Atlantic Coast Conference

The Big Ten Conference delays changes to its nonconference scheduling policy until a final decision on expanding the college football playoff is made. The conference supports a 24-team playoff format and currently remains the only major conference without a requirement for teams to play a Power Four opponent annually. Other conferences like the SEC and ACC have adopted nine-game league schedules and enforce nonconference games against Power Four teams.

Stanford has established the first player-led chapter of the College Football Players Association (CFBPA), with offensive lineman Fisher Anderson and linebacker Ernest Cooper elected as representatives. The CFBPA aims to promote unionization and collective bargaining in college football, encouraging other Atlantic Coast Conference schools to follow Stanford's example. The NCAA and conferences are also working on a Senate bill to grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption, though collective bargaining remains a potential alternative if legislation fails.

Stanford has established the first player-led College Football Players Association (CFBPA) chapter, with Fisher Anderson and Ernest Cooper elected as representatives. The CFBPA aims to expand to other Atlantic Coast Conference schools to push for unionization and collective bargaining in college football. The NCAA and conferences are working on a Senate bill for an antitrust exemption, while some athletic directors advocate collective bargaining as an alternative.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney accuses Ole Miss of 'blatant' tampering in recruiting transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli and demands congressional intervention to address widespread tampering in college football. Swinney calls for consequences like fines and suspensions, while other coaches, including Louisville's Jeff Brohm, support his stance and the proposed Protect College Sports Act in Congress.

Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as their new football coach to elevate athletics after years of decline. The school has invested $229 million over four years, received a $75 million gift, and created Hokie Ventures to boost revenue. The move follows the firing of previous coaches like Brent Pry and aims to compete in the ACC.

Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in the College World Series finals to secure its first national championship since 1994 and the Southeastern Conference’s seventh consecutive title. The Sooners overcame a weak regular season and early tournament struggles, with Kyle Branch driving in six runs and LJ Mercurius delivering a clutch bullpen performance.

College football leaders are considering expanding the playoff to 16 or 24 teams but require more time to resolve revenue and scheduling details. Discussions involve commissioners and focus on impacts to venues, conference title games, and potential market value for additional games. A decision is pending further analysis ahead of a September meeting.