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Silverton, the preseason No. 1 team in Oregon’s 5A football poll, opens its 2026 campaign at home against Coeur d'Alene, the premier program from Idaho. The Foxes also meet Willamette and Grants Pass in early nonconference play, while the Statesman Journal’s Landon Bartlett brings statewide coverage.
The Folsom Bulldogs opened the 2026 football season with a 23‑17 overtime victory over Cardinal Newman, a win that cemented their No. 1 ranking in Northern California according to The Sacramento Bee.
Seneca Givens' 281 all‑purpose yards and two punt‑return touchdowns power Riverside Notre Dame past Bloomington, while coach Derrick Johnson hails the performance as a glimpse of future greatness.
This week’s action across the Southland saw dramatic finishes, dominant performances, and a handful of key rematches ahead.
Under second‑year head coach Daniel Goodman, Emporia High School is building on lessons from injuries and fall camp, focusing on player development and a stronger passing attack as the new season approaches.
A Texas high school running back bursts onto the scene with a dominant opening game, setting the stage for a potential record‑breaking campaign.
Missouri’s football program announced a schedule shift for its Week 3 home game against Troy University, moving the kickoff to 6 p.m. Central Time on September 19, 2026. The change follows a similar adjustment last year and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
A 41‑year‑old Wisconsin man was cited for disorderly conduct after he tripped a 9‑year‑old player during a youth football game in Mount Pleasant, Racine County, on August 22, 2026. The coach called the act cowardly, and police confirmed the child was unharmed.
The first week of Iowa’s high school football season delivered a mix of blowouts, narrow victories and surprising losses, setting the tone for a competitive campaign.
The Helena Capital football team edged CMR 21-14 in their season opener, highlighted by Carson Toivonen's three scores and a clutch fourth‑down stop.
A high‑school football showdown between Elizabeth Forward and South Allegheny was abruptly halted on Thursday night when a single gunshot echoed through Gladiator Stadium shortly before 11 p.m.
A statistical deep‑dive into the 2026 FCS season highlights the matchups that could define the year, from Campbell’s revamped ground game to Tarleton State’s high‑octane rushing attack.
From wide receivers to defensive linemen, Texas high schools are delivering a record number of top‑ranked recruits who are already pledging to major programs.
A 30-0 first-half lead, a 149-yard rushing effort by Briskie and a late rally by Brayden Cleaver defined North Pocono’s season‑opening triumph.
Friday night saw a cascade of lopsided victories and tight contests, with McCallie’s 67‑17 triumph leading the charge.
The 2026 college football season kicks off with a high‑stakes matchup in Dublin, featuring a new-look North Carolina team under Bill Belichick against a TCU team projected to win 34‑17.
In a tightly contested battle at West Haven, the Marist Stags led at several points but could not hold off a late surge by New Haven, resulting in a 22-21 loss that underscored the team's resilience and the impact of special teams.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Williams Police Department opened a criminal investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at a July football camp, leading school officials to cancel the entire season and place staff on leave
Nebraska's top high school football recruits made a splashy debut in the season opener, hinting at a bright future for the Cornhuskers.
Glenville’s football squad opened its season with a dominant win, even as more than a dozen players are under investigation for a reported robbery.
The 2026 season kicked off across the Commonwealth with a mix of high‑scoring affairs and unexpected interruptions, setting the tone for a competitive year.
As Kansas high school football teams gear up for the new season, extreme heat forces innovative safety measures, from turf field considerations to rigorous hydration protocols.
The East Bernard Brahmas will open their season this Friday night against Sweeny, a game that will include prayers, ceremonies and a tribute to the late coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife Brandy, who died in a crash two weeks earlier.
A senior-laden Dunmore squad overwhelms Wyoming Area with a 42-0 shutout, highlighted by multi-threat performances from Weston Yannone, Brady McCormick and Jacob Costanzo.