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The Hawks announce three key front office changes, promoting Peter Dinwiddie to executive vice president of basketball operations and adding Tim Bontemps as strategic advisor, while Maxwell Kupchak moves up to director of cap strategy and player personnel.
James Madison University defeated Liberty 20-13 in its season opener, showcasing a balanced attack and a defense that held opponents to 91 rushing yards, while preparing to host Wagner before traveling to San Diego State.
ESPN and Apple Music have launched a sweeping collaboration that will curate music for Monday Night Football throughout the 2026‑27 season, culminating in the network’s first Super Bowl broadcast and Apple Music’s halftime performance.
The University of Virginia men’s basketball program has unveiled a 2026‑27 non‑conference slate featuring high‑profile matchups against ranked teams, with early wins targeted to enhance NCAA Tournament seeding.
Tennessee will travel to Atlanta on Saturday to face Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium, with the kickoff set for 7 p.m. EDT and the contest broadcast nationally on ESPN.
Florida State, coming off a 14‑point win over Alabama, will attempt to topple the 19th‑ranked Mustangs on September 7, with a key quarterback injury and a strategic focus on key offensive players.
Auburn edged Baylor 17-16 in a nail‑biting season opener, highlighted by a decisive goal‑line tackle from Eric Winters with nine seconds left. Freshman coach Alex Golesh secured his first victory, and the Tigers now prepare for a night game at Jordan‑Hare Stadium against Southern Miss, with betting odds and ticket information already in play.
Florida State opens its season Monday night at Doak Campbell Stadium against SMU, seeking to rebound from a 34‑17 loss to New Mexico State and to counter a high‑powered offense led by returning quarterback Kevin Jennings.
The Week 1 college football schedule features a high‑stakes ACC matchup between SMU and Florida State on Monday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. ET, with both teams looking to secure an early conference win.
The opening weekend of the 2025 college football season features three top‑ranked programs, an early Apple Cup rivalry and multiple prime‑time games, all available across TV and streaming platforms.
The 2026 NFL season opens on Wednesday, September 9, with a Super Bowl LX rematch, while the first Thursday Night Football game will be staged in Australia on September 10, streamed on Netflix.
Analysts and former professionals argue that college football players are unpaid professionals who merit compensation, challenging the NCAA's antitrust stance and eligibility policies.
The University of Memphis men's soccer team welcomes UNC Asheville to campus Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN+, with commentator Jeff Brightwell calling the action. Both squads enter the contest with impressive early-season records.
After a dominant two‑game run that produced nine goals and only one concession, UConn prepares for back‑to‑back contests against Brown and top‑ranked Harvard, with both games to be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The SEC opener between LSU and Clemson on September 5 will be broadcast nationally on ABC, with betting markets favoring LSU despite a potentially competitive matchup.
The NCAA has realigned the 2027 Women’s Frozen Four schedule so all games air on ESPN’s linear channels, with the championship set for March 23 in Duluth, Minnesota.
The 2026 Players Era Women's Basketball Showcase will feature Duke, Texas and Southern California in a historic double‑header, with tickets on sale now.
The 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase will take place Dec. 19‑20 at Michelob ULTRA Arena, featuring a championship rematch, a Final Four showdown and a seven‑figure NIL pool, all broadcast on ESPN.
The upcoming home fixture against Lipscomb has been added to ESPN+’s schedule, with streaming details to be posted on the team’s social channels and official site.
ESPN is removing its BottomLine score ticker from live college football games, following a trend set by NFL broadcasters FOX and CBS, and urging fans to turn to phones or YouTube TV’s multi-view for real-time scores
The 2026 college football season opens with a limited Week 0 in Dublin, but ESPN's 'College GameDay' will debut a week later in Baton Rouge for the LSU vs. Clemson matchup.
The 2026 college football season kicks off with a high‑stakes matchup in Dublin, featuring a new-look North Carolina team under Bill Belichick against a TCU team projected to win 34‑17.
A new sport that blends baseball with theatrical performances, music and fan interaction has moved from Fenway Park to Gillette Stadium, attracting celebrities, former players and mainstream media attention.
On Aug. 28, the University of South Florida men's soccer team fell 2-0 to the University of Central Florida in Orlando, marking their first defeat since 2018.