Breaking News — history
The latest verified news from around college football. Back to the live wire.
-
UTSA Roadrunners open 2026-27 football season Saturday against UTRGV
Will Henderson III (RB) — Starter returning
UTSA's season preview notes returning wide receivers David Amador II, AJ Wilson, DJ Allen and Jamel Hardy, plus sophomore running back Will Henderson III, who ran for 866 yards and six touchdowns as a freshman. The Roadrunners open Saturday against UTRGV.
UTSA Today
-
No. 25 Mizzou leaves season-opening win 'half excited, half mad' with split showing
Missouri (1-0) built a 40-0 halftime lead behind a revamped passing attack, then saw its performance slip with starters pulled against an FCS opponent. The team finished with a split feeling about the opener.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
-
Penn State fraternity cocaine trial: pledges helped package drugs, witnesses testify
A Penn State fraternity member testified Wednesday that cocaine deals grew from 100 grams to 1-kilogram loads, with pledges helping package drugs. The testimony came in a trial detailing allegations of drug running through fraternities, a major off-field legal story involving the university community.
Time Bulletin
-
NCAA clears University of Cincinnati of wrongdoing in Brendan Sorsby gambling investigation
Brendan Sorsby (QB) — School cleared; player ineligible
The NCAA has closed its inquiry into Cincinnati, concluding that former quarterback Brendan Sorsby committed a Level III violation, but the university is cleared of any wrongdoing. Sorsby, now at Texas Tech, remains permanently ineligible for betting on sports.
Yahoo Sports (AP)
-
Judge grants injunction allowing 2022 players to compete
Judge William Jorden ruled Thursday that more than 30 student-athletes are granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, SEC, and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. The ruling allows these athletes, including members of the 2022 class, to compete despite prior eligibility restrictions.
Louisiana Sports
-
Big 12 lands $2.8B media rights extension with Fox, ESPN
The Big 12 conference announced it has signed a six-year media rights extension with Fox and ESPN worth a reported $2.8 billion, beginning in 2027. The deal includes increased streaming rights on ESPN+ and keeps each school's annual payout above $40 million.
Sports Business Journal
-
Mike Shula to serve as senior offensive assistant at Minnesota
Mike Shula has taken on a role as senior offensive assistant at Minnesota for the 2026 season. The article discusses his recent move and potential impact on the Gophers' offense.
Geestkracht
-
DeAndre Hopkins joins Georgia Tech coaching staff as assistant wide receivers coach
DeAndre Hopkins (Assistant Wi) — Hired
Veteran NFL receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech's coaching staff as assistant wide receivers coach. Despite turning 34 and taking the college role, Hopkins clarified he is not officially retiring from the NFL. He previously played at Clemson and has ties to Georgia Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey from their Houston Texans days.
Shinsenkai
-
UNC places Michael Lombardi on administrative leave
North Carolina has placed Michael Lombardi on administrative leave amid turmoil within the program. Lombardi was part of Bill Belichick's controversial staff, and this development highlights a reported clash between NFL and college football approaches within the Tar Heels coaching setup.
Shockershi
-
Tom Herman joins Florida State Seminoles football staff
Florida State has added Tom Herman to its football staff. Herman, a seasoned coach with head-coaching experience at Texas and Houston as well as FAU, brings a diverse background which includes roles as an offensive coordinator and position coach for quarterbacks and wide receivers.
Jackets Winkel
-
Texas hires Kwahn Drake as assistant defensive line coach
Texas has hired Kwahn Drake as an assistant defensive line coach, according to a report attributed to Matt Zenitz. Drake previously served as defensive tackles coach at Western Kentucky and has also coached at Colorado, Kansas, Eastern Illinois, Memphis, and Tulane. He was selected for the AFCA 30 Under 30 Coaches' Leadership Institute in 2015.
Tailor Made Sotogrande
-
Texas hires former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops as special assistant to Steve Sarkisian
Texas has added Mark Stoops as a special assistant to head coach Steve Sarkisian, a role similar to that of Paul Chryst and Gary Patterson. Stoops, Kentucky's all-time wins leader at 72-80, was fired after 13 seasons and is owed a $38 million buyout. The report notes new Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and Stoops have significant mutual respect.
Mesa del Rio
-
NCAA rules Texas A&M guard ineligible to play in 2026
The NCAA has ruled a Texas A&M guard ineligible to play for the 2026 season, according to a report from Aggies Wire. The story was first published August 19, 2026, and did not name the player in the headline. Further details were not included in the snippet and the full article is needed to identify the athlete and the reason for the ruling.
Yahoo Sports
-
NCAA granted motion to stay injunction in Ohio eligibility lawsuit
The Ohio Court of Appeals granted the NCAA's motion to stay an injunction in the Borovicanin v. NCAA lawsuit, according to court documents. Fifteen athletes, including Xavier's Filip Borovicanin and Cincinnati's MJ Collins, had sued for a fifth year of eligibility after the NCAA's new five-year, age-based model was announced. The rule will not apply retroactively to the Class of 2022.
On3
-
Nebraska football dismisses RB Tikey Hayes
Nebraska has dismissed redshirt freshman running back Tikey Hayes, a program source confirmed to First Alert 6. The school did not reveal a reason or issue a statement. Hayes arrived in Lincoln this summer from Iowa Western after beginning his career at Penn State; his only college carries were three for 18 yards in Penn State's Pinstripe Bowl win. The Huskers' RB competition now includes Mekhi Nelson, Isaiah Mozee, Jamal Rule, Kwinten Ives and Conor Booth.
KSNB Local4 (WOWT)
-
Temple transfer DL Khalil Poteat commits to Vanderbilt after being granted fifth-season injunction
Khalil Poteat (DE) — Committed
Defensive end Khalil Poteat, a Temple transfer recently granted an injunction to play a fifth season, committed to Vanderbilt for the 2026 season, he announced Aug. 17. In 2025 the 6-foot-5, 280-pound Poteat appeared in 10 games for Temple, posting 29 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and two forced fumbles. He played junior college ball at Dodge City and Nassau in 2022-23 before two seasons at Temple, and entered the transfer portal in January, making him eligible to join Vanderbilt.
Yahoo Sports / Nashville Tennessean
-
North Carolina A&T names Katreshia Louis-Verrett as AD
North Carolina A&T named Katreshia Louis-Verrett as its new director of athletics, effective Sept. 1. She currently serves as deputy AD and senior woman administrator at UAB and previously worked at North Carolina A&T and Georgia Tech.
HBCU News
-
Michigan State hires Dan Bartholomae as athletic director
Michigan State hired Western Michigan AD Dan Bartholomae as its next athletic director, replacing J Batt, who left for Kentucky. Bartholomae's first day is Aug. 31; the board will formally approve his contract Sept. 11.
AP News
-
Ohio State moves Senior Day off Michigan game to eliminate 'distractions'
Ohio State announced Friday that Senior Day will be held before the season opener against Ball State on Sept. 5 instead of the Nov. 28 home finale against Michigan. Coach Ryan Day said the change was intended to eliminate distractions around Michigan week and had unwavering support from this season's senior class.
CBS Sports
-
Transfer QB Katin Houser brings fastest release time in college football to Illinois
Katin Houser (QB) — Eligible
Illinois is leaning heavily on transfer portal additions, with quarterback Katin Houser arriving with a 2.23-second average release time last season, which ranked fastest in all of college football. Houser was a top-20 quarterback in the transfer portal and chose Illinois partly due to their history of developing NFL-caliber talent.
KWQC
-
Kiffin stands ground, ignores Daniels' demand in No. 5 jersey dispute
Lane Kiffin (HC)
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin says he continues to back cornerback D.J. Pickett wearing the No. 5 jersey, publicly acknowledging for the first time the school's position despite former Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels' cease-and-desist letter and legal threats. Kiffin affirmed the decision was about being true to recruiting promises and he is not backing down, escalating the NIL battle with the 2023 Heisman winner.
American Press
-
Oregon State LB Aiden Sullivan arrested by Corvallis PD
Aiden Sullivan (LB) — Arrested, charged; practicing
Oregon State starting inside linebacker Aiden Sullivan was arrested Monday by Corvallis police and booked into Benton County Jail on charges of second-degree felony assault and two counts of fourth-degree misdemeanor assault, stemming from an April 5 incident. The senior, who had 72 tackles in 12 games in 2025, pleaded not guilty Tuesday, posted a $5,000 bond, and was back at practice Friday. Sullivan is the Beavers' top returning tackler and a projected 2026 starter.
Portland Tribune
-
Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II granted sixth year of eligibility
Ollie Gordon II (RB) — Eligible
The NCAA has granted a sixth year of eligibility to Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II, who had petitioned for a medical hardship waiver after missing most of the 2025 season with a torn Achilles. Gordon, the 2024 Doak Walker Award winner, will be eligible to play in 2026.
The Oklahoman
-
USC freshman CB Tre'Quon Fegans granted release, enters portal
Tre'Quon Fegans (CB) — In portal
USC freshman cornerback Tre'Quon Fegans has requested and received his release from the program, allowing him to enter the transfer portal immediately. Fegans, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back from Alabaster, Alabama, did not play a snap in 2025 due to a preseason shoulder injury.
Los Angeles Times
-
'Chance to play college sports is fleeting': 3 more student-athletes added to eligibility lawsuit against NCAA
Thirteen college athletes, including football players D'Angelo Hutchinson and Jabari Mack of Louisville, have added themselves to a lawsuit filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court. They are asking a judge to grant them a fifth season of eligibility and force the NCAA to allow them to transfer, arguing a rule approved in June blocks them from playing.
WAVE3
-
The wait will continue for Mark Mitchell
Mark Mitchell — TRO denied; further arguments requested
The wait continues for Mark Mitchell and other athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility. Judge Brian Edwards did not grant the temporary restraining order requested to allow an immediate transfer portal entry, instead ordering additional written arguments by August 18 with an opinion expected by the end of the week. The plaintiffs now total 13, including football players Thomas Castellanos (Florida State), D'Angelo Hutchinson (Louisville) and Jabari Mack (Louisville), among others.
On3
-
Nick Joos named New Mexico Deputy AD and football sport administrator
Nick Joos, most recently Senior Associate Athletic Director at Iowa State, was named New Mexico's Deputy Athletic Director/Chief External Affairs Officer by AD Ryan Berryman. He begins August 24 and will oversee external units and serve as sport administrator for the Lobo football program.
New Mexico Lobos Athletics
-
Nebraska safeties coach Tyler Yelk excited about new staff
First-year Nebraska safeties coach Tyler Yelk discussed his return to college football after three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, and his relationship with new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, whom he worked under at Idaho. Aurich is implementing a 4-2-5 scheme after the Huskers used a 3-3-5 for three seasons.
Cornhuskers Wire
-
Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist over No. 5 jersey
Jayden Daniels (QB)
A representative for Jayden Daniels told LSU it can no longer use the quarterback’s name, image, and likeness after the school decided to let D.J. Pickett wear No. 5. ESPN obtained the letter, and the move is tied to the number Daniels wore at LSU. LSU had not retired No. 5, but this would be the first time another LSU player has worn it since Daniels left.
ABC News