
Virginia Tech Hokies Basketball Poised for a Turnaround Amid Roster Shifts
After a challenging previous season, the Hokies aim to rebound with new additions and experienced players, navigating injuries and a tough schedule.
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After a challenging previous season, the Hokies aim to rebound with new additions and experienced players, navigating injuries and a tough schedule.

The LSU women’s soccer team, perched at No. 16 in the nation, will host Northwestern State on Aug. 16, looking to build on a 5‑0‑1 all‑time advantage while integrating new talent like Allie Fryer and veteran standouts.

LSU Soccer climbs to No. 16 in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll, marking the program’s first national ranking as it prepares for a challenging 2026 schedule.

Bill Belichick’s debut season at the University of North Carolina got off to a rocky start, but the coach says he’s enjoying the college environment, appreciating the extended time with players and the support from athletic director Steve Newmark as the team prepares for a competitive quarterback battle.

Former Louisville and Wake Forest standout Ty‑Laur Johnson signs with Tennessee State, adding depth and scoring to the roster for the upcoming campaign.

Iowa’s open quarterback competition between two returning backups is unique in the Power 4, driven by coordinator Tim Lester’s development‑focused system and a commitment to stability over the transfer portal.
The University of Akron football team moved up one spot in the 2026 Mid‑American Conference preseason poll, finishing 10th as it prepares to open the season at Wake Forest on September 3 and chase a championship game at Detroit’s Ford Field.

The university’s women’s soccer program revealed an 11‑player signing class that blends experienced collegiate transfers with a wave of fresh talent, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
Jeremiah Beverly, a three‑star edge rusher from Tuscaloosa, has pledged to join Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class, bringing a promising pass‑rush outlook to the Crimson Tide.

LSU announced its 2026 schedule, featuring 18 regular‑season games and a series of early‑August exhibitions against high‑profile opponents, setting the stage for a challenging campaign.

The Pilots announced a 2026 fall slate that blends early‑season road tests against Power Five opponents with a debut in the West Coast Conference tournament, aiming to build on a 2025 campaign that produced a 10‑3‑6 record and a tie for second in the WCC.

An imagined World Cup squad built from Penn State football players illustrates how college athletics and international soccer might intersect on U.S. soil.

The University of Akron announced that eight of its football standouts have been selected to Phil Steele’s 2026 preseason All-MAC Team, highlighting the program’s growing depth.

A look at the collegiate backgrounds and professional trajectories of the eight former NCAA players who will represent the United States at the first World Cup hosted on home soil since 1994.

Braydon Kersey, a dual‑threat pitcher and hitter from Mercer, has chosen Tennessee over Georgia and Wake Forest, citing the program’s development plan and a shot at the College World Series.

The University of Asheville has unveiled its 2026‑27 men’s basketball roster, featuring key transfers and returning players poised for a competitive season.

The University of North Carolina announced its 2026‑27 women’s basketball roster, blending returning stars with top recruits and transfers as the program looks to extend its recent Sweet 16 streak.

A career‑day from Trey Fenderson and a potent offense have put the Panthers in the next round, setting up a showdown with Wake Forest as they chase their first 30‑win season in ACC play.