
Alabama Crimson Tide Projected for 2026 Playoff Run
USA TODAY Sports projects Alabama as an at‑large playoff team, setting up a first‑round clash with Texas and a potential Rose Bowl finish
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USA TODAY Sports projects Alabama as an at‑large playoff team, setting up a first‑round clash with Texas and a potential Rose Bowl finish
From Jeremiah Smith’s record‑breaking receiving stats to Malachi Toney’s historic freshman campaign, Florida’s prep alumni are among the 25 players projected to have a major impact on the 2026 College Football Playoff.

A Colorado court’s stay on the Wisne v. NCAA case restores eligibility restrictions for 2022 players without restraining orders, while recent rulings grant fifth‑year status to a handful of athletes, setting the stage for further legal battles before the NFL cut‑down deadline.

The Gators are poised for a pivotal season opener against Florida Atlantic University, hoping to turn a decade‑long slump into a fresh start under Jon Sumrall.

From five national championships to a strategic leadership position, Skip Bertman reshaped Louisiana State University’s baseball program and its broader athletic landscape.

Lane Kiffin’s debut season at LSU is marked by a roster of newcomers, while two 2027 recruits plan to attend every home game, adding stability and recruitment momentum.
The SEC released the 2026‑27 women's basketball slate, highlighting a home opener against Arkansas, a showdown with Tennessee, and a tournament in Greenville, South Carolina.

Owners say the reforms will modernize player development, but the players’ union warns they will narrow opportunities and damage the game’s long‑term health.

A look at the latest additions — from Malik Davis’s potential as a Javonte Williams handcuff to Caleb Douglas’s chance to thrive in Miami’s thin receiving corps — and what they mean for fantasy lineups.

The Volunteers open the 2026 campaign on Sept. 5 at Neyland Stadium, facing a series of opponents that span the Southeast, with an open week in late October and a host of high‑profile road tests.