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ESPN’s Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 places Tennessee at No. 6, but a packed schedule of ranked foes — from Florida’s returning star Boogie Fland to Iowa State’s reshaped roster — tests the Vols’ depth.
The 2026 schedule features 19 matches against top opponents from the Big 12, Big Ten, SEC and Atlantic 10, with the season opening at home against Kansas and culminating in the Conference USA Tournament in Newark, Delaware.
The Athletic’s preseason rankings place the Jayhawks at No. 17 in the country and third in the Big 12, with a roster that blends under‑the‑radar talent and a re‑classified forward who could reshape the team’s dynamics.
Top prospect Milan Momcilovic is deciding whether to withdraw from the NBA Draft, and Kentucky emerges as the front‑runner with a massive NIL package.
The Kansas City Royals bolster their pitching staff, Iowa State welcomes a new gymnastics assistant coach, Missouri leads the NGI golf standings, and several state programs make notable recruiting strides.
The transfer portal has reshaped Big 12 basketball, bringing new stars and creating critical gaps that will define each team’s outlook for the upcoming season.
The Boilermakers have locked in a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes high‑profile opponents and traditional neutral‑site events, setting the stage for another ambitious season.