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Clark Lea was named the 2026 AFCA President, adding to a growing list of offseason honors.
Lea led Vanderbilt to a 10-3 season, beating three AP Top 15 teams for the program's first six-win SEC season.
Lea earned SEC Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season and Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year this offseason.
Lea previously served on the AFCA Board of Trustees before becoming president.
Vanderbilt strengthened its roster in the portal with Cole Adams, Ja’Cory Thomas, and Ricardo Jones arrivals.
The Commodores opened the 2026 schedule with notable games set for the season.
Lea’s ongoing offseason honors reflect a rising profile in college football leadership.
Vanderbilt has had a busy offseason despite departures through the transfer portal.
The article notes individual honors for Lea alongside team successes this season.
Lea’s tenure includes leadership roles within the AFCA and a presidential trajectory for the organization.

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Coaches want the playoff to start earlier to shorten the season and reduce portal overlap.
Coaches consider softening redshirt rules to allow more game appearances before using a redshirt.
Five-year eligibility was debated, with a push toward simplifying by moving to five years of play within a five-year window.
Tampering is widespread but often mediated through agents rather than direct contact with players.
Coaches note the transfer portal and NIL era have altered roster dynamics and retention at all levels.
Group of 5 coaches are using playing-time data to discourage midseason departures and protect rosters.
Coaches see potential calendar changes as 2027 season earliest if agreed upon, with TV networks needing buy-in.
NCAA calendar debates centered on balancing academics, exams, and postseason play, especially for five-year players.
Indiana’s turnaround is cited as evidence that right-fit players and experience matter more than pure star power.
Officials note the NCAA’s five-year rule has held up in court about 70 percent of the time.

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