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The Bears kick off their 2026 campaign on Wednesday night, facing a top‑10 opponent and looking to build on a historic 2025 run that saw 15 goal scorers and 20 playmakers return.
The 2026 College Football Playoff retains a 12‑team format but guarantees spots for conference champions and top‑ranked non‑champions, reshaping qualification for teams like Duke and Notre Dame.
K-State’s soccer program celebrated its sixth United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award and a breakthrough winning season, returning the majority of its top scorers as they open the 2025 schedule in Honolulu.
Purdue University's football program confronts a series of setbacks as it prepares for the upcoming season, with several key players sidelined by injury and a transfer departure.
A multiyear sponsorship will fund surface logos at each Big 12 school, add Monster Energy branding to jerseys and stadiums, and reshape the conference’s visual identity.
Evan Tengesdahl and Max Fletcher were selected to Pro Football Network’s 2026 Preseason All‑America team, highlighting Cincinnati’s growing national reputation
After a stretch of near‑misses and bowl defeats, the Jayhawks aim to turn the tide in 2026 with a revamped roster, a new quarterback battle and a demanding schedule that includes a London showdown.
Texas Tech’s football program faces a shrinking slate of Power Four non‑conference games, prompting athletic leaders to explore neutral‑site contests and possible Big 12 waivers.
Darrion Williams returns to Texas Tech for a fifth season, bringing Elite Eight experience and All‑Big 12 accolades to a program poised for another deep tournament run.
The Jayhawks open their fall schedule with an exhibition against Iowa, aiming to fine‑tune a squad that returns key stars while integrating fresh talent.
Three standout collegiate batters are emerging as the most coveted prospects for the 2027 MLB Draft, each boasting impressive statistics and accolades.
Appalachian State athletics director Doug Gillin has been appointed to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, succeeding Dr. Bryan Maggard, as the CFP prepares for its 2027 championship in Las Vegas.
Ohio State tops the AFCA preseason poll with 38 first‑place votes, while the Big Ten and SEC fill most of the top 25, and several high‑profile coaching changes loom over the upcoming season.
Colorado State’s 2026 schedule features a marquee showdown with No. 15‑ranked BYU, continuing a decade‑long tradition of challenging matchups.
The Cougars enter the new season ranked sixth in the Big 12 preseason poll, with three players recognized on the all‑conference team and a recent tournament championship fueling optimism.
Kalani Sitake voices dissatisfaction with the Cougars' recent performance despite a 23‑4 record, emphasizing the need for continued growth as the 2026 season approaches.
The Wildcats open August with an exhibition against UC Irvine before a road start at GCU and a home debut versus New Mexico State, aiming to climb out of the conference’s lower tier.
The Wildcats begin August practices under first‑year head coach Collin Klein, blending veteran quarterback Avery Johnson’s experience with a wave of transfers, aiming to turn early promise into a conference championship.
TCU's women's soccer team enters the 2026 season with a top preseason ranking, four players named to the All‑Big 12 Preseason Team, and a schedule that begins with road tests against Wisconsin and a home opener against UTSA.
Bailey Herfurth, Anna Hauer and Nyema Ingleton were selected to the 2026 Preseason All‑Big 12 Team, while the Mountaineers share third place in the league’s early poll.
A record number of Big 12 players appear on preseason watch lists, highlighting the league's offensive depth and national relevance ahead of the upcoming college football season.
Kansas head coach Bill Self has compared transfer guard Leroy Blyden Jr. to former Jayhawk Devonte' Graham, highlighting shared shooting range and offensive rebounding prowess. With the team eyeing a stronger rotation, Blyden's development could follow a trajectory similar to Graham's breakout season.
Texas Tech cornerback Brice Pollock outlines his senior‑year objectives, from Jim Thorpe Award contention to a potential first‑round NFL draft pick, while choosing to remain in college football
Kansas State football is setting its sights on a 2026 Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff berth, driven by Collin Klein's offensive vision and Avery Johnson's growth under pressure.