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Backfield Blitz: Miami, Texas Tech Lead 2026's Most Dangerous RB Rooms
sports19 hours ago

Backfield Blitz: Miami, Texas Tech Lead 2026's Most Dangerous RB Rooms

CBS Sports ranks the top 10 running-back rooms for the 2026 season, led by Miami and Texas Tech for depth and versatility. The piece details headliners and notable backups across programs such as Oregon, Louisville, USC, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Ohio State and Georgia, highlighting players like Mark Fletcher Jr. at Miami and Cameron Dickey/J’Koby Williams/Quinten Joyner at Texas Tech, and arguing that a deep, varied backfield can be the difference when injuries or rough slates hit.

via CBS Sports|
#college-football#miami-hurricanes#rb-rooms
BYU’s 2026 Outlook: FPI Projects Solid Season and Big 12 Title Hopes
sports22 hours ago

BYU’s 2026 Outlook: FPI Projects Solid Season and Big 12 Title Hopes

ESPN FPI’s preseason projections place BYU at No. 20 with an 8.5-3.5 expected record, predicting the Cougars will be favored in 11 of 12 games and only underdog against Notre Dame. BYU sits second in the Big 12 title odds behind Texas Tech (16.5%), with a playoff shot of about 25.7%, and a path to a potential College Football Playoff contingent on a strong season.

via Sports Illustrated|
#big-12#byu#college-football
Sorsby Gamble Sparks Call for Cincinnati Transparency at Big 12
sports1 day ago

Sorsby Gamble Sparks Call for Cincinnati Transparency at Big 12

At Big 12 media day, Brett Yormark dodged a direct answer about Cincinnati’s knowledge of Brendan Sorsby’s gambling in the NCAA probe, prompting the author to demand transparency: if Cincinnati knew and played Sorsby, sanctions should follow; if not, the investigation should be clarified. The NCAA says it received a sportsbook tip (alerted by law enforcement) about Sorsby, while multiple reports and Sorsby’s lawsuit allege Cincinnati knew in 2025. The piece criticizes Yormark’s performative response, questions the tip’s chain of custody, and notes Sorsby’s long gambling history and Cincinnati’s NIL/education defenses and his move to Texas Tech.

via USA Today|
#big-12#cincinnati#college-football
Coach Prime is back at full strength, guiding Colorado's revived quest
sports2 days ago

Coach Prime is back at full strength, guiding Colorado's revived quest

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders says he’s back to his best after recovering from bladder cancer surgery and a frail season last year. He overhauled the staff and roster, bringing in Brennan Marion to run the offense and elevating Chris Marve on defense, with a focus on players he recruited and a culture of strong communication. Sanders believes Colorado now has the personnel to succeed in the Big 12 and beyond, highlights quarterback Julian Lewis as a key piece if he plays more consistently, and says he’s focused on the present, embracing the opportunity to mentor a team in turnaround mode.

via NBC Sports|
#coaching-change#college-football#colorado-buffaloes
McGuire: Tech would have pursued a veteran QB, not Sorsby, in hindsight
college-football2 days ago

McGuire: Tech would have pursued a veteran QB, not Sorsby, in hindsight

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says the program misread the Brendan Sorsby fallout and would have pursued a veteran quarterback instead, noting strong pushback from other schools and the Big 12; Sorsby remains blocked from NFL/CFL this year while Tech continues to support his recovery and Will Hammond works toward a return from ACL injury.

via CBS Sports|
#big-12#brendan-sorsby#college-football
Satterfield Points to Texas Tech Contact in Sorsby Case, NCAA Scrutiny Grows
sports2 days ago

Satterfield Points to Texas Tech Contact in Sorsby Case, NCAA Scrutiny Grows

Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield claimed Texas Tech and other programs reached out to Brendan Sorsby’s camp about transferring before the 2025 season ended, alleging tampering. Sorsby’s agent denied prior contact, and Satterfield suggested such tampering is common in the NIL era. Cincinnati says it did not know of any illegal activity by Sorsby, while the NCAA reportedly has investigated Cincinnati regarding Sorsby’s gambling situation.

via NBC Sports|
#brendan-sorsby#college-football#ncaa
NIL headaches, patch hopes and Cape Verde’s upset: what College Football 27 and the World Cup teach us
sports2 days ago

NIL headaches, patch hopes and Cape Verde’s upset: what College Football 27 and the World Cup teach us

A concise take on EA Sports College Football 27: the on-field gameplay and Dynasty Mode are better than ever, but AI NIL handling and monetization creep hinder the experience; the piece advises waiting for patches and price adjustments while also drawing lessons from the World Cup expansion, notably Cape Verde’s surprising run, to critique college football’s playoff dynamics.

via The New York Times|
#college-football#dynasty-mode#ea-sports
Frankenstein 2026: CBS Sports names the ultimate college football roster by position
college-football3 days ago

Frankenstein 2026: CBS Sports names the ultimate college football roster by position

CBS Sports builds a hypothetical all-star college football roster for 2026 by selecting the top position group from each program. The lineup crowns Oregon's quarterback room as the best in the sport and pairs other programs with top units: Ole Miss at running back, Indiana at wide receiver, Georgia at tight end, Texas at offensive tackle, Ohio State interior line, Miami at edge, Texas Tech at defensive tackle, Tennessee at linebacker, Notre Dame at cornerback, and Alabama at safety, highlighting depth and star power across the FBS.

via CBS Sports|
#2026-season#college-football#oregon-quarterback-room
OSU navigates expanded five-year eligibility for 2027 roster
sports12 days ago

OSU navigates expanded five-year eligibility for 2027 roster

Ohio State’s 90 scholarship players are affected by the NCAA’s new five-year, age-based eligibility model: the 2026 class now starts with five years of eligibility, redshirts are effectively obsolete under the new rules, and teams can use more players without worrying about long-term eligibility. Fourth-year seniors who would have exhausted in 2027 can return for 2027, and players who hadn’t redshirted gain a fifth year. The article groups remaining eligibility by bucket (seniors, two-year seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen). Justyn Martin could still seek a sixth year for a pre-rule injury, though hardship waivers are no longer granted, and several players across buckets may choose to extend their careers into 2027, boosting depth for Ohio State.

via Eleven Warriors|
#college-football#eligibility#ncaa
Six long-shot Heisman contenders eye a 2026 spotlight led by Russell and Toney
college-football12 days ago

Six long-shot Heisman contenders eye a 2026 spotlight led by Russell and Toney

CBS Sports highlights six Heisman long shots for 2026—Keelon Russell, Malachi Toney, LaNorris Sellers, Byrum Brown, Bear Bachmeier and Kevin Jennings—who could surge into New York if their teams contend and they post standout numbers, with FanDuel odds ranging from +3500 to +10000; the piece notes the ongoing quarterback-plus-team-success formula and that past winners have often entered the race from unexpected, long-shot backgrounds.

via CBS Sports|
#college-football#heisman#heisman-dark-horses
Texas Tops 2026 SEC in a Comprehensive Win-Loss Projection
sports14 days ago

Texas Tops 2026 SEC in a Comprehensive Win-Loss Projection

CBS Sports' Brad Crawford forecasts the 2026 SEC with Texas winning the conference at 12-1 and a CFP-contending slate highlighted by Georgia (11-2) and LSU (10-2). Alabama misses the playoff with a 9-3 mark, while Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Tennessee are also projected for strong seasons and bowl berths. The piece provides game-by-game picks and final records for all 16 teams, detailing each program’s conference finish and likely postseason bowls (e.g., Texas A&M 8-4 to ReliaQuest, Florida 6-6 to Liberty, Vanderbilt 6-6 to Birmingham, etc.).

via CBS Sports|
#college-football#predictions#sec
Vols cut ties with high-profile Penn State transfer Chaz Coleman amid NIL-era turmoil
sports14 days ago

Vols cut ties with high-profile Penn State transfer Chaz Coleman amid NIL-era turmoil

Tennessee has removed Chaz Coleman, the Penn State transfer edge rusher once viewed as a potential cornerstone of its NIL-era class, after a tumultuous tenure that included missing most spring practice, health concerns tied to a head injury (vertigo) and questions about his engagement; the program reportedly paid around $2 million for him, but he was medically disqualified and remains on scholarship as the transfer portal closes, making his 2026 status unclear and marking another high-profile NIL-era setback for Tennessee.

via CBS Sports|
#chaz-coleman#college-football#penn-state