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BYU Football Poised for a 2026 Breakout

With key players set to return and a strong preseason forecast, the Cougars aim to capture the Big 12 title and break new ground in the upcoming season

Jun 2, 2026

The Capello Index: How a Football Expert’s Ambitious Tech Project Collapsed

In 2010 former England manager Fabio Capello teamed up with Italian entrepreneur Francesco Merighi to launch the Capello Index, a platform that aimed to blend expert judgment with algorithmic analysis of player performance. The project's high‑profile debut and subsequent failure reshaped perceptions of data‑driven sports analytics.

Jun 2, 2026

Assistant Coach Ra’Shaad Samples Faces Legal Charges After Parking Incident

On April 12, Ra’Shaad Samples, an assistant coach with the Oregon Ducks football program, was arrested in Eugene after his Ford F‑150 allegedly backed into a parked vehicle on a downtown street. The incident has sparked legal proceedings and added off‑field scrutiny to a program navigating a pivotal offseason.

Jun 2, 2026

Texas Tech Graces Cover of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 2026

The iconic 'Football Bible of Texas' spotlights the Red Raiders' ascent, featuring coach Joey McGuire, athletic director Kirby Hocutt, general manager James Blanchard, and other key figures in a story titled 'Inside the Modern College Football Machine.'

Jun 1, 2026