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A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?

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A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?

Former Wisconsin TE Jack Pugh died from acute bronchopneumonia, coroner’s report says

Former Wisconsin TE Jack Pugh died from acute bronchopneumonia, coroner’s report says

The Group of Five is now the Group of Six. Here are the likely top CFP contenders from those leagues

The Group of Five is now the Group of Six. Here are the likely top CFP contenders from those leagues

Liberty’s Chadwell eyes a Conference USA rebound after surgery and a 4-8 stumble

Liberty’s Chadwell eyes a Conference USA rebound after surgery and a 4-8 stumble

Boston College at a crossroads in Year 3 of Bill O’Brien era following worst record since 2012

Boston College at a crossroads in Year 3 of Bill O’Brien era following worst record since 2012

NC State enters Year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

NC State enters Year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

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Virginia’s mission is ‘handling success’ after unexpected jump to 11 wins, trip to ACC title game

Virginia’s mission is ‘handling success’ after unexpected jump to 11 wins, trip to ACC title game

No. 24 Louisville and its coach want more after third straight season with at least 9 wins

No. 24 Louisville and its coach want more after third straight season with at least 9 wins

No. 19 SMU eyes another ACC run as QB Kevin Jennings’ final season opens with early road tests

No. 19 SMU eyes another ACC run as QB Kevin Jennings’ final season opens with early road tests

Pitt eyes getting out of the ACC’s mushy middle after consecutive late-season collapses

Pitt eyes getting out of the ACC’s mushy middle after consecutive late-season collapses

Virginia Tech turns to James Franklin in its bid to elevate football back to Beamer Era success

Virginia Tech turns to James Franklin in its bid to elevate football back to Beamer Era success

Wake Forest aims for strong follow-up to a 9-win debut season under Jake Dickert

Wake Forest aims for strong follow-up to a 9-win debut season under Jake Dickert

No. 4 Notre Dame begins the 2026 season still looking to end their national championship drought

No. 4 Notre Dame begins the 2026 season still looking to end their national championship drought

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, QB Vizzina out to turn things around after disappointing season

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, QB Vizzina out to turn things around after disappointing season

With QB Steve Angeli healthy, Fran Brown-coached Syracuse seeks to rebound from 3-9 season

With QB Steve Angeli healthy, Fran Brown-coached Syracuse seeks to rebound from 3-9 season

Duke has gone from winning an ACC title to retooling its 2026 roster after high-profile defections

Mike Norvell on the proverbial hot seat as Florida State tries to avoid another losing season

Mike Norvell on the proverbial hot seat as Florida State tries to avoid another losing season

Stanford prepares for first season under new coach Tavita Pritchard, rugged schedule awaits

Stanford prepares for first season under new coach Tavita Pritchard, rugged schedule awaits

No. 7 Miami the pick to win the ACC title, and fully loaded Hurricanes eyeing bigger prizes as well

No. 7 Miami the pick to win the ACC title, and fully loaded Hurricanes eyeing bigger prizes as well

The Miami Hurricanes have never won the ACC title. They’re picked as the league’s headliner in ’26

The Miami Hurricanes have never won the ACC title. They’re picked as the league’s headliner in ’26

Stanford names Michigan transfer Davis Warren as starting quarterback

Stanford names Michigan transfer Davis Warren as starting quarterback

American Conference enters the season with Navy an early favorite amid revamped CFP hopes

American Conference enters the season with Navy an early favorite amid revamped CFP hopes

A major change atop UAB athletics, with Andy Kennedy stepping in as interim AD

A major change atop UAB athletics, with Andy Kennedy stepping in as interim AD

Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State seem to be a perfect fit with both having a lot to prove

Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State seem to be a perfect fit with both having a lot to prove

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