Protect College Sports Act passes first vote in Senate; minority groups oppose bill

A bill aimed at regulating college sports took an important step towards becoming official this week, even as minority groups continue to oppose the bill.

College Football Week 2: Big tests on deck for Longhorns, Aggies

Most Texas college football teams cruised to victories in Week 1, but the second week of the 2026 college football season will bring big out-of-conference tests for top teams.

No. 5 Texas Longhorns rolls past Texas State 59-7 in season opener

Texas, ranked No. 5 nationally, opened its season with a dominant 59-7 victory over Texas State on Saturday, giving the Longhorns a strong start before next week’s match-up against Ohio State.

College Football Week 1: Texas schools begin 2026 season with huge expectations

Labor Day weekend brings the beginning of the 2026 college football season, and several Texas universities with big expectations are set to kick off their seasons.

SEC, LSU squabble over pro player pursuit
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The SEC has sued LSU over its pursuit of former professional players that it wants to roster for the upcoming college football season. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

SEC sues LSU over recruiting NFL players to play college football

Days before most college football teams play their first games, a conference is suing one of its founding members over its controversial decision to recruit former pro players.

Texas A&M fans narrowly top UT Austin fans as Texas’ most obnoxious, survey finds

Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown.

TCU locker room assault leads to former player's arrest
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A former TCU football player is facing aggravated assault charges after witnesses say he struck a teammate in the head with his fist and his foot. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

TCU football heads to Dublin, Ireland for season-opening game vs. North Carolina

What's the best way to kick off a football season? With a game in Dublin, Ireland, of course! That's where TCU will play their first game of the 2026 college football season.

Former TCU player linked to locker room assault weeks before season opener

A TCU player who was set to be a key piece of the 2026 team's defense was kicked off the team after he was allegedly involved in a locker room assault just weeks before their season opener.

SEC follows Big Ten with ban on former pro athletes returning to conference rosters

The SEC has joined the Big Ten in restricting athletes with professional sports ties from returning to conference rosters, raising new questions about college eligibility.

Former college football standout Levi Wyatt dead at 23

Levi Wyatt, a former college football standout who played for the Jackson State Tigers and McNeese State Cowboys, has died. He was 23.

NFL will not hold 2026 Supplemental Draft, blocking Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s NFL dreams are on hold after the league canceled the 2026 supplemental draft amid his ongoing college gambling scandal.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft amid NCAA, Big 12 legal battle

The Big 12 and the NCAA have escalated their legal battles to block Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby from playing following a massive college gambling scandal, just as reports surface that the quarterback plans to bypass the controversy entirely by entering the NFL supplemental draft.

Texas Tech officials address sports betting controversy surrounding transfer QB Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech University Athletics' top leadership released an unprecedented 21-minute video defending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s court-ordered return to the field, framing his permanent NCAA gambling ban as a matter of recovering from a medical addiction.

Lubbock judge blocks NCAA permanent ban of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, after gambling controversy

A Texas judge has blocked the NCAA's permanent gambling ban on Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, clearing him to play the 2026 season after a two-game suspension in a case centering on mental health and addiction.

UNT football to begin 2026 season on FOX Big Noon Kickoff

The Mean Green will kick off their 2026 football season in prime time against college football's defending national champions.