Friday, June 12, 2026

College Sports

College sports is in a period of major change—from NIL and revenue sharing, to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Front Office Sports reports on the latest news and biggest changes from campus to courtroom.

Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the spring football game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Big 12 Mulls Brendan Sorsby Options as Legal Threats Loom

Both Sorsby’s legal team and Texas’s AG sent letters to the conference.
June 12, 2026
Dec 31, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) and tight end JJ Buchanan (81) celebrate after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first half during the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

University of Utah Finalizes Private-Equity Deal

Utah is the first athletic department to sign a private-equity deal.
June 12, 2026
Jun 5, 2026; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers fans sing “Country Roads” after defeating the Cal Poly Mustangs at Kendrick Family Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

How Troy and West Virginia Baseball Met Unprecedented Demand

Troy and West Virginia open Men’s College World Series play on Friday.
June 12, 2026
Apr 18, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Dwight Phillips Jr reacts after scoring a touchdown during the Georgia Spring football game at Sanford Stadium.

One Year After House Settlement, NIL Enforcement Is Still Muddled

Problems include long wait-times, rules disputes, and a new lawsuit.
June 11, 2026