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EA Sports Elevates Ohio Stadium to Second‑Toughest College Football Venue

A recent EA Sports ranking places Ohio Stadium as the second‑toughest place to play in college football, reflecting its massive size, intimidating atmosphere and the Buckeyes’ dominant home record. The company also announced details for the July launch of its new college football video game.

Jun 22, 2026

Mike Norman Jr. Returns to Lead Brockton High Football

Mike Norman Jr., a 2019 Brockton High graduate and former standout quarterback, has been appointed head coach of the Brockton High School football team, succeeding Jailson Silva who led the team to two straight state tournament appearances.

Jun 22, 2026

Sam Hicks Scores First CFL Touchdown in Argonauts Victory

Sam Hicks, a former Abilene Christian running back, scored his first career touchdown in the Canadian Football League, helping the Toronto Argonauts beat Ottawa 44‑24. The win marked the Argonauts' first victory of the season and highlighted Hicks' rapid rise from fourth‑string to starter.

Jun 22, 2026

Amare Mitchell Commits to Ball State in 2027 Recruiting Class

Amare Mitchell, a 6‑foot‑3, 220‑pound linebacker from Canton McKinley High School, announced his commitment to Ball State University, joining a defensive cohort that includes safety Demond Green, cornerback Jaiden Daniels and cornerback Sebastian Moore.

Jun 22, 2026

Keyland’s ‘Knuckle Sandwich’ Takes Shape

Keyland, a Red Dirt country band from Oklahoma, has unveiled its third studio album, Knuckle Sandwich, marking the first time the group offers vinyl and other physical formats. Fronted by Kyle Ross, a high‑school football coach and English teacher in Bixby, the record was tracked at the analog Sonic Ranch near El Paso, Texas, and blends country, rock and Americana. The band will support the release on a summer tour with Uncle Lucius, hitting venues from Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom to Colorado’s Aspen, and will debut the album in stores alongside streaming platforms.

Jun 22, 2026

Phil Steele’s 2026 All‑SEC Picks Highlight LSU’s Rising Talent

Phil Steele’s 2026 college football preview names LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green to the All‑SEC first team and acknowledges transfers Jordan Seaton and Princewill Umanmielen on the second team, underscoring their projected influence on the Tigers’ championship hopes.

Jun 22, 2026