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College Sports Landscape Spurs Saint Francis to Leave DI For DIII
What went into the decision to leave "big-time" college athletics.


DECEMBER 4, 2025
composed by STEVE ULRICH
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1. College Sports Landscape Spurs Saint Francis to Leave DI For DIII
“ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi reports on Saint Francis University’s major decision to move from Division I to Division III athletics because of challenges created by NIL, the transfer portal and more.”
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