Category: football

Ole Miss Warns Students: Opposing-Team Gear Could Get You Removed From Student Section

Brandon King

Image via On3 OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss is making sure the student section is fully behind the Rebels when LSU comes to town Saturday. Ole Miss Athletics has issued a warning to students ahead of the matchup, stating that fans wearing opposing-team apparel or colors will not be permitted in the student section. The policy is being enforced both at the entrance and inside the section. “No person wearing an opposing team’s gear or colors will be allowed entrance into the student section. Additionally, anyone found to be wearing…

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Lane Kiffin Returns to Oxford—and Everything Is Suddenly More Expensive

Brandon King

Lane Kiffin is coming back to Oxford this Saturday. And apparently, the entire town has decided to cash in. Kiffin spent six seasons at Ole Miss, transforming the Rebels into one of the SEC’s most prominent programs. He led Ole Miss to three consecutive double-digit-win seasons and the program’s first College Football Playoff appearance. Then he left. Not after the season. Not after a bowl game. He left in the middle of Ole Miss’ run toward another potential Playoff appearance and took the LSU job—joining a conference rival just across…

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Steve Belichick Resigns as UNC Defensive Coordinator After Medical Leave

Brandon King

North Carolina football has announced another major change to its coaching and football operations structure. Steve Belichick has resigned as the Tar Heels’ defensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Belichick had been on medical leave since Aug. 6 and had not returned to the team. UNC confirmed the resignation Thursday as part of a broader statement regarding its investigation into the football program.  Belichick’s resignation is effective Oct. 27, 2026, according to the university’s statement.  Steve Belichick Had Been Away From Team Since August Bill Belichick announced on Aug.…

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NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS Join Forces to Crack Down on Betting-Related Harassment

Brandon King

The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS are joining forces with their respective players’ unions to push back against a growing problem surrounding legalized sports betting: threats and harassment directed at athletes, coaches and their families. The leagues and unions sent a joint letter Tuesday to gaming regulators in 35 states and Washington, D.C., calling for stronger protections against bettors who cross the line after losing wagers. The coalition wants states to establish rules that would permanently revoke betting privileges for anyone verified to have threatened or abusively harassed professional…

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Florida State Makes Major Move, Fires AD Michael Alford

Brandon King

Florida State has fired athletic director Michael Alford, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. Alford had served as Florida State’s vice president and director of athletics since 2021.  The move comes at a critical moment for the Seminoles, with the football program facing significant scrutiny under head coach Mike Norvell. FSU entered 2026 with enormous expectations, but recent results have only intensified questions surrounding the direction of the program.  The timing is particularly notable because Alford had been involved in the decisions surrounding Norvell’s future, including the restructuring of his coaching…

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LSU Avoids SEC Sanctions After Conference Presidents and Chancellors Meet

Brandon King

LSU will not face sanctions from the SEC following Thursday’s meeting of the conference’s presidents and chancellors. According to ESPN’s Alex Scarborough, no sanctions will be placed on LSU after SEC leaders met Thursday to discuss the ongoing dispute involving the Tigers and conference expectations. The SEC said the meeting was held to “discuss recent matters involving conference expectations and responsibilities.” (Threads⁠) The development brings a dramatic turn to a dispute that had escalated to the point where the SEC was considering whether LSU’s membership in the conference should be…

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NFL Investigating Eagles Security Chief Dom DiSandro After Emmanuel Acho Crash Allegations

Brandon King

BREAKING: The NFL is investigating Philadelphia Eagles senior advisor and chief security officer Dom DiSandro following allegations made by former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho about how a car accident involving an NFL player was allegedly handled, according to longtime Philadelphia reporter Derrick Gunn. The investigation stems from comments Acho made on his podcast in July while discussing an incident from his playing career. Acho said he once rear-ended another vehicle while driving to practice and contacted team security. According to Acho, a security official instructed him to send away the…

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SEC–LSU Federal Court Hearing Continued as LSU Dispute Cools

Brandon King

The legal battle between the Southeastern Conference and LSU has cooled considerably — at least for now. The federal court hearing scheduled for Wednesday regarding the SEC’s lawsuit against LSU has been continued and will be heard at a later date, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The development comes one day after LSU finalized its 105-man football roster without former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. Wright and Harris had become the center of the dispute after a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing them to pursue another…

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SEC vs. LSU Takes Another Turn as Federal Court Hearing Is Continued

Brandon King

The ongoing legal battle between the Southeastern Conference and LSU has taken another turn. The scheduled federal court hearing between the SEC and LSU has been continued and will be rescheduled for a later date, adding another layer of uncertainty to an increasingly contentious dispute between the conference and one of its member schools. The latest development comes as tensions between LSU and the SEC continue to escalate over the conference’s handling of the Tigers’ roster situation involving former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. The SEC has already…

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NCAA Changes Timing Protocol After Michigan-Western Michigan Controversy

Brandon King

The NCAA is changing its timing protocol for college football replay reviews following the controversial finish to Michigan’s 13-12 victory over Western Michigan. According to ESPN, the NCAA has issued new guidance establishing a standardized timing procedure “that ensures consistency in the administration of all college football games.” Under the new guidance, the official time for a college football game remains the time displayed on the in-stadium game clock. However, when replay officials need to restore or adjust time, they must use the embedded game clock contained within the broadcaster’s…

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