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Freshman guard Christian Wiggins will miss the upcoming 2026‑27 basketball season after tearing his Achilles tendon, prompting Iowa State to adjust its roster and rely on returning players and transfers.
The 2026 dynasty rookie draft is shaping up to be a deep pool of talent, with several prospects poised to make immediate impacts on their teams and fantasy lineups.
The conference released the full slate of opponents, confirming a balanced schedule that features home games against Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Oregon, Purdue and Washington, and road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA and USC.
The Bulldogs will open against Louisiana‑Monroe on Sept. 5, travel to Minnesota and South Carolina, and finish the regular season with the Egg Bowl against Ole Miss, marking the first full nine‑game SEC schedule.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were shut out 1-0 by the San Diego Padres, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto absorbing the loss after a solid seven‑inning outing. Ohtani’s hot streak continued, but the team’s offense remained silent.