
Arizona Football Eyes Top 25 Breakthrough with BYU Showdown
Arizona’s season opener has lifted them into the AP poll’s fourth tier, and a home game against 15th‑ranked BYU offers a chance to climb higher under coach Brent Brennan.
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Arizona’s season opener has lifted them into the AP poll’s fourth tier, and a home game against 15th‑ranked BYU offers a chance to climb higher under coach Brent Brennan.

The 2026 college football season kicks off with a marquee Week 0 clash as Northern Arizona University, fresh off a 7‑5 campaign, hosts Eastern Washington. Both teams bring preseason accolades, key returning talent, and aspirations of securing an FCS Playoff berth.

The Tritons dropped their season opener to SDSU before rebounding with a four‑goal victory over Utah Tech, a performance that has reignited hopes of a historic postseason run.

The University of New Mexico’s soccer team edged Northern Arizona 2-0 in a rain‑delayed opener, highlighting early chemistry under new leadership and setting the stage for a showdown with Gonzaga.

The Lumberjacks welcome a wave of experienced newcomers, blending fresh talent with returning starters as they aim to sharpen their edge and capture fan interest in Flagstaff.

The Lumberjacks begin their 2026 campaign on August 12 against UC Riverside, featuring returning scorers Micala Boex and Valerie Llamas, preseason MVP honors, and a historic rivalry that could shape early league standings.

The University of Arizona women's basketball team has announced its full 2026‑27 nonconference slate, featuring nine home contests, a Las Vegas showdown with Stanford, and a slate of opponents ranging from UCLA to NAU.

Victory Vaka, a Western Kentucky University defensive lineman, has been thrust into a personal and athletic crisis after the loss of his mother and the subsequent removal of his scholarship.

Eastern Washington football begins its fall camp on July 29, 2024, with a public scrimmage slated for August 13 and a season‑opening road game against Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.

Ahead of the 2026 campaign, Oregon State’s women’s soccer program is reshaping its defense with new transfers and a fresh goalkeeper, hoping to translate early progress into Pac‑12 competitiveness by October.

The Northern Arizona soccer program announced the hiring of Jason Navas, a seasoned goalkeeper coach and recruiter, to lead its development of future shot‑stoppers.
Vanderbilt Commodores are preparing for a transformative 2026 season on offense, featuring a new quarterback, impact transfers, and a revamped skill‑position group.

Northern Arizona University's men's basketball team will open the 2026‑27 season against Kentucky on Nov. 13 at Rupp Arena, marking the program's first-ever meeting with the eight‑time NCAA champions.

After a breakout 2025 campaign that earned him All‑American honors and led the Big Sky in passes defended, Quentin Moten signs with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League.

Northern Arizona University once had a Division I hockey program that was discontinued in 1986, but recent developments in the sport and a growing market in Arizona suggest a potential comeback.

The Lumberjacks' coaching staff announced the commitments, highlighting each player's statistical achievements and fit within the program's culture.