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Pro Football Focus’s 2026 top‑50 rankings highlight Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith at No. 1 and quarterback Julian Sayin at No. 4, underscoring the team’s championship outlook and a schedule littered with elite opponents.
The Buckeyes are poised to tackle one of the most demanding 2026 schedules in college football, relying on depth, play and a bit of luck to preserve a historic streak of winning seasons and chase another College Football Playoff appearance.
Khalil Taylor's pledge to Nebraska over Penn State highlights the Nittany Lions' recent struggles to develop and retain top receiving talent.
North Union’s baseball season ended with a 4-2 loss to West Hancock in the opening round of the ISHAA 1A, Substate 2 bracket, highlighting key performances and upcoming matchups.
With key departures and fresh talent, Iowa State aims to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run and contend in the Big 12.
A look at the latest evaluations of Iowa’s promising high school baseball players, from powerful swing mechanics to elite base‑running skills.
The Ogden Bulldogs survived an early deficit to defeat South Hamilton 2‑1 in their first playoff game, with Christian Thede leading the offense and Colson Carson delivering a complete‑game shutout.
Logan Chwastyk, a 6‑foot‑10 five‑star prospect, announced that the University of Iowa has offered him a scholarship, a development driven by assistant coach Josh Sash’s recent contact.
Logan Chwastyk, a five-star center from Pennsylvania, pledged to Iowa on Tuesday, bringing a highly rated prospect and a potential cornerstone for the program’s future.
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has approved a trial of a 35‑second shot clock for non‑conference games, raising questions about cost, strategy and the future of high school basketball across the state.
Katie Muller, a Class 5A second‑team all‑state forward, announced her commitment to the University of Missouri, where her sister Ellie will also enroll. The pledge follows a standout senior season that featured 16.5 points, six rebounds and a 42 percent field‑goal rate.
A look at the recent postseason victory by the Greene County baseball team, their first since 2022, and what lies ahead against a dominant Roland-Story squad.
From Heisman glory to retired jerseys, the Iowa Hawkeyes' football history is marked by a succession of standout athletes who have shaped the program’s rich tradition.
Iowa’s men’s basketball program has secured its first commitment for the Class of 2027, a three‑star hybrid guard named Keller Daugherty, as the staff eyes additional guard talent during the crucial July recruiting window.
The United States is set to observe its 250th birthday on July 4, a milestone that historically drew massive parades, fireworks and corporate tie‑ins. This year, however, the fanfare feels more restrained, with many Americans treating the anniversary as just another summer holiday.
After the departure of longtime coach Matt Campbell, Iowa State is reshaping its football program. New head coach Jimmy Rogers is placing a premium on recruiting, securing a class that already sits at No. 49 nationally, with a trio of offensive prospects poised to accelerate the team's offensive revival.
Illinois football has added fifteen new commitments, including seven from within the state and prospects from Florida, Iowa and Texas, as the program’s recruiting momentum builds.
After a career that began at Kansas State and a recent transfer, Brayden Loftin brings size, blocking skill and experience to UCLA’s offense, where coach Bob Chesney expects him to be a cornerstone.
Junior Ben Plaisance tops the Tigers' lineup with 22 hits and a 3‑2 record on the mound, heading into Monday’s showdown at Merchants Park in Carroll.
A rundown of Saturday’s tournament action across Iowa, highlighting dominant scores, standout pitchers and key offensive bursts that propelled eighteen teams to the next round.
Friday night saw the Newton softball team lose 2‑1 in nine innings to East Marshall and the baseball squad fall 6‑3 to Winterset, setting the stage for a quick turnaround against PCM and Des Moines Christian.
The PCM baseball team finished the regular season with a 17‑8 record, climbing to third in the conference, and now turns its focus to the playoffs.
Iowa is favored to beat Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, but the Huskies' new quarterback Taron Dickens brings a potent offensive threat that could make the game far more competitive than initially expected.
The St. Edmond baseball squad rolled past Glidden‑Ralston 10‑0, securing a .500 record and a spot in the upcoming district final.