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ABC7 Chicago Launches 2026 Friday Flyover Nominations for High Schools

ABC7 Chicago is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Friday Flyover series, highlighting high schools across the Chicago area during the football season. Winners will receive a trophy from Plaques Plus, Inc. in Naperville, and Val Warner will continue to champion the program.

Jul 29, 2026

Jenkins Warriors eye playoff push in Class 5A

The Savannah-based Jenkins football program is moving up a classification, bringing together a talented group of seniors, college commitments and ambitious targets as they chase another deep playoff run.

Jul 29, 2026

Hopkinton Hillers Unveil 2026 Football Schedule Aiming for Turnaround

The Hillers have announced a slate of matches that will take them across Massachusetts, beginning with a home game against Wayland on September 11. After a 2‑9 season and five straight playoff misses, the program is looking to rebuild around new leadership and the loss of key graduates.

Jul 29, 2026

Notre Dame’s Wide Receiver Room Faces New Challenges After NFL Departures

The Irish receiver corps, once bolstered by veterans like Malachi Fields and Will Pauling, now turns to transfers Mylan Graham and Quincy Porter, rising youngsters such as Micah Gilbert and Elijah Burress, and the experience of Jordan Faison and Jaden Greathouse, all under the guidance of receivers coach Mike Brown.

Jul 29, 2026

Penn State Football Returns to Full Strength for Upcoming Season

At Big Ten Media Days, Coach Matt Campbell revealed that Penn State enters fall camp with a clean bill of health, highlighting the full participation of linebacker Tony Rojas, tight end Andrew Rappleyea and quarterback Alex Manske, while injured players such as Alex Tatsch, Jeremiah Cooper and Gabe Burkle target a season‑opening return on September 5.

Jul 29, 2026

Veteran strikers rewrite record books across continents

At 59, Kazuyoshi Miura scored in the Emperor’s Cup, extending his record as the oldest professional goal‑scorer. The article explores other veteran marksmen, the quirky club loyalties of UK prime ministers, and the legacy of historic mergers, inviting readers to share their own football curiosities.

Jul 29, 2026