The results of Week 9 of the college football season caused changes near the top of the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-136.

The NCAA has found sportsmanship violations within the Central Michigan University football program related to the Connor Stalions investigation

Former HBCU football player Robert Geathers beat the NCAA in court, with he and his wife Debra Geathers winning $18 million total.

Following a civil trial that wrapped up late last week, Orangeburg County jurors awarded $10 million to 68-year-old Robert Geathers.

Moore withdrew his appeal in the case on Tuesday Sept. 29 and the University did the same a week later on Oct. 6, per the NCAA Division I dashboard.

The NFL concussion protocol only has five steps, while the NCAA's has six. Really though the NFL's final stage is full football activity and clearance, which is what the NCAA has, but the NCAA just splits it into two steps instead of one combined one, so the policies really are the same, including the same general terms for each stage.

LSU athletic director Scott Woodward resigned under pressure from the post he’s held for six years on Thursday night, four days after the firing of football coach Brian Kelly and a day after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry said Woodward would not hire Kelly’s replacement.

Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines end NCAA infractions appeals, closing the Connor Stalions case.

Stalions, the central figure in the Michigan sign-stealing operation, was memorably seen on a Central Michigan sideline in 2023 wearing team gear.

Central Michigan officials apologize to Michigan State after investigation reveals former staff members helped Stalions gain access to the Chippewas' sideline for their game against MSU in 2023.