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Edition #1676

November 21, 2025

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As two-thirds of DI members voted to rescind the rule change that would have allowed student-athletes and staff to bet on pro sports, the ban on pro sports gambling will remain in place for all divisions. (link)

Shaw taps Men’s and Women’s Soccer HC Randy McClure as Interim AD. (link)

Tulane (DI) Sports Law Director Gabe Feldman talks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who argues the SAFE Act rather than the SCORE Act is the right federal framework for college sports reform. Blumenthal calls the NCAA a failure in protecting athletes, argues for a federal “floor” of athlete rights with real enforcement, and warns that SCORE would roll back existing gains while also being DOIA in the Senate. Blumenthal: “We also, by the way, want to give small schools a fair shake at revenue or schools that may specialize in different sports. So the pooling of revenue we think is important for the benefit of the schools. … There is an antitrust exemption there, but not a broad antitrust exemption such as the NCAA now wants to provide. And I will just say as much as I feel – and I think I speak for my colleagues – that the present system fails to protect or enhance the rights and interests of athletes. The NCAA has been an abject failure in that regard. And so the SCORE Act gives the NCAA, I would say more power, which is unjustified, but at least relies on the NCAA for enforcement.” More. (link)

CNBC’s Alex Sherman & Contessa Brewer report Learfield “is in the final stages of selling itself” with interested parties described as “a small group of private equity funds.” The pair indicate Learfield’s EBITDA is currently “just shy of $200M,” which along with a sub-3x leverage ratio, is generating bids of more than $2B. (link); However, a source close to the situation pushed back on the notion that a deal is “imminent” or “assured,” per SBJ’s Ben Portnoy. More from Portnoy: “...industry sources say the company could move into the later stages of discussions in the coming months. Moelis & Company and Bank of America have been retained to assist Learfield in their explorations, sources said. Learfield is evaluating three primary paths: 1) Maintaining its current structure; 2) Selling a minority equity stake to secure additional capital for various initiatives; or, 3) Pursuing a full sale that would shift majority ownership. The company is unlikely to sell individual business units -- such as Collegiate Licensing Company or ticketing platform Paciolan -- sources said.” (link)

43 DII schools were awarded the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for achieving an ASR at or above 90%. Emmanuel led DII with a 100% ASR, followed by Hillsdale (99%), Bentley (98%), Rollins (98%) and Augustana (96%). (link)

NCAA data shows sports-betting harassment of student-athletes remains significant, with 36% of Division I men’s basketball players reporting social-media abuse tied to wagering in the past year and 29% saying they interacted with a student who had bet on their team. Among FBS football student-athletes, 16% reported negative or threatening messages and 26% encountered students who had placed bets. Overall, 7% of DI men’s student-athletes said they received threatening messages from bettors and 9% said students told them they won or lost money on them, while rates were just 1% for women’s sports. The findings come from the SNAP (Student-Athlete Needs, Aspiration and Perspectives) study of nearly 6,800 DI student-athletes and parallel items in the upcoming GOALS survey, as NCAA enforcement continues investigations into roughly 30 MBB student-athletes tied to potential betting violations. (link)

Daemen men’s and women’s tennis and D’Youville women’s tennis will join the PSAC as associate members. (link)

It’s Personnel…
➤ Roberts Wesleyan President Rupert Hayles will step down on January 2. (link)
➤ Cal State Dominguez Hills taps AACU VP for Institutional Excellence/former Cal State consultant Mary Ann Villarreal as its interim president. (link)
➤ The GLIAC names Purdue Northwest Senior Assoc. AD Tom Albano as its new Assoc. Commissioner for Championships and Internal Operations. (link)
➤ Newman promotes Asst. AD for Marketing and Communications Zach Brake to Assoc. AD for Advancement and Operations. (link)
➤ UT Dallas elevates Academic Advisor Jordan Anchundia to Asst. AD for Academic Success. (link)

Coaches.wire…
➤ Bowie State will hire a new football HC after not renewing HC Kyle Jackson’s contract. (link)
➤ Northern Michigan has tapped Collegiate Consulting to assist with its search for a new HC. (link)

➤ Football, basketball, soccer and cross country pave the way with the most coaching staff changes in this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

WULC’s Kevin McNulty reports Northern Michigan Football HC Shane Richardson was placed on administrative leave before resigning due to a physical altercation with a student-athlete in which he slapped the student three times. More. (link)

Netflix, Paramount and Comcast each submitted bids seeking to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, report the New York Times’ Benjamin Mullin, Lauren Hirsch and Nicole Sperling, who observe the “outcome of the sale could alter the trajectory of the entertainment business.” Mullin, Hirsch and Sperling: “David Ellison, the Paramount chief executive armed with billions from his father, wants to combine all of Warner Bros. Discovery with Paramount to create a counterweight to tech giants. Comcast, the owner of NBC, wants the company’s studio and streaming business, with many iconic characters like Batman, to help elevate its digital business and theme parks. Netflix, which has always been seen as an outside disrupter, is also eyeing the studio and streaming business — a deal that would put it in control of a classic film library and a major studio lot. … Warner Bros. Discovery may ultimately decide not to sell itself to any bidders. This summer, it announced a plan to divide itself into two companies, one owning the streaming service and studio and the other owning the traditional cable business. If the company’s board rejects all of the suitors, it may proceed with that spinoff, which is expected to be completed next year.” More. (link)

Moody’s Ratings expects another difficult financial year for U.S. colleges, with the agency recently issuing a negative outlook for FY26 amid economic uncertainty and shrinking margins while institutions navigate enrollment pressures, rising expenses and political headwinds under the Trump administration. Per Higher Ed Dive’s Ben Unglesbee, “Moody’s analysts highlighted changes to the student loan system as potentially the most painful. Under the spending bill, the federal government next year will begin phasing out the Grad PLUS loan program, which helps graduate students finance their programs up to the cost of attendance. The government will also cap student borrowing at $100K for most graduate programs, with a $200K limit for professional programs such as medical school.” From Moody’s report: “Institutions with large master’s degree offerings will be particularly vulnerable to shifts in student demand if prospective students are not able to fully access the private loan market.” Unglesbee: “Moody’s estimates 3.5% growth overall in revenue, down from 3.8% in 2025. For smaller colleges, the 2026 increases could be even smaller — 2.5% for small public institutions and 2.7% for small privates. Expenses, on the other hand, will grow 4.4%. … While that represents more modest inflation compared to this year’s 5.2% increase, it’s still higher than revenue growth and will eat into institutions’ margins.” More. (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach - Women's Volleyball (Lake Superior State University / Sault Sainte Marie, MI): Seeking a dynamic Head Volleyball Coach to lead and empower women while elevating LSSU VB as our university grows and transforms within Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula in a blended NCAA D1/D2 model. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director, Eagles Club (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Assistant Athletics Director will provide strategic leadership for the Eagles Club, which includes Annual Giving and special events for FGCU Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Join the storied UIS Men’s Soccer program, supporting player development, recruiting, on-field strategy, and off-field mentorship within the demanding GLVC environment. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Volleyball Coach (Bethany College / Lindsborg, KS): Seeking an enthusiastic leader ready to rebuild & elevate our volleyball program. The Head Coach is responsible for shaping a dynamic team culture while leading & managing all aspects of the program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations - Compliance (University of Indianapolis / Indianapolis, IN): The Senior Associate AD for Internal Operations and Compliance for internal operations and compliance provides senior level leadership and support to the internal operations and athletic department. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Athletics Groundskeeper (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Athletics Groundskeeper is responsible for maintenance and care of the fields and surrounding grounds at the Outdoor Athletic Complexes. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Field Hockey Coach (Ball State University / Muncie, IN): Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes; perform duties in all areas of the program at the direction of the head coach, athletic director, or sport supervisor. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Northwestern Oklahoma State University / Alva, OK): Lead an NCAA Division II football program in the Great American Conference, overseeing recruiting, staff, culture, and game-day performance. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Savannah State University / Savannah, GA): The head football coach is responsible for all phases of the football program including recruitment of prospective student-athletes, game preparation and strategy, supervision of assistant coaches. More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Northern Michigan University / Marquette, MI): Direct, organize, coach and administer the football program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Department of Athletics (R0008357) (Wake Forest University / Winston-Salem, NC): Performs a variety of functions in the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes through an existing Sports Medicine program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Missouri Baptist University / St Louis, MO): Missouri Baptist University is seeking a Head Football Coach who has a vibrant Christian Faith and will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing all aspects of the Football program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Senior Associate AD for Compliance/Internal Affairs (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Senior Associate AD for Compliance/Internal Affairs More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Head Women’s Soccer Coach oversees all aspects of the women’s soccer program, including teaching, coaching, training, performance, and recruitment of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics - Development and Engagement (Rockhurst University / Kansas City, MO): The core functions of the job are to work with prospects and donors including research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. More details HERE.

Eligibility Officer for Athletic Academic Compliance (Part-Time) (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): NCAA academic eligibility certification/evaluation w/ Registrar's office (19 varsity teams/550 athletes) Update NCAA Compliance Assistant, Workday, Teamworks/Compliance & Recruiting platforms. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Business and Administration (Fort Hays State University / Hays, KS): Reports to Assistant Director for Business Operations & Administration, provides fiscal and office support for purchasing, reconciliation, ticketing, inventory, student worker hiring and management. More details HERE.

Coaching Assistant - Strength & Conditioning (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Coaching Assistant Position for the Strength and Conditioning program is about developing the physical and mental aspects of training the scholar-athletes at the University of Mary. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Ball State University / Muncie, IN): This position provides sports medicine services with a focus on football student-athletes. Is responsible for providing medical care during practices, games and tournaments, as assigned. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletics Administrative Assistant (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Athletic Director and the entire athletic department. More details HERE.

Student-Athlete Development Coordinator I/II (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development at FGCU oversees the daily operations of the student-athlete development program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Southwest Baptist University / Bolivar, MO): The SBU Head Women's Soccer coach will oversee all aspects of the program at the Division II level as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Lackawanna College / Scranton, PA): Lead all aspects of football, including coaching, recruiting, academics, fundraising, compliance, and staff. Support NCAA transition and foster a positive, student-focused team culture. More details HERE.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Colorado State University – Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): CSU Pueblo Athletics seeks a part-time Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach overseeing women's basketball, volleyball, softball, swim and dive, women's soccer, and women's golf. More details HERE.

Student Athlete Academic Coordinator I/II (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Student Athlete Academic Coordinator coordinates support services for student athletes as they navigate athletic eligibility and academic achievement toward degree completion. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Wrestling Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Join our team in Tahlequah, one of the fastest-growing athletic departments in Oklahoma. NSU is investing in its programs, facilities, and people — creating a culture of growth and opportunity. More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Lead the charge in building a championship-caliber women’s wrestling program at one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing athletic departments. Join NSU and shape the future of RiverHawk Athletics. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Lead and elevate an NCAA Division II volleyball program at one of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing athletic departments. Join NSU Athletics and build a championship culture on and off the court! More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Apply now to become NSU’s next Head Athletic Trainer and help shape an elite, proactive athletic ecosystem in Oklahoma's fastest-growing athletic department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (2 Open Positions) (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Join the fastest-growing athletic department in Oklahoma. 2 Open positions are available. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Head Volleyball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student-athletes. More details HERE.

Clinical Assistant - Athletic Training Faculty (Pennwest - California / California, PA): Provide athletic training services to student-athletes in conjunction with our Team Physician. This is a clinical faculty position under the Dept. of Student Services & California Athletics. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Coach Men's Lacrosse (Frostburg State University / Frostburg, MD): This position will be responsible for providing coaching, supervision, recruiting, academic monitoring, and other duties related to the sport of lacrosse as assigned by the head men’s lacrosse coach More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Wagner College / Staten Island, NY): Responsible for leading athletic programs that encourage and support the development of scholar-athletes, while providing competitive platforms for teams and individuals competing in the NEC. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of California – Riverside / Riverside, CA): Serving on the Chancellor’s cabinet, this role provides strategic leadership and vision with broad institutional influence that drives competitive success and powerfully advances UCR's mission. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Executive Associate Athletic Director, Philanthropy & Engagement (University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA): Leads fundraising, donor engagement, and alumni relations for Pitt Athletics; drives strategic philanthropy and capital support to advance competitive excellence and student-athlete success. (DI) More details HERE.

Learning Specialist/Tutorial Coordinator (Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL): Primarily serves as a Learning Specialist for assigned student-athletes. Oversees and directs the tutorial program while providing support for the mentor program within Educational Services. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletics Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach assists with the coordination of strength and conditioning services to university student athletes, developing sport-specific conditioning programs. More details HERE.

Game Day Administrator (Westminster University / Salt Lake City, UT): Manages all home athletic and external events, staffing, and facilities; oversees event team, maintenance coordination, and operations for Westminster’s NCAA II and RMAC athletic programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach (Women's Wrestling) (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): See Full Job Description. More details HERE.

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