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February 20, 2026
Source: Cignetti's deal now averaging $13.2M
After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source told ESPN.
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February 12, 2026
NCAA denies Stalions' show-cause penalty appeal
An NCAA committee has denied the appeal from former Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions of the eight-year show-cause penalty he received for his involvement in the team's signal-stealing...
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February 10, 2026
Reunions, new faces and promotions: Tracking the Power 4 coordinator moves
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
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February 5, 2026
Badgers' Fickell asked to forgo 1-year extension
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.
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January 18, 2026
The man, the meme, the legend: Curt Cignetti's rise to viral fame
Curt Cignetti has lots to be happy about, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. His players and assistants break down their favorite Cignetti memes and faces.
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January 17, 2026
Meet 'the special 13': The JMU transfers forming an unlikely Indiana CFP title core
Thirteen Dukes players followed Curt Cignetti to become Hoosiers. Those who remain are on the verge of CFB history.
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January 14, 2026
Freeman: ND must 'leave no doubt' for '26 CFP
Marcus Freeman said one of Notre Dame's goals for 2026 is to "leave no doubt" as to its candidacy for the College Football Playoff.
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January 9, 2026
From 'duck feet' to 'production over potential:' Curt Cignetti's secret to building Indiana
The Hoosiers' roster is filled with different kinds of players, but all had to meet Cignetti's standards.
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January 8, 2026
Big 12 leading rusher Martin to return to BYU
BYU running back LJ Martin, the Big 12's leading rusher and offensive player of the year, will return to the Cougars for his senior season.
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January 8, 2026
Stone-faced Cignetti vows 'I am happy, at times'
Curt Cignetti's demeanor during games has made the transformative Hoosiers coach into a meme, but Cignetti says he is having some fun during Indiana's historic rise, just not in front of the camera.
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January 7, 2026
Dickens, top 3 in rushing YPG, transferring to BC
Liberty running back Evan Dickens, who ranked ninth in the country this season with 1,339 rushing yards, has committed to Boston College, according to his agency.
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January 6, 2026
Sources: Gators sign Ga. Tech transfer QB Philo
Florida has signed Georgia Tech transfer quarterback Aaron Philo, sources told ESPN. He follows offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to Gainesville.
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January 6, 2026
Michigan QB Underwood to return as sophomore
Michigan starting quarterback Bryce Underwood will return for his sophomore season with the Wolverines, giving new coach Kyle Whittingham an offensive centerpiece to build around in 2026.
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January 4, 2026
Sources: Buffs pick up receiving leader Scudero
San Jose State wide receiver Danny Scudero, the nation's leader in receiving yards this season, has committed to transfer to Colorado, sources told ESPN.
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January 3, 2026
QB Reed says he'll return to Texas A&M for '26
Marcel Reed announced Friday that he will return to Texas A&M for the 2026 season after leading the Aggies to their first CFP appearance.
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January 1, 2026
LB Weeks to return to LSU after injury-marred '25
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, a first-team All-SEC selection in 2024 who missed much of this past season with an ankle injury, will return to the Tigers in 2026.
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December 30, 2025
Williams nixes portal talk, declares Bama return
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams intends to return to the team in 2026 despite a bumpy sophomore season.
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December 29, 2025
Riley blames Notre Dame for ending USC rivalry
USC coach Lincoln Riley said Notre Dame failed to follow through on its pledge to play the Trojans "anytime, anywhere."
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December 29, 2025
Freeman returning to ND in '26 amid NFL interest
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has agreed to a restructured deal and, despite being linked to NFL coaching jobs, will return to the Irish in 2026, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
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December 28, 2025
'Just lock in and focus': How to do two jobs in the College Football Playoff
Multiple CFP teams have coordinators taking head jobs elsewhere. For them, it's about compartmentalizing the chaos.
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December 22, 2025
Notre Dame-BYU series puts USC rivalry on pause
Notre Dame and BYU have agreed to a home-and-home series beginning next season, marking a halt in the Fighting Irish's longtime annual series with rival USC.
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December 22, 2025
Interim Poggi: U-M a malfunctioning organization
Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi described the program as a "malfunctioning organization" after a series of high-profile scandals, one he hopes to "fix" if he becomes the team's permanent coach.
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December 19, 2025
Ohio: Smith fired over affair with student, drinking
In an intent to terminate letter, Ohio University's president wrote that football coach Brian Smith's "extramarital affairs," including one with a student, brought "disrepute, scandal and ridicule,...
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December 18, 2025
Michigan to 'act swiftly' if findings warrant firings
Michigan's investigation into its football program and athletic department could lead to findings of additional misconduct that would trigger more terminations, interim president Domenico Grasso sa...
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December 17, 2025
Ohio fires coach Smith over 'serious' misconduct
Ohio University has fired football coach Brian Smith for cause, saying he violated his contract by "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavora...
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December 16, 2025
'It's OK to wait your turn': How a gap year paid off for Dante Moore, Oregon
After transferring from UCLA, the five-star QB welcomed a year as the Ducks' backup to reset his career.
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December 14, 2025
Tide's DeBoer: No interest in other job openings
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer reaffirmed his commitment to the program ahead of the College Football Playoff, saying he has "no interest" in other job opportunities.
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December 14, 2025
Dillingham's agent, ASU exploring new contract
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham, 35, became emotional on Saturday when reiterating his love for the Sun Devils and his alma mater, where he's hoping to finalize an enhanced contract, amid repo...
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December 13, 2025
Sources: Hoosiers DC Haines gets lucrative deal
Indiana has reached an agreement with defensive coordinator Bryant Haines that will make him one of the nation's highest-paid assistants, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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December 11, 2025
Chanticleers hire Missouri State's Beard as HC
Ryan Bears, who was 19-16 at Missouri State as he guided the Bears through the transition from FCS to FBS, has been hired as the new head coach at Coastal Carolina.
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