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The University of Maryland’s field hockey program entered the 2025 season with high expectations, having been preseason ranked fourth in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll. Yet the Terrapins finished the year with just ten victories, marking the second‑lowest win total of the Missy Meharg era and falling short of the standards set in previous decades.
A look at the judges, coaches, executives and politicians whose decisions will define college football in the coming season.
A look at how Michigan's highly touted freshman class, featuring five-star forward Brandon McCoy Jr. and sharpshooter Quinn Costello, is shaping expectations after impressive overseas exhibition outings.
The Southeastern Conference has joined the Big Ten in restricting athletes with professional contracts from returning to college, while state court rulings have created a patchwork of fifth‑year eligibility that is reshaping the landscape of NCAA sports.
The Big Ten and SEC have each adopted strict eligibility rules that block football players with professional contracts or draft declarations from competing in college football, a move tied to a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will begin revenue sharing for athletes in 2025.
The Southeastern Conference has enacted a sweeping ban on former professional athletes joining its member schools, directly impacting LSU's plans to add three high‑profile prospects to its 2026 rosters.
Recent rule changes from the Big Ten and SEC aim to prevent former professional athletes from returning to college competition, reflecting a broader push among conferences to shape their own eligibility standards amid evolving court rulings.
The Big Ten’s suspension of a coach for fielding a former professional player has sparked a nationwide debate over NCAA eligibility, prompting calls for congressional action and raising questions about the future of college sports.
LSU has filed a lawsuit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that seeks to overturn NCAA eligibility rules for players cut during training camp. Coach Lane Kiffin defends the move, while the Big Ten and SEC have responded with new restrictions. The case involves former Ole Miss and Notre Dame players, and broader implications for college football eligibility are emerging.
Indiana’s 2026 football squad blends a revamped quarterback room, key transfers and a fortified secondary as the Hoosiers aim to turn past frustrations into Big Ten contention.
Freshman forward Kennedy Bell dazzles with a brace on her debut, earning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and a spot on the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week.
The Nittany Lions will host the USC Trojans in a nationally televised White Out on October 10, 2026, marking the 19th full‑stadium event and the first meeting with the Trojans since 1994.
The Big Ten is set to adopt a policy that blocks players who have entered the NFL Draft or signed a professional contract from returning to college football, a decision that could reshape recruiting dynamics and raise questions about fairness across conferences.
The SEC is wrestling with eligibility questions surrounding LSU's reported recruitment of Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who signed NFL deals before being waived.
The University of Michigan men's soccer team will host Niagara on August 27 and SIUE on August 30 at the U‑M Soccer Stadium, showcasing debut performances and a highly ranked freshman class.
Athletics director Danny White calls for a collective bargaining agreement to manage the surge of NFL players returning to college, as conferences consider bans and the NCAA confronts eligibility reforms.
A proposed eligibility rule could prevent football players from returning to NCAA competition after signing professional contracts, a move spurred by recent court rulings and the case of former Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright.
A recent court decision has put the NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule on hold, allowing 2022 graduates to potentially return to college football. The move has ignited a heated debate among coaches, players and major conferences.
Injuries have left Purdue's tight end position depleted, forcing coaches to rely on freshmen and returning players as they aim to rebuild the passing attack.
CBS Sports analysts label Michigan as one of the most overrated teams in the Big Ten, questioning whether a new coaching staff and limited elite talent can overcome a demanding schedule and finish among the conference's upper tier.
The 2026 college football season will be defined by sweeping eligibility changes, a high‑profile Dublin opener, and a contentious push to expand the playoff, as powerhouses like Ohio State, Oregon, and Miami jockey for position.
The 2026 Big Ten season kicks off with high‑profile matchups, extensive TV coverage and a championship game set for early December, offering fans a full slate of college football action
Ryan Day’s stance on NFL veterans returning to college football has evolved, while programs such as Ohio State and LSU consider new roster possibilities amid evolving eligibility rules.
Projected as a No. 10 seed, Iowa faces a challenging path in the expanded 2026 NCAA Tournament, with roster turnover and the loss of Bennett Stirtz shaping a pivotal season.