The Mountaineer teams have faced tough times, especially football and men’s basketball. Both have struggled for years, with coaching changes and losing seasons. Yet the future looks brighter if they can rebuild. Football is the biggest draw for fans and money. Coach Rich Rod is focused on turning t
The Sweet 16 round is in full swing, and eight matchups will decide who moves forward. First up, Louisville faces Michigan in a game that could hinge on how well the Cardinals defend the perimeter. Michigan’s stars, Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, have been hard to stop this season, so Louisville m
A new voice in the debate is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who says that letting billionaires own college teams could hurt the spirit of college sports. He argues for a model like the NFL, where all 32 teams share revenue equally instead of having one powerful conference dominate. The NFL’s history show
The Utes’ basketball budget tells a story about their chances in the Big 12. Last year, the football team made more than $100 million and kept a profit of about $50 million. The men’s basketball program earned roughly $18. 5 million and spent about $11. 2 million, leaving a profit of just over
Fanatics is putting a spotlight on women‑run brands for Women’s History Month. The focus isn’t just on the big names; it’s about fresh styles that let fans show support in a modern way. The collection includes WEAR by Erin Andrews, Gameday Couture, and Baublebar. Each brand offers a differe
The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many
The idea of merging college sports television contracts has been praised by some lawmakers as a way to boost money for schools. A recent study from the SEC and Big Ten says that this plan would actually bring in less cash than keeping each conference’s deals separate. The research looks at how th
College sports are changing. Eric Schmitt, a key figure in Missouri politics, has put forward a new plan. This plan aims to revamp how college athletes are paid and who can play. It's a big deal. Why? Because college sports bring in a lot of money. But the athletes themselves don't see much of it.
College sports are getting a financial boost from an unexpected source: private equity. The University of Utah has just made history by teaming up with a private equity firm to support its athletics programs. This deal is a big shift from the usual way things are done. The university has set up a fo
The College Sports Commission is now watching Nebraska closely over how athletes report money from sponsors. New rules say any deal worth more than $600 must be entered into the “NIL Go” system. Nebraska is the second major school, after LSU, to be flagged for missing this step. The commissio
