
Baylor pins hopes on DJ Lagway to rebound in 2026
After a challenging season, Baylor’s head coach Dave Aranda is banking on quarterback DJ Lagway to bring a turnaround, focusing on health, chemistry and a revamped supporting cast.
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After a challenging season, Baylor’s head coach Dave Aranda is banking on quarterback DJ Lagway to bring a turnaround, focusing on health, chemistry and a revamped supporting cast.
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

Recent verbal pledges from offensive linemen and a quarterback, along with visits and regional athlete performances, highlight Maryland’s active recruiting and scheduling moves.

The Aggies concluded their season with a 7‑1 defeat to USC, highlighting a year marked by pitching injuries and a looming roster overhaul.

The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot features Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and the late Mike Leach, alongside influential figures John Cohen and Josh Heupel, setting the stage for a historic induction ceremony in Las Vegas.

With eight new players set to join a squad that returns only three rotational athletes, Coach Dan Hurley is balancing veteran loyalty with fresh talent while navigating a schedule that includes marquee matchups against Duke, Kansas and St. John’s.

Baylor will face Maryland in 2027 and 2028 after ending its series with Oregon, a pairing that pits struggling Terrapins against a Bears program seeking stability.

Five-star guard Davion Thompson, ranked No. 22 in the 2027 class, will announce his college decision on June 10. The Link Academy standout, who averages 21.7 points per game in the EYBL Circuit, says Baylor’s development program and coaching staff have impressed him, as he eyes a future in the NBA.

Baylor University will face the University of Maryland in a two‑year home‑and‑home series beginning September 18, 2027, in College Park, with a return trip to Waco on September 16, 2028.

The top-ranked point guard in the 2027 class has cut his options to four schools, removing Michigan State from consideration after the program never extended an offer.

The Maryland Terrapins and Baylor Bears will meet in a two‑year home‑and‑home series beginning in September 2027 at Maryland’s home stadium, followed by a trip to Waco in September 2028. The matchup marks the first meeting between the programs since 1956.

Baylor University has locked in a home-and-home football series with the University of Maryland for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, reshaping non‑conference schedules and reviving a rivalry that sits tied at one win apiece.

The nation's No. 5 point guard in the 2027 class, Davion Thompson, has eliminated Michigan State from his list, leaving four programs vying for his commitment as the Spartans search for their first 2027 recruit.

Davion Thompson, a highly rated high school guard, has narrowed his choices to Vanderbilt, Baylor, Arkansas and Michigan after a standout performance at the Nike EYBL Session II. Vanderbilt's coaching staff sees him as a key piece for future success.

Baylor University will host a two‑year football series with the University of Maryland beginning in 2027, swapping a previously planned series with Oregon. The matchups will be played in College Park and Waco, marking the third meeting between the programs.

Baylor will play Maryland in College Park in 2027 and host the Terrapins in Waco in 2028, marking a new chapter in the program’s non‑conference planning.

St. John's University is reshaping its basketball squad, adding former Baylor standout Tounde Yessoufou and courting Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, signaling an aggressive push toward championship contention.
The Baylor standout will forgo the 2026 draft, commit to St. John’s Red Storm and target a breakout season that could reshape his professional prospects.

The Southeastern Conference announced the game times and television schedule for the Florida Gators' first three games, highlighting a fresh era under Jon Sumrall and a quarterback battle that could define the season.

UConn announced the commitments of guard Jaye Nash and wing Isaiah Shaw for the upcoming season, highlighting their collegiate backgrounds and the coach's endorsement.

With a 3‑9 record looming, Colorado must win three pivotal road games to stay alive for a bowl berth and to signal progress under head coach Deion Sanders.
Samuel Vessat, a 6‑foot‑4 point guard from Paris, France, pivoted from basketball to track after a standout 400‑meter performance, navigated a pandemic‑disrupted path to Edward Waters University, excelled under coach Tony Miller, and now aims for the NCAA Division I outdoor championships while competing for Purdue's nationally ranked relay team.
Under Jon Sumrall, the University of Florida has crafted a high‑value squad by keeping key players and building a cohesive culture, a strategy that nearly slipped away due to prior commitments.

Baylor Basketball is rebuilding its roster and identity for the 2026‑27 season, pinning hopes on new recruits and a key tournament clash with Alabama as it seeks a March Madness resurgence.