Tuesday, July 28, 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.

American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti walks next to the court before the first round American Conference Tournament game between Memphis and Tulane in Birmingham, Ala, on March 11, 2026.

American Conference Continues to Explore Private Capital Deals

Deals that would sell ownership stakes in the conference are “not realistic.”
July 28, 2026
Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates after he runs for a touchdown during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Ohio State Signs $17 Million Jersey Patch Deal With Chase

All 36 OSU sports teams will wear Chase jersey patches.
July 28, 2026
UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi

UNC Puts Football GM Michael Lombardi on ‘Administrative Leave’

The beleaguered football program led by Bill Belichick faces yet another controversy.
July 27, 2026
Sep 13, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal offensive lineman Fisher Anderson (center) blocks against Boston College Eagles defensive lineman Kwan Williams (right) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium.

Stanford Football Players Launch Effort to Unionize

The football players’ CFBPA “fraternity chapter” could eventually be a union.
July 27, 2026