RALPH D. RUSSO

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pouring caution on that optimism
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 03:02 AM EDT
Low expectations rarely disappoint.
That's not to say your favorite

PICK SIX: Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 02:50 AM EDT
Last season, 30 major college football programs made coaching changes, including some

No. 1 Alabama tops preseason AP Top 25; Ohio St, 'Dawgs next
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 15, 2022 12:04 PM EDT
With two of the best players in the country leading the way — and a championship game

Proposed NCAA transfer rule changes kicked back to committee
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 03, 2022 06:21 PM EDT
A recommendation to change transfer rules for Division I college athletes that

Senators Tuberville, Manchin working on bill to tackle NIL
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 03, 2022 05:17 PM EDT
Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Joe Manchin have reached out to college sports leaders,

New online NIL marketplace connects fans to college athletes
By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 01, 2022 12:14 PM EDT
Fans who want to financially support college athletes through name, image and

Penn State's Clifford mum on college players organizing
By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 27, 2022 06:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford steered away from questions

Big Ten's expansion further damages Rose Bowl's status
By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 06:33 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Playing in the Rose Bowl was the pinnacle of a college football

Bold, aggressive Big Ten leaves door open for more expansion
By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 26, 2022 12:31 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren talked Tuesday about the

Kentucky QB Levis balances NIL gains with long-term goals
By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 30, 2022 01:22 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Heading into last season, the most notable moment of Will Levis'

No angst about college athletes cashing in at 1st NIL summit
By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 14, 2022 06:15 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Almost a year into the NIL era in college sports, there has been much

AAC deal lets UCF, Cincinnati, Houston join Big 12 in '23
By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 10, 2022 11:23 AM EDT
The American Athletic Conference announced an agreement Friday with Cincinnati,

CFP board chair: New format ideally in place by June 2023
By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 02, 2022 08:54 PM EDT
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — By this time next year, the university leaders who oversee the

It just means more: SEC weighs expanding conference schedule
By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 01, 2022 07:59 PM EDT
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference's slogan, “It just means more,” could

Saban on feud with Fisher: 'I have no problem with Jimbo'
By Ralph D. Russo May. 31, 2022 03:00 PM EDT
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban tried to put an end to his feud with

College sports eye gambling money amid safeguard concerns
By Ralph D. Russo May. 26, 2022 02:23 AM EDT
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The NCAA stance against gambling on sports by its athletes

SEC spat: Fisher, Saban exchange accusations over NIL deals
By Ralph D. Russo May. 19, 2022 07:28 PM EDT
The Southeastern Conference spring meetings will be held in person for the first time

'We're done': A&M's Fisher fires back at 'narcissist' Saban
By Ralph D. Russo May. 19, 2022 11:42 AM EDT
The Southeastern Conference spring meetings will be held in person for the time since

Pac-12 scraps divisions moments after NCAA paves way
By Ralph D. Russo May. 18, 2022 04:30 PM EDT
The Pac-12 announced Wednesday it was scrapping its divisional format for the

Keeping schools out of NIL dealings opened door for boosters
By Ralph D. Russo May. 13, 2022 01:46 PM EDT
By trying to limit how much schools can help college athletes cashing in on their