Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers Major League Baseball for OnSI. He also covers the Big 12 Conference for Heartland College Sports.

Joe Castiglione walks the sidelines in the second half of an NCAA football game between Oklahoma (OU) and Temple at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
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House-NCAA Revenue Sharing Forces Oklahoma Athletics Layoffs

Not even one of the biggest athletic departments in the country is immune from belt tightening when it comes to NCAA vs. House.

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Oct 25, 2014; Madison, WI, USA; The Big 10 logo on the field at Camp Randall Stadium following the game between the Maryland Terrapins and Wisconsin Badgers.   Wisconsin won 52-7.
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New Maryland Athletic Director Says Revenue Will be Primary Focus

Jim Smith takes over as the athletic director at the University of Maryland at a tumultuous time in college sports.

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Tennessee athletic director Danny White before a NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game between the Lady Vols and Texas at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
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Tennessee Boss Says Only One Way to Solve Revenue Sharing, NIL Issues

Tennessee athletic director Danny White was clear during an interview about the only pathway to solve the dilemmas in college sports.

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Oct 12, 2024; West Point, New York, USA; UAB Blazers head coach Trent Dilfer walks off the field after a 44-10 loss against the Army Black Knights at Michie Stadium.
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Trent Dilfer Says NIL Money Influencing Schemes he Can Run at UAB

NIL money is great — if you have it. And while UAB’s Trent Dilfer has some, it’s not enough for him and other coaches to run things the way they want.

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Apr 19, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A view of the NCAA logo and trophy before the 2025 Women's National Gymnastics Championship at Dickies Arena.
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Will NCAA Proposal to Grandfathering Athletes Help Approve House Settlement?

The NCAA and the power conference commissioners are looking to overcome the objections to student-athletes being cut amid roster limits.

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Nov 9, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) passes the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium.
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South Carolina Football Star Uses NIL Funds to Support Former High School

This South Carolina Gamecocks star is giving back to the high school that he helped lead to a state championship.

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel high-fives fans as he walks down the tunnel for warm up before the USC game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
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Michigan Wolverines Boss Happy with One Aspect of Recent House-NCAA Decision

The House vs. NCAA settlement is taking a bit of a step back and one athletic director at Michigan is happy about it.

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Ohio State Buckeye head coach Ryan Day addresses his team after the spring game at Ohio Stadium on April 12, 2025.
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How Ohio State Football is Approaching Scholarships as Revenue Sharing Nears

The Ohio State Buckeyes are taking a somewhat unique approach to how they’re construct their roster as the House settlement nears completion.

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Apr 19, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A view of the NCAA logo and trophy before the 2025 Women's National Gymnastics Championship at Dickies Arena.
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Utah Utes Latest to Axe Sport Ahead of House-NCAA Settlement Ruling

The Utah Utes are discontinuing one of their Olympic sports in a move that comes ahead of a potential resolution to the House vs. NCAA settlement.

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A Tennessee fan takes a photos with Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel at the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between Tennessee and Houston at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
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Tennessee Volunteers Football Coach Explains Why He Hasn’t Jumped on GM Craze

While many college football teams are buying into the idea of having a general manager, this successful SEC coach isn’t quite there yet.

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Joe Barna (43) in the first quarter at Camping World Stadium.
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South Carolina Gamecocks Football Star’s New NIL Deal Comes with Action Figure

This South Carolina Gamecocks star has a new name, image and likeness deal that gives him a unique new product.

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ASU Sun Devils defensive lineman Anthonie Cooper (96) tries to block the pass of Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) at Mountain America Stadium on Oct 7, 2023.
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Former Colorado Buffaloes Star Wanted to Start NIL Collective with NFL Money

One of the most significant players in the NFL Draft was going to start an NIL collective for his school with his NIL money.

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