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Ipswich and Triton Merge Football Programs in a Two-Year Deal

Ipswich High School and Triton Regional School have agreed to merge their football teams, with Triton hosting home games in Byfield. The two-year arrangement raises questions about tradition, budget impacts, and future program stability.

Jul 27, 2026

ACC Unveils Revised Tiebreaking Formula for 2026 Football Championship

The Atlantic Coast Conference detailed a new championship‑game tiebreaking procedure ahead of the 2026 season, outlining scheduling adjustments, broadcast timing and the role of head‑to‑head results. Athletic director Bryan Blair of Syracuse expressed confidence in his program’s prospects.

Jul 27, 2026

ACC Overhauls Tiebreaker Rules Ahead of 2026 Season

During the ACC Kickoff in North Carolina, commissioner Jim Phillips detailed revisions to the conference’s championship selection process, emphasizing head‑to‑head results and overall body of work, while also championing the Protect College Sports Act and a 24‑team College Football Playoff.

Jul 27, 2026

ACC Overhauls Football Tiebreaker Rules Ahead of 2026 Season

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced sweeping changes to its championship selection process, using simulated outcomes and conference win percentages to avoid the controversy that placed a 7‑5 Duke team in the title game last year.

Jul 27, 2026

The hidden cost of heading the ball

A recent inquest has connected the brain injury of England's 1966 World Cup winner to the thousands of times he headed a football, reigniting calls for better protection of former players.

Jul 27, 2026