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National Letter of Intent penalties to lighten for college athletes beginning in 2024-25 cycle, per report

June 27, 2023College Football, FYI, NCAA, News, Pressed, Reports, Rule ChangesCBSSports, NCAA, NCAA Football

The National Letter of Intent (NLI) program is undergoing multiple changes beginning with the class of 2024, according to The Athletic. High school prospects sign their NLI at the end…

Texas A&M are now the 2012 SEC West Champions, courtesy of LSU football’s probation penalties

June 23, 2023College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, ReportsNCAA, NCAA Football, SEC

Breaking news to all Texas A&M football fans: the Aggies can officially add the title of 2012 SEC West Champions to their resume. Well, technically they could. Tap below to…

NCAA made a ‘big mistake’ by not setting up framework for NIL compensation, new president says

June 9, 2023FYI, NCAA, NIL, Pressed, ReportsCharlie Baker, Name Image and Likeness, NCAA, NCAA Baseball, NCAA Football, NIL, NIL Compensation, Ralph D Russo, SEC, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday he wants a federal law to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for endorsement deals that creates a registry…

Clocks will run after first downs in college football with NCAA set to change half-century old rule Friday

April 21, 2023College Football, NCAA, News, Odds and Ends, Pressed, Rule Changes2023, CBS Sports, Dennis Dodd, NCAA Football, Rule changes

The NCAA is expected to approve today rules changes proposed earlier this year that will allow the clock to run after first downs are achieved in all divisions except Division…

No New Bowl Games Will Be Added This Season, Bowl Executive Director Says

April 20, 2023Articles, Bowl Projections, College Football, Events, NCAA, News, PressedBowl Eligibility, Bowl Games, Bowl System, NCAA Football, Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated

After a review of the bowl system this spring, college leaders decided against approving any new bowl games while also keeping the eligibility standard of a 6–6 record. Tap below…

College Football Executives Considering Four Changes to Shorten Games

February 20, 2023Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, Rule Changescollege football, Game Time, NCAA, NCAA Football, Rule changes

A years-long effort in exploring ways to shorten college football games is entering the fourth quarter. Tap below to read the report from Ross Dellenger for Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/2023/02/20/college-football-shorter-game-rules

Florida could lose top recruit after massive NIL deal creates controversy

January 14, 2023Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, NIL, Pressed, SEC, SEC FootballFlorida Gators, Florida Gators football, Fox News, Jaden Rashada, Name image Likeness, NCAA, NCAA Football, NIL, NIL Deal, quarterback, Scott Thompson

The University of Florida could be close to losing a top football recruit after a $13 million NIL deal has caused some controversy. Tap below to rad the report by…

NCAA Council votes to limit eligibility for second-time transfers to curb ballooning portal usage

January 11, 2023Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, Transfer PortalCBSSports, NCAA, NCAA Division I Council, NCAA Football, Shehan Jeyarajah, Transfer Portal, Waivers

The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation on Wednesday to limit waivers for second-time transfers. Tap below to read the report from Shehan Jeyarajah of CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-council-votes-to-limit-eligibility-for-second-time-transfers-to-curb-ballooning-portal-usage/

Significant NLRB Move Will Aid Pursuit of College Athletes Becoming Employees

December 15, 2022Articles, College Football, FYI, NCAA, News, PressedDivision I, FBS, NCAA Football, NLRB, Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated, USC Trojans

The National Labor Relations Board’s Los Angeles Region plans to pursue unfair labor practice charges against USC, the Pac-12 and the NCAA as single and joint employers of FBS football…

Letter from LEAD1 proposes appointing COO of college football

November 17, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressedcollege football, COO, ESPN, FBS Football, FBS Governing Board, Heather Dinich, LEAD1, NCAA, NCAA Football

Leaders throughout college athletics are considering appointing a chief operating officer of college football who would report to a proposed FBS football governing board. Tap below to read the article…