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Matt Young Steps Into NCAA’s Top Officiating Role

Matt Young, a 37‑year veteran of NCAA football officiating, has been appointed secretary‑rules editor, bringing decades of experience and a commitment to fairness, player safety, and technological advancement.

Aug 14, 2026

Missouri Tigers Football Camp Nears Season Opener, Key Players Missing

The Missouri Tigers have finished ten of fifteen preseason practices, with five still to go before the September 3 opener. Several starters, including left tackle Cayden Green, defensive tackle Donta Simpson Jr., and tight end Gavin Hoffman, have been absent, prompting early adjustments by backups and newcomers.

Aug 14, 2026

Indiana University Poised to Flood 2027 NFL Draft with Nine Picks

Indiana’s football program, bolstered by a record‑setting draft pipeline, is set to deliver nine selections in the 2027 NFL Draft, including two first‑round standouts. Analyst Jordan Reid highlights wide receiver Charlie Becker and Michigan State transfer Nick Marsh as top prospects, while offensive lineman Carter Smith and safety Amare Ferrell could anchor later rounds. The surge reflects a broader resurgence, with nearly 20 former Hoosiers already on NFL rosters.

Aug 14, 2026

Ohio State Moves Senior Day to Opening Week to Honor Seniors and Celebrate Tressel

Ohio State University announced that its senior day ceremony will now take place in Week 1 against Ball State, marking a departure from the traditional season‑ending Michigan game. The change coincides with the enshrinement of former coach Jim Tressel and aims to celebrate seniors earlier, while the rivalry with Michigan remains intense despite efforts to normalize it.

Aug 14, 2026

UFL Alumni Gear Up for NFL Preseason Showcase

With 52 former UFL athletes slated to appear on NFL rosters for the August 14–15 preseason, the league’s talent pipeline is drawing attention as standout performers like Hakeem Butler and Cam Gill transition to professional football.

Aug 14, 2026

American Samoa Stuns U.S. in Flag Football World Championship

In a historic upset in Düsseldorf, American Samoa defeated the United States men’s flag football squad, ending a 14‑year unbeaten run. Taulia Tagovailoa’s standout play and the women’s team’s upcoming quarterfinal highlight the rising global profile of the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.

Aug 14, 2026

The Financial Stakes of Preseason Football

Preseason games become high‑risk investments for NFL hopefuls, where injury and performance can shift contracts from modest practice‑squad wages to multi‑million salaries.

Aug 14, 2026

Gibbon Buffaloes Gear Up for 2026 Season in Class D1

The Gibbon Buffaloes are shifting from Class C2 to Class D1 for the 2026 campaign, hoping to bounce back from a tough previous season. Led by seventh‑year head coach Steve Yockey, the team blends underclassmen talent with senior leadership, targeting a schedule that includes a homecoming showdown and a 44‑mile road trip to Arcadia‑Loup City.

Aug 14, 2026