Big Ten, SEC leaders discuss College Football Playoff changes with seeding, auto bids among pressing topics

A second meeting between Big Ten and SEC leaders didn’t result in major news, but it signaled potentially significant changes coming down the line. Following the historic meeting between the two conferences in Nashville back in October, Big Ten and SEC athletic directors and conference leadership met in New Orleans Wednesday to discuss a variety … Read more

Ex-Miami, NFL star will coach running backs under DeSean Jackson

Former Miami and NFL running back Clinton Portis is joining DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State coaching staff as running backs coach and run game coordinator. Like Jackson, this will be Portis’ first foray into the collegiate coaching ranks. Portis starred with the Hurricanes from 1999-2001, rushing for 838 yards and eight touchdowns as a true freshman. … Read more

Illinois latest state to move to exempt athletes’ NIL money from taxes; do other students have a claim?

For now, the latest NIL legislative arms race in college sports is centered around taxes. CBS Sports has obtained a draft version of a bill which is expected to be filed soon in the Illinois house of representatives that means the state joins Alabama and Georgia in exempting NIL money earned by college athletes from … Read more

Ohio State hires Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, promotes Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator

Ohio State hired NFL coach Matt Patricia as its new defensive coordinator following reports that the two sides were nearing a deal, the university announced Thursday as part of multiple staff changes. Patricia succeeds Jim Knowles, who previously departed for the same role at Penn State. “I have been aware of and followed Matt’s successful … Read more

Texas to eliminate spring game, joining growing list of college football teams opting for NFL-style OTAs

exas will join a growing list of college football programs doing away with traditional spring games in favor of a slightly restructured practice slate, coach Steve Sarkisian said during a recent appearance on the “Up & Adams Show.” Sarkisian cited the ever-shifting landscape of college football and Texas’ increased workload during the season itself — … Read more