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Louisville athletic director Josh Heird and the Cardinals are navigating college sports’ new landscape.

Louisville athletic director Josh Heird and the Cardinals are navigating college sports’ new landscape.

Facing mounting deficits and an uncertain future, the Cardinals are pouring millions into football and basketball while pushing for sweeping changes to a broken economic model.

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Nov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A Michigan State Spartans helmet sits on a bench during the second half game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ford Field.

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Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Elzie Harrington (3).

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Sep 20, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Omari Hayes (1) runs after a catch as Mississippi Rebels defensive back Cedrick Beavers (13) makes the tackle during the third quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Jan 10, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward Taj Manning (15) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Diego State defensive back Chris Johnson (DB17) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

Boise State's Drew Fielder.

Jan 31, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Ismaila Diagne (24) celebrates after a game against the Saint Mary's Gaels at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 73-65.

Jan 31, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Bill Fennelly looks on during the second half against the UCF Knights at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Boise State Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson.

Iowa State Cyclones' guard Kenzie Hare (12) takes a three-point shot against UCF during the second quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 31, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Ashton Jeanty.

Feb 25, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones center Audi Crooks (55) grabs a rebound during their game with the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Sep 6, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Bowling Green Falcons running back Cameron Pettaway (26) carries the ball as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bearcats safety Xavier Williams (36) in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Northern Iowa's Leon Bond III (35) drives the ball into the paint against Drake’s Eli Shetlar (10) on March 1, 2026, at the Knapp Center in Des Moines.

Iowa State Cyclones' Alisa Williams (3) and Lilly Taulelei (9) pose during the university’s women’s basketball media day at Sukup Basketball Complex on Oct. 16, 2025, in Ames, Iowa

Nov 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Iowa State Cyclones helmets on the bench during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; /s13/ blocks the shot of Virginia Tech Hokies center Christian Gurdak (32) in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bishop Heelan's Melina Snoozy (23) runs across the baseline on defense on March 3, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

Boise State Broncos head coach Leon Rice.

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center.

There were many emotions at the end of the 21-inning St. Thomas-Northern Colorado game.