
Alabama’s 2026 Schedule Faces One of the Nation’s Toughest Slates
CBS Sports ranks Alabama's upcoming stretch as the No. 7 toughest schedule in the country, featuring games against Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
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CBS Sports ranks Alabama's upcoming stretch as the No. 7 toughest schedule in the country, featuring games against Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Layne Riggs' victory at Nashville propels him to the top of the standings, but Kaden Honeycutt's recent run is halted as the competition tightens ahead of a historic Michigan event.

Malachi Jordan, a top-ranked forward in the 2027 class, is set to visit Tennessee basketball on Sept. 26, underscoring the Vols' focus on adding a marquee talent to their roster.

After a season cut short by arm soreness, Landon Mack will return to the Volunteers in 2027, bringing his Big Ten All‑Freshman honors and impressive strikeout numbers back to the rotation.

The Vols climb into the top six of ESPN's Way‑Too‑Early Top 25, driven by key transfer portal acquisitions and a projected starting five that blends defensive tradition with new offensive firepower.
After a distinguished run with the Colorado Avalanche, Chris MacFarland joins the Predators as their new president of hockey operations and general manager, succeeding Barry Trotz in a transition that promises a fresh strategic direction.

The latest rankings break down the talent pool into seven distinct tiers, spotlighting elite backs like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, while also highlighting sleepers who could reshape the board.
The Hawkeyes lost three starting defensive linemen and are turning to four transfer‑portal recruits, including standout pass‑rusher Kahmari Brown, while returning veterans and emerging talents aim to fill the gap ahead of the next campaign.

The latest preseason Top‑25 poll blends expert opinion with algorithmic evaluation, offering a nuanced view of teams such as Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas as the 2026 season looms.
The Tennessean’s All-Midstate selections reveal championship triumphs, individual milestones, and the story of a coach who captured a title just weeks after a life‑saving kidney transplant.
Despite a 38‑win campaign and a No. 2 regional seed, Tennessee's 2026 baseball season fell short of lofty expectations, exposing coaching adjustments, bullpen woes and a roster in flux.

Harrison High School has appointed Van Paschal as its new head football coach, tapping a veteran with a championship record and extensive coaching experience across multiple programs.

The upcoming Sunday race at Michigan International Speedway will be the 15th points‑paying event of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, featuring defending champion Denny Hamlin and veteran J.J. Yeley in a 37‑car field.

After a career marked by elite defense and limited offensive production, shortstop Ariel Antigua has entered the NCAA transfer portal, joining a wave of players exploring new destinations before the June 30 deadline.

The Gophers have secured Kyan Evans, a transfer point guard whose familiarity with Coach Niko Medved's system could reshape Minnesota's prospects in the competitive Big Ten.

Malachi Moreno and Franck Kepnang are expected to transform Kentucky's shot‑blocking stats, potentially lifting the Wildcats into the nation's top ten defensively.

Three‑star safety Maxwell Miles, originally committed to Michigan in March, flipped to Minnesota after an official visit, becoming the second safety to leave the Wolverines' pledge list this cycle.

Chaz Coleman's availability for Tennessee's summer workouts is in doubt, casting uncertainty over the Volunteers' defensive lineup as his $2 million NIL deal looms.

A look at how Tennessee’s freshman standout Nate Ament fell to ninth in ESPN’s latest NBA Draft prospects ranking, his combine measurements, and the outlook for his fellow Volunteers prospects.

Edge rusher Chaz Coleman has arrived on campus after missing practices, and his future with the Volunteers hangs in the balance as personal matters intersect with football ambitions.

The upcoming season pits the University of Texas Longhorns against a schedule that blends last year’s College Football Playoff participants with recent national champions, spotlighting standout players who could reshape the competition.

Mizzou’s men’s basketball program announced the signing of transfer guard Cord Stansberry, a fifth‑year player who averaged 14.1 points per game last season at Western Carolina. Coach Dennis Gates highlighted the newcomer’s offensive firepower and experience as the team looks to build on recent SEC successes.

A look at the standout athletes from Georgia, Texas A&M, South Carolina, LSU and Tennessee who could shape Alabama's upcoming season.

Kristy Curry, known for her .632 career winning percentage and 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, has been appointed head coach of the University of South Florida women’s basketball team. She inherits a program that has posted 15 straight winning seasons and looks to blend experienced transfers with a highly touted recruiting class.