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NEWS: The NCAA’s appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court in the Trinidad Chambliss eligibility case has been denied. He’ll be eligible to play for Ole Miss in 2026.

"This is a litmus test for the system." A deep dive with @DanMurphyESPN and @max_olson on why the entire industry is watching Nebraska's arbitration case with the CSC closely. Details why some coaches and GMs are rooting for the system to fail. espn.com/college-footba…

Sources: University of Minnesota plans to hire Mike Shula as senior offensive assistant, as he’ll work with the quarterbacks and offensive staff. Shula is the former head coach at Alabama who brings more than a quarter century in the NFL, including OC at three franchises.

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Oregon QB Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football while also facing the news of his mother being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. She was declared cancer-free in the summer of 2024.

Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle combined for SIX TDs as rivals in the 2019 Iron Bowl when Auburn beat Alabama 😮‍💨 Now they're set to be teammates in Denver, sources tell @AdamSchefter.

Matt Leinart said his jersey is staying retired 🗣️

From the red zone to the red carpet, Ryan Coogler keeps scoring. Once a D-I wide receiver, Coogler takes home his first Oscar, for Best Original Screenplay, Sinners. #Oscars

Boston College coach Bill O’Brien told ESPN that he’ll be the team’s play caller this year. O’Brien enters his third season at BC, and this will be his first one calling plays. BC does not have an offensive coordinator with Will Lawing’s departure to the NFL.

NEWS: The NCAA is appealing the Trinidad Chambliss preliminary injunction, which granted him eligibility for the 2026 season. In a 658-page filing to the Mississippi State Supreme Court today, the NCAA is asking the court to overrule the injunction and expedite the ruling.

Lou Holtz was part of college football for seven decades. Truly an icon of the game ❤️

Sources: Mississippi State is finalizing a deal to make longtime coach Philip Montgomery the new wide receivers coach and associate head coach for offense. He brings extensive experience with MSU HC Jeff Lebby from their time at Baylor.

FASTEST 40 🔥 Brenen Thompson's speed is just different 😲 @HailStateFB

The tennis star made a stop in Westwood before heading to the desert to play in Indian Wells 🤝

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Sources: Clemson deputy athletic director Kevin White is expected to become the next athletic director at Charlotte. White has been at Clemson since 2022 and his duties include sport supervisor for the Clemson football and basketball program.

After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Indianapolis Star first reported terms of Cignetti's latest contract. spr.ly/6016h9mp2

Source: San Jose State transfer Walker Eget has been informed by the NCAA that he's eligible for next year. He's transferred to Duke in the wake of Darian Mensah's exit to Miami.

Sources: Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks. He’s expected to become the NFL’s highest paid RB coach and chose Seattle amid multiple NFL opportunities. .

Sources: Deland McCullough is expected to become the next running backs coach at Oklahoma. He’s a respected longtime NFL and college assistant who was last with the Raiders, where he coached Ashton Jeanty.