Big Ten’s Petitti: 24-Team CFP Makes Regular Season “More Meaningful, Not Less”

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said Wednesday that expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams would make the regular season more meaningful, not less, pushing back on critics who argue a larger field devalues conference play. Speaking ahead of SEC spring meetings scheduled for May 26, Petitti noted that the current 12-team format left too many deserving teams on the outside. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, once a skeptic, has signaled openness to expansion. The ACC, Big 12, and Notre Dame have all expressed support. A December 1 deadline is in place for commissioners to submit any formal change proposal.

Sources: KCRG (AP)

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Sorsby’s NCAA Gambling Lawsuit Stalled After Judge’s Texas Tech Recusal

The NCAA gambling misconduct lawsuit by former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby hit a snag Wednesday after the presiding judge recused himself over potential conflicts tied to his Texas Tech connections. A replacement judge with ties to Texas A&M and Baylor is set to be assigned. The delay complicates the timeline for Sorsby, who was ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA after placing bets on college football games. Sorsby had hoped to win reinstatement before the NFL supplemental draft deadline of June 22. The case is among the most closely watched eligibility challenges in college football.

Sources: Yardbarker

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Ed Orgeron Returns to LSU as Special Assistant Under New Coach Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin has added a familiar face to his LSU staff: Ed Orgeron, the head coach who delivered the Tigers’ 2019 national championship. Orgeron will serve as a special assistant focused on recruiting and defensive player development, LSU confirmed Wednesday. Kiffin, who takes over as LSU’s head coach for the 2026 season, inherits a program still drawing on Orgeron’s 15-0 championship legacy. Orgeron built lasting relationships with Louisiana high school coaches and recruits, making him a natural asset for Kiffin’s recruiting push. After a quiet period since departing Baton Rouge in 2021, the reunion is widely viewed as a genuine addition.

Sources: Yardbarker

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Kiffin: Staying at Ole Miss Through the CFP Was My Biggest Professional Mistake

Lane Kiffin said on the Pardon My Take podcast that his biggest professional regret was not leaving Ole Miss immediately when his LSU move was announced, rather than fighting to stay and coach through the College Football Playoff. Kiffin departed to take the LSU head coaching job this offseason but battled Ole Miss administration for the right to remain on the sideline through the postseason. The Rebels, now coached by Pete Golding, reached the CFP semifinals. Kiffin said the prolonged exit distracted from his new program’s early preparation and that he would handle the transition differently if given the choice again.

Sources: Larry Brown Sports

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Top-50 LB Prospect AJ Randle Jr. Announces College Commitment; Miami Favored at 92 Percent

Class of 2027 four-star linebacker Aroson “AJ” Randle Jr. of Garner, North Carolina announced his college commitment Thursday evening, broadcast live on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel. Randle, ranked No. 96 overall in the 2027 class and No. 6 nationally at linebacker, chose from six finalists: Florida, Georgia, Miami, NC State, Ohio State, and South Carolina. Analysts on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine gave Miami a 92 percent probability heading into the announcement. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound linebacker won a state title in the 300-meter hurdles and has NFL bloodlines — his brother Brandon Bouyer-Randle plays linebacker for the Cleveland Browns.

Sources: 247Sports

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NIL Has Transformed the Official Visit — And Coaches Say It’s Not Coming Back

An ESPN analysis published Wednesday argues that spring official visits, once the centerpiece of the college football recruiting calendar, have been fundamentally transformed by NIL. With financial negotiations now beginning months before a recruit sets foot on campus, formal visits largely confirm deals already agreed in principle. According to the report, 58 of the nation’s top-100 prospects in the 2027 class have already committed, up from 42 percent at the same point last year. Coaches note that the power dynamic has shifted toward recruits and their representatives, with some programs holding dedicated financial briefings at the start of every visit weekend.

Sources: ESPN

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