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College football is chaos, greed and dysfunction – and still king | Opinion

College football is chaos, greed and dysfunction – and still king | Opinion

  • Matt Hayes USA Today

The nonstop negativity and weekly chaos would kill just about any other sport. 

Colorado paid for a bowl it misread — and Deion Sanders cashed in

Colorado paid for a bowl it misread — and Deion Sanders cashed in

  • Brent Schrotenboer USA Today

Colorado gave football coach Deion Sanders a bonus he didn’t earn after the 2024 season and overpaid him by $50,000 for his team's appearance in Alamo Bowl that year.

Brendan Sorsby scandal best thing for college football, ESPN analyst says

Brendan Sorsby scandal best thing for college football, ESPN analyst says

  • USA Today - News

ESPN analyst Jordan Rodgers says the Brendan Sorsby scandal could be the best thing to happen to college football. Here's why.

If the NCAA can’t stop it, the CFP should: Ban Texas Tech | Opinion

If the NCAA can’t stop it, the CFP should: Ban Texas Tech | Opinion

  • Matt Hayes USA Today

There’s a potential way out of this Brendan Sorsby mess. A simple, gangster move by the College Football Playoff that could end judge shopping as we know it. 

Court Ruling for Brendan Sorsby Receives Major Backlash

Court Ruling for Brendan Sorsby Receives Major Backlash

  • SportsGrid

Exploring the impact of legal disputes in sports, focusing on how lawyers affect teams and leagues. Donnie and Joe discuss the latest on Brendan Sorsby.

NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

  • SportsGrid

The NCAA disputes a court decision enabling Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, citing it corrupts sporting integrity and seeks antitrust exemption.

Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Despite Betting Allegations

Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Despite Betting Allegations

  • SportsGrid

Judge permits Texas Tech QB Brendan Soarsby to play next season despite betting claims, adding a 2-game suspension. Can Sorsby make the most of his chance?

Texas Tech got its QB back. It may lose its opponents as schools talk boycott

Texas Tech got its QB back. It may lose its opponents as schools talk boycott

    Texas Tech got good news Monday as a judge granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction, allowing him to be eligible for the 2026 season. But at what cost?

    Colorado Buffaloes discuss giving young coaches opportunities

    Colorado Buffaloes discuss giving young coaches opportunities

      Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders discusses giving young coaches opportunities. Sanders talks about how it has always been important to him and how someone gave him a chance. He also talks about how his coaches can relate to their players.

      Colorado Buffaloes discuss improving from last season

      Colorado Buffaloes discuss improving from last season

        Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders discusses improving from last season. Sanders talks about how they are going to make it better and they are already in the process of it. Sanders emphasizes that he loves the everyday grind and learning about the program to make it better.

        Colorado Buffaloes discuss Coach Deion Sanders relationship with players

        Colorado Buffaloes discuss Coach Deion Sanders relationship with players

          Colorado Buffaloes Deion Sanders discusses his relationship with their players. Sanders talks about how he has had good relationships with players past just football, but he also said he wants to increase that.

          Marcus Freeman modernizing Notre Dame football with push from Navy SEALs

          Marcus Freeman modernizing Notre Dame football with push from Navy SEALs

            Marcus Freeman doesn’t spend time chasing hype videos or social media feuds. He’s focused on building a new version of Notre Dame football.

            Black coaches are tired of whispering about college football’s hiring reality

            Black coaches are tired of whispering about college football’s hiring reality

              To get a better understanding of this issue, USA TODAY Sports spoke with Black former NFL stars hired as head coaches at a lower-resource level of college football.

              Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

              Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

                On Monday, in the Lubbock County, Texas District Court, the plaintiff Brendan Sorsby filed suit against the NCAA.

                Check out the football players Wake Forest has added through the transfer portal

                Check out the football players Wake Forest has added through the transfer portal

                Coach Jake Dickert got plenty of help for this coming season thanks to the transfer portal.

                Brendan Sorsby Battles NCAA for Eligibility Restoration

                Brendan Sorsby Battles NCAA for Eligibility Restoration

                Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby fights the NCAA on eligibility amid gambling claims, targeting an NFL career. Dan Sileo discusses his risk of never playing again.

                Lane Kiffin didn’t stumble into controversy. He leaned into it  | Opinion

                Lane Kiffin didn’t stumble into controversy. He leaned into it | Opinion

                Lane Kiffin changes with the moment, and his latest comments are another example.

                Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

                Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

                In a college sports world where money fuels the engine of drastic, unrecognizable change, common sense is tied up and held hostage in the trunk.

                Lane Kiffin Just Continues To Stir the Pot

                Lane Kiffin Just Continues To Stir the Pot

                Coach and Company discuss the comments made by LSU head coach Lane Kiffin about his previous school, Ole Miss, in a recent interview.

                Big Ten football took the SEC's power. Then, it broke its brain | Opinion

                Big Ten football took the SEC's power. Then, it broke its brain | Opinion

                First, the Big Ten overthrew the SEC and seized the trophy. Then, the conference up North zapped the SEC’s collective mind.

                New CFP expansion plan would kill what college football does best | Opinion

                New CFP expansion plan would kill what college football does best | Opinion

                The American Football Coaches Association made clear Tuesday where it stands on the future of an expanded College Football Playoff. May as well give in and give out participation trophies.  

                Expand CFP, dump conference title games? Coaches outline vision for college football

                Expand CFP, dump conference title games? Coaches outline vision for college football

                College football’s largest professional organization for coaches endorsed an expansion to the College Football Playoff, elimination of conference championship games and an earlier end to the season.

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                Hickory Crawdads offensive powerhouse, Hector Osorio, gets promoted to High-A

                Hickory Crawdads offensive powerhouse, Hector Osorio, gets promoted to High-A

                Runa Muderrisoglu named first academic All-American in Lenoir-Rhyne women's tennis history

                Runa Muderrisoglu named first academic All-American in Lenoir-Rhyne women's tennis history

                United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

                United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion

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                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                CFP Reform: Should They Embrace a 24-Team Playoff Format?

                CFP Reform: Should They Embrace a 24-Team Playoff Format?

                Exploring the new 24-team college football playoff aimed at reducing less significant games and boosting competitive fairness. Kevin Walsh shares his thoughts.

                Brian Kelly thinks Lane Kiffin can win a national championship with LSU

                Brian Kelly thinks Lane Kiffin can win a national championship with LSU

                Brian Kelly explains why he thinks the new LSU coach has a chance to win a title. You can watch the full conversation on USA TODAY Sports YouTube channel.

                SEC meets at a crossroads — and its grip on college football is at stake

                SEC meets at a crossroads — and its grip on college football is at stake

                They arrive at Destin every year on the heels of Memorial Day weekend, the power brokers of the most popular conference in college sports typically hanging out for some fun and sun during a semi-working trip to Florida’s panhandle.

                SEC coach raises alarm on CFP expansion: 'We cannot turn this into college basketball'

                SEC coach raises alarm on CFP expansion: 'We cannot turn this into college basketball'

                Here’s what you must realize about NCAA Tournament expansion, which college sports leaders insist on cramming down our throats.

                Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction a symptom of our broader illness | Opinion

                Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction a symptom of our broader illness | Opinion

                We, as a society, put Brendan Sorsby in harm’s way, no different than if we’d dropped a pile of coke in front of him and said: "Give it a try."

                Josh Heupel on SEC depth compared to other football conferences

                Josh Heupel on SEC depth compared to other football conferences

                Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel pointed to the NFL draft as an indicator of the depth of the SEC.

                This lawsuit forced NCAA to cross another line it swore it wouldn’t

                This lawsuit forced NCAA to cross another line it swore it wouldn’t

                The NCAA has agreed to strike down another one of its old rules in order to resolve another antitrust lawsuit against the organization.

                Tennessee athletic director Danny White explains why he wants CFP to have 24 teams

                Tennessee athletic director Danny White explains why he wants CFP to have 24 teams

                Tennessee athletic director Danny White during the Big Orange Caravan stop in Nashville said he wants the College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams.

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