Tag: NCAA Football

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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NCAA Officially Adopts New Age-Based Eligibility Model

Brandon King

The NCAA has approved a major change to its eligibility rules, ushering in a new era for college athletics. The Division I governance cabinet unanimously voted to adopt an age-based eligibility structure that will grant student-athletes five years to compete in five seasons, beginning either when they first enroll in college or when they turn 19 years old—whichever occurs first. The move represents one of the most significant eligibility reforms in NCAA history and is designed to create a more standardized framework across all sports. Under the previous system, athletes…

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Former Oklahoma State Coach Bob Simmons Passes Away At 77

Brandon King

The college football community is mourning the loss of former Oklahoma State head coach and trailblazer Bob Simmons, who passed away at the age of 77. Simmons leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond the football field. In 1995, he became the first Black head football coach in Oklahoma State history, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of coaches throughout college athletics. During his six seasons leading the Cowboys, Simmons compiled a 30-38 record and helped guide the program through the formative years of the Big…

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Ball State Freshman DB Gavin Yates-Lyons Dies at 18 Following Tragic Shooting

Brandon King

The college football community is mourning the loss of Ball State freshman defensive back Gavin Yates-Lyons, who passed away at just 18 years old after succumbing to injuries sustained in a shooting in Tallahassee, Florida. Yates-Lyons had recently taken a major step toward realizing his football dreams. After graduating from Lowndes High School in Georgia, the talented defensive back enrolled early at Ball State University and participated in spring football activities with the Cardinals. Coaches and teammates were already getting to know a young player whose future appeared bright both…

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FAMU Football hit with NCAA APR Penalties , slapped with postseason ban

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Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced today that its football program has received Level Two Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties from the NCAA for the 2026 football season, which include practice restrictions and ineligibility for postseason competition during the 2026 season. President Marva B. Johnson, J.D. and the university’s leadership are committed to addressing the structural conditions that contributed to this outcome and to building the academic infrastructure our student-athletes deserve. “Florida A&M holds its student-athletes to the same standard of excellence we hold every Rattler,” said…

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Week 14 MAC Football Preview

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Courtesy of Jeremy Guy, Associate Commissioner of Communications, Mid-American Conference Week 14 Football Release: tinyurl.com/yrp3w7xzWeek 14 MAC Head Coaches Press Conferences: tinyurl.com/mr33avay MAC Championship Tiebreaker Scenarios:https://bit.ly/48z2tuLMAC Football Plays of the Week: tinyurl.com/mwtktucr MAC Football Game Recaps (Video): tinyurl.com/578sjzek Week 13 Players of the Week: tinyurl.com/bdz9umzh Upcoming ScheduleTuesday, November 25*Bowling Green at UMass, 4:30 PM ET (ESPNU | Live Stats)*Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 7:30 PM ET(ESPN2 | Live Stats) Friday, November 28*Ohio at Buffalo, 12 PM ET (ESPNU | Live Stats)*Kent State at Northern Illinois, 12 PM ET (CBSSN | Live Stats) Saturday, November 29*Toledo at Central Michigan, 12 PM ET (ESPN+ | Live Stats)*Ball State at Miami, 12 PM ET (CBSSN | Live Stats) *Conference game Two-Minute Drill• Western Michigan scored…

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Tennessee State’s Sanders Ellis enters the transfer portal 

Brandon King

According to Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247 Sports, Tennessee State true freshman linebacker, Sanders Ellis has entered the transfer portal. Following Micah Gay’s unfortunate season-ending elbow injury, Ellis was moved into the starting lineup and it paid immediate dividends for the Tennessee State defense. Ellis recorded 81 tackles a mark only outpaced on the team by Ahmad Nelson’s 94. Ellis also added 14 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. His play this season earned Ellis a multitude of accolades, including being named Big South -OVC…

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