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The Jackson State Tigers are gearing up for a pivotal 2026 campaign under fourth‑year head coach T.C. Taylor, featuring returning All‑SWAC quarterback Jared Lockhart and standout defenders Quay Davis and Kam Silas.
Alabama State football enters the 2026 season as the preseason favorite in the SWAC East, backed by a strong poll showing and a coach determined to chase the SWAC championship and the HBCU National Championship.
Karlos May, a four-star defensive lineman from Birmingham's Ramsay High School, announced his commitment to Ohio State, dropping Auburn from his list of finalists. The decision reshapes the Buckeyes' class and leaves the Tigers with a strong but secondary recruiting haul.
The SEC released its preseason media poll, projecting Ole Miss to finish third and highlighting several Rebel and Bulldog players on all‑conference teams, while announcing opening‑week matchups in Nashville and Starkville.
Dale Steele, a Hall of Fame coach who built Campbell University's football program from the ground up, died at 70 after a courageous battle with cancer. His legacy of integrity, mentorship, and community service endures through the players, colleagues, and institutions he touched.
Josh Hayes, a 6‑foot‑9 forward known for his shot‑blocking and versatile scoring, has signed with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, becoming the 13th addition to the 2026 signing class.
With the first Alabama high school football games set for August 20, the Montgomery area prepares for a pivotal 2026 season. From new head coaches to elite recruits and potential state championship contenders, the region’s teams are poised for dramatic developments.
The 2026 season begins with road tests in the Midwest and South, culminating in a home opener against Belmont and a full slate of conference battles.
Coastal Carolina University announced the hiring of Josh Hopper as its new pitching coach, highlighting his extensive background and recent work with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
With spring practice wrapped up, coaches from Buchholz, Newberry and surrounding schools are dissecting emerging defensive fronts, quarterback developments and challenging schedules that will shape the 2026 football landscape.
The CFP has laid out a full calendar for the 2026‑2027 postseason, from the opening round in December through the championship game in Las Vegas in January.
UAB Athletics announces a new suite of group ticket options and fan experience packages for the 2026 football season, featuring discounted rates for parties of 15 or more and premium amenities such as Gameday Cabanas and the Field Club.
Alabama State University captured its third Southwestern Athletic Conference baseball championship, defeating Florida A&M 8-6 and securing an automatic NCAA Division I Baseball Championship berth.
Jackson McKenzie's fourth career cycle sparked Florida A&M's 15-6 triumph, highlighting a rain‑delayed night in Birmingham.
Bethune‑Cookman survived a late Grambling surge to win 7‑6, highlighted by Erick Almonte’s grand slam and Pablo Torres’s fifth‑save effort.
The American Conference will hold its Football Kickoff and Media Days in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, featuring all 14 head coaches and 28 student‑athletes. UTSA prepares for its 16th season under Jeff Traylor, who has guided the program to a 53‑26 record and multiple bowl victories, while the league celebrates recent bowl successes and Tulane’s playoff berth.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham opens seat selection for the 2026 season, offering premium options and cost‑effective season ticket packages.
The Hoover Police Department is mobilizing resources ahead of the SEC baseball tournament at the Hoover Met, coordinating across units and urging fans to safeguard their belongings.