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Know it before the group chat does. Every move in the sport lands here the minute it breaks — coaching dominoes, portal bombs, recruiting flips — with what it actually means for your Saturday. This is the feed the Quad runs on.

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REPORTED · GENERAL · NOV 12, 2026NC State moves toward hiring Philip RiversTrustees are expected to finalize Philip Rivers’ contract Friday, Nov. 13, with NC State at 4-5 after an 8-5 season.…REPORTED · GENERAL · NOV 12, 2026Philip Rivers takes over NC State after Dave DoerenThe former NC State quarterback moves from high school coaching to an ACC job with NC State at 4-5 and his staff unresol…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Kamario Taylor eyes record deal to return to Mississippi StateThe reported $7.5 million package could reach $9 million as the 4-5 Bulldogs bet on Taylor’s recovery from Oct. 28 surge…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Ohio State removes Robby Discher after nine gamesThe coaching change followed the Oct. 31 loss at USC, leaving Ryan Day three regular-season games to repair special team…REPORTED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Jimbo Fisher pushes for a Florida State returnThe reported candidate list also includes Glenn Schumann and Rhett Lashlee as Florida State weighs its next coach.…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Miami (Ohio) turns video-board stunt into penaltyThe stadium screen showed multiple images of uprights during an opponent’s field-goal attempt.…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Oklahoma extends Brent Venables, backs him after Arbuckle firingBoard chair Rick Nagel confirmed the extension as Jason Witten takes over Oklahoma’s offense for the rest of the season.…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Katin Houser faces UCLA’s turnover testThe 6-3 Illini carry a four-game scoring streak into a matchup with 9-0 UCLA, which has forced 27 turnovers.…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026College Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams in 2027Eight teams will receive first-round byes, while any first-round entrant must win five postseason games to become nation…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams in 2027The New Year’s Six will join the bracket, while the reported bid system guarantees access to four Power Four champions a…CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Texas A&M must solve offense against No. 9 TennesseeThe 4-5 Aggies need two wins in their final three games after failing to score an offensive touchdown in three of their …CONFIRMED · GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Indiana gets its playoff test against USCUCLA took Indiana’s No. 4 spot as the committee questioned the Hoosiers’ schedule, close wins and offense before a Satur…

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TRANSFER · NOV 12, 2026Mississippi State QB Taylor Reportedly Finalizing $7.5 Million 2027 Return DealIncentives could push the deal beyond $9 million, potentially making Taylor college football’s highest-paid quarterback.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 12, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYNC State moves toward hiring Philip RiversTrustees are expected to finalize Rivers’ contract after a Friday meeting.
COACHING · NOV 12, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYPhilip Rivers takes over NC State after Dave DoerenRivers will succeed Dave Doeren after his 14-season, 98-73 tenure.
TRANSFER · NOV 11, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYKamario Taylor eyes record deal to return to Mississippi StateThe deal is worth $7.5 million and could reach $9 million with incentives.
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYOhio State removes Robby Discher after nine gamesRobby Discher is out after nine games, with the Buckeyes No. 20 in CFP rankings and three games left.
RECRUITING · NOV 11, 2026Michigan flips three-star in-state tackle Braden Chaffin from StanfordThe 6-foot-6, 290-pound 2027 prospect becomes Michigan’s fourth offensive lineman commitment.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026Brian Kelly says he wants to return to coachingKelly said he will listen to opportunities after spending the entire season out of coaching.VIA ON3
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026Deion Sanders Takes Responsibility for Colorado’s 3-6 SeasonColorado averages 19.8 points per game before Friday’s matchup with No. 16 Houston.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Oklahoma State hosts No. 12 Texas Tech as players downplay Morris connectionThe Cowboys are No. 25 and 6-3 entering a nationally televised Big 12 matchup Saturday.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYJimbo Fisher pushes for a Florida State returnFisher is reportedly calling potential staffers as Florida State searches for its next coach.
GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Ohio State Sticks With Freshman QB Luke Fahey Against NorthwesternFahey has thrown for 620 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in two starts.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
PLAYOFF · NOV 11, 2026Alabama rises to No. 3 in playoff rankingsThe two-loss Crimson Tide moved ahead of unbeaten UCLA and Tennessee after a 31-13 win at LSU.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026Jake Dickert emerges as a frontrunner for Florida State jobDickert is 7-1 at Wake Forest this season after going 9-4 in his first year.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
PLAYOFF · NOV 11, 2026Indiana’s USC matchup carries major playoff stakesThe Hoosiers fell from No. 4 to No. 9 in the CFP rankings after a bye.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYMiami (Ohio) turns video-board stunt into penaltyThe RedHawks received an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty after showing multiple upright images on the stadium video screen.
PLAYOFF · NOV 11, 2026Alabama's Auburn finale could damage its playoff standingA third regular-season loss could keep Alabama out of the SEC title game and hurt its playoff case.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Mississippi State prepares for Auburn quarterback Byrum BrownBrown leads Auburn with 605 rushing yards and eight touchdowns before Saturday’s matchup with Mississippi State.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Miami (Ohio) rallies past Ohio after scoreboard operator is flaggedThe RedHawks erased a 17-7 halftime deficit with a 27-0 second half and won 34-17.VIA ON3
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026Colorado's Deion Sanders Keeps Offensive Coordinator Amid Scoring StrugglesSanders said he will not replace Brennan Marion or take play-calling duties as Colorado enters its final three games at 3-6.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYOklahoma extends Brent Venables, backs him after Arbuckle firingBoard chair says the school recently extended Venables’ contract and has no hot seat.
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026Michigan Fires Jason Beck and Hands Play-Calling to Jim HardingMichigan enters Week 11 averaging fewer than 20 points per game, 126th among 138 FBS teams.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
RECRUITING · NOV 11, 2026Georgia Flips Five-Star Offensive Tackle Mark MatthewsRivals’ No. 2 overall prospect and No. 1 offensive lineman left his Texas A&M pledge for Georgia.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
PLAYOFF · NOV 11, 2026Alabama rises to No. 3 in latest College Football Playoff rankingsThe 7-2 Crimson Tide became the earliest two-loss team ranked inside the committee’s top four and would receive a first-round bye.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Alabama Uses 2024 Vanderbilt Loss as Preparation for RematchThe Crimson Tide allowed 40 points, 418 yards and 26 first downs in the 2024 defeat.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026Michigan replaces Jason Beck after six-point loss to Michigan StateOffensive line coach Jim Harding will take over as Michigan’s interim offensive coordinator.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
LEGAL · NOV 11, 2026Tennessee Players Launch College Sports Bargaining PlanThe proposal covers athlete contracts, transfer rules and salary limits as a competing bill faces a tight deadline.VIA CBS SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026Michigan fires offensive coordinator Jason Beck after offensive strugglesBeck was fired Monday as Michigan ranked 132nd among 138 FBS teams in total offense.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
GENERAL · NOV 11, 2026Jeremiah Smith is 31 yards from the Big Ten receiving recordSmith can break John Standeford’s 3,788-yard mark Saturday against Northwestern.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
COACHING · NOV 11, 2026NC State enters Syracuse game with Todd Goebbel as interim coachGoebbel took over after Dave Dorean was fired Oct. 24; both teams enter Saturday at 4-5.VIA YAHOO SPORTS
PLAYOFF · NOV 11, 2026 · ⚡ FULL STORYCollege Football Playoff to expand to 24 teams in 2027Eight teams will receive first-round byes, with campus sites hosting the first two rounds.