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 conference welcomes seven full‑time institutions and a dozen affiliate members, revives its Las Vegas basketball tournaments, and announces a new football series with national broadcast partners.

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 Hurricanes will try to stay perfect when they meet the Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium, with coach Mike Norvell’s squad facing critical questions on both sides of the ball.

Coach Steven Trout’s strategy of keeping key players and adding portal talent aims to make Texas State a competitive force in its inaugural Pac‑12 season.

The 2026 college football landscape will see North Dakota State and Sacramento State enter the FBS, while the Mountain West, MAC and Pac‑12 undergo major realignments, affecting eligibility, postseason prospects, and historic power dynamics.

LSU missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade, prompting a targeted recruitment of two top‑150 transfers: pitcher Landon Hood from Gonzaga and shortstop Dawson Park from Texas State.

Colorado State's men's soccer program has announced its first ever Pac‑12 conference slate for 2026, marking a historic step after a 10‑4‑5 season that broke into the national top 25. Coach Keeley Hagen's squad will open against Fresno State and navigate a demanding road slate before aiming for the new conference championship.

The Tar Heels open a best‑of‑three series against the USC Trojans on Friday, hoping a blend of dominant pitching, timely hitting and a resurgence from ace Jason DeCaro will propel them to the College World Series.

The Cougars will contest eight Pac‑12 games in 2026, host four at Lower Soccer Field, and conclude the year with the first Pac‑12 Women's Soccer Tournament in November. Season tickets are now on sale.

The Trojans open against Texas State with a lineup packed with standout hitters and a pitching staff that could finally break a long‑standing championship drought.

From breaking a home‑run record once held by Paul Goldschmidt to navigating injuries and tactical adjustments, Chase Mora’s career at Texas State blends statistical dominance with unwavering commitment to his team and fans.

Despite a heart‑stopping extra‑inning loss, Marshall University’s baseball squad advances to the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Tournament, setting up a showdown with Louisiana and highlighting standout performances from its key hitters and pitcher.