Kansas State Athletics Eyes a Turnaround After a Tumultuous 2025‑26 Campaign
A look at the challenges faced by Kansas State’s sports programs last year, the departures of key coaches, and the promising signs that suggest a rebound is on the horizon.
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A look at the challenges faced by Kansas State’s sports programs last year, the departures of key coaches, and the promising signs that suggest a rebound is on the horizon.

The 2026 college football slate features eight marquee non‑conference matchups that promise drama, surprise and national implications, highlighted by high‑profile quarterback returns and coaching debuts.

The North Carolina Tar Heels are entering a pivotal stretch, with games against TCU in Dublin, Duke in Chapel Hill and UConn in Connecticut poised to shape their season and bowl prospects.

Marine Dursus, a French guard with a decorated youth national team record, has pledged to join UConn’s women’s basketball program, where she will share scoring duties with reigning National Player of the Year Sarah Strong and help shape a team that blends European experience with American collegiate ambition.
An 18‑year‑old from Manatee County, Florida, Maddie Baehr has been selected for Ireland’s women’s national flag football squad, chasing a dream of Olympic gold as the sport makes its debut at the Los Angeles Games.
Maddie Baehr, an 18‑year‑old Braden River High graduate, has been selected for Ireland’s women’s national flag football team, blending her soccer roots with a new pursuit that could lead to Olympic competition in 2028.

The first week of the 2026 college football schedule features cross‑continental contests, with TCU favored over North Carolina and Virginia slight favorites over NC State, while betting insights highlight key storylines.

Legendary goalkeeper Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs joins the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame, reflecting on a career that spanned Olympic appearances, world‑class victories and a new chapter shaping the next generation of players.

Jaclyn Kintzer Briggs, celebrated goalkeeper and coach, receives a place in the USA Field Hockey 2026 Hall of Fame, reflecting on a journey that spans international caps, Olympic appearances, and a new chapter in coaching.

North Carolina will face TCU in Dublin on August 29, 2026, seeking revenge for last year’s 48‑14 defeat.

The 2026 college football season will open with two overseas contests on Aug. 29, including a historic Brazil broadcast, and continue with a full slate of games across ESPN, ABC and other networks throughout September.

North Carolina will meet TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin, marking a milestone for the program under Bill Belichick.

North Carolina and NC State will launch their 2026 campaigns abroad, facing TCU in Dublin and Virginia in Rio de Janeiro as part of an ESPN doubleheader that marks the first FBS game in South America.

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced kickoff times and broadcast partners for marquee 2026 matchups, highlighting overseas venues and a demanding non‑conference slate.