(BCSNN) — The ACC’s decision to adopt a nine-game conference schedule starting in 2026 may seem like a simple alignment move with the rest of the Power 4, but for Group of Six programs like Oregon State and Memphis, it’s a seismic shift that threatens their access to marquee match-ups—and the revenue, exposure, and recruiting visibility that come with them.

(BCSNN) — True freshman quarterback Malik Washington threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns to lead Maryland past Northern Illinois 20–9 on Friday night at SECU Stadium. The win extended the Terrapins’ non-conference winning streak to 17 games, the longest active run in the FBS.

Wisconsin Football kicked off the 2025 season on Thursday night at Camp Randall Stadium, stifling the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a 17-0 win. The Badgers' defense assembled an impressive performance, holding the RedHawks to just 117 total yards and a 0-for-9 third down conversion clip.Thursday night's win marks the Badgers' 28th straight victory over a non-conference opponent in the season-opening game. Additionally, Wisconsin now owns a 17-0 record in night games against unranked teams.

(BCSNN) — We've got more college football headed our way on Thursday night with Rutgers hosting defending Mid-American Conference champion Ohio at SHI Stadium. The matchup, set for 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network, marks a critical early test for two programs with postseason ambitions and momentum from strong 2024 campaigns.

Bowling Green Football has announced three new games being added to the Falcons' future football schedule, with two programs: the South Florida Bulls and Tarleton State Texans.

(BCSNN) — The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved a sweeping overhaul of its governance structure, granting significantly more influence to the Power Four conferences—ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC—in decisions affecting college athletics. The move marks a pivotal shift in how rules are made and reflects the growing autonomy of major football-playing schools.

(BCSNN) — The NCAA announced Monday that the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will remain at 68 teams for the 2026 season, shelving expansion proposals that had gained momentum in recent months. The decision was confirmed by NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt, who said the committees “will continue conversations” about expanding to 72 or 76 teams in future years.

(BCSNN) — With the Dec. 1 deadline looming, the future format of the College Football Playoff remains uncertain as the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten continue to disagree on how best to structure an expanded postseason. Despite months of negotiations and frequent communication between SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, the two power conferences have yet to reach consensus on a model that would take effect in 2026.

(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.

The Miami University baseball team fell 14-13 to Wake Forest in the third game of the Knoxville Regional Saturday afternoon. Miami finishes the season 35-23 overall, while the Demon Deacons rise to 37-21.

(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.

Central Michigan Football has scheduled a two-game home-and-home series against New Mexico in both 2026 and 2029, Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan announced.

The Kent State Golden Flashes baseball team came back from a 5-0 first inning deficit to take the rubber match over the Ball State Cardinals by a score of 10-6.

The Akron men's basketball team concluded its season in Seattle, Washington in the NCAA Tournament after falling to No. 4 Arizona on Friday, March 21.

Eddie George, former All-Pro, Heisman Trophy winner, and the head coach at Tennessee State for the past four years, has been named the new head football coach at Bowling Green State University, Vice President for Athletics Strategy Derek van der Merwe announced.

New Central Michigan Head Football Coach Matt Drinkall has officially announced the addition of a new strength and conditioning coach, two new assistant coaches, and two recruiting staff members.

In what was the 990th coaching victory of Rich Maloney's career, it was a freshman in his second college appearance that provided the difference for Ball State in a 5-3 win over Maryland in the Swig & Swine Classic.

The University at Buffalo and football head coach Pete Lembo have agreed on a one-year contract extension, Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced. The extension will keep Lembo on the UB sidelines through the 2029 season.

The Georgia State men's basketball team held Buffalo to just 15.2 percent from 3-point range in a 5-for-33 shooting performance on the way to an 80-75 win over the Bulls on the road Saturday.