Edition #1469
November 4, 2026
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Democrats won back control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in last night’s midterm elections, securing an estimated 258 seats in the House, well beyond the 218 needed to become the majority party, according to NBC. (link)
Tuesday's midterm elections have reduced the odds the Protect College Sports Act passes during the lame-duck Congressional session to between 5% and 10%, according to Colorado State (DI) FAR/Sacred Cow BBQ publisher Kyle Saunders. More…
➤ Projections showing House Democrats securing at least 258 seats leave incoming leadership with minimal incentive to advance the Senate-passed bill or accept a compromise before January, when incoming committee chairs such as Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who previously labeled the 2025 SCORE Act “nothing more than a major giveaway” to the NCAA and the conferences, take control of markups.
➤ Outgoing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces internal math challenges given a 218-member majority, compounded by at least 21 House Republicans who formally requested alterations to the bill's 20-member conference cap and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise's (R-LA) push to add an explicit ban on classifying student-athletes as employees. Amending the text would force a return to the Senate, where staff warned the legislation was “a final product” and threatened counter-amendments capping coach, AD and president salaries if conference realignment restrictions were altered.
➤ More Saunders: "When Congress can’t act collectively, the people who need rules tend to write their own, and the courts write the rest. ... So if the bill dies on January 3, college sports absolutely still gets governed in 2027. Conference commissioners, a settlement judge, state courts and a few governors will do it, one rule and one injunction at a time, and the next Congress starts over with House committees led by people who called the last version 'a giveaway.'" (link)
More takeaways following last night’s election results…
➤ Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has told staff he won’t run for House GOP leader, per Saunders, who notes “the Speaker who’d have to whip the college sports bill in the lame duck has no leadership future to whip for. And its House sponsor, Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), is in a race too close to call.” (link)
➤ Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman observes it’s “going to be REALLY hard for House Republican leadership to get people back to Washington for the lame duck.” (link)
The Division 3 job market continues to grow in 2026, according to new data from College.town and CollegeSports.jobs. Through October, D3 job postings rose 7% from the same period in 2025, and nearly all of that growth showed up on CollegeSports.jobs, where D3 listings climbed 22%. Postings on the NCAA Market, by comparison, held essentially flat. Since 2023, CollegeSports.jobs has grown its D3 volume by 123%, while NCAA Market listings have declined 30%. More on the advantages of an unlimited job bundle with College.town. (link)
Wartburg VP for Strategic Recruitment/former AD Rick Willis pens an op-ed calling for a more nuanced debate around the age-based eligibility proposal for DIII. Here are some of the notable takeaways…
➤ Willis acknowledges the concerns around competitive balance and the student experience, but sees the contradictory pressures of expanded eligibility and institutions pushing for three-year degrees to lower education costs and poses the question to institutional leaders: “Can Division III institutions afford to make decisions based solely on tradition and philosophy if those decisions have meaningful enrollment and financial implications? Financial sustainability is a necessary part of the conversation.”
➤ “The real question is whether our policies reflect the realities of today while staying true to the educational mission that has always distinguished Division III. I suspect thoughtful Division III leaders will continue to disagree on this issue. … Whether Division III ultimately adopts or rejects a five-year model, the decision should be driven by a thoughtful assessment of its impact on students, institutions, and competitive equity. Questions of affordability, educational value, enrollment sustainability, and institutional mission all deserve a place in the discussion.”
➤ “Whatever decision is ultimately made, it needs to be implemented thoughtfully. There may be value in slowing down enough to fully consider both the intended and unintended consequences before making a permanent change. What I hope we avoid is reducing the conversation to slogans about preserving tradition or resisting change. The issue deserves a more thoughtful discussion than that. Division III has always been at its best when it balances the needs of students, the realities facing institutions, and the educational values that define the division. As this debate continues, that balance should remain our guiding principle.” (link)
Related, the NAIA has approved the five seasons of eligibility proposal starting in 2027-28. The rule allows a fifth year of eligibility to student-athletes who have completed 96 semester or 144 quarter credit hours, with at least 64 semester or 96 quarter hours towards general education of a student’s major. Notable: “Under the NAIA’s new model, the expiration of the NCAA’s five-year clock will not automatically exclude a transfer student’s eligibility. Depending on a student-athlete’s previous participation and enrollment, they may have eligibility remaining in the NAIA.” (link, link - full legislation)
With Maryville moving back to the CCS in 2027-28, the Scots will remain affiliate members of the SAA in football, softball and women’s golf. (link)
House settlement plaintiffs attorneys are petitioning a federal court to approve $18.6M in fees and expenses after logging more than 3,430 hours monitoring and enforcing the settlement during its first year, per Sportico’s Daniel Libit. The request filed by Hagens Berman and Winston Taylor asked U.S. Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins to award them $3.81M for “monitoring and enforcement” work, $14.82M in incentive fees tied to the student-athlete revenue-sharing pool and just over $200K in related out-of-pocket expenses. Under the settlement, attorneys Jeffrey Kessler and Steve Berman may seek annual payments of up to 1.25% of the amount of money schools spend on athlete revenue-sharing. “In their latest petition, however, the attorneys are ultimately seeking a lower rate of 0.75%. Kessler and Berman also noted they are not seeking compensation for nearly $2.73M in additional billable work they performed over the past year. That work included addressing pending appeals of the final settlement approval and ‘responding to an enormous volume of inquiries’ from class members regarding sale of their claims to third-party claims purchasers.” All funds, including backpay damages to class members, remain in escrow until the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejects challenges to the settlement. (link)
Deal Corner…
➤ The Coast-To-Coast is the latest to partner with Whistle Labs to help streamline and support its operations. (link)
➤ The American Rivers signs up for a fully funded, conference-wide membership for WeCOACH. (link)
People & Places…
➤ Alvernia Assoc. AD/SWA/Women’s Lacrosse HC Megan Corrigan will transition to a full-time administrative role after eight seasons as the Wolves’ HC. (link)
➤ Illinois Tech names Vermont State Johnson Cross Country/Track & Field HC David Ringwood to the same role. (link)
SUNY New Paltz is projecting an $8.8M deficit for FY27, with $7.8M in cash balances as of the end of FY26. Further, projections show the reserves dipping to -$3.5M in FY28 before bouncing back positive by FY30. VP for Fiscal Strategy & Management Gregory Reed on the limited options for controlling costs: “SUNY sets the price. Campus doesn’t control our labor rates, so that’s been negotiated elsewhere. The money we earn at the campus can’t be pooled and used to cover where we have expenses that are outpacing our revenues.” The five-point plan for the university to improve its financial position: “increasing investment in enrollment growth, improving campus wide efficiency, expanding non-tuition based revenue, managing expenses and establishing methods of monitoring and accountability to ensure progression in the university’s goals.” (link)
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(NEW!) Athletics Events and Marketing Manager (New York University / New York, NY): Coordinate and supervise the department's event management, marketing, and community service operations. This role will include the hiring, training, and supervision of event staff/student employees. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Coach, Softball (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Assist in all aspects of a competitive NCAA DIII program: recruiting, academic monitoring, practices, travel and fundraising. 12-month, 40 hrs/week with evenings and weekends. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Waynesburg University / Waynesburg, PA): The head coach is responsible for, but not limited to, recruiting quality student athletes, retaining a full roster, practice organization, staff hiring/development, game scheduling, budget oversight. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Waynesburg? Click HERE.
Manager of Equipment Operations (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Manager of Equipment Operations. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics (University of Alabama at Birmingham / Birmingham, AL): UAB seeks an experienced athletics leader to drive competitive success, financial growth, compliance, and student-athlete development through strategic leadership. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Birmingham? Click HERE.
Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Provide assistance in coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a highly competitive Division III men’s lacrosse program. CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required once hired. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position involves a dual-role within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics. More details HERE.
Assistant Baseball Coach (University of Minnesota – Morris / Morris, MN): Seeking energetic assistant coach to join one of the top UMAC teams in our conference championship drive. Full benefit eligible position w/ cost-free on-campus housing package included. ROLL Cougs! More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves sport programs and student-athletes by providing comprehensive health care to include preventive and rehabilitative care of injuries. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Susquehanna University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of director of athletics. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Selinsgrove? Click HERE.
Associate Commissioner, Sports Administration and Championships/Men’s Basketball (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Associate Commissioner will serve the Conference and its member institutions to oversee and lead all aspects of the Conference’s men’s basketball enterprise. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Las Vegas? Click HERE.
Intern/Assistant Baseball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of the program, including scheduling/implementing practices/skill development, team supervision/ops/travel, game prep, recruiting/scouting, & coaching. More details HERE.
Temporary Assistant Tennis Coach, Men's Tennis (Brandeis University / Waltham, MA): The Temporary Assistant Coach will assist the head coach in running a successful men's tennis program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of the UAA. More details HERE.
Temporary Assistant Tennis Coach, Women's Tennis (Brandeis University / Waltham, MA): The Temporary Assistant Coach assists the head coach in running a successful women's tennis program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of UAA. More details HERE.
Assistant Softball Coach - Pitching (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Job Description: The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for providing effective support for the softball program. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (New York University / New York, NY): Serve as assistant coach for M/W swimming. In conjunction with the head coach, develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes; assess the team's future needs. More details HERE.
Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications) (Rutgers University - Camden / Camden, NJ): Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Public Relations Specialist of Athletics for Sports Communications. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information and Communication (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information & Communications serves as a senior communications strategist and administrator for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.
Director of Sport Performance (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Lead strength and conditioning for 25 NCAA DIII and IRA teams, while educating students and coaches and adhering to all rules. More details HERE.
Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. More details HERE.
Head Tennis Coach (Wabash College / Crawfordsville, IN): The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the men’s tennis program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Crawfordsville? Click HERE.
Head Men's and Women's Bowling Coach (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Head Coach, Men's & Women's Bowling position. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Albion? Click HERE.
Staff Assistant - Athletics Equipment & Operations Manager (Fitchburg State University / Fitchburg, MA): The Athletics Equipment & Operations Manager serves as the department's equipment manager and primary home game manager. More details HERE.
Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services (Mid-American Conference / Cleveland, OH): The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Cleveland? Click HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Help shape the future of Golden Rams Athletics by leading financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the continued growth of our 12 NCAA Division II programs. (DII) More details HERE.
Director, Sport Performance and Wellness (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Leads sport performance, wellness, and data analytics for RPI Athletics, overseeing strength and conditioning to enhance student-athlete safety, wellbeing & performance, including Division I hockey. More details HERE.
Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development (Fairfield University / Fairfield, CT): Seeking a dynamic, accomplished, and highly motivated Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development to lead its athletic fundraising program. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Fairfield? Click HERE.
Head Coach, Women's Flag Football (Saint Anselm College / Manchester, NH): Will recruit an inaugural roster, develop the program’s culture, prepare for its first season, and work with Athletics leadership on a competition schedule and operating budget for separate approval. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Manchester? Click HERE.
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): Lead men’s and women’s cross country programs at an NCAA Division III institution in the NESCAC, overseeing recruitment, training, competition, and student-athlete development. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hartford? Click HERE.
Director of Athletics Media Relations (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): Join us as the lead story teller for 11 varsity teams in a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn in the greatest city in the world. More details HERE.
Men's Assistant Coach (Swarthmore College / Swarthmore, PA): Swarthmore College Men's Lacrosse is hiring an assistant coach. Duties include recruiting, logistics and on field coaching. Send resume to [email protected] More details HERE.
Assistant Director Facilities/Operations and External Rentals (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Support the Assistant AD in managing external facility rentals, DuFour Center operations, student employment, and event management to sustain an active, student-oriented campus environment. More details HERE.
Internal Operations/Facilities and Event Management Graduate Assistant (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Fort Hays State University seeks a graduate assistant for internal operations and event facility management for the athletic department. (DII) More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Athletic Facilities, Equipment & Operations (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Oversees athletic facility operations, staffing, scheduling and maintenance; coordinates ROTC and events; and manages athletic equipment inventory, budgeting, ordering, issuance, laundry, and repairs. More details HERE.
Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Head Coach (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing assistant coaches, student support staff, and student-athletes. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Pittsburgh? Click HERE.
RIT University Advancement Associate Director (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): The Associate Director builds & advances the prospect pipeline in support of university priorities, with a dedicated focus on Athletics, Parents and Sentinel Society. More details HERE.
Women's Lacrosse Head Coach (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking a women's lacrosse head coach. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Whittier? Click HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Analytics (William & Mary / Williamsburg, VA): The Associate AD for Sports Analytics leads the department's strategy for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence across all 23 varsity sports. (DI) More details HERE.
Director, Governance and Compliance (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Director, Governance & Compliance will serve the Mountain West Conference and its member institutions supporting the day-to-day aspects of the Conference’s governance and compliance services. (DI) More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): Associate Athletic Trainer - maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program, under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): The full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer will maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for Spalding University athletics under the leadership of the Head Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.