The Iowa Hawkeyes have appointed former player and longtime assistant Tom Moore as a senior consultant to the head coach and offensive advisor. Moore, 87, will now join Kirk Ferentz’s staff, bringing decades of experience spanning both college football and the NFL, including four Super Bowl rings. He was a member of Iowa’s 1958 national championship and Rose Bowl-winning team.
Ferentz and Moore have shared a longstanding connection through their ties to Iowa and years in football coaching circles.
“I have known Tom Moore for over a decade and am thrilled that he has agreed to join our program in an advisory role,” Ferentz said. “Coach Moore has had a long and very successful career in football. He was a player at Iowa, coached at the collegiate level and spent many years working alongside Hall of Fame coaches in the National Football League. I am grateful that a four-time Super Bowl champion will share his wisdom and perspectives with us – coaches and players.”
With Moore’s addition, Ferentz gains one of the most experienced voices in the game, and at 87, Moore is believed to be the oldest active coach in college football.
Syracuse and Wake Forest will open their 2027 season in Canada. The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN Events announced Thursday that the Orange and Demon Deacons will meet for a Week Zero game at Toronto’s BMO Field on either Aug. 28 or 29, airing nationally on ABC or ESPN. This marks the first NCAA college football game at BMO Field, home of the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, MLS’s Toronto FC, Canada’s national soccer teams, and a host venue for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The game counts as one of Wake Forest’s home ACC games and a league contest, taking place roughly four hours from Syracuse’s campus.
University of Nebraska regents on Friday approved a $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium, aiming to enhance fan experience and boost athletic department revenue. The project, funded by $250 million in philanthropy and $350 million in private bonds, targets completion by the start of the 2028 season. Memorial Stadium, home to the Cornhuskers since 1923, boasts an NCAA-record sellout streak of 410 games dating to 1962. Upgrades include a new concourse connecting east and west sides, planned capacity of 80,000 with 20,000 new chairback seats, and year-round event hosting. Annual stadium revenue is projected to increase 40% to $95 million.
Louisville and football coach Jeff Brohm have agreed to a contract extension through the 2033 season. Brohm has led his alma mater to 28 wins in three seasons, including the program’s only ACC championship game appearance in 2023. “This extension reflects the dedication and commitment of our players and staff,” Brohm said. “We’ve made meaningful progress the past three seasons, and we look forward to continuing to pursue higher goals.” Brohm is 28-12 in three seasons, becoming only the second coach in school history to win at least nine games in three straight seasons.
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has agreed to a new seven-year extension, according to Adam Schefter. DeBoer, already under contract through 2031, will now be linked to Alabama through 2033, with an average annual pay of $12.5 million. He has gone 20-8 in two seasons but has yet to lead the Crimson Tide past the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
Kentucky has landed a commitment from four-star quarterback Jake Nawrot of John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Nawrot, the No. 2-ranked quarterback and No. 40 overall recruit in the 2027 class per 247Sports, chose the Wildcats over Missouri, Oregon, Washington, and Florida State. He led his high school to a 9-3 record while completing 71% of passes for 3,078 yards and 41 touchdowns with just two interceptions, plus eight rushing scores. Head coach Will Stein, entering his first season, previously served as Oregon’s offensive coordinator. Nawrot’s commitment ranks among the program’s biggest recruiting wins.
Virginia football coach Tony Elliott, coming off a school-record 11-win season, has agreed to a contract extension through 2030. The Cavaliers finished 11-3 overall and 7-1 in the ACC in 2025, ranked No. 16 in the final AP Top 25. Elliott was named AP ACC coach of the year. “We are extremely fortunate to have Tony Elliott continue to lead our football program,” athletic director Carla Williams said. Elliott is 22-26 in four years at Virginia.
TCU and coach Sonny Dykes have agreed to a contract extension after back-to-back 9-4 seasons. The private Big 12 school does not disclose terms, but his previous deal went through 2028. Dykes is 36-17 in four seasons, leading the Horned Frogs to a 13-2 record and the four-team College Football Playoff in his debut 2022 season. TCU opens next season against North Carolina in Ireland on Aug. 29.
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied a preliminary injunction in his bid for a seventh season of eligibility. Morris filed a lawsuit after the NCAA denied his medical redshirt waiver and appeal. The NCAA said it is “pleased by the court’s decision today” and that the ruling “protects the integrity of collegiate competition.” Morris’ case is one of 71 eligibility lawsuits filed.
West Florida will begin its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I on July 1, competing in the United Athletic Conference for football and the Atlantic Sun Conference for other sports. The Argonauts have won 11 national and 136 conference championships.
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke is suing the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility. Heinecke played briefly in three lacrosse games at Ohio State in February 2022, costing a year of eligibility. After transferring to Oklahoma football, he had 74 tackles, 12 for loss, and three sacks last season. His waiver and appeal were denied. An emergency hearing is set for April 16.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp has resigned from Deion Sanders’ coaching staff at Colorado after two seasons. “Warren Sapp has resigned from the CU football coaching staff to pursue other opportunities,” Colorado Athletics said.
Cincinnati is suing former starting quarterback Brendan Sorsby, claiming he breached his NIL contract by failing to pay a $1 million exit fee after transferring to Texas Tech. Sorsby had 2,800 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and five interceptions last season.
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris continues his fight for a seventh season, filing a lawsuit against the NCAA after his medical redshirt waiver was denied.
Quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of Philip Rivers, has committed to NC State. The four-star recruit threw for 2,813 yards, 44 touchdowns, and five interceptions this season.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar’s injunction for a sixth season was denied, and he will turn pro.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has received a raise to $13.2 million through 2033, making him the second-highest paid coach in college football after leading the Hoosiers to a 27-2 record and the national championship.
Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock is leaving to become the running backs coach for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Four-star quarterback Peter Bourque de-committed from Michigan on Feb. 17.
Michigan is hiring Vanderbilt defensive line coach Larry Black as defensive tackle coach.
The SEC distributed over $1 billion to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, averaging $72.4 million per school.
