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Analysis: Does adding UConn make sense for the Big 12? Here’s why it may not
As Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark steps up discussions in the conference about adding UConn, the question isn’t so much why invite the Huskies as why do it now.

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Harbaugh’s future at Michigan is subplot to CFP title game as Washington tries to lock up DeBoer
HOUSTON (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh had barely settled into his seat on a riser at College Football Playoff media day when he received the question that is seemingly...
![By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Sports Writer) The NCAA and ESPN announced on Thursday a $920 million, eight-year agreement that will give the network exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament, an event growing in popularity that the association has been accused of undervaluing in the past. NCAA President […] By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Sports Writer) The NCAA and ESPN announced on Thursday a $920 million, eight-year agreement that will give the network exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament, an event growing in popularity that the association has been accused of undervaluing in the past. NCAA President […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Michigan_St_Iowa_Basketball_16931.jpg?w=132)
NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women’s March Madness, 39 other championships
By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Sports Writer) The NCAA and ESPN announced on Thursday a $920 million, eight-year agreement that will give the network exclusive rights to 40 championships,...
![By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Football Writer) Florida State announced it will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed. The person spoke on condition […] By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Football Writer) Florida State announced it will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed. The person spoke on condition […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AP_All_ACC_Team_Football_86855-2.jpg?w=132)
Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source says
By RALPH D. RUSSO (AP College Football Writer) Florida State announced it will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday and a person with knowledge of the situation told...

It’s not conference realignment. It’s consolidation and no one is safe in the dash for cash
Conference realignment should be called college football consolidation because that's what's happening. Recent history suggests few are safe from being the next to get squeezed out. And even if your...

Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid with Arizona, Arizona State and Utah
The Big 12 is adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah as members next year, completing its raid of the Pac-12. The latest blow to the Pac-12 came just hours after...

College Football Picks: Scoreboard watching for College Football Playoff hopefuls
Pac-12 powers No. 6 Oregon and No. 7 Utah are on the road this weekend, trying to continue their march to a mega-meeting with huge playoff ramifications in the conference...

Waiver woes: NCAA decisions on transfers bring relief, angst
With the college football season set to start for most teams this weekend, the NCAA has been handing down rulings left and right in waiver cases involving transfers seeking immediate...

AAC isn’t looking to replace Huskies, keeping conference at 11 teams
NEW YORK — UConn football is on the road to independence, and the American Athletic Conference is not feeling any pressure to replace the Huskies when they leave for the...

Clemson Tigers turn the Tide
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With stunning ease — and a freshman quarterback — Clemson toppled college football's greatest dynasty again to become the first perfect 15-0 champion. Trevor Lawrence passed...