
FCS Football 2026: 10 Games That Will Shape the Landscape
A look at the most compelling FCS contests slated for the 2026-27 season, featuring top‑ranked teams, historic rivalries and storylines that will captivate fans across the nation.
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A look at the most compelling FCS contests slated for the 2026-27 season, featuring top‑ranked teams, historic rivalries and storylines that will captivate fans across the nation.

The Cyclones are set for a radical transformation as they enter 2026 with a new coaching staff, a completely new roster, and high hopes for a swift resurgence.

More than 245 youth soccer teams will compete in the Tri-City United Summer Classic this weekend, injecting over $2 million into the local economy across North Dakota and Minnesota.
The Watertown Arrows Post 17 and Aberdeen Smittys are among several American Legion teams competing in Omaha’s Creighton Prep CWS Classic, with both clubs aiming to sharpen their postseason prospects.

The Hawkeyes will test their early-season form against South Dakota on Dec. 29, 2026, a game that could shape their Big Ten campaign.

The Iowa Hawkeyes, coming off their first Elite Eight appearance in nearly 40 years, are scheduled to host South Dakota in a nonconference game on Dec. 29, 2026. The matchup offers both teams a chance to gauge progress before conference play.

This week’s slate features home tournaments in Laramie, Casper and beyond, with six Wyoming teams competing in events that draw players from neighboring states.

Sporting News has unveiled its annual college football head coaching rankings, placing Iowa State's Jimmy Rogers at No. 65. With a championship pedigree and growing confidence within the program, Rogers is poised to rise quickly in next year's edition.

The Renner Monarchs captured the 6th Annual Pepsi Invitational before relinquishing the title due to an ineligible player, while the Pipestone A's, led by coach Avery Ploeger, secured a 4‑1 win over Brandon Valley and gear up for future games.

Cheyenne's new collegiate baseball team, the Aviators, is navigating field shortages while building community support and planning a sustainable future in Wyoming.
Minnesota's head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has agreed to a contract through 2032, securing a $1.1 million base salary and a performance‑linked escalation that places her among the highest‑paid women's basketball coaches in the nation.

Dawn Plitzuweit extends her tenure through 2032, heralding a new era of sustained success for Minnesota women’s basketball.
The Wildcats’ full 2026‑27 schedule was released, highlighting home and away conference games, new Big 12 opponents and a Las Vegas tournament appearance.

Nebraska's November schedule pits the Cornhuskers against a trio of emerging quarterbacks, each bringing a distinct challenge that could define the team's trajectory.

After leading Sioux Falls to a Clark Cup triumph and posting career‑high numbers, JJ Monteiro signs with Providence College, adding depth and scoring punch to the program.

Under new head coach James Franklin, Virginia Tech has overtaken Penn State in the 2027 national recruiting rankings, turning a personal rivalry into a competitive recruiting battle that reshapes both teams’ rosters.

Northern Illinois University announced the addition of Sean Smith to its men’s basketball coaching staff, a move that adds a proven championship pedigree and community focus.

After a standout collegiate career that began at South Dakota and earned him Missouri Valley Defensive Player of the Year honors, Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace is set to lead Kentucky's edge rush in the upcoming season, bringing a blend of size, experience and production that could reshape the Wildcats' front.

Michigan State's roster features promising tight end Eddie Whiting, injured running back Jace Clarizio, and recovering linebacker Brady Pretzlaff, while linebacker competition intensifies with new transfers.

The United States Hockey League is set to broaden its footprint, adding new franchises in Arizona, California and Nevada, a move endorsed by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey, to enhance junior hockey development and provide more opportunities for young players.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the United States' soccer supporters — shaped by culture, geography, and a growing love of the game — are poised to come together like never before.

After completing 15 spring practices, Iowa State identified several unexpected contributors, including walk‑on Aiden Flora, who shined as a punt returner and is now projected as a top‑three running back for the 2026 season
New Iowa State football coach Jimmy Rogers brings a blend of Midwestern courtesy and fierce ambition as he attempts to overturn the Cyclones’ underdog status.

The Jackrabbits clinched a historic conference title and a No. 4 seed, positioning them against top‑seeded Nebraska in the Lincoln Regional.