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Jamari Johnson, the Oregon Ducks' emerging tight end, was an unexpected presence at the Big Ten Football Media Days, a surprise that underscores the confidence coaches have in his potential. With a 2024 season that yielded 35 receptions for 510 yards and three touchdowns, Johnson now leads a deep, talent‑laden tight end group aiming to rebound from a CFP semifinal loss and secure a top‑draft projection.
The first day of the 2026 American Legion Baseball regionals saw eight eliminations, notable performances from Essex Junction, Florence and Owensboro, and a schedule that will keep the tournament intense through Friday.
A look at the athletes and leaders whose performances and decisions will determine the trajectory of the 2026 college football season and its playoff picture.
The Sporting News places Indiana University at the summit of its 2026 Big Ten preseason poll, projecting a CFP championship showdown with Notre Dame and highlighting coach Curt Cignetti’s portal expertise.
Analyst Josh Pate predicts a 2026 national championship for Notre Dame, outlining a path that includes only three top‑25 opponents and a potential title‑game clash with Texas.
After a standout season at Florida State and a brief stint at Arkansas, Malique Ewin has pledged to join Dana Altman’s Oregon Ducks, bringing his interior skill set to the Big Ten.
Gavin Grant, a seasoned infield specialist and recruiter, has accepted an assistant coaching position at New Mexico State University, bringing a strong track record from Oregon and Tacoma Community College.
Ohio State tops the AFCA preseason poll with 38 first‑place votes, while the Big Ten and SEC fill most of the top 25, and several high‑profile coaching changes loom over the upcoming season.
The Buckeyes captured the No. 1 spot in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, receiving 38 of 72 first‑place votes and 1,741 total points. Their quarterback‑receiver tandem of Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith is highlighted as one of the nation’s most potent combinations, while the team confronts six opponents ranked in the top 25, including Oregon, Texas, Indiana, USC, Michigan and Iowa.
Oregon women’s basketball coach Kelly Graves discusses Katie Fiso’s growth, the implications of player transfers, and his outlook for the Ducks’ next season.
Sam Leavitt’s move to LSU follows a breakout 2024 season at Arizona State, where he led the Sun Devils to their first College Football Playoff appearance and now seeks new competition in Baton Rouge.
The 2025‑26 campaign saw CSUN Baseball rebound with a 10‑win surge, dramatic extra‑inning victories, and a top‑draft pick, cementing the program’s rise in the Big West.
Former Arkansas forward Malique Ewin has signed with Oregon, bringing veteran experience to a team seeking a turnaround after a 12‑20 campaign.
With fall camp set to open on August 5, Arkansas outlines key competitions at quarterback, offensive and defensive line, and wide receiver, while navigating NCAA eligibility impacts and new additions.
The University of Wisconsin announced its full non-conference slate, highlighting early exhibitions, a Bahamas tournament, and a series of road games against Big Ten rivals before the regular season begins.
Indiana’s coach Curt Cignetti has guided the Hoosiers to 27 wins in two seasons, a Big Ten title and a national championship, yet his non‑conference plan avoids Power Four opponents until 2030, raising questions about the team’s readiness for elite competition.
Utah Royals dazzled in a 5‑1 victory against Portland Thorns, with a subjective goal‑ranking formula highlighting style, entertainment and shareability.
After two seasons of incremental progress, Washington’s new coaching era under Jedd Fisch aims to translate recruiting gains into a College Football Playoff return, but offensive regression and defensive turnover pose major challenges.
From Alabama's quarterback race to Oregon's newest transfer, fall camp performances will shape conference titles, playoff bids, and coaching futures across the nation.
Four Tri‑Cities baseball clubs captured titles and advanced to prestigious national events, highlighting the area’s growing competitive depth.
Oregon’s defensive front is shaping up to be one of the most formidable units in the nation as the 2026 season approaches.
Lincoln Riley warns that without a formal salary cap the growing NIL market remains unstable, even as settlements and legislative proposals reshape how college athletes are compensated.
Over 100 women’s college basketball players have signed union authorization cards, with Oregon State’s filing marking the first formal effort by female athletes to unionize, spurring a broader movement backed by labor advocates and political figures
The University of Georgia's football program has re-entered the top‑10 of the national recruiting rankings after securing a pledge from four‑star safety Seth Williams, positioning the Bulldogs at ninth overall for the class of 2027.