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The collegiate athletics landscape is evolving fast—and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, hosts Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel break down five major issues tied to revenue sharing and the House settlement. From federal policy developments to financial reporting challenges, this conversation highlights the complexity—and urgency—facing colleges and universities navigating today’s sports business environment.

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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel welcome Daniel Shorstein, president of James Moore Digital, for a conversation on AI in college athletics finance. They dive into how athletic department business offices can leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and ultimately make their athletic directors (and their institutions) look good. The trio also explores the risks, the hype, and where technologies are headed over the next few years. And as always, they close with a round of brews. Cheers!

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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel cover two of the biggest conversations dominating college athletics one month after the House settlement rollout. First, they unpack the ripple effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on charitable giving and how development officers are rethinking their playbook. Then the team tackles a growing compliance concern: revenue share payments to international student-athletes. And as always, the episode wraps with a round of Brews—because complex issues go down a little easier with a good drink in hand. Cheers!

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In this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis, Ken Kurdziel and Shane Metzler discuss the tidal wave of change hitting college athletics as the new fiscal year kicks off. The team dives into the NCAA’s delayed 2025 Agreed-Upon Procedures guide, the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts and other hot topics and on-the-ground chatter you need to know as the House settlement goes live. And of course, it wouldn’t be News & Brews without a round of what everyone’s sipping on—because some conversations just go better with a brew in hand. Cheers!

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If you missed Part 3 of our Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape webinar series, this episode of News & Brews Sports Biz has you covered! Katie and Ken are joined once again by colleague Jim Booz to break down key insights from a dynamic panel of FCS and mid-major athletic directors: Colin Hargis (Florida Gulf Coast), Laurel Hosmer (Valparaiso), and Marvin Lewis (George Mason). From current events shaking up the industry to the unique challenges and strategies at the mid-major level, Jim shares highlights from the discussion he moderated, including how smaller programs are adapting, what’s top of mind for these leaders, and how their approaches may hold broader value across college athletics. And of course, the crew reveals their brew picks of the month before wrapping things up. Cheers!

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Join Katie and Ken for a conversation with Yulander Wells, Deputy Athletics Director - Finance, Operations, Revenue & Business Strategy at Notre Dame, as he shares insights on the historic significance of hosting the first on-campus College Football Playoff game at Notre Dame Stadium. The trio also discusses CFP logistics, maintaining independence in today’s landscape, strategies for navigating the House settlement and more—all while sharing their latest brew of choice.

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If you missed Part Two of our three-part webinar series, Strategies for Success in a Changing Landscape¸ this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie Davis and Ken Kurdziel are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with Group of 5 athletic directors Sean Frazier (Northern Illinois University), Michael Kelly (University of South Florida), and Stephanie Rempe (University of Nevada). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including how institutions of all sizes can benefit from strategies that Group of 5 programs are taking, actionable steps ADs can implement now, and some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like conference realignment, a revenue share environment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

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Join Katie and Ken as they reflect on 2024’s game-changing moments in college athletics. From the hottest topics shaping the industry to the biggest wins (and lessons learned) for our team, this episode is packed with insights, stories and a look back at the year that was. Plus, we’re breaking down the House Settlement in plain English—making this an episode you’ll want to share with campus stakeholders to help them navigate this pivotal topic with clarity and confidence. And, as always, Katie and Ken will share their brew choices of the month. Don’t miss it!

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On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by Andrew Roberts, Executive Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer at the University of Missouri-Columbia. They discuss the role of an SEC CFO in the post-House era and the unique value a CPA brings as athletic departments work through these changes. They also cover topics like the evolution of collegiate athletics finances, stakeholder alignment, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

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If you missed our recent webinar, Strategies for Success in a Changing Athletics Landscape, this episode is your chance to catch the highlights! On this month’s News & Brews Sports Biz, Katie and Ken are joined by colleague Jim Booz to recap a panel discussion with athletic directors Desireé Reed-Francois (Arizona), Josh Brooks (Georgia) and Graham Neff (Clemson). Jim and Katie share their top takeaways, including actionable steps ADs can implement now, and dive into some of the more surprising moments from the conversation. They also explore topics like alignment, budgeting, and more—all while revealing their brew choices for the month!

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