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Judge grants Duke's bid to block QB Darian Mensah's transfer until Feb. 2 hearing in contract fight
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A judge has granted Duke's request for a temporary restraining order blocking quarterback Darian Mensah from enrolling to play football at another school until a court hearing set for early February.

The Hotline's (ridiculously) early Top 25 for the 2026 season: Indiana, Texas, Oregon and Notre Dame lead the way
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Jan. 21 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
This time next year, the College Football Playoff will be a week away from crowning a winner. The national championship for the 2026 season is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2027 (in Las Vegas).

Back stateside, former BYU star Alexa Gray leads LOVB Salt Lake into 2nd season
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Gray along with fellow BYU alums Roni Jones-Perry and Mary Lake, as well as the rest of LOVB Salt Lake, will kick off the second season at home Thursday against LOVB Houston at SLCC's Bruin Arena.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Football schedule release; can Utah be the next Indiana?
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
After Indiana was crowned champion on Monday, every non-blueblood program in the country had hope they could have a similar path to a national championship.

An expected major winter storm already has some leagues reshuffling games this week
The Associated Press | Updated Jan. 21 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
One year after a winter storm forced postponements across U.S. sports, another major weather system is prompting a reshuffling of games this week and threatened to wreak havoc on the weekend schedule.

Arkansas, November rivalry game against BYU highlight Utah football's 2026 schedule
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah capped off its 2025 season with a dominant win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, giving the school its fourth 11-win season in program history.

No Texas Tech, consecutive true road games highlight BYU's 2026 football schedule
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars announced their 2026 schedule Wednesday in conjunction with the rest of the Big 12, a made-for-TV event broadcast on multiple networks.

The spirit of Saint Louis: how a lack of ego is fueling the 24th-ranked Billikens
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 21 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Robbie Avila knows it sounds like a cliche, and maybe it is. For Avila and everyone else on No. 24 Saint Louis, though, it also happens to be true.

200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks
Eric Olson, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 21 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
About 200 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks entered the transfer portal by last week's deadline. That doesn't mean it's a buyer's market.

Bilodeau's late 3-pointer helps UCLA stun No. 4 Purdue, snapping Boilermakers' 9-game winning streak
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Bilodeau hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with eight seconds remaining, and UCLA rallied to edge No. 4 Purdue 69-67 on Tuesday night, snapping the Boilermakers' nine-game winning streak in their first visit to Pauley Pavilion in 26 years.

Haggerty scores 34, go-ahead basket in final minute as Kansas State holds off Utah 81-78
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
PJ Haggerty poured in 34 points and gave Kansas State the lead in the final minute in an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday.

Hoosiers receive hero's welcome in return to Bloomington as football national champions
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 20 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party Tuesday night, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington.

Duke files a lawsuit against QB Darian Mensah to enforce his contract and block a transfer
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 20 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Duke has filed a lawsuit against quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play elsewhere next season.

Curt Cignetti built a champion at Indiana with what he knew — good players from his former school
Eddie Pells And Maura Carey, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
He had to start somewhere. So, when coach Curt Cignetti started his rebuilding project at Indiana, he turned to what he knew.

Alberto Mendoza announces transfer from Indiana to Georgia Tech following national title
Maura Carey, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
Less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana, Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech.

Ex-KU star and NBA coach Jacque Vaughn steps in as interim coach for No. 19 Jayhawks at Colorado
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 20 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
Former Kansas standout and NBA coach Jacque Vaughn will serve as the interim coach for the No. 19 Jayhawks on the road against Colorado on Tuesday night while Bill Self continues to recover from a precautionary trip to the hospital.

DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabs
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he owes Indiana Gov. Mike Braun some key lime pie and stone crabs for losing a bet after Indiana's 27-21 win over Miami earned the college football team the national championship.

From floor mat to wrestling ring: Why the WWE may be in the future for Makenna Smith
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Makenna Smith's got the look, she's got the personality and energy, and she's got the moves. But that has nothing to do with the gymnastics mat.

Fernando Mendoza headlines AP's all-College Football Playoff team after leading Indiana to title
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 20 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza spent the College Football Playoff showing the nation just why he earned the Heisman Trophy.

