
Northwestern Wildcats unveil 2026 football schedule with night‑game marathon
Northwestern announces start dates, broadcast networks and key matchups for its 2026 football campaign, including a centennial game at the new Ryan Field.
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Northwestern announces start dates, broadcast networks and key matchups for its 2026 football campaign, including a centennial game at the new Ryan Field.

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament bracket has been released, highlighting UCLA as the top overall seed and outlining the first‑round pairings, player accolades and host selections.

The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament bracket has been unveiled, and the excitement is palpable as teams across the nation gear up for the road to Omaha. UCLA earned the top overall seed after a dominant regular season and Big Ten tournament championship, while the SEC boasts a dozen teams and several dark‑horse contenders.

The Longhorns, seeded sixth, will host the Austin Regional from May 29 to June 1, competing against UC Santa Barbara, Tarleton State and Holy Cross, while tickets become available to donors and the public.

Auburn will host a regional at Plainsman Park, finishing the season with a 38‑19 record, the third‑best RPI in the country and the most Quad 1 wins, positioning the team for a national seed.
Recent NCAA Tournament forecasts no longer list Mississippi State as a regional host, with Oregon and Arkansas moving ahead, while the full bracket will be announced on May 25.

The Philomath High School baseball team, seeded 14th, will meet third‑seeded Marist Catholic in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs in Eugene. The game, whose start time is still pending, could set up a rematch of a spring 2025 encounter that Marist won 11‑5.