Bret Bielema Doubles Down on 24-Team College Football Playoff

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Bret Bielema Doubles Down on 24-Team College Football Playoff

Illinois coach Bielema reiterated his support for a 24-team cfb Playoff, citing increased parity from NIL and transfer portal. "There is no time in college football where the 16th or 18th team couldn't possibly win it all," Bielema said, pointing to Miami's run last season. He also argued expansion would boost regular season stakes. The Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 back the model.

By Shubham Bhargav

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Penn State To End 33-Year Nike Partnership for Adidas Deal Next Month

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Penn State To End 33-Year Nike Partnership for Adidas Deal Next Month

Penn State is officially leaving Nike for Adidas beginning July 1, 2026. The Nittany Lions’ new 10-year agreement is reportedly worth $300 million, making it one of the richest apparel deals in college sports. A major factor in the move was Adidas’ commitment to providing stronger NIL opportunities and financial support for Penn State student-athletes.

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Kirk Herbstreit: "I Don't Know Where This Ends" After Latest NCAA Court Loss

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Kirk Herbstreit: "I Don't Know Where This Ends" After Latest NCAA Court Loss

ESPN's Herbstreit called the wave of NCAA-related lawsuits "sickening" after Judge Ken Curry granted Sorsby an eligibility injunction. "It's sickening that if you don't hear what you like, you can just go to your local judge." Citing similar injunctions for Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss and Alabama's Charles Bediako, Herbstreit added, "I don't know where this ends."

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NCAA Says Protect College Sports Act Could Override Brendan Sorsby Eligibility Ruling

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NCAA Says Protect College Sports Act Could Override Brendan Sorsby Eligibility Ruling

NCAA told Division I commissioners Friday that Section 123 of the Protect College Sports Act would override Sorsby's eligibility ruling, applying to pending cases including Trinidad Chambliss's. "If the Act becomes law before the case is resolved, it would override Sorsby's legal challenge." The NCAA warned lawmakers may strip Section 123 ahead of next week's markup.

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Charlie Baker: Schools Bypassing NCAA Rules in Court "Destabilizes" the System

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Charlie Baker: Schools Bypassing NCAA Rules in Court "Destabilizes" the System

Following Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility ruling, NCAA president Baker warned that legal challenges to NCAA rules are destabilizing the system. "It says to the people who play by the rules, you're being held to a different standard than the people who don't." He argued that schools seeking favorable court rulings to escape regulations creates uncertainty for compliant members.

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NCAA's Charlie Baker Calls Brendan Sorsby Ruling a "New Low"

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NCAA's Charlie Baker Calls Brendan Sorsby Ruling a "New Low"

NCAA president Baker called the ruling in Sorsby's eligibility case a "new low," questioning judicial authority over NCAA rules. "As long as you have judges who are willing to ignore the rules, it's question that's worth asking," Baker said. Sorsby was granted an injunction after admitting to placing thousands of bets, including on Indiana football games while on the roster.

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