Louisville Basketball Announces Nine‑Man 2026‑27 Recruiting Class
The Cardinals’ latest recruiting haul brings together six portal additions and three freshmen, promising a dynamic shift for the upcoming season.
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The Cardinals’ latest recruiting haul brings together six portal additions and three freshmen, promising a dynamic shift for the upcoming season.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has voiced strong support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, arguing it would have created more postseason opportunities for teams that narrowly missed the current 12‑team field.

The University of Kansas announced its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting high‑profile games against Kentucky, Ohio State and UConn, as well as participation in the Champions Classic and the Players Era 8 tournament.
Kansas, fresh off Big 12 regular‑season and tournament titles, will host Oklahoma in a super regional that runs from June 6 to June 8. The series will be televised on ESPN2, with games scheduled for 5 p.m. CT on Saturday and Sunday.

After a 10‑3 finish under Willie Fritz, Houston reloads with key transfers and recruits, aiming to sharpen its offense and defense for a deeper Big 12 push.

During the Big 12 spring meetings, Kansas head coach Bill Self discussed the upcoming 2026‑27 roster, emphasizing the role of summer workouts in building chemistry after a season that fell short of expectations.

With a 42‑16 record and a nation‑leading offense, Kansas will host Northeastern in a first‑time meeting at Lawrence’s Hoglund Ballpark, broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Jayhawks defeated Arkansas 5-3 in a tense NCAA regional matchup, securing a spot in the championship game and showcasing a season marked by Big 12 titles and standout performances from players like Tyson LeBlanc and Augusto Mungarrieta.

During a Texas summit of Big 12 leaders, discussions centered on an expanded playoff, revenue sharing and greater replay openness, with BYU emerging as a central beneficiary.

With the 2026 season just 100 days away, Kansas has announced the first three game times and TV designations, highlighting a season opener against Long Island, a renewal of the Missouri rivalry, and a historic first‑ever international game at Wembley Stadium.

Big 12 coaches unanimously support a 24‑team College Football Playoff, which could bring up to five teams into the postseason, add a tenth conference game, and reshape scheduling and revenue models.

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.

During a gathering in Texas, Brett Yormark outlined the conference’s tentative stance on expanding the College Football Playoff, highlighting both enthusiasm and unanswered financial questions.

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.

During a Texas summit, Big 12 coaches and administrators voiced unanimous support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, citing the need for greater representation and a more sustainable postseason model.

Commissioners Brett Yormark and Greg Sankey debate conference strength, citing records, playoff outcomes, and national titles.

The Big 12 has opened a state-of-the-art Replay Operations Center in Irving, Texas, that will deliver audio from selected replay reviews, using advanced camera and communication systems to deepen fan interaction with the game.

The conference’s presidents have approved a plan that will let fans listen in on replay reviews during chosen games this fall, a move championed by commissioner Brett Yormark and chief competition officer Scott Draper.

After a win‑less stretch that saw the Wildcats miss the NCAA tournament and endure their worst season in three decades, Coach Chip Hale is reshaping the program with staff changes, player returns, and a focus on a pest‑like leadoff hitter.

The long‑standing Texas Tech versus Texas football rivalry is being revived through a contract‑buyout proposal, sparking excitement across fans, analysts, and social platforms.

The Jayhawks enter the tournament with a dominant record, facing a competitive regional that includes nationally ranked opponents and a schedule that promises high stakes from the first pitch.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian questioned Texas Tech's schedule, prompting a direct response from Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, who challenged Sarkisian to a Week 1 game.
Texas Tech’s head coach Joey McGuire is lobbying for a non‑conference game against the University of Texas, a move sparked by comments from Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. Booster Cody Campbell has pledged to cover buyout costs for potential opponents Abilene Christian and Texas State, while the Red Raiders ride the momentum of their first College Football Playoff appearance.
The University of Kansas is boosting capacity and fan experience at Hoglund Ballpark for the upcoming NCAA regional, adding new amenities and a larger standing‑room area to showcase the stadium’s potential.