The Weekender: Outrageous Get-In Prices For The National Championship, Trinidad Chambliss Sues The NCAA and A Point Shaving Scandal Rocks College Basketball
Key Points:
- The College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium will feature the most expensive average ticket price in college football history at $4,320, with parking costs nearing $1,000, marking a record for the venue as well.
- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA after being denied a sixth year of eligibility, citing medical issues during his sophomore year at Ferris State, with support from his former coach and medical staff.
- A federal indictment revealed a major point-shaving scandal involving over 39 players from 17 NCAA Division I basketball teams, implicating players, alumni, and professional bettors in a widespread gambling conspiracy affecting more than 29 games.
- Ohio State has seen significant transfer portal activity,