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Virginia and NC State to Open 2026 Season in Rio de Janeiro

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the kickoff time for the Virginia‑NC State opener in Rio, the first FBS game in South America, set for Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN and details on tickets and cultural events available through College Football Brasil.

May 12, 2026

First Varsity Flag Football Tournament Set for July in Mobile

The 68 Ventures Bowl will launch its inaugural Varsity Flag Football Tournament this July at the Mobile County Sportsplex, offering high school teams from Mobile and Baldwin counties a complimentary, ESPN‑televised competition that underscores the rapid growth of the sport in Alabama.

May 12, 2026

Northwestern State Announces 2026 Football Season Ticket Sale

Northwestern State University has begun selling season tickets for the 2026 football campaign, offering six home games at Turpin Stadium and a range of ticket options from VIP suites to general admission, each bundled with a parking pass.

May 12, 2026

ABC Announces 2026 College Football Schedule Highlights

ABC’s 2026 football schedule reveals a season‑opening doubleheader in Dublin and Rio, a high‑profile Ohio State‑Texas showdown, and a Black Friday rivalry slate, while ESPN’s College GameDay makes its first SEC stop at the LSU‑Clemson game.

May 12, 2026

Montana State Expands Its Gridiron Footprint

Montana State University has locked in non‑conference matchups that will pit the Bobcats against Ivy League powerhouse Harvard and Northeast Conference member Long Island University in the late 2020s, reviving long‑awaited gridiron rivalries.

May 12, 2026

Crain & Cone’s 2026 Coaching Rankings Spotlight Top New Head Coaches

Crain & Cone’s latest rankings identify the most promising head coaches for 2026, highlighting Lane Kiffin at LSU, Kyle Whittingham at Michigan, Pete Golding at Ole Miss, Matt Campbell at Penn State and Jon Sumrall at Florida, while noting key offseason moves across the sport.

May 12, 2026

Lane Kiffin Apologizes to Ole Miss Over Recruiting Remarks

Lane Kiffin, head coach of the LSU Tigers, issued a public apology to Ole Miss after a Vanity Fair interview sparked debate about recruiting challenges tied to the school's historical associations and family concerns about moving to Mississippi.

May 12, 2026