Division I Headlines
- Big Ten Reportedly Proposing a Massive Playoff Expansion: In a move that is already generating significant backlash from fans, the Big Ten is reportedly exploring a radical expansion of the College Football Playoff to include as many as 24 or even 28 teams. This proposal, which would see the elimination of conference championship games and grant a large number of automatic bids to the Big Ten and SEC, is in its very early stages.
- Source: Pro Football Network – “‘$$$$. Only Reason, Stupid’ — College Football Fans Blast Big Ten’s Expanded 28-Team Playoff Proposal”
- Source: FOX Sports – “Big Ten Reportedly Proposing 24- or 28-Team College Football Playoff Format”
- Michigan Hit with Substantial Penalties in Sign-Stealing Scandal: The NCAA has issued a multimillion-dollar fine to the University of Michigan and suspended head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game as part of its punishment for the sign-stealing scandal. The ruling also includes a 10-year show-cause order for former coach Jim Harbaugh.
- Source: The Associated Press – “NCAA fines Michigan millions, adds game suspension for Moore over sign-stealing scandal”
- Morgan State Football Holds Scrimmage: Morgan State’s football team is two weeks into fall camp, having completed 16 practices. Head Coach Damon Wilson noted a strong performance from the defense during a scrimmage on Saturday, with several younger players making an impact.
- Source: Morgan State Athletics – “Two Weeks from Game Week: Damon Wilson Preseason Camp Update”
- Boston College Holds Second Controlled Scrimmage: Boston College completed its 14th practice of the 2025 training camp, holding its second controlled scrimmage inside Alumni Stadium. Head Coach Bill O’Brien and defensive back K.P. Price both spoke to the media following the session.
- Source: Boston College Athletics – “2025 Training Camp Practice #14- August 16”
Division II Headlines
- College Football Continues to Expand: A report from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame announced that 777 colleges and universities nationwide now offer football programs. Four new programs are launching this fall, with nine more on the way in the coming years.
- Source: National Football Foundation – “College Football’s Growth Continues: 777 Colleges Set to Field Teams”
Division III Headlines
- College Football Growth Includes DIII: The National Football Foundation report on the expansion of college football also highlights new Division III programs, including Maine Maritime Academy, which is set to field a team this fall.
- Source: National Football Foundation – “College Football’s Growth Continues: 777 Colleges Set to Field Teams”
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