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Commentary: Jordon Hudson's FOIA crusade adds more chaos to UNC's Bill Belichick mess

Commentary: Jordon Hudson's FOIA crusade adds more chaos to UNC's Bill Belichick mess

  • MATT HAYES USA Today

The Assembly reported that Hudson is FOIA-ing North Carolina for documents detailing any information about podcaster Pablo Torre’s report she had been banned from the North Carolina football facility.

Inside Texas Tech’s compliance strategy for Brendan Sorsby's return to football

Inside Texas Tech’s compliance strategy for Brendan Sorsby's return to football

  • MATTHEW GLENESK USA Today

Texas Tech's athletic directors detailed Sorsby's compliance plan and addressed how playing a gambling addict who admitted to betting on his own team could impact the integrity of the sport.

College football is chaos, greed and dysfunction – and still king | Opinion

College football is chaos, greed and dysfunction – and still king | Opinion

  • Matt Hayes USA Today

The nonstop negativity and weekly chaos would kill just about any other sport. 

Colorado paid for a bowl it misread — and Deion Sanders cashed in

Colorado paid for a bowl it misread — and Deion Sanders cashed in

  • Brent Schrotenboer USA Today

Colorado gave football coach Deion Sanders a bonus he didn’t earn after the 2024 season and overpaid him by $50,000 for his team's appearance in Alamo Bowl that year.

Brendan Sorsby scandal best thing for college football, ESPN analyst says

Brendan Sorsby scandal best thing for college football, ESPN analyst says

  • USA Today - News

ESPN analyst Jordan Rodgers says the Brendan Sorsby scandal could be the best thing to happen to college football. Here's why.

If the NCAA can’t stop it, the CFP should: Ban Texas Tech | Opinion

If the NCAA can’t stop it, the CFP should: Ban Texas Tech | Opinion

  • Matt Hayes USA Today

There’s a potential way out of this Brendan Sorsby mess. A simple, gangster move by the College Football Playoff that could end judge shopping as we know it. 

Court Ruling for Brendan Sorsby Receives Major Backlash

Court Ruling for Brendan Sorsby Receives Major Backlash

  • SportsGrid

Exploring the impact of legal disputes in sports, focusing on how lawyers affect teams and leagues. Donnie and Joe discuss the latest on Brendan Sorsby.

NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

NCAA Faces Crisis Over Ruling on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility

    The NCAA disputes a court decision enabling Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, citing it corrupts sporting integrity and seeks antitrust exemption.

    Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Despite Betting Allegations

    Brendan Sorsby Cleared to Play Despite Betting Allegations

      Judge permits Texas Tech QB Brendan Soarsby to play next season despite betting claims, adding a 2-game suspension. Can Sorsby make the most of his chance?

      Texas Tech got its QB back. It may lose its opponents as schools talk boycott

      Texas Tech got its QB back. It may lose its opponents as schools talk boycott

        Texas Tech got good news Monday as a judge granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction, allowing him to be eligible for the 2026 season. But at what cost?

        Colorado Buffaloes discuss giving young coaches opportunities

        Colorado Buffaloes discuss giving young coaches opportunities

          Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders discusses giving young coaches opportunities. Sanders talks about how it has always been important to him and how someone gave him a chance. He also talks about how his coaches can relate to their players.

          Colorado Buffaloes discuss improving from last season

          Colorado Buffaloes discuss improving from last season

            Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders discusses improving from last season. Sanders talks about how they are going to make it better and they are already in the process of it. Sanders emphasizes that he loves the everyday grind and learning about the program to make it better.

            Hutchens: Is Ames, Iowa a food desert as Matt Campbell suggested?

            Hutchens: Is Ames, Iowa a food desert as Matt Campbell suggested?

              What local and national experts say about Matt Campbell's comment Ames can feel like a "little bit of a food desert."

              Colorado Buffaloes discuss Coach Deion Sanders relationship with players

              Colorado Buffaloes discuss Coach Deion Sanders relationship with players

                Colorado Buffaloes Deion Sanders discusses his relationship with their players. Sanders talks about how he has had good relationships with players past just football, but he also said he wants to increase that.

                2 Friday games announced for Iowa State 2026 football schedule

                2 Friday games announced for Iowa State 2026 football schedule

                Iowa State’s 2026 football schedule is starting to take shape.

                Marcus Freeman modernizing Notre Dame football with push from Navy SEALs

                Marcus Freeman modernizing Notre Dame football with push from Navy SEALs

                Marcus Freeman doesn’t spend time chasing hype videos or social media feuds. He’s focused on building a new version of Notre Dame football.

                Where ISU's Jimmy Rogers, TJ Otzelberger, Jamie Pollard stand on expanding playoffs

                Where ISU's Jimmy Rogers, TJ Otzelberger, Jamie Pollard stand on expanding playoffs

                Here's the stances Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers, basketball coach TJ Otzelberger and athletic director Jamie Pollard took when asked about expansion.

                Black coaches are tired of whispering about college football’s hiring reality

                Black coaches are tired of whispering about college football’s hiring reality

                To get a better understanding of this issue, USA TODAY Sports spoke with Black former NFL stars hired as head coaches at a lower-resource level of college football.

                Report: Iowa State adds Tulane RB Arnold Barnes in transfer portal

                Report: Iowa State adds Tulane RB Arnold Barnes in transfer portal

                Why it made sense for Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers to add Tulane transfer running back Arnold Barnes. 

                Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

                Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

                On Monday, in the Lubbock County, Texas District Court, the plaintiff Brendan Sorsby filed suit against the NCAA.

                Pollard: "Too premature to say" when CyTown will open

                Pollard: "Too premature to say" when CyTown will open

                Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard said Monday it's too early to ballpark when the CyTown grand opening will be. 

                Iowa State transfer RB Salahadin Allah out for season, opens door for portal add

                Iowa State transfer RB Salahadin Allah out for season, opens door for portal add

                Iowa State running back Salahadin Allah tore his achilles and is out for the upcoming season, coach Jimmy Rogers confirmed Monday. 

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                A walk-off winner from Cameron gives Shenandoah win over rival Clarinda

                A walk-off winner from Cameron gives Shenandoah win over rival Clarinda

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                Clarinda A's sweep doubleheader, Clarinda softball splits

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Brendan Sorsby Battles NCAA for Eligibility Restoration

                Brendan Sorsby Battles NCAA for Eligibility Restoration

                Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby fights the NCAA on eligibility amid gambling claims, targeting an NFL career. Dan Sileo discusses his risk of never playing again.

                What Matt Campbell comments should upset Iowa State fans?

                What Matt Campbell comments should upset Iowa State fans?

                A Matt Campbell interview has caught the eye of some Cyclone fans and the ire of others.

                Lane Kiffin didn’t stumble into controversy. He leaned into it  | Opinion

                Lane Kiffin didn’t stumble into controversy. He leaned into it | Opinion

                Lane Kiffin changes with the moment, and his latest comments are another example.

                Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

                Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

                In a college sports world where money fuels the engine of drastic, unrecognizable change, common sense is tied up and held hostage in the trunk.

                Iowa announces addition of Tom Moore to football coaching staff

                Iowa announces addition of Tom Moore to football coaching staff

                Tom Moore, a former Iowa quarterback and four-time Super Bowl champion, is joining the Hawkeyes’ staff as a senior consultant.

                Iowa State's simple reason for turning down $30 million Big 12 credit

                Iowa State's simple reason for turning down $30 million Big 12 credit

                Iowa State is one of at least 13 Big 12 schools to decline an optional $30 million line of credit offered by the conference in partnership with capital groups.

                Lane Kiffin Just Continues To Stir the Pot

                Lane Kiffin Just Continues To Stir the Pot

                Coach and Company discuss the comments made by LSU head coach Lane Kiffin about his previous school, Ole Miss, in a recent interview.

                Inside the intensity that defines Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers

                Inside the intensity that defines Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers

                Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers has been perceived as intense since his T-Ball days. 

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