Big Ten, SEC establish new eligibility rules; most disappointing MLB players of 2026

Plus, a new format for the Tour Championship Aug 26, 2026 at 9:00 am ET • 7 min read This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏈 Five things to know Wednesday The Big Ten and SEC will not allow NFL players to rejoin their conferences. In the wake of the court rulings that paved the way for professional athletes to play a fifth year of college sports, the Big Ten announced it will bar NFL players from transferring to its schools. The SEC followed suit hours later with a new rule of its own. That comes as a disappointment to LSU, where Lane Kiffin already signed three former pros. Kiffin's latest signee, Dae'Quan Wright, joined the team after going through trai