Football Writers Association of America

Big Ten chancellors and presidents have adopted pieces of the Protect College Sports Act, increasing the athlete spending cap from $21.6M to $49M. Also puts penalties in place for school-affiliated third-party deals, which only apply to institutions. on3.com/news/big-ten-release…

Currently four openings: Baylor Maryland NC State Sam Houston

Texas Tech Board Chair Cody Campbell offers a vote of confidence to Joey McGuire after the Cincinnati loss. "He isn’t going anywhere. If anything, we are ready, willing, and able to double down on him." He said "absolutely nothing is going to change at the head coach position at Texas Tech."

UCF got the win vs. BYU & was not fined for its field rush. UCF AD Terry Mohajir: "We provided the Big 12 Conference w/thorough documentation of our safety preparations, including coordinated escorts for visiting players, coaches & officials. We’re proud of our athletics staff for their planning, preparation & execution in helping protect everyone involved."

Tulsa’s John Beckley is this week’s nominee for the 2026 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. Beckley, the Golden Hurricane’s outside linebackers coach, has coached this season after his pregnant wife, Kayla, died suddenly in September. "Kayla was a beautiful, loving, and unforgettable soul whose laughter, kindness, and love touched so many lives,” Beckley wrote after the tragedy. “She and Sawyer will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and love them.” Read more: orangebowl.org/tulsas-john-b…

News from last night in the Big Ten:

A judge in the SEC’s federal lawsuit against LSU has set a hearing date on the latest motion in the case. The hearing is scheduled for 10 am CT on Nov. 18 in Birmingham.

Yankees president Randy Levine, the White House-sanctioned leader of the congressional efforts on college sports, pens a letter to House leaders urging them to pass the Protect College Sports Act, undersigned by several ADs and commissioners. The House returns to session Nov. 9.

NEW: North Carolina's Bill Belichick says double-teaming Miami star Malachi Toney "doesn't stop him": "You would think it would, but not really. He’s made several big plays off double coverage because he knows how to beat double coverage. At his age, that’s pretty impressive. I don’t see any weak points in his game." (via @InsideCarolina) on3.com/news/bill-belichick-…

Boise State and New Mexico are the clear CFP leaders among Group of Six teams this season. Here are our non-Power Four power rankings after Week 8: usatoday.com/story/sports/nc…

𝘽𝙍𝘼𝙒𝙇𝙀𝙔 𝘾𝘼𝙈𝙀 𝙐𝙋 𝘽𝙄𝙂 𝘼𝙂𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙄𝙎𝙊𝙉 🙌 New Mexico's Austin Brawley has been honored as the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week following his standout performance against the Bison. The safety's 56-yard pick six in the final quarter proved to be the decider in the Lobos' 21-16 win on Saturday and he added three tackles throughout the contest. #BuiltBold | #MWFB | #GoLobos | @UNMLoboFB

In honor of Brawley’s 56-yard Pick 6 on Saturday, we’re taking 56% off tickets for the UNLV game on Nov. 14. The sale goes live tonight at midnight ⬇️ golobos.evenue.net/promotion…

Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. allegedly sent a Facebook message to a UAPD officer who arrested him last year and posted a photo of the officer and his family on his Facebook page, @TCLThread and @WBRCnews reported Tuesday, citing court documents relating to Kirkpatrick Jr.'s arrest for doxing and harassing communications. 247sports.com/college/alabam…

The most frustrating thing about Oregon's season is that each of its last two teams would be the best in college football right now. This team was supposed to be as good — if not better— and it's already been eliminated from the CFP. That, and 14 other thoughts: on3.com/news/15-thoughts-aft…

Here's the @ESPN story Kamario Taylor facing surgery on his toe and missing the rest of the 2026 season. He's expected to make a full recovery, as he's been battling turf toe. espn.com/college-football/st…