The Daily Chop, Jan 22, 2026

[Bill Swartzbaugh]

The Daily Chop, Jan 22, 2026, read worldwide

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Estimated NCAA Athlete Revenue Sharing 2025-26:

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FSU FOOTBALL:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/noles-news-usa-today-puts-110000757.html
USA Today puts FSU at No. 22 in way-too-early Top 25

https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2026/01/21/fsu-football-espn-predicts-starting-quarterback-2026/88287356007/
Which quarterback will start for Florida State in 2026? ESPN weighs in

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bond-denied-for-suspect-in-shooting-of-fsu-football-player-family-speaks-out/ar-AA1UFRF3?ocid=BingNewsVerp
'It triggers me': Bond denied for suspect in shooting of FSU football player, family speaks out

https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/recruiting/2026/01/21/fsu-football-recruiting-andre-alexander-jr-offer/88281053007/
FSU offers scholarship to blue-chip linebacker

https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/recruiting/2026/01/21/fsu-football-brayden-tyson-praise-coaching-staff/88284690007/
Elite running back praises FSU staff, plans summer visit

https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/recruiting/2026/01/21/fsu-football-jaylen-scott-trending/88281208007/
FSU football is 'trending' for blue-chip safety target

https://chopchat.com/assistant-coach-tim-harris-jr-checks-out-a-talented-four-star-wr-from-florida
Assistant coach Tim Harris Jr. checks out a talented four-star WR from Florida

https://chopchat.com/florida-state-has-a-transfer-on-offense-who-should-have-1-000-yards-in-2026
Florida State has a transfer on offense who should have 1,000 yards in 2026

https://chopchat.com/florida-state-needs-to-keep-close-tabs-on-this-ot-alabama-just-landed-in-the-portal
Florida State needs to keep close tabs on this OT Alabama just landed in the portal

https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/fsu-football-in-mix-ascending-qb-recruit-davin-davidson-
FSU Football Now In Mix For Ascending Quarterback Recruit

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-state-offers-in-state-quarterback/ar-AA1UGkkh?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Florida State offers in-state quarterback

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/te-target-raves-about-culture-at-florida-state/ar-AA1UGoGf?ocid=BingNewsVerp
TE Target Raves About Culture at Florida State

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/blue-chip-wr-appreciates-fsu-s-recruiting-strategy/ar-AA1UFizs?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Blue-chip WR appreciates FSU's recruiting strategy

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-state-offers-in-state-2028-safety/ar-AA1UGApi?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Florida State offers in-state 2028 safety

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FSU BASKETBALL:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/1/21/womens-basketball-noles-head-to-smu-on-thursday
Noles Head to SMU on Thursday

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/column-even-during-difficult-first-233926666.html
Even during a difficult first season at FSU, Luke Loucks is providing proof of concept

https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-state-seminoles/news/winter-storm-to-force-florida-state-basketball-to-adjust-travel-for-smu-game/
Winter storm to force Florida State basketball to adjust travel for SMU game

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FSU BASEBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/fsu-s-myles-bailey-received-another-preseason-all-american-honor/ar-AA1UG82w?ocid=BingNewsVerp
FSU's Myles Bailey received another preseason All-American honor

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OTHER FSU SPORTS:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/1/21/mens-tennis-no-20-florida-state-falls-to-no-16-arizona
No. 20 Florida State Falls to No.16 Arizona

https://seminoles.com/news/2026/1/21/beachum-francik-harp-and-torres-named-to-usa-softball-top-50-player-of-the-year-watch-list
Beachum, Francik, Harp and Torres Named to USA Softball Top 50 Player of the Year Watch List

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
https://chopchat.com/keon-coleman-might-have-to-find-a-new-team-to-play-for-next-season
Keon Coleman might have to find a new team to play for next season
It looks like his time in Buffalo is up after the team's owner blasted him during a press conference

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/21/sport/football-nfl-keon-coleman-terry-pegula-buffalo-bills
Fallout from Bills’ playoff loss escalates as owner takes veiled shot at fired coach while discussing why star WR was drafted

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/former-fsu-football-player-blamed-by-bills-owner-for-draft-mistakes/ar-AA1UGzCX?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Former FSU football player blamed by Bills owner for draft mistakes

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25365265-keon-colemans-top-trade-landing-spots-after-bills-owners-controversial-comment
Keon Coleman's Top Trade Landing Spots After Bills Owner's Controversial Comment

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/saints-linked-to-trade-for-10m-bills-wr-after-shocking-owner-comments/ar-AA1UGTrG?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Saints linked to trade for $10M Bills WR after shocking owner comments

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/buffalo-bills/news/nfl-writer-proposes-probably-joking-college-destination-bills-wr-keon-coleman/f5a8a10b1395ec5be047d0f8
NFL writer proposes probably joking college destination for Bills WR Keon Coleman

https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-news/119966/patriots-open-joshua-farmer-21-day-practice-window-injured-reserve-return
Patriots open rookie defensive tackle Joshua Farmer’s window to return from injured reserve

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https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/nets-terance-mann-moves-to-second-unit/
Nets' Terance Mann: Moves to second unit

https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/the-latest-spurs-devin-vassell-s-injury-rehab-21306628.php
The latest on the Spurs' Devin Vassell's injury rehab
Coach Mitch Johnson indicated before Tuesday's game that the forward has reached a new stage in his recovery from a groin injury.

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https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/daniel-berger-looking-to-roll-again-at-american-express/1801537
Daniel Berger Looking to Roll Again at American Express - PGA News | Fantasy Golf - RotoBaller

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-golf/american-express-2026-tee-times-preview/
Berger, Castillo Could Surprise: American Express 2026 Tee Times, DFS Stats, and Weather Outlook

https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/luke-clanton-still-trying-to-settle-into-pga-tour-ahead-of-amex/1801325
Luke Clanton Still Trying to Settle Into PGA Tour Ahead of AMEX

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/major-winner-hints-regret-over-134549831.html
Major winner hints at regret over not making the switch to LIV Golf

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/acc-bowl-grades-every-team-200308816.html
ACC Bowl Grades: How Every Team Performed

https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/college-football/rushing-the-field/did-miamis-national-championship-run-legitimize-the-acc
Did Miami's run 'legitimize' the ACC?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/clemson-wide-receiver-receives-positive-news-after-suing-ncaa-for-extra-season/ar-AA1UHtTp?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Clemson wide receiver receives positive news after suing NCAA for extra season

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/duke-is-suing-its-star-quarterback-as-college-football-s-transfer-portal-shuffle-breaks-new-ground/ar-AA1UFVqJ?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Duke is suing its star quarterback as college football’s transfer portal shuffle breaks new ground

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/no-1-college-football-qb-in-transfer-portal-faces-major-problem-amid-nil-controversy/ar-AA1UGxAn?ocid=BingNewsVerp
No. 1 college football QB in transfer portal faces major problem amid NIL controversy

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47683265/duke-qb-mensah-enter-portal-sign-judge-rules
QB Mensah can enter portal, can't sign until ruling

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/no-2-available-transfer-portal-qb-linked-to-two-major-college-football-programs/ar-AA1UGsR1?ocid=BingNewsVerp
No. 2 available transfer portal QB linked to two major college football programs
San José State QB Walker Eget, the No. 2 quarterback remaining in the transfer portal, is drawing interest from Duke and Stanford after a breakout 2025 season.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/how-louisville-improved-their-offense-in-the-transfer-portal/ar-AA1UJiON?ocid=BingNewsVerp
How Louisville improved their offense in the transfer portal

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/hurricanes/2026/01/21/miami-hurricanes-football-schedule-2026-opponents/88283486007/
After Miami national championship loss, when is 2026 schedule release?

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/overlooked-miami-wr-parents-reveal-231331334.html
Overlooked Miami WR’s Parents Reveal Decisions That Saved Mario Cristobal’s HC Role

https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/mario-cristobal-miami-favorites-to-land-star-qb-wr-duo-from-acc-champions-11398180
Mario Cristobal, Miami Favorites to Land Star QB/WR Duo from ACC Champions

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/lsu-football-running-back-transfers-to-legendary-coach-at-acc-school/ar-AA1UEJCn?ocid=BingNewsVerp
LSU football running back transfers to legendary coach at UNC

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/fsu-defensive-line-target-commits-to-rival-acc-program/ar-AA1UGcZJ?ocid=BingNewsVerp
FSU defensive line target commits to SMU

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/colorado-pass-rusher-samuel-okunlola-transfers-to-acc-program/ar-AA1UGiIR?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Colorado pass rusher Samuel Okunlola transfers Virginia Tech

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ACC BASKETBALL:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboard/_/seasontype/2/group/2
ACC Men's Basketball Scoreboard

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/weather-shut-down-acc-basketball-134700555.html
Will The Weather Shut Down ACC Basketball This Weekend?

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/22/sports/boston-college-mens-basketball/
Boden Kapke’s 3-pointer with 22 seconds left sends Boston College men’s basketball past Pittsburgh, 65=62

https://www.si.com/college/duke/blue-devils-boozer-sweeps-weekly-acc-awards
Duke’s Boozer Sweeps Weekly ACC Awards

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/three-takeaways-from-miami-basketballs-back-to-back-loses-between-clemson-and-fsu/ar-AA1UG2vC?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Three Takeaways From Miami Basketball's Back-to-Back Loses Between Clemson and FSU
A Run of Turnovers

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401820687
Wilson, Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 91-69 in ACC play
After two straight losses, UNC rebounds with a home win over Notre Dame

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nc-state-basketball-finds-success-110000179.html
NC State basketball finds success on the road. Clemson is the latest to fall

https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/01/21/kebba-njie-notre-dame-basketball-knee-injury-career-ending/88280697007/
Notre Dame basketball's latest injury costs Irish a veteran voice

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/3-takeaways-from-syracuses-76-74-loss-to-virginia-tech/ar-AA1UJb9J?ocid=BingNewsVerp
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 76-74 loss to Virginia Tech
Orange offense stalls down stretch

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/how-good-has-malik-thomas-been-for-virginia-basketball-this-season/ar-AA1UFFBh?ocid=BingNewsVerp
How Good Has Malik Thomas Been For Virginia Basketball This Season?

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/virginia-tech-basketball-hokies-pick-063602470.html
Hokies pick up huge road win at Syracuse

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/college-football-way-too-early-top-25-poll-for-2026-season-who-is-on-top/ar-AA1UuVcs?ocid=BingNewsVerp
College football way-too-early top 25 poll for 2026 season: Who is on top?

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/news/college-football/even-sec-fans-can-admit-it-the-big-ten-just-earned-its-most-impressive-feat-ever/
Even SEC fans can admit it: The Big Ten just earned its most impressive feat ever

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47592876/predicting-starting-quarterbacks-college-football-power-4-teams-2026
Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2026

https://floridagators.com/news/2026/1/21/football-the-five-gators-that-had-to-stay-and-why-they-did
The Five Gators That Had To Stay — And Why They Did

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/champ-monds-recruitment-florida-gators-182027193.html
Champ Monds recruitment: Florida Gators' Jon Sumrall visits Vero star QB

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/georgia-3-starting-qb-star-010348048.html
Georgia 3-year starting QB star wants to return to college football and play for Bulldogs after NFL stint

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/how-indiana-closed-out-college-football-s-greatest-story/ar-AA1UGux5?ocid=BingNewsVerp
How Indiana closed out college football’s greatest story

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/91-million-head-coach-draws-attention-while-signing-40-college-football-players/ar-AA1UG1Dn?ocid=BingNewsVerp
$91 million head coach draws attention while signing 40+ college football players

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/where-dante-moore-ranks-in-college-football-s-nil-valuations/ar-AA1UFmO1?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Where Dante Moore ranks in college football’s NIL valuations

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OTHER BASKETBALL:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboard
Men's College Basketball Scoreboard

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25362131-top-college-basketball-programs-danger-missing-2026-ncaa-tournament
Top College Basketball Programs in Danger of Missing the 2026 NCAA Tournament

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47682389/charles-bediako-gets-tro-alabama-return-ncaa-lawsuit
Former Alabama standout granted TRO to return
Court Grants 2-Way G-League Player Temporary College Basketball Eligibility

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/college-basketball-head-coach-suspended-210430572.html
Air Force basketball head coach suspended indefinitely by his school