www.espn.com - NCFMichigan's investigation into its football program and athletic department could lead to findings of additional misconduct that might trigger more terminations, interim president Domenico Grasso said Wednesday.Ohio University has fired football coach Brian Smith for cause, saying he violated his contract by "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University."Prediction market Kalshi filed notice to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday that it intends to offer trading on the transfer portal, prompting the NCAA to say it "vehemently opposes college sports prediction markets."All-American receiver Makai Lemon is skipping his final season at USC to enter the NFL draft, where he's projected to be a high pick.Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price is entering the NFL draft after backing up Heisman Trophy finalist and fellow draft entry Jeremiyah Love the past two years.Following Georgia Tech OC Buster Faulkner's move to Florida, backup QB Aaron Philo announced Wednesday that he planned to enter the transfer portal.Boston College LB Bryce Steele, who overcame several bouts with cancer to continue playing, was one of three winners of college football's Comeback Player of the Year Award. Also honored were Liberty DB Christian Bodnar and South Florida QB Byrum Brown.Former Crimson Tide QB AJ McCarron announced Wednesday that he is ending his campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama to pursue a sports-related opportunity.With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the CFP teams.The Aggies head into their first College Football Playoff appearance looking to banish the program's ghosts.With bowl season underway, our college football experts provide their MVP picks from each game.From Indiana to James Madison, we picked out every CFP player who could factor into the 2026 NFL draft and slotted them by stock from Round 1 to Round 7.After transferring from UCLA, the five-star QB welcomed a year as the Ducks' backup to reset his career.The 2026 recruiting class is almost a wrap. These are the prospects who will be key factors next season.With coaching changes, opt-outs and the CFP, bowl season has become increasingly more volatile than in years past.Breaking down the field, the best bets, plus what the sportsbooks are seeing ahead of the first round.
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