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The SEC Executive Committee will enforce conference regulations barring former NFL players from returning to college despite ongoing eligibility litigation involving LSU, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Tennessee Chancellor/SEC Executive Committee Chair Donde Plowman confirmed conference presidents voted to empower Commissioner Greg Sankey with the ability to impose penalties on non-compliant programs, including half-season head coach suspensions and the forfeiture of 50% of a sport's annual budget. More. (link)

Miami (FL) recently summoned three AD candidates for in-person meetings, per the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, who notes Executive VP for University Operations and External Affairs Rudy Fernandez and Miami Board of Trustees Chair Manny Kadre have been heavily involved in the process. Finalists will likely interview with UM President Joe Echevarria, but nothing is imminent over the next few days. More. (link)

Saving College Sports has released its latest 30-second ad in support of the Protect College Sports Act, featuring former Alabama Football HC and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban. Take a look. (link)

The FCS Oversight Committee adopted a proposal to alter the offseason calendar, transfer windows, and recruiting regulations for FCS programs. If approved by the DI Cabinet in October, the new model will grant programs a 21-practice out-of-season window, permit joint spring practices with other four-year institutions, and shrink the January transfer portal window from 15 to 10 days. Further modifications include reducing the 2027 preseason practice window to 27 calendar days and allowing up to 17 total staff members to conduct off-campus recruiting. (link)

Penn State has opened the Paterno Family Football Experience Room, a permanent museum experience celebrating more than a century of PSU’s football history. The room will also function as a multi-purpose engagement space for donor and alumni gatherings, Letterman events and special program celebrations. More. (link)

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports that Gardner-Webb is dismissing first-year Football HC Kris McCullough, following his suspension earlier this week by the school “pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.” (link)

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Gardner-Webb: Head Coach Kris McCullough's contract has been terminated, effective immediately. Pete Bennett will continue to serve as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the 2026 season (link)

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Albion: Head Coach Travis Rundle has added Safeties Coach to his title

New England (NH): Jim Hendrix has been added as an Assistant Coach (Kickers)

New England (NH): Savanna Butterfield has been added as Director of Operations

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East Mississippi CC: Preston Rice has been named Interim Head Coach after serving as Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator (link)

East Mississippi CC: The school has parted ways with Head Coach Buddy Stephens after 18 seasons

New Mexico Military: Armunz Mathews has been added as an Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs Coach after previously serving as Safeties Coach at Mississippi Valley State (FCS)

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