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The Mississippi State Bulldogs crushed the ULM Warhawks 62-13 in Starkville on September 5, 2024, showcasing a 762‑yard offense while ULM managed just 278 yards and failed on multiple field‑goal attempts.
Samford University has released its full men’s basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a series of exhibition games against Alabama A&M, Jacksonville State and Auburn before the regular season begins, and noting key home contests and a roster rich with Alabama talent.
Alabama State’s Hornets secured a 30-17 win over the Southern Jaguars in Birmingham, highlighted by a 20-point second-half surge and strong play from quarterback Andrew Body.
After a dramatic overtime finish at Daytona International Speedway, Ryan Sieg secured his maiden O’Reilly Auto Parts Series win, clinching a Chase spot and highlighting a career milestone.
The Tigers will open the 2026‑27 campaign with a home game against Arizona on Nov. 13, travel to Las Vegas for a three‑team showcase, and finish the regular season with a series of home contests, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash in Nashville.
The Warhawks open the 2026 campaign on Sept. 5 against Mississippi State, a game that kicks off a challenging non‑conference slate and marks a pivotal moment for a program aiming to return to prominence.
The upcoming season will feature close to one hundred contests, beginning with the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta and spanning signature events such as the SIAC and SWAC championships, all broadcast across ESPN’s platforms.
Alabama and Auburn will meet in a preseason basketball game on October 22 at Legacy Arena, marking the first such meeting since 1983 and offering a glimpse of how the storied rivalry might translate to a controlled, yet charged, environment.
Hired to rebuild a program burdened by academic penalties, Gray is reviving tradition, securing funding and leaning on a legacy of coaches to steer Florida A&M back to competitiveness.
The upcoming HBCU football season opens with marquee matchups, highlighted by Alabama State’s Andrew Body, who earned preseason Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Auburn and Alabama will meet in a NIL‑driven exhibition in Birmingham on Oct. 22, part of a broader schedule that includes neutral‑site contests, marquee games and a rebuild for Alabama under coach Nate Oats.
On October 22, 2026, the Auburn Tigers will host Alabama in Birmingham, a game that blends historic rivalry, financial incentives and coaching strategy ahead of the regular season.
Recent rule changes from the Big Ten and SEC aim to prevent former professional athletes from returning to college competition, reflecting a broader push among conferences to shape their own eligibility standards amid evolving court rulings.
A late goal by Lucas Nordin salvaged a point for UAB against Lipscomb at PNC Field, highlighting a promising start to the season and previewing an imminent clash with Georgia State.
ESPN analysts Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach forecast a 2026 bowl appearance for Auburn, projecting different opponents and bowl games as new head coach Alex Golesh aims to restore the program’s national relevance.
The first-ever Birmingham Classic will be televised on ESPNU, featuring a historic matchup between two coaching icons and a spotlight on Alabama State’s new quarterback.
Ole Miss secured a 1-0 victory over Charleston, highlighted by Ava Ghoreishi’s first collegiate goal and Taylor Prigge’s second clean sheet of the season.
A look at the recent performances of Indiana State University alumni across the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and a host of Double‑A and High‑A clubs, showcasing a deepening pipeline of talent.
The SEC announced that the Crimson Tide and Volunteers will wear their home jerseys in the 2026 showdown, restoring a tradition last seen five decades ago and adding a new orange uniform element for Tennessee at Bryant‑Denny Stadium.
After a record‑breaking 2024 and 2025, Ckelby Givens has confirmed he will extend his college career, giving Southern Jaguars a major boost as they prepare for their season opener.
Born in Birmingham and uprooted often, Jabari Strait found stability on the gridiron, navigated junior‑college hurdles, and now aims to honor his mother’s sacrifices while guiding his brother’s own football dreams.
Joe Dean Jr., revered SEC basketball broadcaster and former coach, died at 71. His signature phrase 'string music' and deep ties to the conference sparked an outpouring of tributes from peers, fans, and media outlets.
Samford University’s football program staged its annual preseason Media Day, featuring coach John Grass, key players and a Punt, Pass, Kick competition that crowned Fox 6’s Jonathan Hoppe as winner, setting the stage for the Bulldogs’ August 29 opener against North Alabama in Huntsville.
Belmont University's women's soccer team opens its 2024 campaign against SoCon champion Samford University on August 16, streaming live on ESPN+ from Yelton Field in Birmingham, Alabama.