With Arch Manning moving into his first season as the starting quarterback in burnt orange and white, how much are the Texas Longhorns spending on NIL?

Coming off back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff semifinals, the Longhorns are back in the national spotlight, increasing speculation about the roster spend for Texas as the program moves into the top five nationally in blue-chip ratio.

According to a report from the Houston Chronicle based on an anonymous source, the Horns will spend $35 to $40 million on their 2025 roster if revenue sharing with athletes as a result of the anticipated House vs. NCAA settlement.

In Destin, Florida for the SEC spring meetings, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian pushed back against that report in an appearance on Sirius XM’s SEC radio channel.

“What’s frustrating on that is that it was a little bit of irresponsible reporting,” Sarkisian said. “One anonymous source said that’s what our roster was. I wish we had $40 million on our roster, we’d probably be a little bit better team than we are.”

The report spread quickly.

“What’s crazy about this day and age in which you guys operate in — and I’ve watched this for 25 years now, the evolution of Twitter and social media and podcasts — one guy writes an article from an anonymous source that says, that’s what our roster is, and everybody ran it,” Sarkisian said.

“I’m talking real publications ran with it, and it was like, that’s what’s going on in Texas. Nobody asked me one question. Like, okay, sure, but if that’s what you think, that’s fine. If that’s the narrative you want to paint for our team. That’s fine, whatever.”

Sarkisian didn’t provide a specific number that Texas expects to spend on its roster if revenue sharing goes into place this year, but he did hint at it.

“I wish I had about another 15 million or so, though, we might have a little better roster,” Sarkisian said.

That would put the roster spend between $20 and $25 million, a number that deserves some context because Sarkisian revealed last month that three-year starting quarterback Quinn Ewers never took NIL money from the school collective, instead becoming a multi-millionaire by signing outside endorsement deals like Manning inked with Red Bull, Panini America, Uber, and Vouri this offseason.

So whatever money Texas will spend on its football roster this year, the total team income from NIL is much higher.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma State Softball third baseman Tallen Edwards has earned the Rawlings Gold Glove award, announced by the NFCA this afternoon.
 
Edwards collects OSU’s first Gold Glove in program history, after the award was introduced to collegiate softball in 2022.
 
A member of the inaugural All-Big 12 defensive team, Edwards held down the hot corner all year long, but was especially effective in conference play with a perfect fielding percentage in 57 chances.
 
On the year, the Moore, Okla., native totaled 112 assists and 33 putouts with only four errors and a .973 fielding percentage. She also had a hand in helping turn nine of OSU’s 24 double plays.
 
Edwards led the team and ranked inside the top 15 nationally in both defensive runs saved (14^th, 13.65) and defensive wins above replacement (14^th, 1.15).
 
Recipients of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, presented by the NFCA, were selected by the NFCA’s NCAA Division I All-America Committee, following regional voting to identify the finalists at each position. The group utilized fielding statistics and school-submitted video to closely examine finalists and select the winners at every defensive position.
 
Along with being the first Gold Glove recipient in OSU’s history, Edwards is just the fourth student-athlete from the Big 12 Conference to receive the prestigious award.  
 
For season-long coverage of Oklahoma State Softball, visit okstate.com and follow @CowgirlSB on X and @osusoftball on Instagram.
 
2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Winners
 

Position	First Name	Last Name	School
Pitcher	Devyn	Netz	University of Arizona
Catcher	Jocelyn	Erickson	University of Florida
First Base	Arianna	Rodi	University of South Carolina
Second Base	Ailana	Agbayani	University of Oklahoma
Third Base	Tallen	Edwards	Oklahoma State University
Shortstop	Koko	Wooley	Texas A&M University
Left Field	Elena	Heng	Louisiana Tech University
Center Field	Kendra	Falby	University of Florida
Right Field	Rachel	Roupe	Liberty University

Grand Canyon transfer guard Tyon Grant-Foster has committed to Gonzaga, a source told On3.

The 6-foot-7, 220-pound senior originally from Kansas City, Kansas is still awaiting a waiver from the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility.

Foster began his career at Indian Hills junior college in 2018, spending two years with the program before transferring to Kansas. He played sparingly for the Jayhawks during the 2020-21 season, averaging just 8.1 minutes and scoring just 3.1 points a game.

He then entered the transfer portal and landed at DePaul. In his first game with the Blue Demons, Foster collapsed due to cardiac arrest. He underwent multiple heart surgeries and didn’t play for nearly two years.

Once medically cleared, Foster transferred to Grand Canyon and had a breakout season (2023-24), averaging 20.1 points per game and winning WAC Player of the Year. This past season in 2024-25, Foster’s numbers dropped slightly but still had a productive year, averaging 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

Foster is the third transfer set to be joining Gonzaga this season, following former Arizona State guard Adam Miller and former Virginia guard Jalen Warley. Two freshman are also headed to Spokane next season — four-star SG Davis Fogle (No. 37 NATL) and three-star C Parker Jefferson (No. 141 NATL).

Gonzaga made their 26th consective NCAA tournament appearance this season. They fell in the second round to Houston, who made the national title games. The Zags finished with an overall record of 26-9.

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Oklahoma State’s men’s golf team picked up two of its three victories in extra holes to battle past Ole Miss, 3-2, during the semifinal match at the NCAA Championship on Tuesday to reach tomorrow’s championship match at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa.

With the win, the Cowboys will play in their fourth title match since the implementation of the current system in 2009. OSU was runner-up in 2010 and 2014 before breaking through in 2018.

Sophomore Preston Stout got the Pokes on the board first with a 5-and-4 win over NCAA individual medalist Michael La Sasso.

The Rebels answered with Kye Meeks taking down sophomore Gaven Lane, 4 and 2, and Tom Fischer sneaking past sophomore Ethan Fang, 1 up.

Cowboy freshman Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson came up clutch for the Cowboys. After Cameron Tankersley tied the match at the 18^th, Falhberg-Johnsson rolled in a birdie putt on the second extra hole to give OSU its second point.

The outcome would come down to the anchor match between sophomore Eric Lee and Cohen Trolio. Lee trailed until tying the match at the 14^th. The two players would tie the next five holes before Lee rolled in a birdie putt on the first extra hole to seal the outcome.

The Cowboys advanced to the semifinal round after taking down in-state rival Oklahoma, 3.5-1.5.

In his match against Drew Goodman, Fang took control early, winning the first four holes. Goodman would cut the margin in half at the fifth, before the Cowboy sophomore took the ninth and 11^th to restore the four-hole advantage.

Goodman claimed Nos. 13 and 14 before Fang won the 15^th and tied the 16^th to close the match and give OSU its first point.

Playing in the lead match, Fahlberg-Johnsson won the fourth and the 10^th to take a 2-up advantage over PJ Maybank III. After Maybank claimed the 15^th to pull even, Fahlberg-Johnsson won the final two holes for a 2-up victory and getting the Cowboys within one point of securing the match.

Stout never trailed in his match with Jase Summy, dropping just one hole. Stout claimed the second and sixth before extending to a 3-up advantage with a win at the 10^th. Summy would take the 14^th before Stout buried a 20-foot birdie putt on the 17^th hole to send the Cowboys into the semifinals.

Lee was tied through 14 holes in his tilt with Clark Van Gaalen when play was halted.

OU’s lone point came courtesy of Ryder Cowan’s 3-and-2 win over Lane.

Quarterfinal Results

No. 7 Virginia def. No. 2 Auburn, 3-2

No. 3 Florida def. No. 6 Texas, 3-2

No. 4 Oklahoma State def. No. 5 Oklahoma, 3.5-1.5

Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson (OSU) def. PJ Maybank III, 2 up

Ethan Fang (OSU) def. Drew Goodman, 3&2

Preston Stout (OSU) def. Jase Summy, 2&1

Ryder Cowan def. Gaven Lane (OSU), 3&2

Eric Lee (OSU) tied Clark Van Gaalen

No. 8 Ole Miss def. No. 1 Arizona State, 3-2

Semifinal Results

No. 4 Oklahoma State No. 8 Ole Miss, 3-2

Filip Fahlberg-Johnsson (OSU) def. Cameron Tankersley, 20 holes

Tom Fischer def. Ethan Fang (OSU), 1 up

Preston Stout (OSU) def. Michael La Sasso, 5&4

Kye Meeks def. Gaven Lane (OSU), 4&2

Eric Lee def. Cohen Trolio, 19 holes

No. 7 Virginia def. No. 3 Florida, 4-1

 

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech senior outside linebacker David Bailey was named to the Lott IMPACT® Trophy watch list Wednesday, kicking off what could be a slew of preseason recognitions for the Red Raiders heading into the 2025 season.

 

Bailey is one of 42 preseason candidates for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which recognizes the top defensive player in college football who makes the biggest impact for his team, both on and off the field. Now in its 22nd year, it is the only major defensive college football award that considers character as part of its selection process. 

 

Named after Pro Football Hall of Fame member Ronnie Lott, the Lott IMPACT® Trophy is awarded annually to college football’s defensive player of the year. Founded in 2004 by The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation, the Lott IMPACT® Trophy is the first and only college football award to recognize both athletic performance and the personal character attributes of the player.

 

The award is presented to the player who exhibits the same characteristics Lott embodied during his distinguished career: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. Voters for the award include selected members of the national media, previous finalists, the Board of Directors of the Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation and a distinguished group of former college football head coaches.

 

Bailey is the highest-rated returning edge player in college football by Pro Football Focus after receiving a 90.9 overall defensive grade by the publication last season while a junior at Stanford. Bailey, who transferred to Texas Tech this spring as part of the nation’s top portal class, ranked sixth among edge rushers nationally last season by PFF, grading slightly behind Penn State’s Abdul Carter, the No. 3 overall pick several weeks ago in the NFL Draft.

 

Bailey, himself, is already projected as a potential first round pick a year from now after a stellar three-year with the Cardinal where he combined for 111 tackles (73 solo), including 22.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks and seven forced fumbles. Bailey enters his final collegiate season tied for second among active FBS players for career forced fumbles as he trails only the 11 from Red Murdock of Buffalo.

 

Bailey caused five forced fumbles during his standout junior season alone to go along with 31 tackles (22 solo), 8.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks. He led all FBS players with a 93.2 grade as a pass rusher by PFF, which credited him with 39 total pressures on the season. He combined for 91 total pressures over his three seasons with the Cardinal as he added 6.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks as a sophomore in 2023 and then 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks as a true freshman in 2022. He was tabbed a true freshman All-American by 247Sports following his true freshman season.

 

Off the field, Bailey earned his bachelor’s degree in science, technology and science from Stanford in less than four years. He was a member of the All-ACC Academic Team that was announced following the 2024 season.

 

Bailey arrived at Texas Tech in April and was able to complete the final two weeks of spring practices with the Red Raiders. He will make his Red Raider debut Aug. 30 when Texas Tech opens the 2025 season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff inside Jones AT&T Stadium.