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- by Field Level MediaThe Mid-American Conference is going far west to add Sacramento State as a football-only member starting with the 2026 season, according to multiple reports on Saturday night. The MAC presidents, per reports, approved the addition of the California-based Hornets, a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program from 1993-2025. Sacramento State will pay an $18 million entry […]
- by Field Level MediaNorthern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland died Saturday morning at age 18, the university announced. The school's statement did not reveal a cause of death. However, on Thursday afternoon, Cedar Falls Fire and Rescue responded to a call from the university's football complex, with the call log recording the reason as "unconscious/fainting (non trauma)." "I'm […]
- by Field Level MediaOle Miss is still considered a longshot to win the 2026 College Football Playoff, but the Rebels' chances in the eyes of oddsmakers definitely increased with a judge ruling that quarterback Trinidad Chambliss can play next season. The Rebels were a +4000 longshot at BetMGM to win next season's CFP before a judge in Pittsboro, […]
- by Field Level MediaThe Big Ten didn't get its wish of a 24-team College Football Playoff field starting in 2026, but that isn't deterring the conference from pushing for its goal. The Big Ten reportedly shared an internal document detailing how it sees a 24-team CFP playing out with the conference's athletic directors and head coaches. ESPN also […]
- by Field Level MediaA judge in Pittsboro, Miss., ruled Thursday that Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss deserved a medical redshirt in 2022 at Ferris State and therefore merits one more year of college football eligibility. Chambliss, who finished eighth in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race while leading the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals, had his appeal […]
- by Field Level MediaAn NCAA appeals committee denied former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions' appeal of the eight-year show-cause penalty he received for his role in a sign-stealing scandal. Stalions had argued that the August ruling from the NCAA Committee on Infractions was based on "procedural errors" and a misapplication of the bylaws prohibiting in-person scouting of future […]
- by Field Level MediaBYU receiver Parker Kingston was arrested and will be charged with first-degree felony rape, according to a news release from the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office on Wednesday. Kingston was being held without bail pending a court appearance on Friday, multiple media outlets reported. The alleged incident occurred on Feb. 23, 2025, in St. George, […]
- by Field Level MediaCollege football is set to have its second nine-year player after the NCAA granted Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu another season of eligibility. Tuliaupupu is set to join tight end Cam McCormick in the nine-year club. McCormick spent 2016-22 at Oregon before playing for Miami in 2023 and '24. He is mow a scouting assistant for […]
- by Field Level MediaNorth Dakota State has reached an agreement to join the Mountain West Conference for football, multiple outlets reported on Sunday. The Bison, a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) heavyweight over the last 15 years with 10 national championships over that span, have long been rumored to be a candidate to jump up to the next level. […]
- by Field Level MediaNorth Dakota State is in a "serious dialogue" with the Mountain West about joining the conference as a football-only member starting this coming season, Yahoo Sports reported. The Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse's long-awaited move to the Football Bowl Subdivision could be finalized as soon as this weekend, according to Friday's report. The terms presumably are […]
- by Field Level MediaVirginia wide receiver Jahmal Edrine is no longer enrolled at the university and has been removed from the program's roster after being arrested and charged with rape and abduction, school officials confirmed in a statement Friday. Edrine, 22, was taken into custody Thursday following a five-month investigation by the Albemarle County Police Department. Police said […]
- by Field Level MediaGeorgia defensive tackle London Seymour is facing a slew of felony charges after his arrest following his alleged participation in a TikTok challenge. Seymour, whose father is Pro Football Hall of Fame member Richard Seymour, was arrested on Jan. 29 in Athens, Ga., on 11 felony counts of second-degree criminal property damage. That's one for […]
- by Field Level MediaTrinidad Chambliss was already prepared for more bad news from the NCAA. On Wednesday, that news became official. Ole Miss confirmed its star quarterback lost his appeal to the NCAA for sixth year of eligibility, meaning Chambliss' next step will be in Mississippi state court. The NCAA on Jan. 9 initially denied Chambliss' request for […]
- by Field Level MediaMontana football coach Bobby Hauck, the winningest coach in Big Sky Conference history, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Hauck, 61, coached at his alma mater from 2003-09 and again from 2018-25, posting a 151-43 record with Montana. He helped the Grizzlies win eight Big Sky titles and make four appearances in FCS national championship games. […]
- by Field Level MediaTennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar received a 15-day temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA on Wednesday, a move that briefly aids him as he seeks another year of eligibility. Aguilar, 24, filed the suit in Knox County (Tenn.) Chancery Court last week. He has an injunction hearing on Friday. He is seeking a […]
- by Field Level MediaNorthwestern will host its first game at Ryan Field, its revamped football stadium that cost $862 million, in primetime on Friday, Oct. 2, when the Wildcats open Big Ten play against Penn State. The date is notable because it will mark exactly 100 years since Northwestern played its first game at Northwestern Stadium, which was […]
- by Field Level MediaThe College Football Playoff announced the dates and bowl games for the quarterfinals and semifinals for the next two seasons on Tuesday. Of note, there will be approximately a two-week break between those rounds in both years. The 2026 season: CFP quarterfinals: –Dec. 30, 2026, at the Fiesta Bowl –Jan. 1, 2027 at the Cotton […]
- by Field Level MediaFlorida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement Monday after 35 years in coaching. The former Auburn, University of Central Florida and Arkansas State head coach spent just one season with the Seminoles in 2025. "After 35 years, it's time for me to step away from coaching," Malzahn said in a statement. "I am […]
- by Field Level MediaAaron Henry is expected to leave Illinois to join the Notre Dame coaching staff, according to a report by CBS Sports. Henry will step in as co-defensive coordinator and take over the defensive backs, giving Marcus Freeman another experienced piece as he reshapes the defensive staff in South Bend. The move also answers an immediate […]
- by Field Level MediaLegendary college football coach Lou Holtz, who entered hospice care recently, is spending time with family, his son said in an update posted Sunday morning to social media. "Appreciate everyone's text and prayers. Dad is 89 and he is STILL fighting the fight! Only the man upstairs knows how much time is left on the […]