(BCSNN) — The NCAA has placed the Wisconsin football program on one year of probation and fined the university $25,000 after an investigation revealed that nine coaches and staff members made 139 impermissible phone calls to recruits in 2023. The ruling, announced in the latter part of this week, also includes recruiting restrictions for head coach Luke Fickell and outside linebackers coach Matt Mitchell, along with show-cause penalties for two former staffers.

(BCSNN) -- The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved several measures aimed at improving the flow and tempo of men's college basketball games, including the introduction of a coach’s challenge system. The changes, announced this week, will take effect in the 2025-26 season and are designed to reduce game stoppages and enhance overall efficiency on the court.

(BCSNN) -- As the 2025 college football season approaches, several quarterbacks are poised to make major impacts with their programs. Whether leading national championship contenders or showcasing elite individual talent, these signal-callers will be key figures in the race for conference titles and postseason success. Some of the names might be familiar, but there are sure to be some surprises on our list.

(BCSNN) — Dartmouth guard Ryan Cornish has committed to the University of Southern California, joining head coach Eric Musselman’s revamped roster for the 2025-26 season. Cornish, a First Team All-Ivy League selection, brings a wealth of experience and scoring ability to the Trojans after a standout four-year career with the Big Green.

(BCSNN) -- Ohio State and Navy will kick off the 2029 college football season against each other, marking the first meeting between the programs in 15 years. The Buckeyes will host the Midshipmen at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 1, 2029, in what will be the sixth all-time matchup between the two teams.

(BCSNN) — The NCAA Division I Baseball Committee has announced the eight host sites and match-ups for the 2025 Super Regionals, set to take place June 6-9. The winners of these best-of-three series will advance to the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, beginning June 13.

Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees, has selected J Batt as the university's next vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics.

(BCSNN) — NCAA President Charlie Baker confirmed this week that discussions are underway to expand the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, with proposals to increase the field to either 72 or 76 teams.

(BCSNN) — The College Football Playoff (CFP) is adopting a straight seeding model for the 2025 season, eliminating automatic byes for conference champions and instead ranking teams solely based on the final CFP Selection Committee rankings. The decision, unanimously approved by the CFP Management Committee, aims to create a more merit-based postseason bracket following concerns over last season’s seeding process.

Wisconsin Football's meeting with Notre Dame, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, has been shifted to Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, as announced by the schools. As part of the 2026 Labor Day weekend slate of college football action, the matchup will take place before the start of the NFL season.

LOS ANGELES — Jordan Marsh, the Big South’s Newcomer of the Year last season, is transferring to Southern California, the program announced. The former UNC Asheville guard, who averaged 18.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, becomes the eighth player to join the Trojans during the offseason.

Oregon centerfielder Mason Neville is one of 25 semifinalists for the Golden Spikes Award, USA Baseball announced. The award goes to the top amateur baseball player in the nation with the winner announced on June 21.

(BCSNN) — Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has officially decommitted from USC, reopening his recruitment and scheduling visits to several top programs, including Ohio State, Alabama, Texas, and Florida State. Griffin, ranked as the No. 22 overall player and the No. 2 linebacker in the 2026 class, had been committed to the Trojans since July 2024 but opted to explore other options after USC enforced its policy against committed players taking official visits elsewhere.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood has agreed to a new six-year contract through the end of the 2030-31 season, Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced. The agreement is pending University of Illinois Board of Trustees approval at its meeting May 22.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has agreed to a new six-year contract through the end of the 2030 season, Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced. The agreement is pending University of Illinois Board of Trustees approval at its meeting May 22.

The first piece of what promises to be another rigorous non-conference schedule for Coach Brad Underwood's Fighting Illini is in place, as Illinois will face Alabama on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the United Center in Chicago.

Aleksas Bieliauskas has signed with the Wisconsin men's basketball team, as announced by head coach Greg Gard. Bieliauskas will join the Badgers as a freshman for the 2025-26 season.

Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., has announced that the university will make a change in Spartan Athletics and that Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Alan Haller is leaving MSU.

(BCSNN) — Brady Smigiel, a four-star quarterback from Newbury Park, California, has committed to the University of Michigan, bolstering the Wolverines' 2026 recruiting class.

UCLA football defensemen Carson Schwesinger (LB) and Oluwafemi Oladejo (EDGE) were selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on Friday evening.