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Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire reported that major programs such as USC, Texas A&M, and NC State have refused to honor non-conference scheduling requests for the Red Raiders. This situation highlights a dispute over strength of schedule metrics, leading criticism regarding how these large schools critique smaller ones for perceived weak schedules. The article suggests this unwillingness to play Tech complicates their ability to criticize the program's scheduling choices.

Notre Dame and Ohio State announced multiyear jersey patch sponsorship deals totaling $30 million combined. Notre Dame partnered with SoFi Technologies for $18-20 million, while Ohio State secured a $17 million annual deal with JPMorgan Chase. Both agreements align with a recent $2.8 billion antitrust settlement enabling schools to generate revenue for student-athletes.

South Carolina Gamecocks running back Sam Williams-Dixon and his brother were arrested and charged with multiple larceny and conspiracy offenses after allegedly breaking into vehicles and stealing items totaling thousands of dollars. Williams-Dixon was released on a $150,000 bond and suspended indefinitely by the university, though he remains on the team roster.

Andrew Freedman, owner of The Jeffrey, bet $5,000 on Kalshi to hedge potential losses from a free-drinks promotion tied to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals. Kalshi suggested the hedge after a prior promotion cost Freedman $3,700, and crypto firm Galaxy Digital separately made a $10 million wager on Kalshi.