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The University of Southern California Trojans will open their 2026 football campaign against the San José State Spartans on Saturday August 29 at the L A Memorial Coliseum, with a full slate of broadcast and fan engagement options
The University of Georgia men’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 campaign with a trio of preseason contests, including home matchups against Georgia State and Charlotte, before heading to Clemson, as the Bulldogs aim for a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
The University of Connecticut's women's field hockey team launches the 2026 campaign with a pair of early contests against New Hampshire and Saint Joseph's, highlighted by a return of experienced players and new transfers, all broadcast on ESPN+.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter outlines the players he believes offer the best blend of upside and risk for the upcoming season, highlighting mid‑round quarterbacks, late‑round running backs and deep‑sleepers at receiver and tight end.
This season’s college football landscape is being reshaped by delayed kickoff, controversial eligibility rulings and a growing reliance on television money.
The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team is set to meet Ball State on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Muncie, Indiana, with the match streaming on ESPN+ and a roster brimming with returning starters and fresh talent.
South Carolina has released its full 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, highlighting eight games against teams ranked in the preseason top 25, including a revenge showdown with UCLA and a rematch with UConn.
Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina ends in a 4‑8 record, setting the stage for a decisive matchup against TCU that could either revive his reputation or cement his downfall.
NC State men's soccer heads to Miami to face Florida International in its first away match of the season, a game that could deliver the 578th win in program history and the second victory over FIU.
Belmont University’s men’s soccer team will travel to Conway, Arkansas, on Friday, August 28, to face Central Arkansas in a non‑conference showdown scheduled for 7:00 p.m., a match that will be streamed live on ESPN+.
The Wildcats will navigate a 14‑game nonconference calendar that includes five NCAA tournament opponents, multiple Power Four rivals, and a series of neutral‑site events, setting the tone for a challenging season.
ESPN’s projections paint a stark contrast for the Kansas Jayhawks, envisioning a 34‑win season and a Final Four run if top recruit Tyran Stokes and key transfers excel, while a worst‑case scenario predicts just 23 wins and an early NCAA exit, casting doubt on Coach Bill Self’s long‑term tenure.
The upcoming season will feature close to one hundred contests, beginning with the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta and spanning signature events such as the SIAC and SWAC championships, all broadcast across ESPN’s platforms.
The NHL announced a new distribution agreement that will see ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu share coverage of the 2026-27 season and beyond, highlighting key games and a continued partnership with ESPN.
Top-ranked basketball prospect Cayden Daughtry will visit Arkansas in late October, following a standout performance at Nike’s Peach Jam and a series of official trips to other programs.
The opening week of the 2026 college football schedule blends FCS showdowns, historic rematches and early power‑five confrontations, highlighting teams poised to make early statements.
Though retired from the sidelines, Nick Saban remains a pivotal voice in college football, influencing discussions about structure, leadership and the sport’s evolving landscape.
Nicholls State University will host Mississippi Valley State on August 27 at Manning Field, featuring returning stars Ean Rodrigue and Shane Lee, and aiming for a second straight season‑opening win under head coach Tommy Rybacki.
Georgia’s 2025 roster features five players in ESPN’s Top 100, highlighting the program’s depth and the impact of standout performers like quarterback Gunner Stockton and cornerback Ellis Robinson IV.
Two upcoming matches will showcase the Pirates' season form, a senior tribute, and live ESPN+ streaming.
The league revises start times for six Blue Jackets games, announces exclusive streaming on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu, and designates a TNT‑televised matchup, while confirming the network lineup and home‑arena appearances.
Starting in 2026, ESPN will retire its long‑standing BottomLine ticker from live college football telecasts across its networks, opting for intermittent score updates and a cleaner on‑screen presentation.
ESPN announced that its BottomLine ticker will disappear from college football broadcasts next year, consolidating Alabama’s 12 regular‑season games onto ESPN, ABC and Disney+ while keeping score updates visible.
TNT Sports will air 72 regular‑season contests, including the Heritage Classic and Winter Classic, while ESPN secures 100 exclusive games, covering the bulk of the schedule, playoffs and the All‑Star festivities.