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Senior captain Jordan Faison, a top receiver and primary punt returner, earned his spot through hard work, posting 81 receiving yards and a 10.2‑yard average on punt returns, while the coaching staff looks to develop younger players for future roles.
With five incoming and five outgoing players in the 2026 offseason, St. Thomas navigates the free‑agent‑like transfer portal, relying on its unique conference standing and state‑of‑the‑art arena to retain talent.
Week 1 performances propelled Ohio State to the top of Joel Klatt’s latest rankings, with Texas, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame and others moving up or holding steady in a rapidly evolving top ten.
Wisconsin fell to No. 4 Notre Dame in a second‑half collapse, with key defensive players logging heavy workloads and the coaching staff already re‑evaluating depth charts.
Week 1 saw Michigan survive a close 13‑12 victory over Western Michigan, sparking debate over a timing error and Underwood’s turnover‑prone performance, while Oklahoma announced a dominant 51‑0 win and other Big Ten teams posted notable results.
The 2026 college football season begins with a packed opening weekend that features former Wildcats making their first starts, new head coaches taking the sidelines, and high‑profile games across the nation.
Notre Dame’s 41-13 victory over Wisconsin highlighted strong second-half performances by transfers Aneyas Williams and DJ McKinney, while the team prepares for a home opener against Rice on September 12.
With a front‑loaded schedule featuring marquee opponents and a historic championship drought, Notre Dame’s independence from conferences remains a focal point of debate as the program aims to capture a national title in the 2024‑25 season.
The opening weekend of Big Ten football produced a clear leader and a mix of surprising outcomes, setting the stage for a competitive season.
The Wisconsin Badgers face a pivotal moment after back‑to‑back losing seasons, with coach Luke Fickell’s contract, a hefty buyout and potential replacements on the table as the program seeks a turnaround by 2026.
The 2026 college football season opens Thursday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 7, with Fox, ESPN, CBS, NBC and ABC broadcasting key games that pit defending champions, top‑ranked teams and new coaching storylines against each other.
The opening weekend of college football features high‑profile games, highlighted by a top‑ten battle between LSU and Clemson and a series of ACC and Pac‑12 contests that could reshape early season narratives.
The Spartans enter 2026 with a roster reshaped by key players and a demanding schedule that will test Coach Pat Fitzgerald’s ability to secure a bowl berth.
Marquette's unbeaten run in the 2026 men's soccer season was snapped by a clinical Wisconsin side, setting up a pivotal matchup against Northwestern.
Wisconsin’s women’s soccer team posted a commanding 5-1 win over UIC, highlighted by early goals from Jane Rogers and a flurry of contributions from a host of seniors, while the squad looks ahead to a road matchup with the Milwaukee Panthers.
Wayne 'Knobby' Kelliher, who coached football and baseball at Madison East High School for 26 years and later became a beloved radio analyst, passed away at 92. His legacy includes three Big Eight titles, hall‑of‑fame inductions, and a lasting impact on players and broadcasters alike.
A Wisconsin high school student died following a skid‑loader accident on a farm, prompting his school to cancel a scheduled football game and offer support services.
Monona Grove crushed Madison La Follette 52-14 while Catholic Memorial routed Sun Prairie West 55-7, showcasing top-ranked teams and standout players across the state.
A 16‑year‑old high school football player died after a farming accident in Wisconsin, prompting his school district to cancel an upcoming game and offer counseling to grieving students.
A tragic accident in Richland County claimed the life of a high school football player, prompting school closures and community support.
A 16‑year‑old football player died after a skid loader accident on a Wisconsin farm, prompting the Ithaca School District to cancel an upcoming game and provide support services.
A 17‑year‑old freshman football player died following a skid loader accident in Richland County, Wisconsin. The Ithaca School District responded by canceling an upcoming game and providing counseling to students and staff.
The conference released dates and host sites for its Olympic‑sport championships, highlighting a Madison cross‑country opener, a St. Louis‑based women's soccer showdown, and an Ohio State field hockey venue, all under the Allstate sponsorship umbrella.
Columnist Graham Couch maps out Michigan State’s 2024 slate, highlighting marquee battles, emerging storylines and the players who will shape each contest.