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William Jewell football player dies after medical emergency

William Jewell College and the Liberty, Missouri community mourn the death of MicahJo Barnett, a junior running back and business administration student, following a medical emergency during the football game against Fort Lewis College. A campus vigil is planned for 8 p.m. on the Jewell quad as the community supports his family.

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Business

California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study Finds

A mix of findings shows that college majors range from niche programs in Washington, like winemaking and Canadian studies, which can lead to solid earnings, to California-focused studies finding top salaries in STEM and nursing with humanities earning less. Nationally, Stanford tops TIME’s Best Colleges 2026–27, while California analyses emphasize that math, computer science, and nursing yield the highest early-career pay, underscoring ongoing questions about the value of different majors.

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Sports

Injunction Clears LSU 2026-27 for RJ Luis Jr.

A Louisiana judge granted RJ Luis Jr. a preliminary injunction allowing him to play for LSU in the 2026-27 season after challenging the NCAA’s eligibility ban tied to his two-way contract with the Utah Jazz. Luis, the 2024-25 Big East Player of the Year at St. John’s who went undrafted in 2025, would join LSU’s roster under coach Will Wade amid ongoing NCAA-SEC disputes over college eligibility rules.

National Collegiate Athletic Association LSU Tigers men's basketball

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Sports

Six CFP rankings shows planned for 2026-27 season

The 2026-27 College Football Playoff will feature six weekly rankings shows starting Nov. 3, with ESPN announcing the top 25 each week. Inside predictions, Josh Pate and others forecast Miami to win the title, with Indiana, Notre Dame, and Oregon positioned prominently in revised brackets and the format adding automatic bids for Power 4 champions and a top Group of 6 entry.

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Sports

Florida Names Aaron Philo Starting QB

Florida has named Aaron Philo, a Georgia Tech transfer, as the starting quarterback for Week 1 against Florida Atlantic, ahead of Tramell Jones Jr.; Philo brings familiarity with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner's system and will carry the lion's share of snaps. Sumrall's decision followed strong scrimmage performance and Philo's ability to run the offense consistently, signaling a focus on a quick, distributed offense in the SEC.

Buster Faulkner Jon Sumrall

Aug 24, 2026

Lifestyle

3-Year Degrees Grow Popular Across States

Three-year bachelor’s degree programs are expanding in the United States as a faster, cheaper path for non-traditional students, with Ensign College among those trimming credit hours to about 90. While proponents say these reduced‑credit degrees alleviate affordability and time barriers, critics warn they can devalue credentials and create confusion for employers and graduate programs as higher education faces a broader reassessment.

Ensign College

Aug 24, 2026

Sports

USC's Jahkeem Stewart Misses Start; Returns for Oregon

USC defensive end Jahkeem Stewart is sidelined with a foot injury and will miss the opening stretch of the season, with several reports noting a return for mid‑season tests such as the Oregon game or by Sept. 19 for Rutgers in Big Ten play, underscoring the Trojans’ need for depth on the defensive line. Coaches and outlets alike emphasize Stewart’s high ceiling and the challenge his absence poses as USC opens with non‑conference games and navigates early schedule momentum.

USC Trojans football

Aug 22, 2026

Sports

UCLA Expected 6-6 In Big Ten Debut

UCLA’s football under first-year coach Bob Chesney is expected to struggle in the brutal Big Ten, with a realistic ceiling around mid-pack and a likely 6-6 regular season with a bowl win, rather than contending for the conference title. Meanwhile, the 2026 UCLA basketball roster overhaul could yield strong performances in a competitive Big Ten, with a potential top-four finish if the new players gel quickly, though much depends on how quickly the lineup comes together.

Nikola Kusturica

Aug 22, 2026

Sports

Wright Heads to LSU After Browns Waiver, Fifth-Year Push

Lane Kiffin is leveraging Louisiana's NIL and transfer-portal loosening to add NFL-bound players to LSU, exemplified by Dae’Quan Wright’s path from the Browns back to college for 2026, a move that has sparked widespread backlash over the state of college sports. The ongoing drama around LSU’s roster moves, NIL-era loopholes, and transfer rules signals a chaotic but pivotal shift in who can play college football and when.

Lane Kiffin Dae'Quan Wright

Aug 21, 2026

Sports

States Channel Tax Dollars to College Sports

As UNC-Chapel Hill prepares to open in Dublin against TCU, a growing number of athletic programs are receiving taxpayer funding to subsidize college sports, enabling schools to fund facilities and administration instead of directing dollars to athletes. NCAA NIL rules have evolved to allow direct institutional payouts, with total amounts around $21.3 million this year and rising, as states like Wisconsin, Connecticut and Louisiana approve such funding.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Aug 20, 2026

Sports

Courts Broaden Fifth-Year Eligibility Disputes

A wave of lawsuits against the NCAA has yielded temporary restraining orders allowing former college players to pursue a fifth year of eligibility or transfer for the 2026 season, with examples spanning UNM, LSU, Ole Miss and other programs. Notable players include Luke Drzewiecki, Jack Pyburn and several Ole Miss alums such as Dae’Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Wydett Williams, as part of a coordinated effort alleging the NCAA breached its covenant of good faith by denying the fifth year while others are allowed to pursue it.

Dae'Quan Wright

Aug 19, 2026

Auto

Two Milligan Cyclists Killed; Driver Charged

A crash on U.S. Highway 19 near Simerly Creek Road in Carter County, Tennessee, killed two people and injured multiple others after a vehicle struck members of the Milligan University cycling team, with several patients airlifted to area hospitals as responders worked to manage the scene. Authorities, including the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Ballad Health, are investigating the incident and urging drivers to avoid the area as universities and emergency partners offer support and monitor the evolving situation.

Aug 19, 2026

Sports

Big Ten, Non-Conference Tests Reported for 2026 Season

The 2026 college football landscape features marquee games and trap weeks that could shape the playoff race, with heavy emphasis on the Big Ten and notable non-conference tests. Beyond hype, analyses question some legendary rivalries for overstatement while highlighting intimate, history-filled clashes like Hope vs. Calvin that illustrate the sport’s varied texture and regional intensity.

2020 Big Ten Conference football season Army–Navy Game

Aug 16, 2026

World

VSU Shooting: Five Injured, Lockdown Lifted

A mass shooting at Virginia State University near the Quad Annexes left multiple people injured and the campus on lockdown as police search for suspects; injuries are reported as non-life-threatening and victims have been transported to area hospitals, with officials saying no arrests have yet been made and updates continuing. The incident is developing with ongoing investigations and law enforcement urging the campus community to avoid the area and follow directions.

Virginia State University The Chesterfield County Police Department

Aug 15, 2026

Sports

Daniels Sues LSU Over No.5 Amid Leadership Changes

Jayden Daniels has filed a cease-and-desist over LSU’s decision to allow DJ Pickett to wear No. 5, saying the move disrespects his Heisman-winning legacy and that LSU must stop using his name, image, and likeness. The dispute centers on honoring Daniels’ legacy versus promises made to Pickett, with LSU noting the jersey policy and the non-retirement status of No. 5 as the context for the conflict.

Jayden Daniels

Aug 13, 2026

Sports

Derek Carr Joins UCLA as Voluntary Advisor

Derek Carr has joined UCLA as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney, focusing on offensive game-planning and quarterback development, marking the start of his college coaching career. The move comes amid ongoing talks about an NFL comeback after an 11-season career with the Raiders and Saints and his retirement in 2025.

Bob Chesney Derek Carr

Aug 10, 2026

Academia

William Jewell football player dies after medical emergency

California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study Finds

Injunction Clears LSU 2026-27 for RJ Luis Jr.

Six CFP rankings shows planned for 2026-27 season

Florida Names Aaron Philo Starting QB

3-Year Degrees Grow Popular Across States

USC's Jahkeem Stewart Misses Start; Returns for Oregon

UCLA Expected 6-6 In Big Ten Debut

Wright Heads to LSU After Browns Waiver, Fifth-Year Push

States Channel Tax Dollars to College Sports

Courts Broaden Fifth-Year Eligibility Disputes

Two Milligan Cyclists Killed; Driver Charged

Big Ten, Non-Conference Tests Reported for 2026 Season

VSU Shooting: Five Injured, Lockdown Lifted

Daniels Sues LSU Over No.5 Amid Leadership Changes

Derek Carr Joins UCLA as Voluntary Advisor

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