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Mississippi State’s 2027 SEC slate features home games against Alabama, Florida and Kentucky, plus a full slate of contests against eight teams ranked in ESPN’s early Top 25. Coach Chris Jans looks to improve on a 5‑13 conference record and a six‑game losing streak.
The SEC released its full conference schedule for the 2026‑27 basketball season, revealing a demanding road ahead for Georgia. Home games include Texas, Florida, Vanderbilt, Kentucky and Missouri, while the Bulldogs open conference play on the road against Ole Miss and face a host of other SEC rivals.
Tennessee aims to avenge last season’s loss to Vanderbilt, driven by Coach Josh Heupel and a revamped roster, while the Commodores look to defend their ten‑win campaign and secure a playoff spot.
A look at the toughest stretch of Alabama football's 2026 season, from opening night to late‑fall showdowns that will decide playoff hopes.
With key transfers joining the roster and the SEC poised to reclaim its top spot, the Vols are shaping up as a major contender. Here’s what the latest power rankings and schedule reveal.
The Southeastern Conference released its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, detailing home and away matchups for all 16 schools. South Carolina will host Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss, Texas and Texas A&M, while traveling to Kentucky, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Coach Lamont Paris, in his fifth season, hopes the schedule will help the Gamecocks reclaim an NCAA Tournament berth.
Analysts are zeroing in on a handful of rookies whose combine metrics, college stats and landing spots suggest they could become cornerstone pieces for years to come.
The University of Michigan basketball program is in flux after Dusty May accepted a position with the Dallas Mavericks, leaving athletic director Warde Manuel to navigate a complex hunt for a new head coach.
With a No. 3 seed projection, a revamped lineup and a challenging non‑conference slate, the Crimson Tide aim to build on recent Sweet 16 and Final Four successes.
ESPN's latest ranking shows Texas with nine prospects, Alabama and LSU each with four, while Georgia follows with seven. The data highlights a concentrated talent pool in the Southeast, though the overall picture remains incomplete.
The 2026 season reaffirms the SEC’s supremacy, with Alabama and Georgia leading the win‑loss rankings, while Texas A&M’s recent success under Mike Elko threatens to reshape the traditional hierarchy.
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.
Despite a historic drop in preseason rankings, Alabama athletes are turning doubt into motivation as they chase a resurgence under new leadership