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NCAA

American  
Or N.C.A.A.
  1. National Collegiate Athletic Association.


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That approach ruffled feathers across the sport, as detractors argued that the offseason shopping spree was against the spirit of college sports—a bridge too far even in the wild west of today’s NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In order to play in Week Zero in its home stadium and not internationally or at a neutral site, USC must secure an exemption from the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Regulations should include advertising restrictions, integrity protections and involvement with sports governing bodies including the NCAA, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

"Shame on the coaches, too. But shame on the NCAA, because coaches are going to do what they've got to do."

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

That’s even more true since the NCAA, the governing body for college sports, formalized a playoff system, now with 12 teams, that exists outside the bowl schedule.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025