The NCAA Division I Board of Directors approved a blanket waiver granting an extra year of eligibility to former junior college transfers in similar positions to Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, while also announcing it is appealing the ruling in Pavia's case.

Michael Van Buren Jr., who threw for 1,886 yards and scored 16 total touchdowns for Mississippi State this season, has committed to LSU after leaving the Bulldogs.

Four-star quarterback Bryce Baker has affirmed his commitment to North Carolina and noted how his conversation with Bill Belichick centered on the coach's "pro" vision for the program.

Quarterback Malachi Nelson, the No. 1 overall prospect in the Class of 2023, intends to enter the transfer portal after playing three games this season for Boise State, his manager told ESPN.

Former Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos has committed to Florida State, where he will reunite with incoming offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, his former coach at UCF.

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is entering the NCAA transfer portal, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday afternoon.

Class of 2025 quarterback Chase Herbstreit, son of ESPN analyst and former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, committed to Michigan.

Five-star defensive end Zion Elee, ESPN's No. 1 defender in the Class of 2026, has committed to Maryland, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart, the No. 11 prospect in the 2025 ESPN 300, committed to USC on Wednesday afternoon, announcing his decision live on "College Football Live" from a ceremony at New Orleans' Edna Karr High School.

Oregon completed the flip of five-star Ohio State cornerback pledge Na'eem Offord Wednesday afternoon, gaining a stunning commitment from the nation's top-ranked defender hours into the early signing period.

Oklahoma completed the flip of three-star Oklahoma State quarterback pledge Jett Niu.

Four-star athlete Michael Terry III announced his commitment to Texas, picking the Longhorns over Nebraska and Oregon.

He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate. Where he goes is a huge signing day question.

Four-star USC wide receiver pledge Jerome Myles, ESPN's No. 6 WR in the 2025 class, has decommitted from the Trojans.

Five-star 2026 tight end Kendre' Harrison, No. 6 in the ESPN Junior 300, announced his commitment to Oregon, where he plans to play football and basketball.

A day before Texas A&M revives its rivalry with Texas, the Aggies got word that four-star 2026 Michigan quarterback pledge Brady Hart has flipped his commitment to A&M and plans to reclassify into the 2025 cycle.

Colorado landed 2025 commitments from defenders London Merritt and Alexander McPherson, offensive tackle Carde Smith and wide receiver Quentin Gibson on Thursday night.

Florida has flipped four-star Florida State running back Byron Louis, sources told ESPN's Eli Lederman. The No. 11 RB prospect is the Gators fourth flip in the past day.

Linebacker Ty Jackson becomes the eight ESPN 300 prospect to decommit from the USC Trojans. The nation's top inside linebacker prospect flipped to the Florida Gators on Monday.

Wisconsin secured a commitment from the nation's top uncommitted quarterback prospect, Carter Smith.