Colleges
SEC football continues to lead TV viewership despite Big Ten’s title run
There is “no question which conference is the reigning king of college football” as Indiana’s championship was the third in a row by a Big Ten school, but the SEC on TV is “still leading by at least a couple of touchdowns,” according to Rachel Bachman of the WALL STREET JOURNAL. Two years ago, SEC a...
Big Ten money fueling Oregon athletics surplus
Univ. of Oregon athletics reported a “significant increase in revenue and expenses” for FY2025, “achieving yet another surplus thanks in large part to an influx of cash from the Big Ten’s media rights distributions,” according to Ryan Clarke of the Portland OREGONIAN. Oregon brought in $185.4M in re...
Careers in Sports: A graduate assistant role can ensure you’re set up for long-term success
Within the sports industry, there are numerous roles applicants can pursue. There are part-time jobs, internships, full-time roles and more. One of the more understated roles that has taken off in the past decade is a graduate assistant within an athletic department.
FBS schools and sponsors cash in on stadium field logo assets
Athletic departments at FBS schools have signed more than 60 deals since the NCAA in 2024 ended the ban on “commercial sponsor advertisements on football fields for regular-season games,” according to an analysis by SBJ and Zoomph.
Univ. of Oklahoma names Roger Denny new AD
The Univ. of Oklahoma has “found its replacement” for longtime AD Joe Castiglione, announcing on Friday the hiring of Illinois Deputy AD & COO Roger Denny into the role. Sources said that Oklahoma officials “were attracted to Denny’s legal background and saw a skill set for the new era, which in...
Alabama AD criticizes NCAA ahead of Bediako debut
Alabama AD Greg Byrne on Friday discussed the addition of Charles Bediako to the men’s basketball team before his season debut on Saturday, “focusing on the inconsistencies in eligibility decisions from the NCAA.” Byrne on social media wrote, “If this particular case can help shape the future of thi...
Bediako cheered by fans in return to Alabama hoops
Alabama C Charles Bediako in his first college action in nearly three years on Saturday night finished with 13 points and three rebounds in 25 minutes in a 79-73 loss against Tennessee. Bediako checked into the game “amid a rousing ovation.” The temporary order Bediako was granted after suing the NC...
CFP title game sees record-setting merchandise sales
Indiana’s win over Miami in the 2026 CFP National Championship Game set a record for on-site merchandise sales at Hard Rock Stadium. Sales rose 18% from last year’s Ohio State-Notre Dame title game in Houston. Top-selling items at the CFP Shop included national championship-branded, school-specific ...
Oklahoma hires Roger Denny as next AD
Oklahoma said it hired Illinois Deputy AD/COO Roger Denny to be the school’s next AD, per a post on X.
Indiana, Big Ten, Adidas each provide lessons in successful strategy with CFP win
The confetti rained, Abba blared and catharsis washed over the Indiana fans refusing to leave their seats in the aftermath of the unthinkable.
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