Tag: NCAA Football

BREAKING: Southern Nazarene Safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, Died From Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Bleed

Brandon King

Southern Nazarene University football player Tyler Ulrich, 21, died from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and bleeding in the brain, according to findings from the medical examiner. Ulrich, a safety for the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm, was just 21 years old. His death is a heartbreaking loss for the university, his teammates, coaches, family and the broader college football community. According to ESPN’s report, the medical examiner’s findings provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding Ulrich’s death. What happened October 10, 2026: Ulrich suffered a traumatic injury during Southern Nazarene’s…

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NCAA Sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Over Fifth-Year Eligibility Fight for Class of 2022 Athletes

Brandon King

The battle over college athletes’ eligibility is heading to federal court after Ohio’s governor issued an executive order challenging the NCAA’s restrictions. The NCAA is suing Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine over an executive order that gives Ohio colleges and universities the option to allow student-athletes from the high school Class of 2022 to compete for a fifth season. Filed Friday, October 16, 2026, in federal court in the Southern District of Ohio, the lawsuit challenges DeWine’s authority to override the NCAA’s eligibility rules. NCAA President Charlie Baker says allowing individual…

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Florida State’s $430 Million Debt Could Complicate Mike Norvell’s Future as Coaching Pressure Mounts

Brandon King

Florida State football is facing a costly decision as mounting pressure on Mike Norvell collides with the university’s significant athletic department debt. Florida State University has a major financial challenge on its hands, and it could complicate the future of head football coach Mike Norvell. According to reporting from ESPN, Florida State’s athletic department carries more than $430 million in debt, much of it tied to athletic facilities. That financial burden could make it difficult for the Seminoles to take on additional debt to fund a potential coaching change. The…

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BREAKING: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act, 77-22; Bill Now Heads to House

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The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward creating a national framework for college sports. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, 77-22, on Monday, sending legislation designed to establish federal rules governing NIL, athlete compensation, transfers, eligibility and other aspects of college athletics to the House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and has advanced through the Senate after months of negotiations. Now comes the more uncertain part of the process: the House. The House is not…

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Senate Rejects $5 Million Salary Cap for College Coaches

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The U.S. Senate has rejected an amendment that would have placed a $5 million annual salary cap on college coaches, leaving the issue of escalating coaching compensation outside the current version of the college sports legislation. The amendment was introduced by Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) as part of the debate surrounding the Protect College Sports Act. The proposal would have prohibited an institution from providing more than $5 million per year in compensation to a coach of a varsity sports team.  The proposed cap would have…

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BREAKING: Illinois Parts Ways With Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauck After Just Four Games

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The University of Illinois has parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck, head coach Bret Bielema announced Sunday. The move comes just four games into Hauck’s tenure with the Fighting Illini and one day after Illinois suffered a 42-19 loss to No. 7 Ohio State in its Big Ten opener. Hauck was hired in February after spending the previous eight seasons as the head coach at Montana. He was brought to Illinois to install an aggressive 3-3-5 defensive scheme. WHAT HAPPENED? According to Bielema, Hauck reached out Sunday morning and…

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

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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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Steve Belichick Resigns as UNC Defensive Coordinator After Medical Leave

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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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Florida State Makes Major Move, Fires AD Michael Alford

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

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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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