
Gonzaga Bulldogs Load Up for 2026‑27 with 11 Newcomers, Yet Face Eligibility Hurdles
Coach Mark Few adds 11 newcomers, including five players awaiting NCAA clearance, to a Gonzaga squad that returns only four veterans from a 31‑4 season.
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Coach Mark Few adds 11 newcomers, including five players awaiting NCAA clearance, to a Gonzaga squad that returns only four veterans from a 31‑4 season.
From Jim Hill’s record win to Laurel’s highest-scoring game since 2021, the opening week of the 2026 season delivered strong showings from multiple programs, highlighting new leadership and returning talent.
Mississippi State’s football assistants will collectively earn $6.84 million in 2026, with Zach Arnett topping the list at $1.15 million and the staff growing to 13 members.

Three former professionals sue the NCAA over a denied fifth year of eligibility, arguing that SEC rules and timing of contract decisions left them unable to compete.

A legal battle in East Baton Rouge centers on whether former athletes Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton can return to NCAA competition this fall, with the SEC and NCAA locked in a dispute over eligibility and potential penalties.

The NCAA’s eligibility rules are being challenged in a Louisiana courtroom by three former NFL players recruited by LSU coach Lane Kiffin, raising questions about the balance between college and professional football.

Josh Hubbard was named the youngest MRA Distinguished Alumnus, had his jersey retired after breaking a 37‑year‑old scoring record, and was recognized for his college success and community service.

Former NFL players Zxavian Harris, Dae’Quan Wright and Blake Cotton have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and SEC, challenging rules that block a fifth year of college football eligibility. The case spotlights the SEC’s authority, the NCAA’s timing, and the involvement of state officials.

Following a unanimous Senate resolution introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt, the University of Missouri will honor its 1960 football squad as national champions during a September 19 ceremony, reviving a story of on‑field triumph, contentious rankings, and legislative recognition.

A dominant first half and clutch contributions from key attackers powered Memphis to a 3‑1 win at Ole Miss, marking the team's inaugural road victory and improving their record to 2‑2‑0.

The University of Mississippi prepares for its season opener against Louisville, navigating the loss of top receivers and integrating new transfers under a revamped coaching staff.
The university reveals its 2026 M‑Club Hall of Fame class, honoring six former Rebels athletes and a distinguished benefactor, and outlines the November ceremony schedule.

Mississippi State announced a 2033 football showdown with Chattanooga, reviving a series that dates back over a century and highlighting the Bulldogs’ strategic scheduling within the Football Championship Subdivision.

As the Rebels' season opener looms, key players discuss family connections, coaching reunions and the chemistry that could define their 2026 campaign.

The NCAA has expanded eligibility to five seasons within a five-year window, prompting lawsuits, transfer complications, and debates over the future of college sports.

A recent appellate stay on a federal injunction has thrown the eligibility of three Southern Miss football veterans into question, casting uncertainty over the team's lineup ahead of its opener against Alcorn State.
Marshall Manning, son of NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, opened his high school career with a solid performance for Baylor School in Chattanooga.

After going undrafted, senior players Will Furniss and Judd Utermark will return to the Rebels for the 2027 season, a decision shaped by a recent NCAA policy shift and coach Mike Bianco’s praise of their perseverance.
From his early days as a three‑time letter winner at Mississippi State to his championship coaching stint at Kentucky and two‑decade broadcasting partnership with Tim Brando, Dean’s influence on the sport endures.
Coach Jeff Lebby assessed his team’s health, snap distribution and quarterback competition after the Bulldogs’ opening preseason scrimmage, while noting an injury to defensive lineman Colin Coates.

The Bulldogs broke a four-match losing streak and a 168-minute lead drought, thanks to goals from Hailey Johnson and Ashley Tutas and a pair of key saves by Jenny Harrison.

Trinidad Chambliss’s 2025 Sugar Bowl heroics set the stage, but the Rebels must replace key wide receivers who have moved on. New arrivals from Syracuse and a highly touted signee bring hope for a renewed offensive attack.

A critical look at Pro Football Focus’s preseason rankings, which elevate Auburn’s Byrum Brown above Ole Miss’s Trinidad Chambliss, despite differing levels of competition and consensus among other evaluators.

A late goal by Katie Ramsden, assisted by Sarah Granno, delivers Ole Miss its opening win of the 2026 season under new head coach Todd Shulenberger, with Taylor Prigge preserving a shutout.