
Alabama’s Freshmen Standouts on Shaun Alexander Award Watch List
Three Alabama freshmen earn Shaun Alexander Award watch list honors as the Crimson Tide prepare for a high‑profile 2026 season.
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Three Alabama freshmen earn Shaun Alexander Award watch list honors as the Crimson Tide prepare for a high‑profile 2026 season.

East Carolina will rely on transfer quarterback Mitch Griffis for its opening game against Alabama, with Emory Williams also set to see action.

USA TODAY Sports projects Alabama as an at‑large playoff team, setting up a first‑round clash with Texas and a potential Rose Bowl finish

Amiya Joyner, a former LSU standout, has committed to Louisville, a move facilitated by a legal ruling that clears her NCAA eligibility.

With both specialists delivering elite performances in practice, Alabama remains undecided on its starting kicker and punter heading into the season‑opening showdown.

Appalachian State’s women’s soccer team secured a 2‑0 road victory over Gardner‑Webb, setting new offensive marks and introducing four fresh players to the lineup.

The Western Carolina women's soccer team lost 4‑0 at Regal Soccer Stadium, slipping to 1‑2‑1 on the season while facing a powerhouse Tennessee side.
With the 2026 season looming, Alabama's defensive coordinator is shaping a revamped linebacker corps, blending fresh talent and seasoned players to fill the void left by departed stars.

Five‑star running back EJ Crowell commits to Alabama, bringing 6,000 rushing yards and elite speed to a 2026 class ranked among the nation’s best.

Six Memphis Tigers earn preseason All‑American honors as Coach Charles Huff prepares for a demanding schedule.

ESPN’s Heather Dinich ranks Alabama 17th among 31 teams for the 2026 College Football Playoff, citing a challenging schedule, an unsettled quarterback battle and a pivotal Oct. 10 matchup against Georgia as key factors shaping the Crimson Tide’s postseason chances.

The junior wide receiver from Alabama has been named to the 2026 Maxwell Award preseason watch list, the only Crimson Tide player selected among more than 80 candidates.
The Tennessean's landmark Dandy Dozen list highlights the region's most promising college football recruits, while also recognizing five standout players who narrowly missed inclusion and have pledged to leading programs.

Every fall, the Marshall Thundering Herd laces up for a mile‑long run to Spring Hill Cemetery, remembering the 75 lives lost in a 1970 plane crash and celebrating the program’s deep roots in Huntington.
The Volunteers finished the 2026 campaign unranked, earning just eight votes, after losses to East Carolina and VCU ended a five‑year super‑regional run and marked the first time in six seasons they failed to reach 40 wins.

The Cavaliers must navigate a slate of setbacks while relying on experienced depth and emerging talent to protect their ACC crown.

Virginia’s defense enters 2026 with a blend of proven starters and promising newcomers, aiming to build on a breakthrough 2025 campaign while navigating injuries and positional battles.

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens on May 29 with 64 teams, spotlighting North Carolina, Tennessee, East Carolina and VCU as teams with championship aspirations.

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament field is now set, and the Chapel Hill Regional promises a fierce battle among four historic programs. North Carolina enters as the fifth overall seed and will enjoy home‑field advantage while confronting a lineup that includes the Tennessee Volunteers, East Carolina Pirates and VCU Rams.