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Gunner Gibbs crowned 2026 preseason Player of the Year

Gunner Gibbs, the 2026 preseason Player of the Year announced by the Montgomery Advertiser, captured 82% of reader votes after leading Pike Road to the AHSAA playoffs' third round and posting 1,912 passing yards.

Jul 3, 2026

Kansas State Takes the Field in EA Sports College Football 27

Fans can glimpse how the Kansas State Wildcats will appear in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 27, which features an 81 overall rating, key player scores, the new Mascot Mashup mode and a simulated 10‑3 season culminating in a Liberty Bowl victory.

Jul 3, 2026

Kansas Football’s Offensive Revival: Kotelnicki Returns and New Playmakers Emerge

The Kansas Jayhawks are poised for a breakout season as former associate head coach Andy Kotelnicki rejoins the staff, bringing experience and continuity. Key offensive weapons — including running back Dylan Edwards and quarterback Cole Ballard — are expected to drive the attack, while wide receivers Cam Pickett and Nik McMillan add depth. The team will also be featured at the upcoming Big 12 media days in Frisco, Texas.

Jul 3, 2026

Gators’ 1996 title revisited on 30‑year anniversary

The 1996 Sugar Bowl victory marked Florida's first national championship, a triumph led by Heisman‑winning coach Steve Spurrier, quarterback Danny Wuerffel and receiver Travis McGriff, whose career was cut short but whose legacy endures.

Jul 3, 2026

Arkansas Razorbacks’ 2027 Recruiting Class Lags Behind Previous Seasons

Arkansas has secured 24 verbal pledges for the 2027 cycle, placing it 29th by 247Sports and 38th by On3, while ranking 11th and 15th within the SEC. The tally is lower than the 27 commitments the 2026 class amassed under Sam Pittman, yet higher than the 22 pledges recorded at the start of the 2025 season.

Jul 3, 2026

Luka Modric’s World Cup swan song ends in defeat as Portugal advances

Croatia fell 2‑1 to Portugal in the 2026 World Cup, marking what appears to be Luka Modric’s last World Cup match. The veteran midfielder, who turned 40 during the tournament, received high praise from Cristiano Ronaldo, while his future with the national team and AC Milan remains undecided.

Jul 3, 2026