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The Ascenders are projected to dominate the upcoming season, traveling across the U.S. and abroad while eyeing a single loss to a Baltimore powerhouse.
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The Ascenders are projected to dominate the upcoming season, traveling across the U.S. and abroad while eyeing a single loss to a Baltimore powerhouse.
After a distinguished 25‑year career in the NFL, Morocco Brown is set to guide the Badgers' football operations, bringing expertise in talent evaluation and roster management.

The Atlanta Falcons visited Fort Stewart for a flag‑football game with soldiers, offering a meet‑and‑greet, lunch and a chance to honor their sacrifices, while also teasing an upcoming preseason showdown in Atlanta.

Coach Deion Sanders says the revamped staff and a selective approach to the transfer portal will reshape the program’s culture and performance.

Power‑rating models predict Stanford, UNLV and Nevada as early favorites, while betting platforms and broadcast partners prepare for a busy opening stretch.

At 19, Malachi Toney tops the nation among non‑quarterback playmakers for 2026. His freshman records, ACC Rookie of the Year award, and Heisman chatter set the stage for a Miami resurgence.

After the Tigers clinched their latest title, supporters revived a decades‑old ritual, rolling the iconic corner with toilet paper as new trees stand where poisoned oaks once grew.
Johnny Cofield, a former player, coach and media entrepreneur, died at 67. His work with 4Quartersonline transformed how high school football players in Florida's Big Bend area gained exposure and access to college recruiters.

Only Terrell County and Crawford County remain without head coaches after recent appointments at Groves and Pataula Charter.

Notre Dame’s athletic director Pete Bevacqua outlines a proposed super league that could reshape college football’s competitive and financial landscape.

With key returns, fresh transfers and a reshaped offensive line, Michigan aims to reclaim its Big Ten dominance in the upcoming season.

UCLA’s new head coach Bob Chesney revamps the roster, targeting the wide receiver position and bringing in transfer standouts Leland Smith and Landon Ellis to create a dynamic duo for quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

In a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Nick Saban argued that recent court rulings and financial incentives are reshaping college football, prompting calls for standardized NIL rules.

ESPN's new 128‑page preview magazine introduces three regional covers spotlighting the most talked‑about quarterbacks and offers deep analysis of storylines, rivalries and coaching changes.
The Green Bay Packers have contributed $7,500 worth of new helmets to ten Wisconsin high school football programs, part of a broader outreach effort that includes player visits and collaborations with Ticketmaster and Certor Sports.

The 2027 prospect chose Michigan State after an official visit, citing fit and opportunity, and the Spartans anticipate more signees as recruiting continues.

The Atlanta Falcons spent a day at Fort Stewart, Georgia, engaging soldiers in a flag football match, a meet‑and‑greet and a catered lunch, underscoring the team's commitment to acknowledging the contributions of the armed forces before their August 14 preseason clash with the Denver Broncos.
After 14 seasons and a Super Bowl championship, Russell Wilson announced his retirement and a new role as a studio analyst for CBS.

Cleveland selected KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick, while the Jets drafted Omar Cooper Jr. at 30th. Analysts weigh talent, landing spots, and quarterback situations to forecast which receiver will deliver the biggest impact.

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing an “11‑On” high school football event to Lee’s Summit, Missouri, featuring eight teams, position drills and a focus on character building, while also advancing girls’ flag football programs across the region.
The Iranian national team will leave Turkey for Mexico on June 6 after all visas were issued, establishing a training base in Tijuana for the 2026 World Cup, with opening matches scheduled in Los Angeles while U.S. visa clearance for the delegation remains unresolved.

The Green Bay Packers have secured Christian Watson through 2028, a move that promises increased targets and fantasy upside for the emerging star.

Ryan Leaf is set to lead USA Network’s Pac‑12 football and basketball coverage in 2026, bringing a controversial past and a growing media résumé to the network’s expanded game slate.

The April 18 spring game highlighted junior safety Taylor Tatum’s first defensive highlights and the impact of new defensive coordinator Jay Hill, a former BYU staffer now working alongside Kyle Whittingham in Ann Arbor.