Texas college football: Will NIL reform help or hurt in 2026?

For many Texas college football players, the game has moved off the playing field and to a bargaining table. But could 2026 bring changes to the NIL system?

2026 NIL changes could change Texas college sports
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For many college football players in Texas, the game has moved off the playing field and to a bargaining table. The transfer portal opens Jan. 2, sparking a bidding war sports analyst Eric Kasimov anticipated.

FULL: Interview with sports analyst Eric Kasimov
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Sports analyst Eric Kasimov sat down with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss the upcoming transfer portal for Texas college football players.

Texas college football teams dominate 2025 bowl season with 9 bids

Nine FBS college football programs in Texas have a bid in notable bowl games this 2025 season. Two programs in the state made the 12-team College Football Playoffs. With Texas Tech enjoying their first round bye in the bracket, and Texas A&M losing in the first round of the playoffs.

Sherrone Moore Arraignment: Ex-football charged with felony home invasion, given $25k bond

Former Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore faced a judge Friday following his arrest Wednesday evening. He was formally arraigned on charges including felony third-degree home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.

Sherrone Moore in custody after firing of Michigan Football coach

Just after his firing from the University of Michigan, news broke that former football coach Sherrone Moore is in custody after an incident in Pittsfield Township.

What's next for the Texas Longhorns?
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Coach Sark's Longhorns might have missed the playoffs, but there is still a lot to play for!

CFP Bracket: Texas Tech earns bye, Texas A&M hosts first round game

Texas Tech earned the No. 4 seed and a bye as Big 12 champions, while Texas A&M will host a first-round game against Miami on December 20.

Big12 Championship Football Game 2025: TTU vs. BYU

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (#5 CFP) will face the BYU Cougars (#11 CFP) in a historic first-time matchup for the Big 12 Championship on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU

Lane Kiffin announced he is leaving Ole Miss for the LSU head-coaching job after a playoff-bound season.

UT fans still hopeful Texas will earn spot in College Football Playoffs

After a massive win against third-ranked Texas A&M, there’s still a glimmer of hope for UT football to make the 12-team playoff cut.

Texas vs Texas A&M: New exhibit shows history between two teams

Fans have a new way to celebrate the longstanding Lone Star Showdown ahead of Friday's big match-up at a new exhibit at the UT Austin Stark Center.

Texas vs Texas A&M: Fans ready for Lone Star Showdown

The Texas Longhorns and the Texas A&M Aggies are meeting up for the age-old rivalry between the burnt orange and maroon on Friday. It will be the first time in 15 years that these two teams have played in Austin.

Texas vs Texas A&M: Bryan mayor challenges Austin Mayor Kirk Watson in friendly wager

The mayor of Bryan has issued a friendly wager to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson ahead of the college football game against the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University.

Texas Longhorns fire women's soccer coach Ange Kelly after 14 seasons

The University of Texas has dismissed Ange Kelly, the successful women's soccer head coach, after 14 seasons, stating a need for a new direction despite her recent conference title win.

Ex Baylor football coach Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico University

Art Briles, the former Baylor football coach fired in 2016 following a sexual assault scandal that rocked the university, was named the new head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University on Monday.

UAB football coach explains why team played game after player allegedly stabbed teammates

University of Alabama at Birmingham interim head football coach Alex Mortensen explained why his team played just hours after a player allegedly stabbed his own teammates.