Sarkisian tops the news as Alabama OC in spotlight amid SEC chatter; ex-Texas coach (born 1974) known for offensive scheming.
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has described that recruits have cited parental concerns about moving to Mississippi, sparking backlash as he moves to LSU. He has apologized for any offense and says comments were not calculated.
Texas Tech has offered to buy out its Week 1 game against Abilene Christian so it can host Texas in a potential Week 1 showdown; a bid that follows Texas coach Sarkisian’s comments on strength of schedule and a larger playoff conversation. Texas Tech supports quarterback Brendan Sorsby amid his gambling-integration case while pledging to back his reinstatement petition.