Impact Report: Atlantic Coast Conference

Robert Morris Adds Women’s Flag Football as Its Newest Varsity Sport

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Robert Morris plans to add women’s flag football as its newest varsity sport, with competition slated to begin in 2027-28.

Kansas State Will Borrow to Pay Jerome Tang’s $12M Termination Settlement

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Kansas State AD Gene Taylor confirmed to The Mercury on Monday that the department will take out a traditional bank loan to pay former Men’s Basketball HC Jerome Tang the $12M termination settlement the two parties agreed to. Per his contract, Tang was owed $18.7M. Taylor noted that “if we had to come up with that out of cash, it would’ve hurt us,” and added that asking donors to cover the buyout was not ideal “because of everything else we’re asking from them.”

ESPN Events VP Clint Overby and Senior Director Kurt Dargis Accept Separation Packages

On3 — Brett McMurphy

ESPN Events VP Clint Overby and ESPN Senior Director of Programming Kurt Dargis have reportedly accepted separation/retirement packages, per On3’s Brett McMurphy, who notes Overby plans to leave his role on February 28, 2027, after 25 years with the network, while Dargis had been with the company for 31 years. McMurphy adds: “Overby oversaw 35 annual collegiate events, including ESPN’s 17 owned bowl games and seven college basketball events. … ESPN is losing some great internal pieces that will impact its college football/basketball coverage.”

Thurman Thomas Says He’s “On It” in Backing Oklahoma State AD Chad Weiberg

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Oklahoma State Football legend and NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas says he’s “on it” as it pertains to voicing his support with decision-makers in Stillwater for Pokes AD Chad Weiberg. Thomas’ response came from a recent Pokes Guys podcast that outlined generated backing for Weiberg.

Colorado State’s Jim Mora Dismissed His Defensive Coordinator Mid-Game

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Here’s something you don’t see everyday: Colorado State Football HC Jim Mora dismissed DC Tyson Summers during last night’s loss to Oregon State.

Board of Trustees Support for Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek Is “Dwindling”

Best of Arkansas Sports — Andrew Hutchinson

Support for Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek among the UA Board of Trustees is “dwindling,” according to Best of Arkansas Sports’ Andrew Hutchinson, who explains: “Last year, we reported that the trustees were mostly split on him, but that has since shifted to 7-3 in favor of a change. Sources have indicated that the three holdouts still in Yurachek’s camp are Randy Lawson, Ed Fryar and Ted Dickey. Lawson (Bentonville) and Fryar (Rogers) are based in Northwest Arkansas, while Dickey is from Stuttgart and has worked extensively in Little Rock. Lawson, who serves as the board’s chairman, was appointed to the board last March to fill the seat formerly held by Tommy Boyer, who died on Feb. 19, 2025. Jeremy Wilson of Bentonville was believed to be among that group previously, but has since flipped, according to one source. It is unclear why.”

Colorado State’s Jim Mora Dismissed His Defensive Coordinator Mid-Game

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Here’s something you don’t see everyday: Colorado State Football HC Jim Mora dismissed DC Tyson Summers during last night’s loss to Oregon State.

ESPN Events VP Clint Overby and Senior Director Kurt Dargis Accept Separation Packages

On3 — Brett McMurphy

ESPN Events VP Clint Overby and ESPN Senior Director of Programming Kurt Dargis have reportedly accepted separation/retirement packages, per On3’s Brett McMurphy, who notes Overby plans to leave his role on February 28, 2027, after 25 years with the network, while Dargis had been with the company for 31 years. McMurphy adds: “Overby oversaw 35 annual collegiate events, including ESPN’s 17 owned bowl games and seven college basketball events. … ESPN is losing some great internal pieces that will impact its college football/basketball coverage.”

Inside Northwestern’s Ryan Field Debut — Photos and Video from the Ground

Front Office Sports — Colin Salao

Front Office Sports’ Colin Salao shares his experience at Northwestern’s inaugural game at Ryan Field. Tons of photos and videos ranging from the concessions menu to standing under the student section, dubbed “The Wildcat Wall.” Check it out.