College Football Archives | The Sports Cast NFL, NBA, College Sports & Soccer Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:04:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thesportscast.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-just-icon-circle-32x32.png College Football Archives | The Sports Cast 32 32 155922707 Big 12 Approves Landmark Partnership with RedBird Capital: What It Means for College Sports https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/big-12-approves-landmark-partnership-with-redbird-capital-what-it-means-for-college-sports/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/big-12-approves-landmark-partnership-with-redbird-capital-what-it-means-for-college-sports/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:59:33 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=101721 The Big 12 Conference has officially approved a five-year business partnership with RedBird Capital Partners, signaling a major shift in how conferences explore new revenue opportunities without sacrificing control. The agreement, which also includes investment support from Weatherford Capital and advisory work by Moelis & Co., is designed to strengthen the conference’s financial position during...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/30/big-12-approves-landmark-partnership-with-redbird-capital-what-it-means-for-college-sports/feed/ 0 101721 NIL Deals Are Weakening NFL Draft Classes: Why the League May Not Fix the Problem https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/nil-deals-are-weakening-nfl-draft-classes-why-the-league-may-not-fix-the-problem/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/nil-deals-are-weakening-nfl-draft-classes-why-the-league-may-not-fix-the-problem/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:49:43 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=101677 The rise of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals in college football is reshaping the path to the NFL, and not everyone is thrilled about it. While players are benefiting financially by staying in school longer, the ripple effect is being felt at the professional level, where NFL Draft classes are starting to lose some...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/29/nil-deals-are-weakening-nfl-draft-classes-why-the-league-may-not-fix-the-problem/feed/ 0 101677 Alabama, Kalen DeBoer agree to 7-year extension https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/22/alabama-kalen-deboer-agree-to-7-year-extension/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/22/alabama-kalen-deboer-agree-to-7-year-extension/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:30:56 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=101314 Alabama and head coach Kalen DeBoer agreed to a new seven-year contract extension, the program announced Wednesday.

The new deal increase...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/22/alabama-kalen-deboer-agree-to-7-year-extension/feed/ 0 101314 College Football Playoff unveils new logo https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/14/college-football-playoff-unveils-new-logo/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/14/college-football-playoff-unveils-new-logo/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:54:31 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=100899 The College Football Playoff on Tuesday announced a "refreshed" logo, with the most visible difference being the addition of the three-lette...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/14/college-football-playoff-unveils-new-logo/feed/ 0 100899 NCAA Eligibility Rule Changes: What the New 5-Year Window Means for College Athletes https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/10/ncaa-eligibility-rule-changes-what-the-new-5-year-window-means-for-college-athletes/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/10/ncaa-eligibility-rule-changes-what-the-new-5-year-window-means-for-college-athletes/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:18:12 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=100642 The NCAA is preparing for potentially transformative changes to its eligibility rules, a move influenced by a recent executive order from Donald Trump. These proposed updates aim to simplify the current system, which has grown increasingly complex due to widespread use of redshirts, waivers, and the rise of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities. Proposed NCAA...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/10/ncaa-eligibility-rule-changes-what-the-new-5-year-window-means-for-college-athletes/feed/ 0 100642 5-star OL Maxwell Hiller commits to Florida https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/08/5-star-ol-maxwell-hiller-commits-to-florida/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/08/5-star-ol-maxwell-hiller-commits-to-florida/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:01:19 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=100591 Florida made a splash on the recruiting trail Wednesday by securing a commitment from five-star offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller, he told On...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/04/08/5-star-ol-maxwell-hiller-commits-to-florida/feed/ 0 100591 College Sports Commission Investigations: Texas A&M Athlete Among NIL Cases Under Review https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/20/college-sports-commission-investigations-texas-am-athlete-among-nil-cases-under-review/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/20/college-sports-commission-investigations-texas-am-athlete-among-nil-cases-under-review/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:56 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=99565 The newly formed College Sports Commission (CSC) has officially begun enforcing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations across Division I athletics, with Texas A&M emerging as one of several schools involved in early investigations. The inquiries mark a significant shift in how college sports compliance is monitored following the landmark House v. NCAA settlement. What...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/20/college-sports-commission-investigations-texas-am-athlete-among-nil-cases-under-review/feed/ 0 99565 American Football Positions: A Complete Guide to Every Position on the Field https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/14/american-football-positions-a-complete-guide-to-every-position-on-the-field/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/14/american-football-positions-a-complete-guide-to-every-position-on-the-field/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:35:46 +0000 https://thesportscast.net/?p=99261 American football is one of the most strategic and complex sports in the world. Every play involves 11 players on offense and 11 players on defense, each with a specific role designed to move the ball, score points, or stop the opposing team. Understanding the different American football positions helps fans appreciate the tactics used...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/14/american-football-positions-a-complete-guide-to-every-position-on-the-field/feed/ 0 99261 Lou Holtz dies at 89 https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/04/lou-holtz-dies-at-89/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/04/lou-holtz-dies-at-89/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:32:45 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=98727 Lou Holtz, the beloved and long-serving college football coach, has died. He was 89.

Holtz’s family confirmed his passing in a post...

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]]> https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/04/lou-holtz-dies-at-89/feed/ 0 98727 Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart is Retiring https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/03/kentucky-ad-mitch-barnhart-is-retiring/ https://thesportscast.net/2026/03/03/kentucky-ad-mitch-barnhart-is-retiring/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:55:31 +0000 http://thesportscast.net/?p=98672 According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart is expected to retire in the near future.

Barnhart is in his ...

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