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When the transfer portal closes, the real damage begins

The Sporting News The transfer portal, especially as it pertains to college football, is commonly viewed as college free agency. The problem with that analogy is the NFL or any other professional league has rules and guidelines that prevent more players than openings. Much of that is taken care of with the collective bargaining agreement… Continue reading
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It’s Indiana and Miami in a college-football title matchup that once seemed impossible

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarrett (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press It looked improbable two months ago. Two years ago — impossible. But against the odds, Miami… Continue reading
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The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?

Washington quarterbackDemond Williams Jr. (2) throws a pass during the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) ANDREW DESTIN and TERESA WALKER | Associated Press A quarterback reportedly reneging on a lucrative deal to hit the transfer portal, only to return to his original school.… Continue reading
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Iowa holds off Vanderbilt’s comeback bid for 34-27 victory in the ReliaQuest Bowl

Iowa Hawkeyes runningback Kamari Moulton (28) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown during the 2025 ReliQuest Bowl game between Vanderbilt Commodores and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raymond James Stadiuma, Fla. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 (AP Photo/Nic Rohlman, The Gazette via AP) COREY LONG | Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mark Gronowski… Continue reading
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Veteran offensive mind Chip Kelly joins Northwestern as Offensive Coordinator.

Athletic Staff and David Ubben | The Athletic Northwestern hired Chip Kelly as its offensive coordinator, the school announced Tuesday. Kelly is a former NFL and college head coach at multiple stops. ESPN first reported the news. Kelly was fired in November as the Las Vegas Raiders’ OC after just 11 games. He held the same role… Continue reading
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Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock announces his retirement

Register staff report | Des Moines Register Iowa State football defensive coordinator Jon Heacock announced his retirement from coaching on Dec. 23. “It’s the right time for this coach to hang up his whistle … 43 years,” Heacock wrote on Twitter/X. Heacock just finished his 10th season with the Cyclones, earning well-deserved praise as one of the… Continue reading

