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Matt Zenitz

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National college football reporter for @cbssports/@247sports

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The Pac-12 has formally invited Texas State to join the conference, a source tells CBS Sports. Texas State is expected to accept, but the deal will likely not be finalized until Monday, when its board is expected to meet. (Austin Sports Journal first to report)

The Pac-12 has formally invited Texas State to join the conference, a source tells <a href="/CBSSports/">CBS Sports</a>. Texas State is expected to accept, but the deal will likely not be finalized until Monday, when its board is expected to meet. (<a href="/ASJSportsATX/">Austin Sports Journal</a> first to report)
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Talked to Kentucky AD Barnhart and others about spinning off department into an LLC and what the benefits could be. "We're not just going to our fanbase and saying 'Hey our expenses went up and we need more money,'" Barnhart told CBS Sports More: cbssports.com/college-footba…

Talked to Kentucky AD Barnhart and others about spinning off department into an LLC and what the benefits could be.

"We're not just going to our fanbase and saying 'Hey our expenses went up and we need more money,'" Barnhart told <a href="/CBSSports/">CBS Sports</a> 

More: cbssports.com/college-footba…
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Ex-Texas A&M safety Jacoby Matthews is expected to transfer to Auburn, a source tells CBS Sports. Former top-40 recruit who had 42 tackles for A&M in 2023. (Jeffrey Lee 1st).

Ex-Texas A&amp;M safety Jacoby Matthews is expected to transfer to Auburn, a source tells <a href="/CBSSports/">CBS Sports</a>.

Former top-40 recruit who had 42 tackles for A&amp;M in 2023. (<a href="/JLeeAULive/">Jeffrey Lee</a> 1st).
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There is a new, one-time transfer portal window. NCAA Committee on Legislative Relief has issued a waiver to permit athletes who schools place on “Designated Student-Athlete” lists to enter the portal July 7-Aug. 5. DSAs are grandfathered-in athletes exempt from roster limits.

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A rundown of what to expect from the new-one time transfer portal window that will be open from July 7 to Aug. 5 and why Power Four front office officials agree it will essentially be a “big nothing-burger”: cbssports.com/college-footba…

A rundown of what to expect from the new-one time transfer portal window that will be open from July 7 to Aug. 5 and why Power Four front office officials agree it will essentially be a “big nothing-burger”: cbssports.com/college-footba…
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While more of the focus recently has been on the future at Alabama thanks to some big recruiting wins, something not being talked about enough is the overall talent on this current Bama roster, which not only has down-the-road NFL prospects like Ryan Williams but also “a ton” of

While more of the focus recently has been on the future at Alabama thanks to some big recruiting wins, something not being talked about enough is the overall talent on this current Bama roster, which not only has down-the-road NFL prospects like Ryan Williams but also “a ton” of
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New Mexico defensive back transfer Nigel Williams has committed to Louisville, his rep Michael Salvo of Nilson Sports tells Chris Hummer and me. Williams (Nigel Williams), who began his career at Northwestern, posted 58 tackles last season at New Mexico. 247sports.com/player/nigel-w…

New Mexico defensive back transfer Nigel Williams has committed to Louisville, his rep <a href="/michaelsalvo/">Michael Salvo</a> of <a href="/nilsonsports/">Nilson Sports</a> tells <a href="/chris_hummer/">Chris Hummer</a> and me.

Williams (<a href="/Nigel_jtw/">Nigel Williams</a>), who began his career at Northwestern, posted 58 tackles last season at New Mexico.

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Additional info on Texas Tech’s deal with new five-star offensive tackle commit Felix Ojo: A source tells @cbssports it’s a three-year deal averaging $775,000 a year with a verbal understanding that Tech will renegotiate up to $5 million if things shift back to a Wild West setup

Additional info on Texas Tech’s deal with new five-star offensive tackle commit Felix Ojo:

A source tells @cbssports it’s a three-year deal averaging $775,000 a year with a verbal understanding that Tech will renegotiate up to $5 million if things shift back to a Wild West setup
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Texas Tech could be getting even more good news in the near future. Have placed a 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction for Tech to land Class of 2027 five-star offensive tackle Cooper Hackett. Ranks as the ninth-best overall player in the 2027 class. 247sports.com/player/cooper-…

Texas Tech could be getting even more good news in the near future.

Have placed a <a href="/247Sports/">247Sports</a> Crystal Ball prediction for Tech to land Class of 2027 five-star offensive tackle Cooper Hackett. Ranks as the ninth-best overall player in the 2027 class.

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Oregon four-star linebacker commit Tristan Phillips is shutting down his recruitment and won’t be entertaining any other programs, his agent Jordan Donald from THE FAMILIE tells CBS Sports. Phillips (Tristan Phillips) is one of the top-ranked defensive players in California in the

Oregon four-star linebacker commit Tristan Phillips is shutting down his recruitment and won’t be entertaining any other programs, his agent Jordan Donald from <a href="/TheFamilie_/">THE FAMILIE</a> tells <a href="/CBSSports/">CBS Sports</a>.

Phillips (<a href="/t_phillips11/">Tristan Phillips</a>) is one of the top-ranked defensive players in California in the
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Former NFL star C.J. Mosley is launching a full-service sports agency, Legacy Trust Sports Group, per Matt Zenitz. He’ll lead it with longtime business partner Brandon Wassel, joined by agent Joe Gazza and former Auburn scouting director AK Mogulla.

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Part 3 of a conference-by-conference look at less-heralded and under-the-radar players poised for breakthrough seasons. Based on feedback from sources, here are 20 players from the Big 12 in position for breakout years: 247sports.com/article/big-12…

Part 3 of a conference-by-conference look at less-heralded and under-the-radar players poised for breakthrough seasons.

Based on feedback from sources, here are 20 players from the Big 12 in position for breakout years: 247sports.com/article/big-12…
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The Atlanta Falcons are expected to hire Ole Miss director of player personnel Alex Brown, sources tell CBS Sports. Before Ole Miss, Brown was general manager at SMU.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to hire Ole Miss director of player personnel Alex Brown, sources tell <a href="/CBSSports/">CBS Sports</a>.

Before Ole Miss, Brown was general manager at SMU.
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Even in this modern age of college football and the portal, there has still been an average of 12 FCS draft picks these past four years. With that in mind, I polled NFL scouts on top current FCS draft prospects. Here are five intriguing ones that came up: cbssports.com/college-footba…

Even in this modern age of college football and the portal, there has still been an average of 12 FCS draft picks these past four years.

With that in mind, I polled NFL scouts on top current FCS draft prospects. Here are five intriguing ones that came up: cbssports.com/college-footba…
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Can you ever really go back? I spoke to WVU’s Rich Rodriguez and UCF’s Scott Frost about the blessings — and pressures — of going home “The sequel's not always as good as the original, right?"  cbssports.com/college-footba…

Can you ever really go back? 

I spoke to WVU’s Rich Rodriguez and UCF’s Scott Frost about the blessings — and pressures — of going home 

“The sequel's not always as good as the original, right?" 

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Western Michigan is hiring Rice’s Lee Menefee as general manager/associate AD for football administration, a source tells CBS Sports. Menefee had worked at Rice since 2022, including as director of football operations since 2023.

Western Michigan is hiring Rice’s Lee Menefee as general manager/associate AD for football administration, a source tells <a href="/CBSSports/">CBS Sports</a>.

Menefee had worked at Rice since 2022, including as director of football operations since 2023.