
Drake Bulldogs Ranked Second in 2026 Pioneer Football League Preseason Poll
The latest preseason coaches' poll places Drake Bulldogs in second with 88 points, setting the stage for a competitive championship race.
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The latest preseason coaches' poll places Drake Bulldogs in second with 88 points, setting the stage for a competitive championship race.

With Big Ten Media Day in Chicago and Oregon’s own media day on August 3, the Ducks are preparing for a high‑profile stretch that culminates in a season‑opening clash with Boise State.

At a special board meeting, families demanded transparency while authorities detailed the ongoing probe into an alleged incident tied to a football camp in Oceana County.

A self‑proclaimed BYU football nerd shares a collection of quirky statistics, from recurring 24‑21 scores to coin‑toss strategies, revealing how numbers and anecdotes intertwine in the Cougars’ storied history.

With the Missouri Valley Conference media day signaling the start of fall camp, new head coach Matt Vitzthum reflects on a productive spring and the optimism surrounding the Coyotes' returning talent.

A group of Stanford football seniors has launched the first chapter of the College Football Players Association, signaling a push for collective bargaining and improved conditions for college athletes.

Nebraska bolsters its running back depth by adding transfer Tikey Hayes ahead of the 2026 season, amid uncertainty surrounding Mekhi Nelson's legal situation.

The NCAA has approved an unprecedented eighth year for Cornelius Brown IV, known as 'Quad,' who now aims to blend personal branding, family legacy and record‑breaking performance at Alabama A&M.

Brock Bowers, the Las Vegas Raiders tight end, announced his engagement to Cameron Newell, recalling how their relationship began in Napa, California, and how his back‑to‑back national titles with Georgia shaped his NFL outlook.

Arkansas Razorbacks freshman defensive back Tay Lockett is poised to influence the team's defense this season, leveraging his high football IQ, special‑teams prowess and a strong high‑school pedigree.

In a recent piece for Press Pros Magazine, Jeff Gilbert outlines why the Ohio State Buckeyes are likely to excel in 2026, emphasizing real‑game evaluation over metric‑driven forecasts.

CBS and The CW unveiled new analyst rosters and broadcast crews for the upcoming 2026 college football season, while ESPN reshuffled its analyst contracts.

An exploration of a WR‑WR fantasy football draft strategy, its execution, player selections and the mixed results that followed.

The article examines how television‑driven fixture congestion undermines the traditional matchday experience and proposes a return to uniform kick‑off times to better serve supporters and lower‑league clubs.
North Carolina State’s 2026 nonconference football schedule consists of just three contests, a limited slate forced by the Atlantic Coast Conference’s shift to a nine‑game conference schedule. The Wolfpack will break even financially, paying $400,000 to host Richmond and receiving the same amount from Vanderbilt, while a separate agreement with Appalachian State includes a $2.5‑million cancellation penalty if the game is moved to 2028. The schedule was finalized through contracts signed in 2015 and 2021, with updates made in 2025, and includes a season‑opening matchup against Virginia that was relocated from Brazil to Charlottesville, generating $1.5 million for the university.

An analytical guide to building a fantasy football team when the draft slot lands at No. 6, highlighting key selections and late‑round sleepers.

Stanford’s football squad has become the inaugural chapter of the College Football Players Association, signaling a decisive shift toward player-driven labor negotiations in the NCAA.
The Wolfpack will host Richmond and Appalachian State, travel to Vanderbilt, and earn $1.5 million after moving the Brazil opener to Charlottesville, all while navigating a nine‑game ACC schedule.

CBS Sports will feature former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and ex‑LSU/Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly as analysts for the 2026 season, offering viewers insider perspectives from two of the game’s most accomplished recent leaders.
Auburn will host Baylor in a season opener for the second straight year, with new coaches, key player storylines and early predictions shaping expectations.

The 2026 Big 12 Media Days concluded with a new Monster Energy partnership and a preseason poll that positions Texas Tech as the team to beat, while Utah looks to challenge the forecasted leaders.

Auburn’s football program is deep into its 2026 preparations, with preseason practices set to begin in early August. Since January, the team has endured a rigorous regimen of winter workouts, spring sessions and summer conditioning, all under a new coaching staff focused on daily accountability. The effort will be on display at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, where Alex Golesh, Byrum Brown, Champ Anthony and Alex McPherson will represent the Tigers.

Four Georgia players earned preseason first‑team All‑SEC honors, including offensive linemen Drew Bobo and Earnest Greene and defensive backs KJ Bolden and Ellis Robinson. The article examines Bobo’s recovery from injury and its impact on the Bulldogs’ outlook.

The 80th edition of the OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game will feature a West Virginia squad headlined by quarterback Ty Sperringer, explosive running backs Kade Koroneos and Roman Konchesky, and a linebacker corps anchored by seasoned tacklers.