Another big college project to add to the list: The University of Tennessee is moving forward with a $340-million Neyland Stadium renovation plans, on hold for several years. (more…)
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End-zone upgrades unveiled this college season
We’ve been writing for several years about end-zone upgrades becoming a big deal in college football, and this season sees the unveiling of two notable projects: Rice-Eccles Stadium and DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. (more…)
College football COVID-19 rules to be tested this weekend
A wide array of college football COVID-19 rules will be tested this weekend, as stadiums will be imposing different mitigation rules as the season fully launches. (more…)
Battle lines emerging in college football alliances
We’re seeing battle lines emerge in the college-football world, as concern over the growing power of the SEC and ESPN regarding the College Football Playoff is leading to an alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12. (more…)
UCF stadium upgrades proposed
The Bounce House would be expanded and enhanced under a proposal for UCF stadium upgrades by new athletic director Terry Mohajir as part of a larger facilities initiative. (more…)
FTX buys California Memorial Stadium field naming rights, pays in cryptocurrency
FTX.US is buying naming rights to the playing field at California Memorial Field through Learfield Sports, and in a first Learfield will accept the full $17.5-million payment for FTX Field in cryptocurrency on behalf of the university. (more…)
Chatting football books for fall 2021
With the release of two new editions of August Publications gridiron titles, we gathered Rick Gosselin, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Tom Shanahan to chat about their football books. (more…)
College bowl game cancelations on hand
COVID-19 concerns have caused eight college bowl game cancelations to date, with more expected to be announced in coming weeks. (more…)
UW shuts down football activities, cancels Nebraska game
A COVID-19 outbreak that includes head coach Paul Chryst is forcing the University of Wisconsin to shut down football activities for a week and cancel this Saturday’s game against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. (more…)
Trump to Big Ten: Play!
Injecting himself in the decision to postpone the 2020 Big Ten season, President Donald Trump lobbied Commissioner Kevin Warren to immediately plan on a start of a fall football season, injecting politics into what league leaders said was a science-based decision. (more…)