College Football News for August 13

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Division I

  • Big 12 to Begin Issuing Player Availability Reports The Big 12 Conference announced today that it will begin releasing player availability reports for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball, before all conference games. This makes the Big 12 the last of the “Power Four” conferences to adopt this practice, which is aimed at combating issues related to sports betting. Source: Associated Press
  • NCAA Expands Collaboration with Team IMPACT The NCAA has announced a strategic collaboration with Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization that connects children with serious illnesses with college sports teams. The partnership is designed to inspire and promote a sense of belonging and empowerment for the children involved. Source: NCAA.org
  • Kansas Receives Historic $300 Million Donation The University of Kansas has received a $300 million gift from alum David G. Booth, which is one of the largest donations in the history of college athletics. The money will be used for the next phase of renovations to the football stadium, which is already named after Booth, and to support Kansas Athletics for generations to come. Source: Kansas Public Radio

Division II

  • Ferris State and Grand Valley State Top Preseason Poll In the recently released American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Preseason Poll, two teams from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) are at the top. Reigning national champion Ferris State is ranked No. 1, with Grand Valley State at No. 3. Source: GLIAC
  • West Virginia Wesleyan Picked Ninth in MEC Preseason Poll West Virginia Wesleyan College’s football team has been selected to finish ninth in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) preseason coaches’ poll. Charleston was chosen as the preseason favorite. Source: My Buckhannon

Division III

  • Christopher Newport University Student-Athletes Excel Academically More than 200 student-athletes at Christopher Newport University, including 19 from the football team, were named to the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. This marks the highest percentage of CNU athletes to earn this honor in five years. Source: Christopher Newport University
  • Adrian College 2025 Football Season Tickets Go On Sale Adrian College Athletics has announced that tickets for the 2025 football season, including season and single-game options, are now on sale. Source: Adrian College

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