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The 2026 football calendar for Brevard County schools begins on August 13 with a Space Coast‑Satellite SSAA clash, and runs through October 30, highlighting weekly contests, Kickoff Classics and a final SSAA finale.
A look at the top‑ranked teams, key players and schedule challenges shaping the upcoming college football landscape.
UCF opens 2026 training camp with low expectations after a projected bottom‑half Big 12 finish. New quarterback Alonza Barnett III brings Sun Belt Player of the Year credentials, while the offensive line, run game and pass rush face major revisions.
The newly formed Women's Pro Baseball League opened its first weekend in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars, backed by ESPN and Scripps Sports.
The Times-Union’s All-Quarter Century team honors the most dominant high school boys basketball players in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, tracing their journeys from state championships to college stardom.
In a tightly contested final, Wilson City’s 8‑10 All‑Stars edged out Niceville‑Valparaiso 4‑3, with key performances from Preston Staton and Maxton Warren, securing a spot in the regional tournament.
A delayed kickoff, an early goal by Luis Suárez, and a dramatic free‑kick by Brais Méndez shaped a 2‑2 draw that ended Inter Miami's six‑game winning streak.
Former Florida Gators stars Gerold Dickens and Willie Wilder were honored in 2024 as the program marked the 40th anniversary of its first SEC championship. Their lives, marked by athletic excellence and post‑career service, are being celebrated in a series of tributes ahead of a public memorial.
UCLA's offseason additions of Filip Jović and Sergej Macura bring athleticism, rim shooting and transition threat to a program seeking to improve its interior play.
In a heartfelt statement, Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop defended suspended teammate Arion Carter, emphasizing faith, integrity and the need for a fair review.
A federal judge has confirmed that 2022 college athletes who have exhausted four years of eligibility may claim a fifth season, potentially allowing undrafted players such as Marvin Jones Jr., Damonic Williams and Jaydn Ott to return to competition.
Kailib Dillard, Semaj Stanford, Bryson 'BB' Brown and Noah Gillespie, who grew up playing youth football together in Tulsa, are set to spread across the nation as they commit to Division I programs, yet their shared history remains a constant.
Florida State University has extended a scholarship to four-star offensive tackle Tyrie Davis-Winn, who will make his first campus visit during the Seminoles' season opener against New Mexico State on August 29.
The Taurean Green Foundation’s fourth annual Back 2 School Skills & Drills Camp offered free basketball training, school supplies, food and mentorship to children aged 6‑11 in Gainesville, Florida.
A federal judge in Colorado has cleared the way for 2022 college basketball athletes to reclaim a lost season, affecting Florida’s Denzel Aberdeen and NBA Summer League alumni Xaivian Lee and Micah Handlogten.
Coach Jon Sumrall retained 60 players from last season while adding 34 transfers and 24 freshmen, a mix that Pro Football Focus has graded across 67 snaps, spotlighting standout performances from Jadan Baugh, Jayden Woods and others.
A’mir Sears, a five‑star recruit who reclassified from the 2028 to the 2027 cycle, announced his commitment to the University of Miami, joining a class that now features five five‑star prospects.
The University of North Carolina announced a 14‑game non‑conference slate that includes top‑ranked opponents, neutral‑site matchups and a season‑opening game in Paris, aiming to extend its postseason run.
Tennessee’s 2026 baseball recruiting class has been ranked third nationally by Perfect Game, featuring 18 signees, eleven top‑100 recruits, and a promising mix of freshmen and transfers.
A district court decision extends a fifth season to all 2022 athletes, prompting schools to contact former players, while the NCAA prepares to appeal and uncertainty looms over scholarship limits and NFL implications.
In July 2027, Miami landed five‑star cornerback A’mir Sears, Indiana celebrated its first-ever five‑star recruit in Monshun Sales, and Florida State added multiple four‑star prospects, dramatically altering the balance of power in the upcoming class.
Jake Pope transferred from the Georgia Bulldogs to the UNLV Rebels, posted a career‑high 80 tackles, earned preseason all‑conference honors, and helped the Rebels fall just short of a College Football Playoff berth before a bowl loss.
Nike’s latest release celebrates the Alabama Crimson Tide with a limited-edition Vomero 18, featuring the team’s iconic logo and colors, while the program aims to bounce back after a playoff disappointment.
In just a few years, 7‑on‑7 football has transformed into a year‑round, televised recruiting engine, giving college programs an extra lens to evaluate talent and giving players a shortcut to national fame.