www.espn.com - NCF As NIL cash grows, coaches call for rules to protect athletes from 'street agents' Coaches and other observers see a growing need to protect athletes by regulating middlemen in NIL deals. QB Rivers follows in dad Philip's path to NC State Four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NC State legend and eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Philip Rivers, has committed to the Wolfpack. Judge denies Tennessee QB Aguilar's eligibility bid A judge has denied Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's request for a preliminary injunction to play another season withe Volunteers, effectively ending his college career. Source: Cignetti's deal now averaging $13.2M After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source confirmed to ESPN. Former Purdue, NFL receiver Moore dies at 25 Former Purdue and NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday at the age of 25, according to the Minnesota Vikings. USC adds another top in-state prospect in WR Hale USC landed a top in-state target in four-star wide receiver Quentin Hale, who is ranked No. 58 in the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN. 2 UGA players charged with speeding at max limits Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges. Stanford names NFL assistant Richard as new DC The Stanford Cardinal have hired veteran NFL assistant Kris Richard as defensive coordinator under new coach Tavita Pritchard. TE Howard rejoins Maryland after year at Auburn Tight end Preston Howard is returning to Maryland for his senior year after spending last season with Auburn, the Terps announced Thursday. ↔️ Best transfer portal additions for each team A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026. 2027 recruiting intel: What you need to know about college football's next top prospects It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars. Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school? Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level. College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century. Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting top players in 2026 From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.