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Florida A&M head coach Quinn Gray has reinstated an old‑school preseason practice of housing the team in Sampson Hall dormitory, a move inspired by his former coach Billy Joe, to deepen bonds before the 2026 season.
After a 5‑7 finish and an NCAA academic ban, Florida A&M’s football program is reshaping its roster and leadership as it prepares for the 2026 season.
Florida A&M University’s 2026 preseason camp, led by head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. and quarterback Isaiah Knowles, blends a revamped offensive scheme with a competitive secondary, all while navigating an NCAA postseason ban and aiming for top SWAC and FCS rankings.
The upcoming October matchups seek to reconnect local alumni, students and fans with HBCU football traditions while leveraging the Eagles and city leadership to build a lasting Northeast hub.
Providence College’s men’s basketball team is set to compete in the 2026 Maui Invitational, beginning with a matchup against VCU on November 23 and continuing with a series of high‑stakes games that could reshape its postseason narrative.
North Carolina State’s 2026 nonconference football schedule consists of just three contests, a limited slate forced by the Atlantic Coast Conference’s shift to a nine‑game conference schedule. The Wolfpack will break even financially, paying $400,000 to host Richmond and receiving the same amount from Vanderbilt, while a separate agreement with Appalachian State includes a $2.5‑million cancellation penalty if the game is moved to 2028. The schedule was finalized through contracts signed in 2015 and 2021, with updates made in 2025, and includes a season‑opening matchup against Virginia that was relocated from Brazil to Charlottesville, generating $1.5 million for the university.
The Wolfpack will host Richmond and Appalachian State, travel to Vanderbilt, and earn $1.5 million after moving the Brazil opener to Charlottesville, all while navigating a nine‑game ACC schedule.
The Big Sky Conference has released the full 2026 football schedule, revealing kickoff times and network assignments for 56 games, with Idaho securing seven broadcast slots across ESPN, ESPNU, SWX and Scripps Sports.
After a season in Trento, DJ Stewart is set to join Baskonia in the EuroLeague and will test himself with the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League, facing several former Blue Devils.
The conference released detailed start times and TV assignments for all 56 matchups, highlighting a slate that includes national broadcasts for key rivalry games.
The annual Big 12 Conference Media Days opened in Frisco, Texas, spotlighting BYU’s roster depth, high‑profile recruits and the broader conversation around playoff expansion and the Protect College Sports act.
Will Tschetter, a former Michigan basketball player, has signed with the Portland Trail Blazers for the NBA Summer League after a standout season in Australia.
July media days across the power‑five conferences bring coaches, players and draft prospects into the spotlight, setting the narrative for the upcoming season.
Kansas will open its 2026 season in London against Arizona State, a match that marks a historic milestone for the sport and will be featured on FOX’s flagship pre‑game show.
North Dakota State University will air ten football games nationally this season, five on The CW, marking a major step up from the 1990s tape‑delayed broadcasts and signaling a new era of exposure for the program.
Troy University’s baseball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Super Regional for the first time, joining a string of Sun Belt successes that have defined the conference’s recent dominance.
The NCAA baseball Chapel Hill regional kicks off Friday, May 29, with a matchup between Tennessee and East Carolina, featuring top prospects and live coverage on ESPNU.
The University of North Texas is preparing for a high‑profile campaign that will see it face top opponents on national television, as it seeks to build on last year’s success.
Idaho's football program will enjoy a surge in national exposure next year, with three of its regular‑season contests slated for ESPN platforms. The network will broadcast the season opener at Cal Poly, a home clash with Montana State, and a road game at Utah, while ESPNU will also carry the Big Sky showdown between Eastern Washington and UC Davis.
Sacramento State announces a landmark television schedule that will feature at least five games on national networks in the 2026 season, highlighting key matchups and the program's move to the FBS level.
The University of Idaho announced three 2026 games slated for ESPN and ESPNU, highlighting a historic broadcast agreement that includes Friday night contests and a return to the Kibbie Dome.
East Carolina University reveals kickoff times and TV partners for its upcoming season, highlighting a high‑profile opener against Appalachian State.
The 2026 schedule reveals a heavy presence on ESPN platforms, home games on CBS Sports Network, and a live ESPN+ kickoff event with host Mike Corey.
Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, now manager of the San Francisco Giants, believes the Volunteers have a realistic chance to advance in the Chapel Hill Regional despite being the No. 2 seed.