Football

7/27/2026 |  Michigan AD Warde Manuel to receive $7.1 million buyout after resignation as part of settlement, per report (Associated Press (AP)) The University of Michigan will pay outgoing athletic director Warde Manuel $7.1 million in a buyout, according to The Detroit News, in addition to retirement and health benefits after waiving a service requirement of 20 years as part of a settlement stemming from an internal investigation leading to his resignation this month.

7/27/2026 |  Easiest College Football Schedules for 2026 (College Football News) Not every college football program has to deal with a brutal gauntlet of nasty games. Some have lighter conference seasons, others avoid road games for long stretches, and many miss most of the top teams altogether.

7/27/2026 |  Hardest College Football Schedules for 2026 (College Football News) Schedules mean just about everything in college football.

It's not always about having to play a slew of tough teams - all top programs have to play rough conference schedules. Who does a team miss in conference play?

What games are on the road, and who has a few harsh non-conference opponents to deal with?

Which 26 teams have the nastiest sched

7/24/2026 |  Rams unveil alternate uniforms to honor LA’s 1951 title team, 1960s Fearsome Foursome era (Associated Press (AP)) LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have unveiled two alternate uniforms designed to connect the current team to its rich California history.
At an event for season-ticket holders next to SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, the Rams revealed a new uniform that pays tribute to their 1951 NFL championship team with a yellow jersey and blue satin numerals in the style used 75 years ago. The Rams then introduced a white alternate uniform with blue numerals emulating the Rams’ primary look during the 1960s, an era best known for the team’s Fearsome Foursome defensive front.

7/24/2026 |  FBS Oversight Committee Recommends Changes to Off-Campus Recruiting Model (Athletic Business) The Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Thursday recommended adjustments to the FBS recruiting model as part of its holistic FBS Calendar review. 
The recommendation would establish a recruiting person days model and would increase the maximum number of off-campus recruiters. The committee’s recommendations would provide schools greater autonomy to determine recruiting philosophies and practices.