Tag: NCAA 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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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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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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BREAKING: UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Ongoing Investigation

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The turmoil surrounding the North Carolina football program has taken another major turn. Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as general manager of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill football program, effective September 3, 2026, the university announced Thursday. Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave since July 27 while UNC conducted an internal investigation. The university confirmed that his resignation will not end the investigation. > “The University will continue its ongoing investigation and will consider all appropriate corrective actions responsive to the information it learns.”…

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William Jewell Football Player MicahJo Barnett Dies After Medical Emergency During Season Opener

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The college football community is mourning the tragic loss of William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett, who died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the Cardinals’ season opener against Fort Lewis College. Barnett, a 20-year-old junior majoring in business administration, experienced the medical emergency on the sideline during the first quarter of the Division II matchup in Liberty, Missouri. The incident came shortly after Barnett scored a touchdown to give William Jewell an early lead. He had carried the ball six times for 30 yards before the game…

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Tennessee LB Arion Carter Suspended Two Games by NCAA Over $427 Flight Paid by Agent

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Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will miss the first two games of the 2026 season after the NCAA suspended the Volunteers’ defensive standout for accepting an impermissible benefit during the NFL Draft process. According to reports from Knox News’ Adam Sparks, the violation stemmed from a $427 flight to an NFL pre-draft training facility that was paid for by Carter’s agent before the linebacker ultimately withdrew from the draft and returned to Tennessee for another season. Although Carter later repaid the cost of the flight, the NCAA determined that the payment…

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FIU Makes History by Hiring K.D. Fletcher as College Football’s First Female General Manager

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Florida International University has made college football history. FIU announced the hiring of K.D. Fletcher as the program’s new general manager, making her the first woman to serve as a football general manager at the FBS level and a groundbreaking figure in the sport’s evolving front-office landscape. The hire marks another significant milestone for college athletics as programs continue to expand front-office operations to address the growing demands of roster management, NIL strategy, recruiting, transfer portal evaluation, and salary cap planning in the revenue-sharing era. As general manager, Fletcher will…

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Former Bucknell Strength Coach Charged in Death of Freshman Football Player CJ Dickey

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More than a year after the tragic death of Bucknell freshman football player Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., Pennsylvania prosecutors have announced criminal charges against the strength and conditioning coach who oversaw the workout that preceded his collapse. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced that former Bucknell University strength coach Mark Kulbis has been charged with felony aggravated hazing, as well as misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and hazing. The charges stem from a conditioning session on July 10, 2024, when Dickey, an 18-year-old freshman from Tampa, Florida, collapsed…

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NCAA Eliminates FCS-to-FBS Transition Penalty, Clearing Immediate Bowl Eligibility for North Dakota State and Sacramento State

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In a move that has been widely praised across the college football landscape, the NCAA has voted to eliminate the postseason transition penalty for schools moving from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The decision means programs such as North Dakota State and Sacramento State will be eligible to compete in bowl games immediately, rather than being forced to wait through a multi-year transition period. For years, schools making the leap from FCS to FBS faced restrictions that prevented them from participating in bowl games…

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