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Valparaiso Beacons Gear Up for Fall Camp with High Hopes

The Valparaiso University football program begins fall camp, with Coach Andy Waddle highlighting unity and potential. Key players Nic Lendino, Rowan Keefe and Mark Johnson share optimism, while the squad prepares to host Lawrence Tech on Aug. 29 at Brown Field.

Jul 27, 2026

Midwestern State Mustangs Aim to Rise After Low Preseason Ranking

At the 2026 Lone Star Conference Media Day, Midwestern State announced its No.8 preseason ranking, a placement that left head coach Rich Renner uneasy. The Mustangs, who finished 3‑6 last year and managed just one home victory, are banking on senior leadership to turn the tide.

Jul 27, 2026

Lombardi Placed on Paid Leave as UNC Preps for Second Season Under Belichick

Michael Lombardi, the general manager of the University of North Carolina’s football program, was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this week. The school cited standard personnel procedures and offered no further details. Lombardi, who previously served as GM of the Cleveland Browns, joined head coach Bill Belichick in an ambitious effort to run the Tar Heels like an NFL franchise. The team, which went 4‑8 in its first year under Belichick, is set to open its second season against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29.

Jul 27, 2026

UNC Places Lombardi on Leave Amid Controversy

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave following allegations of rude conduct and a controversial trip to Saudi Arabia, while the institution appoints Bill Belichick as its new head coach amid a sweeping restructuring of the football program.

Jul 27, 2026