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The latest entries from the last 30 days.
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| When | Program | Action | Why it matters | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesterday | ||||
| Yesterday | Colorado | Boosters exploring Deion Sanders' buyout | Moves Big 12 | |
| Yesterday | NCAA | CFP expands to 24 teams | Moves NCAA | |
| Yesterday | College football | 24-team CFP bracket seeded | Notable | |
| Yesterday | USC | USC settles lawsuit with Baker-Mazara | Moves Big Ten | |
| Yesterday | Oregon | Nike NIL deal signed | Notable | |
| November 2 | ||||
| 2d | Oklahoma | Venables admits team embarrassing | Notable | |
| 2d | Ohio | Glenville playoff eligibility decision postponed | Major | |
| 2d | Nebraska | Nebraska coach blasts fan | Notable | |
| 2d | Western Michigan | WMU Board approves Asylum Lake transfer | Minor | |
| November 1 | ||||
| 3d | Arizona State | Big 12 admits replay error | The Big 12 acknowledged an officiating error in No. 8 BYU's 27-20 win over Arizona State that incorrectly awarded the Cougars a first-quarter touchdown. — ESPN Became a story: Big 12 admits replay error · Talked about | Minor |
| 3d | College football | FSU to pay Norvell $50M | Major | |
| 3d | Clemson | Dabo Swinney criticizes FSU fans | Minor | |
| 3d | Oklahoma State | OSU coach calls out penalty | Major | |
| 3d | Florida State | Dabo criticizes misspelled plane banner | Notable | |
| October 31 | ||||
| 4d | Florida State | FSU coach buyout figure disclosed | Major | |
| 4d | Baylor | Baylor sues ex-player for breach | Major | |
| October 30 | ||||
| 5d | Baylor | Baylor seeks buyout money for Aranda | Major | |
| 5d | SMU | Temporary restraining order granted for BJ Edwards | SMU transfer BJ Edwards is now eligible to play for the Sooners after a Cleveland County judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday afternoon. — OU Daily | Minor |
| 5d | Penn State | $21M jumbotron deal funded externally | Notable | |
| 5d | UCLA | UCLA stadium deal funded | Minor | |
| 5d | Ball State | Ball State coach criticizes CFP leaders | Ball State coach Mike Uremovich blasts college football leadership over the proposed 24-team playoff, joining a growing chorus of outspoken critics. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| 5d | Baylor | Baylor sues former player for NIL buyout breach | Moves Big 12 | |
| 5d | Kentucky | Court denies NCAA's request to block Afari Jr. | Moves SEC | |
| October 29 | ||||
| 6d | Clemson | Josh Pate criticizes Clemson, Dabo Swinney's buyout | Major | |
| 6d | Ball State | SGA calls for removal of Board chair | Minor | |
| 6d | Wisconsin | $21M jumbotron deal funded | Minor | |
| 6d | Nebraska | $21M jumbotron deal funded | Minor | |
| October 28 | ||||
| Oct 28 | UCF | Big 12 addresses UCF fan chants | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Utah | Big 12 penalizes discriminatory chants | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | BYU | Big 12 penalizes discriminatory chants | Minor | |
| Oct 28 | Big 12 | Big 12 fines UCF $100K for chants | Major | |
| Oct 28 | LSU | Kiffin calls out SEC scheduling | Kiffin does not buy the conspiracy theory that the SEC wants LSU to win. — AOL.com | Notable |
| Oct 28 | LSU | LSU's Kiffin calls out SEC | LSU head coach Lane Kiffin called out the SEC over its controversial decision regarding the Tigers’ matchup against Alabama next week. — Heavy | Notable |
| Oct 28 | Texas Tech | Booster dismisses McGuire hot seat | Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell made some noise following the Red Raiders' first loss of the year to Cincinnati. — On3 | Moves Big 12 |
| Oct 28 | Ohio State | Big Ten limits NIL deals | Major | |
| October 27 | ||||
| Oct 27 | Clemson | $57M Swinney buyout figure disclosed | Major | |
| Oct 27 | NC State | Doeren calls out NIL resources | Former NC State head coach Dave Doeren called for the school to make a larger commitment to its NIL fund after he was fired from his position on Saturday. — Bleacher Report | Notable |
| Oct 27 | College football | Clemson, UNC support college sports bill | Clemson and North Carolina are working with local legislators in an effort to pass the Protect College Sports Act while pushing for a change to a section of the law governing schools changing conferences. — ESPN Became a story: Clemson, UNC support college sports bill · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 27 | LSU | SEC sues LSU over eligibility | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 27 | Colorado | Sanders denies bribery accusation | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Nebraska | Frost sues Nebraska board | Major | |
| Oct 27 | Oregon | Oregon assistant coach charged with DUII | Notable | |
| Oct 27 | West Virginia | WVU fraternities searched in hazing probe | Minor | |
| Oct 27 | Michigan State | Spartan Stadium renovation plans evolving | Minor | |
| October 26 | ||||
| Oct 26 | Utah | Pat McAfee criticizes Utah | Minor | |
| Oct 26 | Notre Dame | Freeman calls out staff | Notable | |
| October 25 | ||||
| Oct 25 | Georgia | Luke Bryan's son commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Oct 25 | Tennessee | SEC announces punishment after SC-Tennessee game | The SEC announced its punishment after the events that happened after Saturday’s walk-off win over the Volunteers. — Yahoo Sports Became a story: SEC announces punishment after SC-Tennessee game · Small stir | Moves SEC |
| Oct 25 | Oregon | $56M buyout for Lanning | Notable | |
| October 24 | ||||
| Oct 24 | Tennessee | Tennessee AD criticizes officiating | Major | |
| Oct 24 | South Carolina | Shane Beamer calls out conspiracy theories | Minor | |
| Oct 24 | Texas Tech | Booster criticizes Texas Tech after loss | “Looking back on it, I know that Texas Tech and I handled everything with integrity, and we did things the right way” — Yahoo Sports | Major |
| October 23 | ||||
| Oct 23 | California | Cal finalizes Lupoi's $22.6M contract | Reported by The Daily Californian ↗ Cal football head coach Tosh Lupoi’s contract was finalized Oct. 1. — The Daily Californian Became a story: Cal finalizes Lupoi's $22.6M contract · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 23 | Virginia Tech | ACC team to play bowl game in San Juan | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Florida State | Travis criticizes ACC officiating | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Ball State | Ball State SGA seeks trustee chair removal | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Michigan State | $10M donation to MSU athletics | Minor | |
| Oct 23 | Virginia | Charges dismissed against former UVA player | Notable | |
| Oct 23 | Florida State | Seminole Boosters' retention efforts | Seminole Boosters’ donor base has shrunk 17%. — Tomahawk Nation | Moves ACC |
| Oct 23 | Stanford | Stanford lawsuit appeal expedited | Major | |
| October 22 | ||||
| Oct 22 | Utah | Digital evidence reviewed in case | “There’s a fair amount of evidence that we have to go through with this case” — KUTV | Minor |
| Oct 22 | ACC | ACC announces new bowl game | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 22 | Nebraska | Fired Nebraska coach demands $5M | Former University of Nebraska football coach Scott Frost says he is due a full payout of liquidated damages. — Courthousenews | Minor |
| Oct 22 | Sun Belt | ACC-Sun Belt bowl announced | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ The ACC and Sun Belt will be taking 2 teams to a bowl destination in the tropical paradise of Puerto Rico for the first time in history. — Saturday Down South Became a story: ACC-Sun Belt bowl announced · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 22 | Cincinnati | $1M Sorsby lawsuit pending | “Sorsby’s situation is so unique that it really will depend on what happens during the interview process and how teams feel about him” — Front Office Sports | Major |
| Oct 22 | Troy | Charles Barkley criticizes Buck-Aikman feud | Notable | |
| Oct 22 | Nevada | Nevada declines to release jersey patch deal's financial details | Minor | |
| Oct 22 | Arkansas State | Regents and Jones disagree on conduct code deadline | Minor | |
| October 21 | ||||
| Oct 21 | Ohio | NCAA sues Ohio over eligibility order | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 21 | UConn | M&T Bank gets naming rights for Gampel Pavilion | Official · The Daily Campus (UConn) ↗ “It’s never been more critical for our success to have incredible partnerships like M&T Bank” — The Daily Campus (UConn) Became a story: M&T Bank gets naming rights for Gampel Pavilion · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 21 | College football | Maryland to pay Locksley $4.97M buyout | Moves college football | |
| Oct 21 | Indiana | Becker apologized to Day | Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker apologized to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. — Yahoo Sports Became a story: Becker apologized to Day · Small stir | Minor |
| October 20 | ||||
| Oct 20 | College football | CMU HC rips CFP leaders | Major | |
| Oct 20 | Texas | Texas bans fan for postgame incident | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | UNLV | Mullen criticizes NCAA eligibility ruling | Major | |
| Oct 20 | LSU | Criminal investigation opens into LSU player | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 20 | Texas | Meyer warns Sarkisian publicly | “Clearly, Meyer isn't the only one who thinks that there's a lot riding on Saturday for Sarkisian.” — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Oct 20 | College football | McGuire backs CFP expansion | Notable | |
| Oct 20 | North Texas | $1.02M donation to UNT athletics | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Penn State | Penn State RB's father apologizes to player | Quinton Martin Sr., the father of Penn State running back Quinton Martin Jr., has apologized to Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht for his harsh criticism amid the signal-caller and team's struggles. — Bleacher Report Became a story: Penn State RB's father apologizes to player · Small stir | Notable |
| Oct 20 | Colorado | Former Colorado player calls out Deion Sanders | Deion Sanders is facing harsh criticism as Colorado continues to struggle, and former Buffaloes tight end Christian Fauria has delivered a blunt message to the head coach following their loss against Utah. — Yahoo Sports | Minor |
| Oct 20 | Miami | Cristobal responds to Norvell's complaints | Was Mario Cristobal happy with the Miami Hurricanes win over Florida State in Week 7? — Canes Warning | Notable |
| Oct 20 | South Carolina | New suites sold out | Minor | |
| Oct 20 | Nebraska | Rhule accuses tampering in Raiola exit | Moves Big Ten | |
| Oct 20 | Jacksonville State | Donor donates $10K to band trip | Major | |
| October 19 | ||||
| Oct 19 | North Texas | North Texas QB eligibility questioned | Major | |
| Oct 19 | Florida State | Alex Steen granted 5th year | Notable | |
| Oct 19 | Florida State | Norvell rips ACC officials | Major | |
| October 18 | ||||
| Oct 18 | Tennessee | SEC fines Tennessee $500K for field storming | The SEC disciplined Tennessee with a big fine 1 day after the Volunteers took down Alabama at a rocking Neyland Stadium. — Saturday Down South Became a story: SEC fines Tennessee $500K for field storming · Talked about | Notable |
| Oct 18 | Big 12 | Big 12 admits officiating error | Major | |
| October 17 | ||||
| Oct 17 | Duke | RG3 calls out Duke player | Robert Griffin III criticized Duke football player Kimari Robinson after a viral incident involving a female athletic trainer against UNC. — Heavy | Minor |
| October 16 | ||||
| Oct 16 | NCAA | NCAA sues Ohio governor over eligibility rule | Major | |
| Oct 16 | SEC | SEC prepared to engage in self-governance discussions | Major | |
| Oct 16 | USC | $70M buyout talk for Riley | Major | |
| Oct 16 | Oklahoma | Brent Venables' buyout details revealed | Major | |
| Oct 16 | College football | CFP expansion to 24 teams | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ Playoff expansion to 24 teams reportedly remained on the fast track to starting in 2027, a day after an imminent deal was first reported. — Saturday Down South Became a story: CFP expansion to 24 teams · Talked about | Moves college football |
| Oct 16 | Texas | Court grants eligibility injunction to two players | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 16 | College football | Venables' buyout details revealed | Reported by Saturday Down South ↗ The details of Venables' August contract extension have finally reached the public eye, courtesy of an Oklahoma insider. — Saturday Down South Became a story: Venables' buyout details revealed · Talked about | Moves college football |
| October 15 | ||||
| Oct 15 | College football | CFP approves 24-team playoff format for 2027 | The College Football Playoff committee is nearing approval for a 24-team playoff format that would begin in 2027, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. — Kentucky Kernel Became a story: CFP approves 24-team playoff format for 2027 · Talked about | Notable |
| Oct 15 | Texas Tech | Court ruling favors Texas Tech guard Donovan Atwell | Yet another legal domino has fallen for the Texas Tech basketball team. — Wreck Em Red | Major |
| Oct 15 | Miami | Malachi Toney signs NIL deal | Miami Hurricanes star Malachi Toney has signed a new NIL deal with Red Bull. — Yahoo Sports | Major |
| Oct 15 | NCAA | CFP nearing deal to expand | Moves NCAA | |
| Oct 15 | Florida State | FSU's Mike Norvell buyout: $43M | Major | |
| Oct 15 | College football | CFP and ESPN discuss media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams | “The dialogue throughout the window has been constructive, and we will carry these conversations forward with ESPN as we determine the path ahead” — FOX Carolina News Became a story: CFP and ESPN discuss media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams · Small stir | Major |
| Oct 15 | College football | CFP nearing deal to expand to 24 teams | It appears the PO expansion to 24 is near. Hats off to Tony Petitti, who speaks quietly but carries a B1G stick.On3College Football Playoff nearing deal to expand to 24 teamsThe College Football Playoff is expanding once again. — Discussobd | Notable |
| October 14 | ||||
| Oct 14 | Colorado | ESPN host feuds with Deion Sanders | “Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall and listen to Deion and his O-coordinator just try to out-arrogance each other?” — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Oct 14 | LSU | SEC votes to dismiss LSU lawsuit | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 14 | Louisville | Kelsey urges court to end eligibility chaos | Moves ACC | |
| Oct 14 | New Mexico | UNM players seek jury trial in eligibility case | Two top Lobo football players want jury trials in cases against the NCAA as they try to stay eligible and finish the season. — KOB 4 | Notable |
| Oct 14 | North Texas | North Texas alumni asked to contribute to athletic fund | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Michigan | Judge rules two Wolverines eligible | College eligibility rules continue to be an issue. — Yahoo Sports | Moves Big Ten |
| Oct 14 | Oregon State | Oregon State denies Heyward's claims | OSU denied Heyward's breach of contract and defamation claims, asserting he owes a $50,000 buyout after leaving to coach at Cal. — Yahoo Sports | Minor |
| Oct 14 | Tennessee | Smokey statue damaged at Neyland Stadium | Minor | |
| Oct 14 | Miami | Court ruling allows Michigan to add former Miami player mid-season | Michigan Wolverines may add two players via transfer portal after a temporary restraining order granted eligibility ahead of the Penn State game. — Fox News | Moves ACC |
| Oct 14 | Auburn | Mantas ruled ineligible and files suit | Notable | |
| Oct 14 | Pittsburgh | Pitt announces voluntary early retirement buyout | Notable | |
| Oct 14 | Arkansas | Razorbacks decommitments cite issues | Major | |
| October 13 | ||||
| Oct 13 | James Madison | James Madison joins American Conference | Minor | |
| Oct 13 | Memphis | Hardaway funds $2.6M of roster | Minor | |
| October 12 | ||||
| Oct 12 | Texas A&M | Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' jab | Elko faced scrutiny from Aggies fans after he seemingly took a shot at a significant portion of the fanbase over the weekend. — The Dallas Morning News Became a story: Elko apologizes for 'cesspool' jab · Small stir | Minor |
| Oct 12 | Oregon | Lanning defends Alexander's hit | Minor | |
| Oct 12 | Tennessee | SEC adopts standardized NIL contracts | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 12 | SEC | SEC standardizes NIL contracts | Moves SEC | |
| Oct 12 | Duke | DOJ drops Duke lawsuits | Reported by The Duke Chronicle ↗ “On issues like these, I take as my North Star Duke alumnus Stephen Miller.” — The Duke Chronicle Became a story: DOJ drops Duke lawsuits · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 12 | College football | JMU leaving Sun Belt for AAC | Major | |
| October 11 | ||||
| Oct 11 | LSU | Kiffin calls out SEC officials | Lane Kiffin isn’t hiding his frustration after LSU’s heartbreaking 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Oct 11 | UCLA | Big Ten admits officiating error | Minor | |
| Oct 11 | Clemson | ESPN ranks Swinney among biggest buyouts | Major | |
| Oct 11 | Kentucky | SEC fines Kentucky $500,000 for LSU upset | Minor | |
| Oct 11 | Georgia | Booster recorded Kirby postgame speech | Moves SEC | |
| October 9 | ||||
| Oct 9 | Notre Dame | Notre Dame's apparel deal details revealed | Major | |
| Oct 9 | Nebraska | Nebraska selling stadium urinals ahead of renovation | The University of Nebraska is selling off soon-to-be removed items from Memorial Stadium ahead of a $600 million renovation, including seats, signs, suite items -- and urinals. — ESPN Became a story: Nebraska selling stadium urinals ahead of renovation · Talked about | Minor |
| October 8 | ||||
| Oct 8 | New Mexico | Judge delays ruling on injunction | Major | |
| Oct 8 | College football | CSC investigates NIL cap evasion | Moves college football | |
| Oct 8 | South Carolina | Shane Beamer's buyout complicates exit | Notable | |
| Oct 8 | NCAA | NCAA proposes coaching staff rule changes | Moves NCAA | |
| October 6 | ||||
| Oct 6 | Marshall | Jury favors Marshall in lawsuit | Major | |
| Oct 6 | ACC | ACC lacks unanimity on Protect College Sports Act | “It’s rare to have unanimity on anything as it relates to a bill in particular” — On3 Became a story: ACC lacks unanimity on Protect College Sports Act · Talked about | Major |
| Oct 6 | Rice | Rice stadium gets naming rights deal | Official · The Rice Thresher ↗ “The vision has always been about more than a new naming partner for our stadium” — The Rice Thresher Became a story: Rice stadium gets naming rights deal · Talked about | Minor |
| Oct 6 | Big Ten | Big Ten admits officiating error | The Big Ten acknowledged an officiating error in Saturday's Maryland-Nebraska game that should have resulted in the Huskers retrying a point-after-touchdown attempt. — ESPN Became a story: Big Ten admits officiating error · Whole sport | Major |
| October 5 | ||||
| Oct 5 | Florida | Baugh apologizes to Sumrall | Reported by GatorCountry.com ↗ “Sumrall wasn’t the only person Baugh apologized to following the disappointing loss.” — GatorCountry.com Became a story: Baugh apologizes to Sumrall · Talked about | Minor |
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