Playfly has acquired The Aspire Group, the Big 12 Conference is looking for ways to spice up its football broadcasts, strong pushback at New Mexico State over AD's new extension, Collegiate Sports Associates names a former Power 5 COO as its new Senior Advisor and more.

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