
Big 12’s Crucial 2026 Schedule: Games That Could Shape Playoff Hopes
The 2026 Big 12 slate features pivotal contests that may define the league’s playoff prospects and championship outlook.
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The 2026 Big 12 slate features pivotal contests that may define the league’s playoff prospects and championship outlook.

Dallas Crescenzo, a three‑star wide receiver from Texas, flips his commitment from Purdue to the open market, putting him in play for Oklahoma State and other Power Five programs.

Oregon State’s unlikely victory against a top‑ranked Arizona State squad highlighted a pivotal moment in the 2014 season, showcasing a dramatic comeback and key performances by Storm Woods, Terron Ward and Michael Doctor.

A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.
Duke’s recent ACC title and three nine‑win seasons under Manny Diaz set the stage for a 2026 campaign that will test the team’s depth and defensive evolution.

Coach Kenny Dillingham is reshaping Arizona State’s football program through targeted in‑state recruiting, a $20 million community funding boost, and the Golden Ticket initiative that has already attracted top talent like Jake Hildebrand.
The NCAA's baseball transfer portal opens June 1‑30, prompting notable player transfers from Arizona State, including Cooper Clouser to Michigan and commitments from Jaxsyn Durst to Nevada.

More than one‑third of the 2026 World Cup matches are projected to be played under dangerously hot and humid conditions, according to a comprehensive temperature study.

Transfer portal activity highlights Durst’s move from Arizona State and the ripple effects on Nevada’s baseball squad

Arizona’s Rate Bowl is shedding its modern moniker for the historic Cactus Bowl name and relocating to Arizona State University’s stadium, a move championed by the Fiesta Sports Foundation as part of a wider effort to revitalize college football bowl traditions.

The Rate Bowl is being renamed the Cactus Bowl and will be played at Arizona State’s Mountain America Stadium on Dec. 26, marking the first postseason game in Tempe since 2015 and promising economic benefits for the city.
Noah Tarrant, a sophomore at Pebble Hills High School, has earned scholarship offers from top programs including Texas, Michigan and Nebraska, and is ranked among the nation's top 50 prospects.

Expert advice on must-have fantasy football draft picks for 2026, focusing on players like Zay Flowers, Chase Brown, Ladd McConkey, and Jordyn Tyson, and the use of ADP versus consensus rankings to uncover value.

Former Vanderbilt guard Frankie Collins faces accusations of double‑selling memorabilia, a controversy that erupted on social media, led to his departure and has left fans questioning his legacy.

A recent Instagram accusation has ignited a firestorm among Vanderbilt basketball fans, as former guard Frankie Collins is alleged to have scammed supporters out of thousands of dollars by selling the same memorabilia to multiple buyers.

After a two‑year tenure marked by a high ERA and numerous home runs allowed, Jason Kelly will not return as Texas A&M's pitching coach for the 2027 season. The program will retain promising arms like Aiden Sims and Clayton Freshcorn while shifting focus to development.

After a highly anticipated recruitment period, Royalton Allen, a three‑star defensive back from Oak Hills High School in Hesperia, California, has pledged to the University of Wisconsin. The commitment follows an official visit to Madison and a brief stint at UCLA, where he had previously verbally committed.
First‑year head coach Jon Sumrall has guided the Gators to a third‑ranked 2027 class, landing four‑star lineman Kennedee Jackson and linebacker Ja'Bios Smith, among others, while emphasizing a holistic fit for student‑athletes.
Oregon football assistant coach Ra'Shaad Samples faces DUII and reckless driving charges after a collision in Eugene, with his court date set for July 20.
Indiana’s head coach Curt Cignetti appears on the cover of EA Sports College Football 27 Deluxe Edition, the first individual coach to do so since the 1990s, joining a lineup that blends past legends with current stars
Two of the region's top football prospects have announced their college choices, and a series of awards and commitments across multiple sports highlight the vibrant athletic landscape of Northeast Florida.

A look at five college football players whose transfers and emerging talents could dramatically influence the 2027 NFL Draft landscape.

From Jahii Carson's playmaking to James Harden's scoring dominance, Arizona State's basketball legacy since the turn of the century is marked by a handful of extraordinary talents.
In a candid conversation, Michigan State women's basketball coach Robyn Fralick discusses the team's progress, the arrival of top recruit Lilly Williams and the broader shifts shaping the sport.