Six Topeka Talents Shine in EA Sports College Football 27
A look at the six Topeka-born players featured in EA Sports' latest college football title, their collegiate teams, and the in‑game ratings that highlight their strengths.
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A look at the six Topeka-born players featured in EA Sports' latest college football title, their collegiate teams, and the in‑game ratings that highlight their strengths.

The Bears will open on the road, face UCLA at home, and battle seven ACC opponents, including North Carolina and Stanford, under head coach Leonard Griffin and a core of returning standouts.

Tyler Fryman, a top-ranked 2027 wide receiver, has reversed his verbal pledge, now committing to the University of Kentucky for both baseball and football, after a recruiting tour that featured offers from Cincinnati, Notre Dame and Ole Miss

EA Sports College Football 27 will launch on July 9, offering early access to MVP members on July 2. The game features detailed player ratings, with Kentucky Wildcats stars like Coleton Price and Lance Heard leading the rankings.
Watching ten classic college football matchups, the author contrasts the gritty, analog era of the 1990s with today's data‑driven, hyper‑connected spectacle, revealing what has changed and what endures.

Despite a disappointing 30‑28 finish and the first postseason miss since 2011, LSU bolstered its squad with high‑profile transfers whose performances hint at a potential rebound.

The Fighting Irish will begin their non‑conference schedule with a two‑game series versus Niagara on Oct. 8‑9, then travel through a series of home matchups before a highly anticipated clash with Boston College.

The Irish will begin the campaign with a two‑game series versus Niagara before facing Boston College in a single‑game test and later hosting Western Michigan and Bowling Green.

Four-star defensive lineman Segun Alexander announced his commitment to the University of Notre Dame, sparking excitement across the program and reshaping the 2027 recruiting class.

Four‑star forward Davis Cochran, ranked among the nation’s elite prospects, has added a Clemson offer to a growing list of suitors, sparking heightened attention in the college basketball recruiting landscape.

Penn State's men's ice hockey team has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, featuring an Ice Breakers Tournament in Connecticut, a home opener against Quinnipiac, and a series of high‑profile Big Ten road and home games.
Trailblazing former net‑minder Manon Rhéaume assumes leadership of Detroit's Professional Women's Hockey League team, bringing a storied playing career and deep Michigan roots to the role.

LSU is pursuing Tulane’s transfer outfielder Jason Wachs, a .331 career hitter ranked No. 32 in the transfer portal, to replenish an outfield depleted by three experienced departures.

Four-star recruit Jack Kohnen pledged to Iowa State over Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana and Notre Dame, adding depth to a team that finished 29-7 and made its third Sweet 16 appearance in five seasons.
After a down year following a national championship, LSU secures two elite transfer players who bring proven Power Four experience and elite statistics.

The program announced the additions of highly ranked transfer pitchers Bino Watters and Landon Hood, aiming to restore the team's dominance after a challenging season.

Junior wide receiver Mario Craver is recognized on Phil Steele's Preseason All‑America Second Team after a record‑breaking junior season that included a historic 200‑yard performance at Notre Dame.

LSU secures a highly rated transfer who is expected to start immediately and help shape a championship‑contending roster.
LSU's baseball program, absent from the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2011, lands a high‑impact transfer in Bino Watters, joining Landon Hood and Dawson Park as part of a sweeping rebuild.

LSU secures commitment from the No. 3 transfer prospect, bolstering a rebuilding roster ahead of the next season.

ESPN’s latest Future Power Rankings place Georgia at No. 5 for the 2026 college football season, highlighting both strengths and areas needing improvement.

Under head coach Kirby Smart, Georgia continues to excel, yet ESPN analyst Adam Rittenberg notes that the quarterback succession plan remains a key storyline heading into the Bulldogs' season opener against Tennessee State.
Mississippi State’s baseball team, seeded No.14, will face No.3 Georgia in the Athens Super Regional, with first‑year coach Brian O'Connor, a veteran who led Virginia to a 2015 title, looking to capitalize on tournament bonuses and a contract that runs through 2031.

Westminster College announced Peyton Whitted as its new women's basketball head coach, highlighting her extensive professional playing career, family connections, and commitment to both sport and scholarship.