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The NFL Draft combines tradition, analytics and negotiation, offering teams a chance to rebuild while navigating complex rules and strategic trades.
From breakout receivers to veteran defenders, Missouri’s recent alumni are carving out prominent roles across the league, underscoring the program’s continued impact on professional football.
Montana State University will host West Georgia University in Bozeman this September, while the Wolves travel to Carrolton, Georgia, the following year, marking the first meetings between the two schools.
Nine Oregon players crack the USA TODAY top 100, highlighting a talent‑laden squad that aims to contend for the national championship despite a few notable omissions.
From the shadow of a legendary high school coach to the bright lights of Tallahassee, Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. steps onto the sideline at Ken Riley Field, ready to write the next chapter of his family's football story.
During a Pat McAfee Show appearance, Nick Saban praised Mario Cristobal’s recruiting acumen while critiquing his pitch that the ACC surpasses the SEC.
The Warriors will face the Tommies on August 27 in St. Paul, marking a historic second meeting and setting the stage for both teams' campaigns.
Lane Kiffin defends his recruitment of Dae'Quan Wright, citing legal rulings that grant fifth-year eligibility, while the SEC contests the policy.
An early‑season look at the preseason performances that are shaping fantasy football draft strategies, from breakout wide receivers to emerging backfield options
The University at Albany announces a revamped 2026 football game‑day experience featuring free pre‑game festivities, upgraded tailgating areas and exclusive Gold Seat benefits.
Arion Carter, a Tennessee Volunteers linebacker, received a one‑game suspension after originally facing a two‑game penalty for accepting travel reimbursements while evaluating NFL draft prospects. The NCAA's decision to lower the sanction has ignited criticism, especially as players who sign NFL contracts can return to college football. Tennessee AD Danny White and fans rally behind Carter, calling the punishment unnecessary and unfair.
The University of Toledo Athletic Department announces new gameday upgrades, including VIP access and custom video board messages, alongside the return of classic fan traditions before the September 12 season opener against Central Connecticut State.
Jireh Edwards, a top 2026 recruit, underwent surgery after an upper‑body injury in practice, leaving the Crimson Tide to lean on Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Ivan Taylor and Zavier Mincey for the season opener against East Carolina.
The Big Ten has approved a rule that prevents football players who have signed with an NFL franchise from returning to college football, a move spurred by a Louisiana court’s restraining order and echoed by the ACC, Big 12 and SEC as they weigh similar measures.
From a Dublin rematch between North Carolina and TCU to North Dakota State’s FBS debut, the opening week promises twists that could ripple through the playoff picture.
Week one of the Georgia high school football season delivered dramatic moves in the national Power 25, with traditional powerhouses slipping and unranked teams vaulting into the poll.
The NCAA has cut Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter’s suspension from three games to a single contest, allowing him to suit up against Georgia Tech while missing the season‑opening game versus Furman. The decision follows a Level III violation involving an agent‑paid pre‑draft flight, which Carter repaid and for which he withdrew from the draft due to injury.
The Volunteers could finish anywhere from a 6‑6 disappointment to a 10‑2 championship run, but consistency and player development will be the decisive factors.
As the Wolverines count down to their first game on September 5, key competitions at the line and in the receiving corps are shaping the lineup.
The Athletic’s latest win projections place the Minnesota Vikings at 8.7 victories, a figure analyst Alec Lewis deems realistic. Meanwhile, Randy Moss is honored in the ESPN Fantasy Football Hall of Fame, joining a select group of legends.
The latest edition of The Athletic’s ‘Freaks List’ spotlights Iowa’s rising stars, with offensive lineman Kade Pieper, defensive end Kahmari Brown and defensive back Zach Lutmer all cracking the top 40, while South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor reclaims the No. 1 spot.
Early projections highlight quarterbacks, running backs, and skill position players who could dominate fantasy leagues in 2026.
Cam Bates, Syncere Brackett‑Lambey and Sire Gaines weigh potential moves through the 2026 transfer portal, while the Broncos navigate a wave of incoming and outgoing talent.
A look at the county’s elite programs, from St. Mary’s historic legacy to rising powers like Manteca, Oakdale and Chavez, as they chase titles and first playoff breakthroughs.