Felix Ojo, a five-star offensive tackle, will stay in his home state of Texas after committing to Texas Tech on Friday.

• Ojo's commitment came upon signing a massive $5.1 million revenue-share contract spanning three years, according to ESPN, with programs now allowed to pay players directly.

  Ranked No. 20 in the 2026 ESPN 300, the 6-foot-7, 285-pound Ojo arrives in Lubbock as the program's highest-ranked recruit since ESPN began ranking high school prospects in the 2006 recruiting cycle.

  The second-ranked recruit out of Texas, Ojo selected Texas Tech over Texas, Florida, Michigan and Ohio State.

  The seven-figure deal is believed to be one of the largest fully guaranteed revenue share agreements in college football history, per ESPN. Such a deal became allowable after a recently approved federal settlement permitted college programs to directly pay their athletes.

  "Football is a brutal sport and athletes are not able to play professionally until their graduating class has been in college three years," Derrick Shelby, Ojo's agent, told ESPN. "It was important to be able to secure Felix Ojo's future and give him and his family some security as he continues to develop into a first-round NFL draft pick."

  --Field Level Media

The USC Trojans added another blue-chip prospect with the commitment of four-star wide receiver Ethan Feaster, ESPN reported Friday.

• A 6-foot-1, 180-pound pass catcher who was originally part of the class of 2027, Feaster reclassified in February. He is the No. 40 overall prospect and the No. 4 receiver according to the 247Sports Composite.

  Feaster had 87 receptions, 1,489 yards and 23 touchdowns over his first two varsity seasons with Texas powerhouse DeSoto High School, where he won a 6A D-II state title as a freshman.

  Feaster had been sought out by more than 50 schools, with Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M among the other major programs Feaster was considering.

  "They're going to put me in the best position to go in the first round," Feaster told ESPN. "I know coach (Lincoln) Riley, no matter what he's going to throw the ball and get it to his best player, and they're always going to have a quarterback."

  The Trojans' have the No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class, including four other wide receivers among 31 overall commitments for the 2026 class.

  --Field Level Media

Oregon gained a massive addition to its 2026 recruiting class on Wednesday with the commitment of Immanuel Iheanacho, a 5-star prospect ranked as the class' No. 1 interior offensive lineman.

• The 247Sports composite also ranks Iheanacho as the No. 8 overall player in the nation. The 6-foot-6, 345 tackle plays at Georgetown Preparatory School in Baltimore.

  He made the announcement Wednesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" on ESPN. After he declared his choice, he unzipped his jacket to reveal an Oregon-green T-shirt that read, "The grass is damn green in Eugene."

  "Oregon just really felt right," he told McAfee, citing the ability to play early in his career as a deciding factor in his choice.

  He took official visits to Oregon, Penn State, Auburn and LSU in June.

  Also Thursday, four-star safety Devin Jackson committed to the Ducks and head coach Dan Lanning. From The First Academy in Orlando, Jackson is ranked as the No. 18 safety by the 247Sports composite.

  The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Jackson also took official visits to LSU, Miami and Nebraska. He broke off his commitment to Florida in April.

  Oregon also added offensive lineman Tommy Tofi from Archbishop Riordan in San Francisco to its 2026 class on Wednesday.

  --Field Level Media

Five-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson committed to LSU's 2026 recruiting class, choosing the Tigers over Southeastern Conference rivals Florida and Texas.

• The Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic standout is ranked No. 4 at his position, No. 5 in the state of Florida and No. 28 in the nation by 247 Sports.

  The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Henderson is the second five-star commitment in coach Brian Kelly's 2026 class, joining wide receiver Tristen Keys from Hattiesburg, Miss.

  As a junior in 2024, Henderson collected 50 tackles (18 for loss) with 10 sacks and 20 quarterback hurries across 10 games.

  --Field Level Media

North Carolina announced a transition plan Tuesday that will allow athletic director Bubba Cunningham to work with his replacement-in-waiting through the end of the upcoming academic year before moving into an advisory role created for him.

• Hired in 2011, Cunningham will work directly with his replacement starting in August. RFK Racing president Steve Newmark was named executive associate athletic director effective Aug. 15. Newmark will succeed Cunningham as athletic director in the summer of 2026.

  Cunningham signed a contract extension through 2029. His new title will be senior advisor to the chancellor and athletic director, which a university news release said will "allow Cunningham to focus his vast expertise on transformational University projects that will position the University and Carolina Athletics successfully for the future."

  "As part of my last contract extension, I committed to working with University leadership on a succession plan that would positively position Carolina athletics and our 28 teams for the future," Cunningham said in the school-issued release. "I appreciate the opportunity to extend my contract and enhance my role in a way that will allow me to continue to support our outstanding student-athletes, coaches and staff as we transition and navigate the changing athletics landscape. I am excited for the future."

  Since Cunningham took over as AD in 2011, the Tar Heels have won 24 national championships, participated in 11 college football bowl games, three College World Series and three men's Final Four runs.

  Newmark, who is from Chapel Hill, was on the advisory committee that selected head coach Bill Belichick to lead the football program.

  "Like many passionate Tar Heel fans, avidly following UNC athletics has represented a special and unique bond with my family and friends since childhood, and I recognize the role it serves for the University, alumni, community and broader fanbase," Newmark said. "I look forward to working with Bubba and the entire Tar Heel Nation to continue to elevate UNC's status as a premier brand in college sports."

  Newmark has a legal background and his resume includes work with the NCAA and Southeastern Conference when he was a partner at the Charlotte-based law firm Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson. The William & Mary and Virginia School of Law grad has been president of RFK Racing since 2010.

  --Field Level Media

Texas State is officially a member of the Pac-12, which will relaunch in 2026.

• The conference now has nine member teams after it was left with just two -- Washington State and Oregon State -- when the other schools abandoned the league in 2024 in a massive realignment.

  "We are extremely excited to welcome Texas State as a foundational member of the new Pac-12," commissioner Teresa Gould said in a statement. "It is a new day in college sports and the most opportune time to launch a new league that is positioned to succeed in today's landscape with student-athletes in mind."

  Texas State joins Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Utah State and Washington State as members of the rebuilt league.

  The Pac-12 needed eight football-playing schools to regain its status as a conference. Gonzaga, a basketball power, does not have a football program.

  The move became official after the board of regents at Texas State gave the OK to a $5 million buyout payment to the Sun Belt Conference, and the Pac-12 board of directors unanimously voted to approve the school's application. The Bobcats will play in the Sun Belt in the 2025-26 season.

  "Joining the Pac-12 is more than an athletic move -- it is a declaration of our rising national profile, our commitment to excellence, and our readiness to compete and collaborate with some of the most respected institutions in the country," Texas State president Kelly Damphousse said.

  The Pac-12 also has started to rebuild its media partnerships. Last week, it announced a five-year agreement with CBS to air select conference football and basketball games, with more partners still expected to come on board.

  --Field Level Media

The woman who made sexual assault allegations against BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff dropped her civil lawsuit.

• Judge Coral Sanchez of the Third Judicial District Court in Salt Lake County, Utah, approved a joint motion for a dismissal of the case on Monday.

  The suit filed in May by a woman identified as Jane Doe A.G. had alleged that Retzlaff bit, raped and strangled her at his Provo apartment in November 2023.

  A lawyer for Retzlaff addressed the allegations Friday, calling them "ridiculous" and "bizarre" in a court filing that described the incident as consensual sex.

  Retzlaff's admission of consensual sex still violates BYU's honor code, which prohibits premarital sex.

  The Salt Lake Tribune and ESPN reported Sunday that Retzlaff is facing a seven-game suspension by the school. According to ESPN, he has already begun to inform teammates and coaches about his intention to transfer.

  Retzlaff, a California native who began his career playing for Riverside (Calif.) City College, transferred to BYU prior to the 2023 season. After starting the final four games in 2023, he won a training-camp battle to become the Cougars' No. 1 quarterback in 2024. He led them to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl win over Colorado.

  He finished the campaign with 2,947 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt senior had been expected to reprise his starting role this fall.

  --Field Level Media

Michigan picked up another commitment from a prized recruit to boost its Class of 2026 haul with a pledge from edge rusher Carter Meadows.

• Meadows is ranked 34th overall by 247 Sports in the Class of 2026 and was weighing offers from Ohio State, Penn State and South Carolina in addition to the Wolverines.

  The 6-6, 225-pound pass rusher is one of six players with four-star rankings in the Class of 2026 to commit to Michigan since June 20. Rivals ranks Meadows as a five-star recruit and included North Carolina and Miami among his potential destinations before his commitment.

  Meadows is ranked fifth among edge rushers in next year's class by 247 Sports.

  He was also on the radar of college basketball programs and plays in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League on the summer AAU circuit.

  The Washington, D.C., native is the highest-rated overall prospect in the class to commit to Michigan.

  --Field Level Media

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff plans to enter the transfer portal amid the controversy swirling around the signal-caller this offseason, the Salt Lake Tribune and ESPN reported Sunday.

• Per the reports, Retzlaff is facing a seven-game suspension for violating the school's honor code stemming from a sexual assault lawsuit that was filed in May. According to ESPN, he has already begun to inform teammates and coaches about his intention to leave.

  Retzlaff, 22, was sued by a woman, identified as Jane Doe A.G. in Salt Lake County, Utah, alleging that he bit, raped and strangled her at his apartment in Provo in November 2023.

  A lawyer for Retzlaff addressed the allegations Friday, calling them "ridiculous" and "bizarre" in a court filing that described the incident as consensual sex.

  "Mr. Retzlaff specifically and categorically denies each and every and all allegations that he bit, raped or strangled (the woman), which are ridiculous and bizarre allegations, all of which are false and untrue," the filing with the Third Judicial District Court read in part.

  His admission of consensual sex still violates BYU's honor code, which prohibits premarital sex.

  Retzlaff, a California native who began his career playing for Riverside (Calif.) City College, transferred to BYU prior to the 2023 season. After starting the final four games in 2023, he won a training-camp battle to become the Cougars' No. 1 quarterback in 2024. He led them to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl win over Colorado.

  He finished the campaign with 2,947 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt senior had been expected to reprise his starting role this fall.

  --Field Level Media

Xavier Griffin, ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 linebacker in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to Alabama on Sunday afternoon.

• The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Griffin chose the Crimson Tide over finalists Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. He plays at Gainesville (Ga.) High School.

  The composite also lists the five-star linebacker as the No. 27 overall prospect in the nation. He has made official visits at all four schools since May 30.

  According to 247Sports, Griffin has made 97 tackles and 21 sacks and added three forced fumbles over the past two seasons.

  Tyler Atkinson, the nation's No. 1 prospect at linebacker, has yet to commit. From Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., he has taken official visits to Clemson, Georgia, Oregon and Texas.

  --Field Level Media

An attorney representing BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff denied the sexual assault allegations against his client, calling the claims made in a lawsuit last month "ridiculous and bizarre."

• A woman, identified as Jane Doe A.G., sued Retzlaff in May in Salt Lake County, Utah, alleging that he bit, raped and strangled her at his apartment in Provo in November 2023.

  In his legal response filed on Friday with the Third Judicial District Court, Retzlaff's lawyer said the pair engaged in consensual sex.

  "Mr. Retzlaff specifically and categorically denies each and every and all allegations that he bit, raped or strangled [the woman], which are ridiculous and bizarre allegations, all of which are false and untrue," the attorney wrote in his legal filing with the Third Judicial District Court.

  The response characterizes the lawsuit as an extortion attempt and claims that Retzlaff and his accuser exchanged lighthearted text messages through February 2024.

  BYU released a statement after the lawsuit was filed.

  "BYU became aware today that a civil lawsuit involving Jake Retzlaff had been filed this morning. The university takes any allegation very seriously, following all processes and guidelines mandated by Title IX. Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment."

  Retzlaff, a California native who began his career playing for Riverside (Calif.) City College, transferred to BYU prior to the 2023 season. After starting the final four games in 2023, he won a training-camp battle to become the Cougars' regular quarterback in 2024. He led them to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl win over Colorado.

  He finished the campaign with 2,947 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound redshirt senior had been expected to reprise his role this fall.

  Friday's court filing and its claim of consensual sex could impact Retzlaff's eligibility at BYU. The school is operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has an honor code that prohibits premarital sex.

  --Field Level Media

Alabama landed a commitment from four-star recruit Ezavier Crowell, the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2026.

• The Jackson, Ala., native committed to the Crimson Tide on Thursday over offers from Auburn, Texas and Georgia.

  He'll be joined in the class by one of the top 100 recruits in the country and No. 6 overall tight end, Mack Sutter. Sutter, a multi-sport athlete from Dunlap, Ill., had interest from many college football powers in the past two years. He caught seven TD passes as a junior last season.

  Crowell led Jackson High to a Class 4A state championship last season, rushing for 1,964 yards and 31 touchdowns.

  He ranks No. 33 overall and No. 3 in the state of Alabama, per the 247 Sports composite.

  Crowell, who reclassified from the 2027 class in January, ran for 1,737 yards as a 2023 freshman at Jackson HS.

  --Field Level Media

Auburn, a late entry into the recruitment of four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone, got the recruit to flip from Penn State to the Tigers on Thursday.

• Falzone announced on social media and told recruiting websites that he is committing to Auburn, after decommitting from Virginia Tech in November 2024 and then, in April, choosing Penn State in his home state.

  The Nazareth (Pa.) Academy High School rising senior had posted on June 2 on social media that he received an offer from Auburn. He has not made an official or unofficial visit to the campus.

  "Auburn is a place full of tradition," Falzone said in an interview with 247Sports. "My family and I have spent a lot of time discussing the school and its blend of elite football and high-level academics. It has it all. I'm blessed to be able to play at a school with a strong tradition of faith and family running throughout the university and the community. All of that is very important to us. I can't wait to be there. War Eagle."

  Falzone is ranked the No. 246 prospect in the nation, No. 18 quarterback and No. 6 player in Pennsylvania for the Class of 2026, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

  Listed at 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, Falzone threw for 2,135 yards, 23 touchdowns and four interceptions, and rushed 78 times for 697 yards and eight TDs in 2024. As a sophomore in the 2023 season, Falzone passed for 2,528 yards with 19 TDs and four interceptions and rushed for 440 yards and 11 TDs.

  He also has offers from Iowa, Utah, Syracuse, Rutgers, West Virginia and Wisconsin as well as Penn State, Virginia Tech and others.

  --Field Level Media

At the very least, Sacramento State football is determined, vowing to move from the FCS level to FBS in 2026 even though the NCAA Division I council denied a waiver this week for the program to move up a level.

• Since 2024, Sacramento State has expressed a desire to move into college football's highest level, with original hopes of moving into a reconfigured Pac-12 Conference that was set to return to action in 2026 with five Mountain West Conference programs.

  But the Hornets program did not receive an invitation for its football program to join an existing conference. Instead, the Hornets launched a plan to leave the Big Sky Conference for the Big West Conference in all sports but football and have its football team play as an FBS independent in 2026.

  While the NCAA has nixed that plan, at least for the time being, the school plans on moving forward anyway.

  "We still plan to be playing FBS football in 2026," Sacramento State president Luke Wood posted on X after the NCAA denied the school's waiver request.

  "Sacramento State has met every meaningful benchmark for FBS membership, and we believe our university, our students, and the entire Sacramento region deserve major college football," Wood wrote.

  As part of its plan to move its football program to the FBS level, Sacramento State has proposed a 25,000-seat football stadium. Its current football venue, at just over 21,000 seats, is configured with temporary stands.

  The Hornets also secured a deal to move its men's and women's basketball games into the Sacramento Kings' home arena for 2026.

  On the football field last season, Sacramento State did not fit the bill of an FBS team with a 3-9 record. The Hornets did go 8-5 in 2023 and won a first-round game in the FCS playoffs.

  --Field Level Media

South Dakota State running back Nate White died at age 20, the football program said in a statement late Wednesday.

• White spent his first two seasons at Wisconsin but didn't get into a game. In January, he transferred to play for the Jackrabbits with three years of eligibility remaining.

  Police in Brookings, S.D., did not confirm a cause of death and said in a press release an active investigation is underway.

  "Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White," South Dakota State coach Dan Jackson said in a statement. "Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season."

  A Milwaukee native, White chose to play for Wisconsin over offers from Vanderbilt, Purdue and Iowa State, among others.

  He played quarterback as a high school junior at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and had 48 rushing touchdowns in his final two seasons as a prep.

  --Field Level Media

The Pac-12 is continuing to rebuild its membership with its newest member expected to be Texas State, according to ESPN.

• Per ESPN, Texas State officials have informed the Sun Belt Conference that the university is expecting an offer from the Pac-12 "in the near future." While a formal offer has yet to be extended, Texas State could join the conference for the 2026-27 school year.

  According to Texas open meeting laws, Texas State would need to put in a 72-hour notice to convene the board of regents, meaning that a formal conclusion to the process may not occur until Monday at the earliest.

  While Texas State has long been considered a favorite to join the Pac-12, anticipation has ramped up this week as the university's exit fee to join the conference would double from $5 million to $10 million on July 1. To avoid paying that lofty fee, Texas State's invitation would need to come this week in time for formal board approval.

  If it goes through, Texas State would become the new Pac-12's eighth football school, which is the minimum for the league to be recognized as an official FBS conference. (Gonzaga will also join the Pac-12 but does not sponsor football.)

  As it stands, the Pac-12 consists of holdover members Oregon State and Washington State as well as Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State.

  --Field Level Media

Four-star wide receiver Zion Robinson announced his commitment to play for the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday.

• "Trying to pick a school that's good academically, good at football, it's hard," Robinson said on Instagram Live. "But without further ado for the next 3-4 years, I will be taking my academic and athletic talents to the University of Michigan. Go Blue."

  The 6-foot-3, 180-pound wideout out of Mansfield High School in Texas reportedly chose Michigan over offers from Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Penn State, Stanford, Miami and Nebraska.

  In his junior year in 2024, Robinson caught 42 passes for 527 yards and eight touchdowns and ran 14 times for 76 yards as a junior in 2024.

  He is ranked as the No. 132 national prospect, No. 18 wide receiver and No. 19 player in Texas for the Class of 2026 in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Robinson also excels in track and field, earning Texas 6A state high jump champion honors with a 6-8 jump as a sophomore in the spring of 2024. His father, Khadevis Robinson, is a two-time Olympic qualifier in the 800-meter (2004, 2012) and is currently the director of track and field at TCU.

  Robinson's commitment comes on the heels of the same from Titan Davis, a four-star class of 2026 defensive lineman from DeSmet High School in St. Louis.

  --Field Level Media

Quarterback Gavin Frakes is transferring to Northwestern after previously committing to Oklahoma, On3 reported Wednesday.

• Frakes, who did not see any action at Virginia last season, made a verbal pledge to his hometown Sooners out of the spring transfer portal on May 22.

  The 6-foot-4, 232-pounder from Norman, Okla., entered the portal on April 21.

  His only active season was at New Mexico State in 2022, when he went 55-for-110 for 736 yards, four touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games (five starts).

  Frakes, 23, did not play in 2023 and transferred to Virginia ahead of the 2024 season.

  --Field Level Media

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons committed to BYU on Tuesday, choosing the Cougars over his other finalist, Oregon.

• The 247Sports composite ranks him as the No. 5 quarterback in the 2026 class and No. 19 overall in the nation.

  For Oregon, landing a 5-star prospect isn't unusual, but it is for the Cougars. Per 247Sports, he is the highest-ranked commitment for BYU since offensive lineman Ofa Mohetau pledged in 2003 and also the third-highest recruit of the rankings era.

  He made official visits to both BYU and Oregon this month.

  Lyons, who plays at Folsom High School in Northern California, made his announcement Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show."

  "To be honest, I'm just so blessed," he told McAfee. "I'm so blessed, but I'm just appreciative. It's been incredible. It's been a long journey. I got my first scholarship in eighth grade, so we've been at this for a while."

  That offer came from BYU, he told McAfee.

  BYU will not have him available next season, however. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), Lyons plans to serve a mission after graduation next spring. He said he will learn the details about his mission a few weeks after submitting his paperwork to the LDS.

  In his junior season, Lyons tallied 3,011 yards, 46 touchdowns and six interceptions. He gained 585 on 118 carries and scored 14 more touchdowns.

  He was the top uncommitted quarterback in the 2026 class.

  --Field Level Media

Former San Jose State standout wide receiver Chandler Jones, who holds school records for catches and receiving touchdowns, died over the weekend at 33, the school announced Monday.

• According to MyNewsLA, Jones died in a traffic accident in Los Angeles involving a Toyota Rav4. Per the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 2 a.m. local time on Sunday. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.

  Jones, who played at San Jose State from 2010-13, finished with 248 receptions and 29 touchdown grabs in 50 career games. An honorable mention All-American in 2013, he ranks second in Spartans history with 3,087 receiving yards.

  After his playing career, which included a stint in the Canadian Football League, Jones spent time on the Spartans' coaching staff as a graduate assistant. He also coached in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes as their assistant defensive backs coach in 2023-24.

  "My heart is broken at the news of losing this incredible person," former San Jose State coach Brent Brennan, who hired Jones to coach in 2017, wrote in a post on X. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. From his freshman year as a WR, to coaching on our staff, he made (SJSU football) better every day. The Jet was special. Love you brother."

  --Field Level Media

Florida State is growing accustomed to good news on the recruiting trail of late, as the Seminoles received two more commitments Monday following the securement of four-star signal-caller Jaden O'Neal on Sunday.

• Wide receiver Devin Carter flipped from Auburn to Florida State (after initially flipping from Florida State to Auburn in January), while tight end Xavier Tiller, previously a Texas A&M pledge, committed to FSU as well.

  Carter, the son of former Seminoles star Dexter Carter, is a 6-foot-1 playmaker who also boasted offers from Georgia and North Carolina, among others.

  A four-star prospect, Carter ranks as the No. 120 overall recruit in the country, per the 247Sports composite. The Douglas County (Ga.) product originally committed to Florida State in 2023.

  His father played running back for the Seminoles from 1986-89 and was a first-round NFL draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers. He later returned to his alma mater to coach the program's running backs under Bobby Bowden from 2007-09.

  Tiller, considered the No. 204 overall recruit by the 247Sports composite, is likewise a four-star from Georgia (Langston Hughes High School). Standing 6-foot-5, he also holds offers from Auburn, Alabama, Louisville and Georgia.

  O'Neal, previously a pledge to Oklahoma, hails from Mustang, Okla. and is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 class. At 6-foot-4, he is also a four-star, ranking No. 205 among all prospects.

  --Field Level Media

Wide receiver prospect Vance Spafford shifted his commitment on Monday from Georgia to Florida.

• Spafford, from Mission Viejo, Calif., told 247Sports that he made the move, in part, because he is looking for a chance to play on a team that works together as one unit.

  "The football team is made up of the best of the best," Spafford said in the 247 Sports interview.

  At Florida, he will play with quarterback Carson Beck, a transfer from Georgia.

  "When I went on my visit there earlier this season, I just noticed how amazing their offensive line was, how much time Carson Beck had to throw, so why not join a team that is going to throw the ball like that? The program will always attract the best players, and it's got a winning culture, so that's something that really was hard to turn down for me," Spafford said.

  The 247sports composite lists Spafford as the No. 9 wideout in the nation and the No. 74 overall player in the 2026 class.

  He made five official visits since May 30: Southern California, UCLA, Washington, Miami and Georgia. He initially committed to the Bulldogs last November.

  The Hurricanes are heading into their fourth season with Mario Cristobal at head coach. His three-year record is 22-16.

  Miami, which finished 10-3 (6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) last season, begins the 2025 campaign against visiting Notre Dame on Aug. 31.

  --Field Level Media

  Spafford is ranked as the No. 124 overall prospect, No. 12 wide receiver, and No. 17 overall recruit in California by 247Sports. At the ESPN Future 50 event last July, Spafford won the fastest man competition, running a 4.35-second 40-yard dash.

  Below is the 247Sports Scouting Report on Spafford from May 28, written by 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Greg Biggins.

  "Gifted wide out and has some rare traits that should allow him to be a dominant player at the next level. Elite as a route runner and looks like a college player already in his ability to turn a defender and get separation. Extremely quick and explosive off the line and has the down field speed to separate. Runs well after the catch and shows the ability to make multiple defenders miss in the open field. Not a big receiver at a shade under 5-foot-11 but has a strong upper body and can easily beat press coverage and is tough to bring down one on one. Wins 50-50 and contested catches and shows advanced ball awareness. Explodes getting in and out of his breaks and should offer value as a punt and kick returner as well. Highly instinctive football player combining polish and explosive big play ability. A fun prospect to track over the coming years and has the skill set to play on Sunday's."

  --Field Level Media

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The Pac-12 Conference and CBS Sports have extended their media partnership through the 2030-31 season.

• As part of the deal announced Monday, CBS will broadcast the Pac-12 football and men's basketball championship games and at least three regular-season football and men's basketball contests each season starting in 2026-27. The games will also be streamed via Paramount+.

  "Our goal with this process was to find transformational partnerships for the new Pac-12, and throughout our discussions and time together it became more and more clear that a partnership with CBS Sports would be just that," Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould said in a statement.

  Additional Pac-12 football and men's basketball regular-season games will air on CBS Sports Network, with details announced at a later date.

  "As the new Pac-12's primary media partner, CBS Sports' top-tier coverage will showcase the best of the conference's football and men's basketball games annually across our platforms, including the championship game for both sports," said Dan Weinberg, executive vice president of programming at CBS Sports. "Extending this partnership strengthens our multiplatform college football and basketball schedule and, at a pivotal moment for the new Pac-12, allows us to collaborate, grow the conference and expand its reach."

  Pac-12 membership has been radically altered since a 2024 realignment saw 10 of 12 members depart, leaving only Oregon State and Washington State.

  The "new" Pac-12 launches in 2026-27 with the additions of Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State. Gonzaga is also coming aboard for sports other than football, and multiple reports have cited Texas State as the favorite to become the Pac-12's eighth football program.

  As for the 2025 football season, the Pac-12 announced in April that all of Oregon State's and Washington State's home games will air on either CBS Sports, The CW Network and ESPN.

  --Field Level Media

As the back end of the college football season keeps expanding for upper-echelon teams, a proposal is now on the table to turn the early Week 0 window for select games into the new start to the season.

• By moving the season up one week for all teams, not just those who obtain a waiver for an early start, the college football season would gain a 12th week as soon as 2026. It would also give teams an option for an additional bye week during the season.

  All of the discussion about when to start the season comes as changes to the College Football Playoff format have been tabled for now. After moving to a 12-team playoff last season, the postseason could expand to as many as 16 teams with five automatic qualifiers and 11 at-large teams.

  The proposed changes to the front and back ends of the schedule have come at the current gathering of Division I conference commissioners this week at Asheville, N.C.

  "My view is we should have a consistent start date," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey told Yahoo Sports. "The adage is teams make their most substantial improvement between games one and two. I think we should have a consistent start date. Labor Day weekend has been a good start date for college football."

  The new start date proposal would move Labor Day weekend to the second week of the season.

  There are four games scheduled for Week 0 this season (Aug. 23): Kansas State and Iowa State will meet in Dublin, Ireland, while Fresno State is at Kansas, Sam Houston is at Western Kentucky and Stanford will play at Hawaii.

  --Field Level Media

The Michigan football program added a depth piece to its quarterback room on Monday, according to multiple reports.

• Veteran Jake Garcia committed to the Wolverines after spending the 2024 season, and playing in six games, with East Carolina. Garcia visited Ann Arbor earlier this month amid speculation that Michigan was looking to add another option behind center.

  The 6-foot-3 pivot completed 109 of 181 passes (60.2%) for the Pirates last season, throwing for 1,426 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He rushed for 46 yards on 40 attempts (1.2 yards per carry) and added two scores on the ground.

  After opening the season with a four-touchdown performance for ECU, Garcia thew just four touchdowns with nine picks over the next five games before losing the starting job to Katin Houser. The Pirates were 3-3 at the time of the QB change.

  Prior to joining East Carolina, the Whittier, Calif., native spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons with Miami. In nine games with the Hurricanes, Garcia threw for 950 yards and seven TDs with four interceptions on 79-of-129 passing (61.2%).

  The Wolverines have several players at quarterback, but no healthy options with Garcia's experience.

  In addition to former No. 1 overall prospect Bryce Underwood -- a true freshman -- and redshirt freshman Jadyn Davis, Michigan has Davis Warren, recovering from a torn ACL, and Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene, dealing with a shoulder injury.

  --Field Level Media