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Mailbag: Holy War, T-Cup and UW-Ohio State among most interesting games of 2025, Pac-12 media rights, Sac State and more
14h · Jon WilnerThe midseason showdown in Provo will offer clarity into the balance of power between Utah and Brigham Young.
commentsTeams:Ohio State
CFB recruiting: USC stays hot as Arizona State benefits from CFP appearance and BYU lands a top tight end
19h · Jon WilnerThe Sun Devils landed a three-star cornerback from Georgia, site of their playoff thriller against Texas.
Teams:Arizona State
BYU
Pac-12 media rights negotiations: Does max exposure outweigh max cash? With upheaval looming, the answer is clear
Apr 10 · Jon WilnerThe conference might have to choose between seeking maximum dollars or high visibility on linear television.
Teams:Washington State
Big 12 basketball: Houston, Iowa State top our first power rankings of the 2025-26 season
Apr 9 · Jon WilnerHouston has a first-rate recruiting class while BYU brings in a five-star prospect in AJ Dybansta.
Teams:Iowa State
Could Teddye Buchanan end Cal’s draft drought with 49ers?
Apr 9 · Cam InmanThe 49ers' local pro day is expected to include linebacker Teddye Buchanan, Cal's leading tackler last season after transferring from UC Davis.
Teams:49ers
California
Florida wins its third national title, denies Houston its first, rallying for 65-63 win
Apr 8 · Associated PressFormer Saint Mary's guard Todd Golden coaches Gators to a thrilling victory in a game that went down to the buzzer.
UConn, Houston top the Hotline’s ridiculously early Top 25 for the 2025-26 season
Apr 7 · Jon WilnerSome familiar names are atop the early forecast, including the 2023-24 national champions.
Teams:UConn
Gonzaga
UConn dominates defending champion South Carolina 82-59 to win title
Apr 6 · Associated PressAzzi Fudd and Sarah Strong each scored 24 points, Paige Bueckers had 17 and UConn romped over South Carolina.
Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 win over Auburn
Apr 6 · Associated PressFormer Saint Mary's player, USF head coach Todd Golden takes his Gators into the national championship game on Monday night.
House vs. NCAA lawsuit: Addressing FAQs ahead of Monday’s momentous settlement hearing
Apr 5 · Jon WilnerIf approved, the settlement terms will create revenue sharing and provide billions in backpay for athletes.
NCAA women’s basketball: South Carolina, UConn advance to title game
Apr 5 · Associated PressDefending national champion South Carolina ripped Texas Friday before UConn routed UCLA to set up Sunday's NCAA women's basketball championship matchup.
Mailbag: Where Oregon and Washington might fit in the super league, Pac-12 legacy regret, federal funding cuts and loads more
Apr 4 · Jon WilnerThe West Coast schools likely would form a division of their own in a 40-something team league featuring the best of the FBS.
Final Four picks: Duke and Auburn are the teams to beat
Apr 3 · Jon WilnerThe Blue Devils have the No. 1 player in the country in Cooper Flagg and two other projected NBA lottery picks.
California Democrats kill GOP bills to restrict transgender players from school sports teams
Apr 2 · Grant Stringer"They think this is a winning issue for them," said Melissa Michelson, a professor of political science at Menlo College, of legislative Democrats killing Republican bills restricting transgender players from female school sports teams.
