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Nebraska’s 2026 WCWS run shows how the transfer portal and NIL are reshaping college softball rosters, with 10 transfers—including Frahm and Coor—fueling a 26-game win streak and a historic WCWS berth, illustrating the shift from long-term development to portal-driven, veteran-heavy rosters.
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko says CFP expansion remains contentious and calls for SEC-led NIL and revenue-sharing governance to curb spending, warning that without regulation programs could go bankrupt; with limited national action, a conference-wide framework may be pursued to protect the sport’s amateur roots.
At the SEC’s spring meetings in Destin, Greg Sankey said the playoff format debate remains open with the SEC weighing 16-, 20-, and 24-team models while Big Ten pushes for 24; he emphasized the league’s TV commitments and calendar, expects no CFP decision this week, and highlighted ongoing discussions on NIL enforcement and self-governance.
Rep. Terri Sewell and 61 CBC members pressed NCAA and major conferences to publicly address redistricting attacks on Black political power, threatening to withhold support for NIL reform (the SCORE Act) unless institutions speak out. The bill's vote was pulled amid CBC opposition, and House leaders plan a NAACP-backed briefing to condemn the legislation, signaling a broader clash over voting rights and college athletics' role in politics.
The SCORE Act, a bill to overhaul NIL oversight and college-athletics governance, was pulled from a planned House floor vote for a second time due to GOP resistance and a unified Congressional Black Caucus opposing the measure; two original co-sponsors withdrew, highlighting deep partisan and intra-party divisions ahead of the midterms.
Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State’s sharpshooter who entered the transfer portal, says Kentucky would be a good fit if he returns to college, as he weighs the NBA draft against potentially lucrative NIL opportunities. With Louisville and St. John’s also in the mix, UK’s roster fit and Mark Pope’s system are part of the consideration, and a May 27 withdrawal deadline looms. He has not yet spoken with UK staff, and a first‑round NBA guarantee could keep him in the draft, but returning to college could be financially sensible given NIL.
Variety reports that Prime Video’s Off Campus Season 1 integrates Dean and Allie’s romance into the season (a shift from the books), introduces Hunter Davenport as a central antagonist, and revises key plot points (including NIL changes and Logan’s kiss). The lineup also adds new characters Beau and Jules, expands the college setting, and positions Season 2 to continue the Dean-Allie arc, while balancing book fans’ expectations with contemporary updates.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian rails against the College Football Playoff selection committee, NCAA enforcement, and the broader governance of college football, arguing that money-fueled realignment, free player movement, and scheduling inequities are driving a systemic breakdown. He questions whether the committee can watch enough games, calls for more transparent criteria, and suggests rethinking the playoff format, warning that the sport risks NFL-like chaos unless reforms are made.
An arbitrator affirmed the College Sports Commission’s denial of NIL deals totaling $7.5 million for 18 Nebraska football players, ruling that PlayFly is an associated entity of the school and that the deals lacked a valid business purpose, marking a significant test of the NIL enforcement regime and signaling potential scrutiny for other pending arbitration cases as the process unfolds.
Billionaire Mark Cuban says he provided NIL funds that helped Indiana recruit Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, a move that powered the Hoosiers to a national championship. Cuban says he donates without earmarking specifics and leaves the allocation to athletic director Scott Dolson, with undisclosed amounts that have risen this season as IU enjoyed a 16–0 run and Mendoza’s career culminated in an NFL No. 1 pick.
Nebraska will join SMU, Penn State and Florida for Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium on Aug. 27, 2026, a three-match exhibition with a $1 million prize pool; each school receives $200,000 (disbursed to athletes via NIL), with primetime national TV coverage and no official-record impact, potentially drawing a record crowd at the Dallas Cowboys’ venue.
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby may enter the NFL supplemental draft if he cannot regain college eligibility. He has hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler as he navigates NCAA and NFL questions tied to gambling allegations, with the draft rarely used since 2019 and training camps approaching in under three months.
Texas Tech quarterback Sorsby has entered a gambling-treatment program as his season unfolds amid NIL and transfer headlines; Cincinnati had announced it would sue over a $1 million NIL buyout if he transferred. Sorsby joined Tech after entering the transfer portal to replace Behren Morton, who helped the Red Raiders to 12 wins last season. In 35 career games, Sorsby has 7,208 passing yards and 60 TDs, plus 1,295 rushing yards and 22 TDs.
Undrafted Heisman finalist Diego Pavia does have an NFL-registered agent; a viral clip suggesting he represented himself in NIL negotiations was taken out of context. With no NFL contract yet, his best option may be a rookie minicamp invitation.
Michigan remains No. 1 and UConn moves up to No. 2 in Version 8 of CBS Sports’ preseason Top 25 And 1 for 2026-27, boosted by Braylon Mullins opting to return and Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia; the piece argues NIL/revenue-sharing are enabling players to stay in college longer and shaping rosters around returning stars and key transfers, which strengthens top programs and the sport overall.