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After a 16‑16 finish and a modest rise in the national rankings, the Blue Demons are banking on new transfers and fresh talent to turn defensive progress into offensive firepower for the 2026‑27 season.
The upcoming season opens on August 29 at home against North Dakota State, with games broadcast on CBS Sports Network, ESPN+, ESPNU and ESPN2.
After Dylan Dudley’s departure, Alton High taps alum JaQuail Townser as its new head coach, promising a blend of championship culture and classroom rigor.
A Jacksonville State University basketball player was arrested following a welfare check that led to a rape investigation in east Alabama. He remains jailed without bond as legal proceedings continue.
Single‑game tickets for all six North Dakota State home football games go on sale Saturday at 8 a.m. on the athletic department's website, kicking off a season that begins Aug. 29 against Jacksonville State.
Jameson Scissum, a former quarterback turned tight end for Jacksonville State, has impressed coaches with his intelligence, work ethic, and rapid adaptation, emerging as one of the most improved players during spring practice.
Florida State will travel to face Boston College on Nov. 7, 2026, in a pivotal matchup that could shape both teams' postseason hopes. The game arrives as Boston College seeks to rebound from a 2-10 season under head coach Bill O'Brien, who has bolstered his roster with key portal additions.
Montevallo University announced the hiring of Deshawn Montgomery as its new Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his extensive playing and administrative background.
Cade Phillips, a redshirt junior with an Elite Eight pedigree, has transferred to Texas A&M to provide veteran leadership and help shape a toughness‑driven identity under coach Bucky McMillan.
West Virginia University will be front and center at the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, where Coach Rich Rodriguez and several Mountaineer athletes will take part in scheduled events, including a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Troy University's women's soccer program has unveiled its 2026 campaign, featuring 18 matches that blend non-conference road trips with a robust Sun Belt Conference schedule.
Jacksonville State will open its NCAA Tournament run against Virginia, with right‑hander Beau Bryans on the mound. The game, scheduled for 6:06 p.m. CT on Friday, will be streamed live on ESPN+.
While the spotlight often falls on traditional powerhouses, these three programs are quietly assembling the pieces for a deep tournament run.
The Crimson Tide’s baseball program has locked in a spot in the Tuscaloosa regional for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, a milestone that sets the stage for a high‑stakes postseason run.
The Hubbertville baseball squad rallied in the final at-bat to defeat their opponents 10-2, earning the state crown and a Blue Map Trophy.
Despite a 30‑10 record and a strong finish, the Greenwave were swept by Glenwood for the second straight year, a result that coach Jonathan Pate says underscores the value of simply competing at the highest level.