Because one thing is clear in the big money era of college football: Coaches can fail, players can't. While universities have no problem throwing millions in buyouts at coaches who can't win, they're increasing performance-based deals for players in case they don't meet expectations.

The Indiana Valor Women's Tackle Football Team is holding open tryouts on Saturday night in Westfield, looking to roster between 40 and 45 players as they prepare for their second season.

CNY Central's Matt Mulcahy first reported that Filardi will take over for Rickie Collins as Syracuse's starter under center. SU has been mired in a four-game losing streak since Steve Angeli went down with a torn Achilles injury against Clemson.

2026 Tennessee football commit Zay Anderson helped Greeneville (7-1, 6-0 Region 1-4A) remain in contention for a Region 1-4A championship. He totaled two receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns, while returning a 54-yard punt for a touchdown against Grainger (3-6, 1-5 in Region 2-4A).