag on his squad in widely shared comments to a local TV reporter, he walked back his remarks Monday. "I want to clarify my recent comments regarding support for the UNLV men's basketball program," Pastner said in a statement. (CBS Sports)

SEC, Big Ten vote to support Congressional college sports bill after mad scramble

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference have struck a deal with federal lawmakers over legislation to regulate the college sports industry. Each of the league's presidents and chancellors voted Friday evening to swing their support behind the Protect College Sports Act in a stunning and about-face development that thrusts the legislation forward. (Yahoo! Sports)

Erling Haaland Meets Michael Jordan in Latest Highlight of His Epic Post-World Cup Summer

The summer of Erling Haaland has reached GOAT status! In a post on Instagram Friday, the Norwegian soccer star shared a photo of himself standing next to Michael Jordan. “No caption needed,” Haaland, 26, wrote in the caption. Haaland draped his arm around Jordan’s shoulder as both smiled. The sporty duo donned sunglasses and matching shorts. (People)

Indiana's Curt Cignetti touts Big Ten football dominance, claps back at SEC ‘hype machine’

Curt Cignetti was speaking in generalities about the grind of a Big Ten schedule, but he probably had the SEC in mind when shaping his comments. The Indiana head coach and defending national champion made his appearance at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday, and took time toward the end of his remarks to tout the strength of his conference. (MSN.com)

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