July 2026
Every wire entry from July 2026.
| When | Program | Action | Why it matters | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | ||||
| Jul 31 | Oklahoma | Oklahoma wing Tae Davis granted fifth year of eligibility | Major | |
| Jul 31 | Florida | DL reclassifies for Florida | “Florida defensive line commit Stive-Bentley Keumajou Yondui has reclassified from the 2027 class to the 2026 class.” — Yahoo Sports | Minor |
| Jul 31 | Sacramento State | Carter Smith provides injury update | Minor | |
| Jul 31 | Georgia | Safety Seth Williams commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Jul 31 | Miami | A'mir Sears commits to Miami | Notable | |
| Jul 31 | South Carolina | South Carolina RB depth chart open | “We're definitely a backfield that's got some depth, got some talent. That won't be an issue for us” — Garnet and Cocky | Notable |
| Jul 31 | Oklahoma State | Oklahoma State's Iman Oates granted temporary restraining order in eligibility case against NCAA | With Oklahoma State football season now five weeks away and fall practice getting in full swing next week, the Cowboys received some favorable, long-awaited news. — Stillwater News Press | Moves Big 12 |
| Jul 31 | Northwestern | Chip Kelly hired at Northwestern | Notable | |
| Jul 31 | Clemson | Trace Hawkins commits to Clemson | Notable | |
| July 30 | ||||
| Jul 30 | Washington | Washington RB likely out for season | Major | |
| Jul 30 | North Dakota State | Jax State opens fall camp | The Jax State Gamecocks opened fall camp Thursday afternoon with a spirited first practice. — WBMA | Minor |
| Jul 30 | Michigan State | Former Spartan dismissed by new team | Notable | |
| Jul 30 | Michigan | Michigan QB depth chart announced | Major | |
| Jul 30 | Utah | Utah names QB1 for fall camp | “Utah’s quarterback room was ranked third nationally by CBS Sports analyst Blake Brockermeyer, behind only Oregon and Texas.” — Sports Ksl | Moves Big 12 |
| Jul 30 | West Virginia | Former WVU defender seeks extra eligibility | Notable | |
| Jul 30 | Washington | RB Washington out for start of camp | Minor | |
| Jul 30 | Charlotte | WR out for season with knee injury | Major | |
| Jul 30 | Iowa State | Iowa State defensive depth chart revealed | Notable | |
| Jul 30 | Fresno State | Win total: 7.5 → 7 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| July 29 | ||||
| Jul 29 | Baylor | Yakiri Walker denied injunction | Minor | |
| Jul 29 | Tennessee | Tennessee lands RB Asa Barnes | “Alabama, Florida State and Ohio State were just a few of his other offers.” — Rocky Top Talk Became a story: Tennessee lands RB Asa Barnes · National argument | Notable |
| Jul 29 | Tennessee | Asa Barnes flips to Tennessee | Watch | |
| Jul 29 | Tennessee | Tennessee player suspended for NFL Draft flight | Major | |
| Jul 29 | Indiana | Indiana defender enters transfer portal | Minor | |
| Jul 29 | West Virginia | Scruggs seeks eligibility waiver for return | Notable | |
| Jul 29 | West Virginia | Scruggs pursues another eligibility season | Notable | |
| Jul 29 | Kentucky | Pete Nochta named interim GM | Nochta replaces the departing Pat Biondo. — A Sea Of Blue Became a story: Pete Nochta named interim GM · Talked about | Minor |
| Jul 29 | Marshall | LB Andrew Hamad transfer commits from Albany | Notable | |
| Jul 29 | Arkansas State | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| July 28 | ||||
| Jul 28 | Big Ten | Big Ten pushes for 24-team CFP | +Narrative | |
| Jul 28 | New Mexico | Bryson Bloom commits to New Mexico | Minor | |
| Jul 28 | Tennessee | Tennessee DC joins LSU staff | “According to a report from LouisianaSports.net’s Matt Moscona, former Volunteers assistant coach Kevin Sherrer is joining the Tigers’ staff.” — A to Z Sports | Moves SEC |
| Jul 28 | Nebraska | Nebraska RB competition wide open | “With multiple capable options in the backfield, Nebraska expects one of its deepest position groups to be a strength this fall.” — KHGI | Minor |
| Jul 28 | Iowa | Cy-Hawk rivalry extended | By Pat Harty Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz said Tuesday at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago that a Cy-Hawk contract extension for football is coming soon. — Hawk Fanatic | Minor |
| Jul 28 | Georgia | SEC changes targeting rule for 2026 | “The change could reduce the impact of borderline targeting calls on future games, especially when star players are ejected late in a contest.” — Dawg Sports Became a story: SEC changes targeting rule for 2026 · National argument | Notable |
| Jul 28 | NC State | NCAA denies NC State player waiver | Major | |
| Jul 28 | Missouri | Former DT sues for fifth season | Minor | |
| Jul 28 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin updates injuries approaching fall camp | Minor | |
| Jul 28 | NC State | NCAA denies waiver for NC State DT Katron Evans | Major | |
| Jul 28 | Mississippi State | SEC approves 9-game conference schedule for 2027 | “It’s a harder schedule, of course, for everyone around here” — Commercial Dispatch Became a story: SEC approves 9-game conference schedule for 2027 · National argument | Major |
| Jul 28 | Rutgers | Messiah Tilson rises on depth chart | Notable | |
| July 27 | ||||
| Jul 27 | Air Force | Xavier Villamor commits to Air Force | Minor | |
| Jul 27 | Kansas | Melvin Council Jr. sues NCAA for extra year | Major | |
| Jul 27 | Kentucky | Kentucky names offensive line starters | “Kentucky underwent another Big Blue Wall rebuild this offseason through the transfer portal.” — On3 | Minor |
| Jul 27 | Florida State | Fall camp injury updates provided | Notable | |
| Jul 27 | Michigan State | Matthew Brady commits to Michigan State | Minor | |
| Jul 27 | East Carolina | USF hires Josh Aldridge as DC | “The first big test should be in Week 2 when the Bulls travel to Army to face the Black Knights' roadgrader running attack.” — Green, Gold, and Bold | Major |
| Jul 27 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin DL Torin Pettaway dismissed from team | Reported by Bucky's 5th Quarter ↗ “Wisconsin football just lost a depth piece in its defensive line room with fall camp less than two weeks away.” — Yahoo Sports Became a story: Wisconsin DL steps away from team · National argument | Major |
| Jul 27 | Memphis | American Conference announces revenue sharing | Minor | |
| Jul 27 | South Florida | American Conference announces revenue sharing | Minor | |
| July 26 | ||||
| Jul 26 | Tulane | Tulane QB race narrowed to four | Four quarterbacks remain in the mix for Tulane, but the real question is whether Hall will settle on one starter or a rotation. — Yahoo Sports | Minor |
| Jul 26 | Alabama | 4-star LB commits to Alabama | Minor | |
| Jul 26 | North Texas | Jayden Becks dismissed for team rules violation | Notable | |
| Jul 26 | Florida State | DC reunites with former player | Moves ACC | |
| Jul 26 | Florida | Florida CB Dijon Johnson nearing full health | Minor | |
| Jul 26 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: -2 → -102 (▲48.5pp implied) | Major | |
| July 25 | ||||
| Jul 25 | Texas Tech | UCF transfer commits to Texas Tech | Minor | |
| July 24 | ||||
| Jul 24 | New Mexico | Jaxton Eck granted fifth year of eligibility | “I don’t think Jaxton’s going to be a first-round pick” — Albuquerque Journal | Notable |
| Jul 24 | NC State | Akedran Crumel commits to NC State | Minor | |
| Jul 24 | SMU | QB Mabrey Mettauer transfer commits from Sam Houston | Major | |
| Jul 24 | Nebraska | Part of Frost lawsuit dismissed | Notable | |
| Jul 24 | Georgia | Georgia RB depth chart updated | Major | |
| Jul 24 | SMU | QB Mabrey Mettauer transfers from Sam Houston to SMU | Notable | |
| July 23 | ||||
| Jul 23 | Iowa | Iowa OC Tim Lester's home damaged in fire | Tim Lester’s home in Iowa City caught fire early Thursday, prompting a multi-department response. — The Gazette (Cedar Rapids) | Major |
| Jul 23 | Notre Dame | 4-star DL Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame | +Narrative | |
| Jul 23 | New Mexico State | Trey Hedden named NM State QB1 | Major | |
| Jul 23 | Eastern Michigan | EMU promotes Teegardin to assistant HC | Minor | |
| Jul 23 | Indiana | Top-10 QB commits to Indiana | Major | |
| Jul 23 | Fresno State | Freeman granted extra year of eligibility | Notable | |
| Jul 23 | Tulsa | Tulsa loses 2027 commit | Minor | |
| Jul 23 | Alabama | Jackson Lloyd named Alabama LT starter | +Narrative | |
| Jul 23 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: -102 → -2 (▼48.5pp implied) | Major | |
| July 22 | ||||
| Jul 22 | Texas | TRO granted in Hutson eligibility case | The Texas Longhorns received the much-anticipated news on the potential playing status of offensive lineman Cole Hutson. — Sports Illustrated | Major |
| Jul 22 | SEC | SEC commissioner discusses potential breakaway | Commissioner Greg Sankey clarified Wednesday that while "frustrations are real," the SEC is focused not on breaking away from the NCAA but to "make the system better. — ESPN | +Narrative |
| Jul 22 | Texas | Cole Hutson eligibility update | The Texas Longhorns received the much-anticipated news on the potential playing status of offensive lineman Cole Hutson. — Sports Illustrated | Major |
| Jul 22 | Baylor | David Gabriel Georges commits to Vols | Minor | |
| Jul 22 | Arkansas | QB battle update given | “Silverfield maintained the same messaging he has vocalized for months, saying the competition will last through training camp.” — Whole Hog Sports | Minor |
| Jul 22 | Mississippi State | Matt Wells joins Mississippi State staff | “Surrounding himself with former head coaches and longtime coordinators is one way to try to fix it.” — FootballScoop | Minor |
| Jul 22 | Utah State | Matt Wells joins Utah State staff | “Surrounding himself with former head coaches and longtime coordinators is one way to try to fix it.” — FootballScoop | Minor |
| Jul 22 | Arkansas | Two Razorbacks lost for season | Minor | |
| Jul 22 | Central Michigan | Markese Peoples commits to Central Michigan | Minor | |
| Jul 22 | Ohio State | Five-star RB commits to Tennessee over Ohio State | Moves Big Ten | |
| Jul 22 | Florida State | Meshi Dobson reclassifies to 2027 | Notable | |
| Jul 22 | Colorado | Colorado announces offensive line depth chart | Notable | |
| Jul 22 | Colorado | Colorado announces 2026 schedule | Minor | |
| Jul 22 | NC State | NC State opens 2027 season vs Clemson | NC State will start the 2027 season against Clemson. — Foxy99 | Minor |
| Jul 22 | NC State | NC State vs Clemson in Textile Bowl | NC State will start the 2027 season against Clemson. — Foxy99 | Notable |
| Jul 22 | Troy | Kaiden James commits to Troy | Minor | |
| Jul 22 | Missouri | SEC approves 9-game conference schedule | “When you look at our schedule, no one has created the kind of weekly competition that exists in the Southeastern Conference” — KY3 | Major |
| Jul 22 | Texas A&M | Demond Demas decommits from Texas A&M | Minor | |
| Jul 22 | Western Kentucky | Owens commits to WKU | Minor | |
| July 21 | ||||
| Jul 21 | College football | D-II proposes age-based eligibility model | NCAA Division II athletes would move immediately to the age-based eligibility model adopted in Division I under proposed emergency legislation. — ESPN | Moves college football |
| Jul 21 | Arkansas | Kendal Briles hired as OC | “To the tune of 295 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, then-Razorback offensive coordinator Kendal Briles had a field day calling plays against the Gamecocks.” — Whole Hog Sports Became a story: Kendal Briles hired as OC · Talked about | Major |
| Jul 21 | South Carolina | Kendal Briles hired as OC | “To the tune of 295 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, then-Razorback offensive coordinator Kendal Briles had a field day calling plays against the Gamecocks.” — Whole Hog Sports Became a story: Kendal Briles hired as OC · Talked about | Major |
| Jul 21 | Marshall | Will Butler commits to Marshall | Minor | |
| Jul 21 | Florida | SEC shifts to 9-game schedule | “SEC coaches believed moving to a nine-game league schedule would coincide with College Football Playoff expansion, which didn’t happen.” — FOX Sports | Minor |
| Jul 21 | Alabama | SEC shifts to 9-game schedule | “SEC coaches believed moving to a nine-game league schedule would coincide with College Football Playoff expansion, which didn’t happen.” — FOX Sports | +Narrative |
| Jul 21 | LSU | SEC shifts to 9-game schedule | “SEC coaches believed moving to a nine-game league schedule would coincide with College Football Playoff expansion, which didn’t happen.” — FOX Sports | Notable |
| Jul 21 | Tennessee | Arion Carter returns for senior season | Notable | |
| Jul 21 | Auburn | Auburn provides injury report ahead of fall camp | Notable | |
| Jul 21 | Sam Houston | Sam Houston given 10% bowl chance in CUSA's BCI | Minor | |
| Jul 21 | UConn | QB JD Brown commits to UConn | Minor | |
| July 20 | ||||
| Jul 20 | SEC | SEC discusses college sports bill stance | “We're not necessarily interested in finding the easiest path. We are focused on finding the right path for college football.” — ESPN | +Narrative |
| Jul 20 | SMU | Cade Haug commits to SMU | Minor | |
| Jul 20 | Texas | Sarkisian addresses Hutson’s eligibility lawsuit | Major | |
| Jul 20 | Penn State | Alex Tatsch burning redshirt | “At the end of spring, head coach Matt Campbell gave a promising update on Tastch's recovery.” — Victory Bell Rings | Major |
| Jul 20 | Missouri | Ahmad Hardy cleared to play | Minor | |
| Jul 20 | BYU | Jag Ioane commits to BYU | Minor | |
| Jul 20 | Illinois | Illinois State WR commits to Illinois | Minor | |
| July 19 | ||||
| Jul 19 | Texas | Texas monitoring ex-lineman's eligibility lawsuit | Former UT lineman Cole Hutson is challenging the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule. another legal wrinkle in college football's offseason. — Houston Chronicle | Major |
| Jul 19 | Houston | UT monitoring ex-lineman Hutson's eligibility lawsuit | Former UT lineman Cole Hutson is challenging the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule. another legal wrinkle in college football's offseason. — Houston Chronicle | Notable |
| Jul 19 | Kentucky | JUCO RB commits to Kentucky | Minor | |
| Jul 19 | Texas | Texas updates depth chart | Major | |
| Jul 19 | Virginia | Transfer QB named starter at Virginia | Major | |
| Jul 19 | Texas A&M | Texas A&M employee and professional boxer Hannah Rapp dies at 26 after being struck while cycling | Major | |
| Jul 19 | Georgia | 4-star DB commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Jul 19 | Ohio State | Karlos May commits to Ohio State | Notable | |
| Jul 19 | Oklahoma | Owen Heinecke cleared to play | Major | |
| Jul 19 | Rutgers | Win total: 5 → 4.5 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| July 18 | ||||
| Jul 18 | Georgia | Adryan Cole commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Jul 18 | Auburn | Karlos May commits to Big Ten | Notable | |
| Jul 18 | Texas | Cole Hutson sues NCAA for eligibility | Moves SEC | |
| Jul 18 | Colorado | JUCO safety commits to Colorado | Minor | |
| Jul 18 | Texas | Texas OL seeks eligibility waiver | As fall camp approaches, Texas' roster could get another shake up. — Yahoo Sports | Major |
| Jul 18 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin player seeks extra eligibility | Last season, transfer guard Braeden Carrington became one of the best-utilized pieces on the Wisconsin Badgers’ basketball team. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Jul 18 | Tennessee | Assistant coach returns to Webb | Notable | |
| Jul 18 | North Dakota State | Tim Polasek joins NDSU staff | “A familiar face is back in the Mountain West following North Dakota State's jump from the FCS to the FBS.” — Wyoming Tribune Eagle | Minor |
| Jul 18 | Houston | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Jul 18 | Oklahoma State | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Jul 18 | Minnesota | Win total: 5.5 → 6.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Jul 18 | Maryland | Win total: 4.5 → 5.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Jul 18 | Florida State | Ta'Shawn Poole commits to Florida State | Notable | |
| July 17 | ||||
| Jul 17 | Northern Illinois | Will Liddell commits to Northern Illinois | Minor | |
| Jul 17 | Louisiana | Ansinneo Charles commits to Louisiana | Minor | |
| Jul 17 | Air Force | Air Force releases preseason depth chart | Notable | |
| Jul 17 | App State | Kentucky adds App State to schedule | Minor | |
| Jul 17 | Florida State | Ta’Shawn Poole commits to FSU | Notable | |
| Jul 17 | Baylor | Walker sues NCAA over eligibility | Moves Big 12 | |
| Jul 17 | Indiana | Monshun Sales commits to Indiana | Minor | |
| Jul 17 | Michigan State | Kohler seeks injunction for 5th year | “Kohler could fetch plenty of money on the open market from other schools, and the roster situation in East Lansing is a little bit tricky.” — Sports Illustrated | Minor |
| Jul 17 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin guard seeks fifth year eligibility | Last season, transfer guard Braeden Carrington became one of the best-utilized pieces on the Wisconsin Badgers’ basketball team. — Yahoo Sports | Notable |
| Jul 17 | LSU | LSU adds in-state non-conference opponents | Notable | |
| Jul 17 | Texas | WR Monshun Sales decommits from Texas | Major | |
| Jul 17 | Indiana | 2027 5* WR Monshun Sales commits to Indiana | Notable | |
| Jul 17 | Tennessee | Niko Kampas commits to Tennessee | Notable | |
| Jul 17 | Florida Atlantic | 2027 recruit decommits from FAU | Minor | |
| July 16 | ||||
| Jul 16 | UNLV | UNLV QB competition ongoing | UNLV Rebels head coach Dan Mullen shares the latest from fall camp and the quarterback competition. — FOX5 Vegas | Minor |
| Jul 16 | Arkansas State | Xzavier Pfister commits to Arkansas State | Minor | |
| Jul 16 | Illinois | Illinois locks AD Josh Whitman in with contract extension, significant raise | Minor | |
| Jul 16 | Eastern Michigan | EMU hires co-defensive coordinators | “Rather than hire from outside, Creighton turned to two coaches already on his staff and handed them the defense together.” — The Eastern Echo | Major |
| Jul 16 | Michigan | Lincoln Mageo commits to Michigan | Notable | |
| Jul 16 | Colorado | Eligibility battle heads to court | Notable | |
| Jul 16 | Ohio State | Roker moves up Ohio State safety depth chart | Ohio State safety Leroy Roker spent two years developing behind the scenes. — On3 | Major |
| Jul 16 | Wisconsin | 4-star LB Cale Britt commits to Wisconsin | Minor | |
| Jul 16 | Navy | Brennan Downing commits to Navy | Minor | |
| Jul 16 | Iowa State | Win total: 5.5 → 4.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| July 15 | ||||
| Jul 15 | Virginia | Former Penn State QB named Virginia QB1 | Major | |
| Jul 15 | Toledo | Mike Jacobs hired as Toledo head coach | “One former Buckeye whom Jacobs will see plenty of in his new role is George, as Bowling Green is Toledo’s rival.” — Eleven Warriors | Major |
| Jul 15 | Western Kentucky | WKU player dismissed for failure to report | Notable | |
| Jul 15 | Kentucky | WKU player dismissed for failure to report | Notable | |
| Jul 15 | Western Michigan | Taylor Minnick promoted to assistant coach | Minor | |
| Jul 15 | SMU | ACC adopts new tiebreaker system | “No team will be overly rewarded or penalized based on the number of conference games it played.” — On3 | Major |
| Jul 15 | Auburn | Auburn-Baylor NIL deal announced | Major | |
| Jul 15 | Wisconsin | Cale Britt commits to Wisconsin | Minor | |
| Jul 15 | Louisville | Kadin Fife commits to Louisville | Notable | |
| Jul 15 | Clemson | Chad Morris hired as OC | Moves ACC | |
| Jul 15 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: -2 → -102 (▲48.5pp implied) | Major | |
| Jul 15 | Nebraska | Nebraska adds transfer RB Tikey Hayes | “Hayes saw action in just one game during his lone season at Penn State, appearing in the Nittany Lions' Pinstripe Bowl victory over Clemson.” — Sports Illustrated Became a story: Nebraska adds transfer RB Tikey Hayes · Whole sport | Minor |
| July 14 | ||||
| Jul 14 | Texas Tech | Jordan Rogers commits to Texas Tech | Minor | |
| Jul 14 | Penn State | Penn State gains OT commit | Notable | |
| Jul 14 | Penn State | Oscar Webersink commits to Penn State | Notable | |
| Jul 14 | Florida State | Za'Kari Johnson commits to Florida State | Notable | |
| Jul 14 | Clemson | 4* WR commits to FSU | Notable | |
| Jul 14 | Bowling Green | Terrel Karim Jr commits to Bowling Green | Minor | |
| Jul 14 | Florida State | Tom Herman joins Florida State staff | Notable | |
| Jul 14 | Tennessee | 2027 DL decommits from Tennessee | Major | |
| Jul 14 | Nebraska | RB Tikey Hayes transfer commits from Penn State | Watch | |
| Jul 14 | Michigan | A year before Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, the school’s athletic director told him not to travel with her, according to a law firm investigation. | Moves Big Ten | |
| Jul 14 | New Mexico | Mountain West title odds: +220 → +265 (▼3.9pp implied) | Signal | |
| July 13 | ||||
| Jul 13 | Ohio State | Florida State hires Ohio State OC | Former Ohio State offensive coordinator and Texas head coach Tom Herman was hired as an assistant on the staff of Florida State. — Yahoo Sports | Moves Big Ten |
| July 14 | ||||
| Jul 14 | Nebraska | RB Tikey Hayes transfers from Penn State to Nebraska | Notable | |
| July 13 | ||||
| Jul 13 | Florida International | Tobias Johnson commits to FIU | Minor | |
| Jul 13 | Florida State | FSU hires former Power 4 HC | “According to On3 Sports, former Texas, Houston, and Florida Atlantic head coach Tom Herman is joining the Seminoles ahead of the 2026 season.” — Sports Illustrated | Notable |
| Jul 13 | Clemson | Tom Herman to join FSU staff | Notable | |
| Jul 13 | Tulsa | Romel Koon commits to Tulsa | Minor | |
| Jul 13 | Baylor | Micah Fleming commits to Baylor | Minor | |
| Jul 13 | Alabama | 4-star OL commits to Alabama | +Narrative | |
| July 12 | ||||
| Jul 12 | North Carolina | Gavin Gallaher returns for senior season | Minor | |
| Jul 12 | Florida | Florida announces fall camp dates | Minor | |
| Jul 12 | Notre Dame | Roman Igwebuike commits to Notre Dame | +Narrative | |
| Jul 12 | Clemson | 4* DL Seth Tillman commits to Clemson | Notable | |
| July 11 | ||||
| Jul 11 | Texas A&M | Mikahi Allen commits to Texas A&M | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Michigan | Lincoln Mageo commits to Michigan | Notable | |
| Jul 11 | California | DaJohn Yarborough commits to Cal | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Mississippi State | Kennedy Green re-commits to Mississippi State | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Maryland | DE Dallas Pauldo commits to Maryland | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Washington | DaJohn Yarborough commits to Cal | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Arizona | Arizona OL commits to Cal | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Washington | Four-star OL commits to Cal over Washington | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Texas A&M | 4-star LB commits to Texas A&M | Minor | |
| Jul 11 | Auburn | James Branch commits to Auburn | Notable | |
| Jul 11 | Clemson | 4-star SC DL commits to Clemson | Notable | |
| Jul 11 | Michigan | Cade Cunningham on Coach Mike Boynton | Notable | |
| Jul 11 | Louisville | Win total: 7.5 → 8.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Jul 11 | North Texas | Win total: 6.5 → 5.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Jul 11 | Texas Tech | Big 12 title odds: +100 → -2 (▼48.0pp implied) | Major | |
| Jul 11 | Maryland | Maryland CB sentenced to probation | Major | |
| July 10 | ||||
| Jul 10 | Michigan | Michigan hires Boynton as HC | Notable | |
| Jul 10 | Georgia Tech | NCAA denies sixth-year waiver for MSU's James BlackStrain | Major | |
| Jul 10 | Missouri State | NCAA denies sixth-year waiver for James BlackStrain | Major | |
| Jul 10 | Ole Miss | Johnson commits to Ole Miss | Minor | |
| Jul 10 | Georgia | 4-star OL commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Jul 10 | Utah | Utah shifts multimedia rights to Crimson Brand Partners | Utah has ended its partnership with multimedia rights partner JMI, athletic director Mark Harlan announced on Friday morning. — Deseret News | Minor |
| Jul 10 | Temple | Kromah seeks fifth year eligibility | Notable | |
| Jul 10 | Tennessee | Tennessee freshman changes position | Notable | |
| Jul 10 | Texas | Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas | Notable | |
| July 9 | ||||
| Jul 9 | Iowa State | Jaylen Raynor named Iowa State QB1 | “People naturally gravitate to (Raynor) in a roster of what is 84 new players, but 125 new players to him” — The Gazette (Cedar Rapids) Became a story: Jaylen Raynor named Iowa State QB1 · Whole sport | Moves Big Ten |
| Jul 9 | Tulane | Duncan commits to Tulane | Minor | |
| Jul 9 | SMU | Caden Palmquest commits to SMU | Minor | |
| Jul 9 | Texas | John Meredith III loses eligibility appeal | Major | |
| Jul 9 | New Mexico State | CUSA announces 2026-27 conference schedule | Minor | |
| Jul 9 | Florida State | FSU WR dismissed, enters portal | Major | |
| Jul 9 | Georgia | Georgia extends OC Mike Bobo | “Bobo, a former Georgia quarterback, has been Georgia's offensive coordinator since 2023.” — Yahoo Sports | Moves SEC |
| Jul 9 | Washington State | Win total: 5 → 5.5 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Jul 9 | Cincinnati | Cincinnati announces offensive line depth chart | Notable | |
| Jul 9 | Texas | Camara commits to Texas | Notable | |
| July 8 | ||||
| Jul 8 | Virginia Tech | Dani Robinson commits to Virginia Tech | Minor | |
| Jul 8 | Maryland | Maryland player sentenced for harassment | Minor | |
| Jul 8 | Oklahoma | Jaiden Fields commits to Oklahoma | Notable | |
| Jul 8 | Texas | Jaiden Fields commits to OU | Notable | |
| Jul 8 | Oregon State | Amir Reese commits to Oregon State | Minor | |
| Jul 8 | South Carolina | Jet Gibbs commits to South Carolina | Minor | |
| Jul 8 | Iowa State | Jaylen Raynor named Iowa State QB1 | “People naturally gravitate to (Raynor) in a roster of what is 84 new players, but 125 new players to him” — The Gazette (Cedar Rapids) Became a story: Jaylen Raynor named Iowa State QB1 · Whole sport | Moves Big 12 |
| Jul 8 | Washington State | Win total: 5.5 → 5 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Jul 8 | Nebraska | Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska | Minor | |
| Jul 8 | Alabama | LB commits to Alabama | +Narrative | |
| July 7 | ||||
| Jul 7 | LSU | Jayden Anding commits to LSU | Notable | |
| Jul 7 | Rutgers | Aiden Gibson flips to Rutgers | “For Gibson, Rutgers offered a compelling opportunity to reclassify and join Greg Schiano's roster for the upcoming season.” — Sports Illustrated Became a story: Aiden Gibson flips to Rutgers · National argument | Watch |
| Jul 7 | Florida | 4* CB Raheem Floyd commits to Florida | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | Baylor | Aranda discusses eligibility updates | Baylor Football head coach Dave Aranda sat down with Grayson Grundhoefer at Big 12 Media Days to dive into all the major storylines heading into fall camp. — SicEm365 | Notable |
| Jul 7 | Maryland | Myles McAfee commits to Maryland | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | Tulsa | Romel Koon commits to Tulsa | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | LSU | Safety Jayden Anding commits to LSU | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | Ohio State | '5-to-play-5' rule applied to Ohio State players | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | Ohio State | '5-to-play-5' eligibility updates for Ohio State players | Major | |
| Jul 7 | Stanford | Troy Polamalu’s son commits to Stanford | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | Colorado | 4-star commits to Colorado | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | Ohio State | Gallagher hired as DC | Moves Big Ten | |
| Jul 7 | Tennessee | Former Tennessee commit flips to SEC rival | “Whitfield ranks as a three-star recruit and the No. 734 player in the 2027 recruiting class according to the 247sports composite rankings.” — Rocky Top Insider | Moves SEC |
| Jul 7 | BYU | Lakepa Satuala commits to BYU | Minor | |
| Jul 7 | UTSA | QB Mark Wiepert transfer commits from Oregon | Watch | |
| Jul 7 | UTSA | QB Mark Wiepert transfers from Oregon to UTSA | Major | |
| July 6 | ||||
| Jul 6 | Colorado | Dewey Young commits to Colorado | Minor | |
| Jul 6 | Nebraska | Khalil Taylor flips to Nebraska | “Taylor, a polished route runner, is the No. 3 recruit in the state of Pennsylvania in the 2027 class.” — ESPN | Moves Big Ten |
| Jul 6 | BYU | Peyton Higginson commits to BYU | Minor | |
| Jul 6 | Florida | 2027 CB commits to Florida | Minor | |
| Jul 6 | Rice | Connor Rooney commits to Rice | Minor | |
| Jul 6 | Troy | Ricardo Parker commits to Troy | Minor | |
| Jul 6 | Baylor | Louis Brown redshirts for 2026 season | “For Brown, he wasn't supposed to be back in Waco for the 2026 season.” — Sports Illustrated | Notable |
| Jul 6 | Nevada | Nathan Pine fired | Minor | |
| July 5 | ||||
| Jul 5 | Mississippi State | EDGE Elijah Cox decommits from Mississippi State | Minor | |
| Jul 5 | Ole Miss | EDGE Elijah Cox commits to Ole Miss | Minor | |
| Jul 5 | Tennessee | Golesh leaves USF for Tennessee OC role | “Golesh went to Tampa and took them to a 7-6 record in his first season with a victory in the Boca Raton Bowl.” — A to Z Sports | Moves SEC |
| Jul 5 | Texas Tech | Texas Tech releases depth chart | Notable | |
| Jul 5 | South Carolina | Jayden Broadie commits to South Carolina | Minor | |
| July 4 | ||||
| Jul 4 | Illinois | 3* CB commits to Illinois | Minor | |
| Jul 4 | Maryland | Kyren Caldwell commits to Maryland | Minor | |
| Jul 4 | Georgia | Georgia CB commits to Vols | Notable | |
| Jul 4 | Arizona | Mason Joshua commits to Arizona | Minor | |
| Jul 4 | Michigan | 2026 5 ⭐ Brandon McCoy will stay at Michigan despite Dusty’s departure. | Moves Big Ten | |
| Jul 4 | Oregon | 2027 OL Ismael Camara decommits from Oregon | Minor | |
| Jul 4 | Texas | Five-star OT commits to Texas | Moves SEC | |
| Jul 4 | Northwestern | Kyle Davis commits to Northwestern | Minor | |
| Jul 4 | Baylor | Win total: 6.5 → 6 (▼0.5) | Signal | |
| Jul 4 | Army | Felton commits to Army | Minor | |
| Jul 4 | Stanford | 2027 ATH commits to Stanford | Minor | |
| Jul 4 | Michigan | Yaxel made all his shots in his debut in the summer league | Major | |
| July 3 | ||||
| Jul 3 | Syracuse | Elijah Kimble commits to Syracuse | Minor | |
| Jul 3 | Alabama | Osani Gayles commits to Alabama | +Narrative | |
| Jul 3 | Air Force | Air Force fires AD Nathan Pine | Notable | |
| Jul 3 | Texas | CB Brandon Sherrard commits to Texas | Notable | |
| Jul 3 | USC | Four-star OL commits to USC | +Narrative | |
| Jul 3 | Iowa | Happy 7-3 to all who celebrate! Today we remember the game in which Iowa beat South Dakota State 7-3 with 2 safeties and a field goal | Moves Big Ten | |
| Jul 3 | Oregon | Xavier Sabb commits to Oregon | Minor | |
| Jul 3 | Ole Miss | 4-star edge rusher commits to Ole Miss | Minor | |
| Jul 3 | Arizona | Caden Jones commits to Arizona | Minor | |
| Jul 3 | Ole Miss | 4-star edge commits to Ole Miss | +Narrative | |
| Jul 3 | Michigan | Michigan freshman Lincoln Cosby is staying at Michigan despite Dusty May’s departure, he told @Rivals. The 6-9 forward was a top-50 overall recruit in the 2026 class. | Notable | |
| Jul 3 | BYU | 3-star OL commits to BYU | Minor | |
| Jul 3 | Wake Forest | Wittingburg commits to Wake Forest | Minor | |
| Jul 3 | Georgia | Davion Jones commits to Georgia | Notable | |
| Jul 3 | Air Force | Win total: 6.5 → 7.5 (▲1) | Notable | |
| Jul 3 | North Texas | Win total: 6 → 6.5 (▲0.5) | Signal | |
| Jul 3 | San José State | Win total: 5.5 → 4.5 (▼1) | Notable | |
| Jul 3 | Oklahoma | Tomorrow may mark the nation's 250th year of existence, but today is a milestone of equal importance... | Moves SEC | |
| July 2 | ||||
| Jul 2 | South Carolina | Davion Jones commits to South Carolina | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | Boston College | 2027 TE commits to BC | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | Mississippi State | Jaden Bayonne commits to Mississippi State | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | Wake Forest | Gabe Fraser commits to Wake Forest | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | LSU | Safety Karnell James commits to LSU | Notable | |
| Jul 2 | Texas | Karnell James decommits from Texas | Major | |
| Jul 2 | Arizona | Evan Mack commits to Arizona | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | Florida State | Sam LeJeune commits to Florida State | Notable | |
| Jul 2 | Penn State | QB James Armstrong commits to Penn State | Major | |
| Jul 2 | Oregon State | Heyward disputes unpaid buyout | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | BYU | Uhila Wolfgramm commits to BYU | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | Penn State | James Armstrong commits to Penn State | Notable | |
| Jul 2 | Michigan | NEWS: Michigan transfer big-man J.P. Estrella is going to remain with the Wolverines, he told ESPN, as he quickly bonded with interim coach Mike Boynton and his teammates after arriving on campus nearly two weeks ago. | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | Boston College | TE Chase Phifer commits to Boston College | Minor | |
| Jul 2 | Texas Tech | Texas Tech releases depth chart | Notable | |
| July 1 | ||||
| Jul 1 | Notre Dame | QB Trey Tagliaferri decommits from Notre Dame | +Narrative | |
| Jul 1 | Boise State | 2026 QB commits to Boise State | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | South Carolina | 5-star CB commits to South Carolina | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | Arkansas | 3-star DB commits to Arkansas | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | South Carolina | Josh Dobson commits to South Carolina | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | Michigan | 4* CB commits to Michigan | Notable | |
| Jul 1 | Michigan | Four-Star CB Monsanna Torbert Jr. has Committed to Michigan! | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | Notre Dame | Trey Tagliaferri decommits from Notre Dame | +Narrative | |
| Jul 1 | Baylor | Trenton McCorvey commits to Baylor | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | Mississippi State | 4-star DL commits to Mississippi State | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | Oregon | 5-star CB commits to Oregon | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | Ohio State | Jett Harrison commits to Ohio State | Minor | |
| Jul 1 | Texas | Four-star CB commits to Texas | Notable | |
| Jul 1 | Ohio State | Five-star recruit commits to Ohio State | Moves Big Ten | |
| June 30 | ||||
| Jun 30 | Michigan | Moustapha Thiam is STAYING at Michigan and will play for the Wolverines next season. | Notable | |
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