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EXTRA POINTS IS SPONSORING A BOWL GAME

EXTRA POINTS IS SPONSORING A BOWL GAME

Introducing The Extra Points Bowl, coming this November:

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Introducing Extra Points Library:

Introducing Extra Points Library:

Our FOIA Directory returns, better than ever. Here are the details:

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I flew to Provo to hang out with the beer-drinking BYU fans

I flew to Provo to hang out with the beer-drinking BYU fans

Cougar Nation's borders extend beyond your local Elder's Quorum:

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Virginia Tech just spelled out the math behind college football's future

Virginia Tech just spelled out the math behind college football's future

On building a budget for revenue share, ACC competition, TV eyeballs, and more

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What NAIA athletics looks like in the post-House era

What NAIA athletics looks like in the post-House era

An AD tells us how college sports is working for "the other 83%"

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Here's how FBS newcomer Delaware prepared for EA Sports College Football 26

Here's how FBS newcomer Delaware prepared for EA Sports College Football 26

When you haven't been In The Game for a minute, the video game is a big deal.

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College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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Virginia Tech just spelled out the math behind college football's future

Virginia Tech just spelled out the math behind college football's future

On building a budget for revenue share, ACC competition, TV eyeballs, and more

Matt Brown
Matt Brown
College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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What NAIA athletics looks like in the post-House era

What NAIA athletics looks like in the post-House era

An AD tells us how college sports is working for "the other 83%"

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Matt Brown
EA SportsEA Sports
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Here's how FBS newcomer Delaware prepared for EA Sports College Football 26

Here's how FBS newcomer Delaware prepared for EA Sports College Football 26

When you haven't been In The Game for a minute, the video game is a big deal.

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Matt Brown
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Here's what the ASUN/UAC partnership *really* means, now that the dust has settled

Here's what the ASUN/UAC partnership *really* means, now that the dust has settled

I caught up with ASUN Commissioner Jeff Bacon to better understand the next steps in D1's most interesting "megaconference"

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The EXTRA POINTS BOWL IS BACK

The EXTRA POINTS BOWL IS BACK

We'll be back in Canton this fall, supporting D-III football. I hope you join us!

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College Sports ReformCollege Sports Reform
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Why take Trump’s college sports order seriously? The money.

Why take Trump’s college sports order seriously? The money.

A guest writer explains why the Trump EO matters more than you might think.

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Here's what colleges spent on men's soccer last year

Here's what colleges spent on men's soccer last year

Does money equal championships in college soccer? Well, it certainly doesn't hurt.

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How does D-II differ from D-I? Let's look at the contracts

How does D-II differ from D-I? Let's look at the contracts

Here's what the financial data says about D-II and D-I

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Michigan and Western Michigan playing football in Germany is good, actually

Michigan and Western Michigan playing football in Germany is good, actually

I understand why people are making jokes. But this is a longterm bet that could pay off in a big way with a little bit of help

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MAILBAG! Trump's college sports EO, CAA FB realignment, and more

MAILBAG! Trump's college sports EO, CAA FB realignment, and more

No, the President didn't "save" college sports. But that EO isn't "nothing" either.

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Here's why D-II Augusta University is opting into the House Settlement ... for golf

Here's why D-II Augusta University is opting into the House Settlement ... for golf

Augusta joins a tiny handful of non D-I schools in opting into House. Here's why.

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Why would big schools change apparel partners now?

Why would big schools change apparel partners now?

Not every labor battle is about money or health care. The NESCACFBPA just wants to play

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