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Following a bleak end to the 2024 campaign, Iowa's football program has assembled a promising quarterback group, featuring returning veterans and new faces, as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The Hurricanes are poised for a breakthrough season, blending returning stars with high‑profile recruits and a challenging slate that could carry them to the College Football Playoff.
Indiana University's football program will field fresh talent on its offensive line next season, as veteran coach Curt Cignetti outlines the upcoming rotations and expectations.
Eastern Illinois University’s baseball program looks to sustain its winning momentum as eight new athletes join the squad for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Cole Cheatham, a 6‑foot‑4 right‑hander from Liberty, Indiana, posted a 5‑0 record, 103 strikeouts and a 97‑mph fastball, earning top rankings and a spot on the USA Baseball 18U Team.
A $2.3 billion valuation places Ohio State’s football program among the most valuable in the sport, trailing only Texas, while new accountability measures and a $17 million jersey patch agreement signal shifting dynamics.
Archbishop Hoban High School looks ahead to the 2026 campaign, highlighting returning stars, notable transfers and a challenging non‑conference schedule.
IndyStar has released its early look at the top junior boys soccer players who are expected to shape the 2026 season across Indiana, a list assembled with input from local coaches and featuring talent from schools such as Lawrence North, Lawrence Central, Brownsburg and others.
After a quiet freshman season and the departure of key 2025 linemen, Abram decided to explore new opportunities, a move noted by head coach Curt Cignetti.
Purdue's football program confronts a third straight season projected to finish last in the Big Ten, yet head coach Jeff Brohm finds inspiration in Indiana's swift transformation under Curt Cignetti, a turnaround that proves rapid improvement is possible.
A fresh wave of players with roots in Central Massachusetts is arriving at NFL training camps, bringing a blend of college success, draft pedigree, and special‑teams prowess that could reshape their respective teams.
Eastern Illinois announces a challenging non‑conference schedule that includes early exhibition games, a series of road contests against Power‑Five opponents, and a home opener against Evansville, setting the stage for a competitive season.
Indiana University's running back group for the 2026 season blends returning veterans, injury‑tested stalwarts, and a highly touted freshman, all operating under a committee‑driven philosophy.
A month before the season begins, college football’s Week 0 will open with a historic game in Dublin, while sponsor patches, coaching upheavals, and international storylines add layers of intrigue.
Ahmad Moten Sr. returns for a fifth season to lead a Miami defense that finished among the nation’s best, facing a challenging schedule and high preseason expectations.
The Badgers host Rutgers in a 2026 matchup that could define Wisconsin's trajectory, while the Scarlet Knights battle roster turnover and a tough schedule.
A look at the top 20 offensive linemen in the 2027 class, their rankings, commitments and the programs they will join.
Indiana's offensive line returns four starters from its 2025 national championship squad, including Wisconsin transfer Joe Brunner, while newcomers like Adedamola Ajani step into larger roles. The unit's sack‑free performance last season sets a high bar as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Trent Sisley, Prince-Alexander Moody, Vaughn Karvala, Trevor Manhertz and the yet‑unjoined Clemens Sokolov are already drawing attention as the team’s most promising young talents.
Marcus Freeman, head coach of the Fighting Irish, has publicly praised Indiana’s recent breakthrough and the new expectations it creates for Notre Dame’s own championship pursuit.
Both USA TODAY and cleveland.com’s preseason media polls forecast the Hoosiers to finish third in the Big Ten for the 2026 season, behind Ohio State and Oregon, as the conference’s Media Days begin in Chicago.
Tennessee will field 18 offensive linemen in 2026, featuring sophomore David Sanders Jr. and transfers Wendell Moe Jr., Sam Pendleton, Jesse Perry and Ory Williams.
USA TODAY Sports spotlights the most anticipated in‑state high school football contests that will shape the 2026 season across the Midwest, highlighting historic rivalries, key dates and the stakes for playoff runs.
In his first season with the Purdue women’s basketball program, Bojan Jankovic is turning sweaty practices into a catalyst for Avery Gordon’s development, expanding her game beyond the paint while instilling a mindset of confidence.