
Tommy Castellanos Joins Texas Tech as 2026 Backup Quarterback
Texas Tech announced the addition of Tommy Castellanos to its football roster, positioning him behind Will Hammond as the team prepares for a sell‑out opener against Abilene Christian.
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Texas Tech announced the addition of Tommy Castellanos to its football roster, positioning him behind Will Hammond as the team prepares for a sell‑out opener against Abilene Christian.

A look at the coaches under fire across major conferences, the buyouts that loom over their futures, and how NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping job security in college football.

Nick Burdi, a former MLB pitcher with a 2.58 career ERA and multiple collegiate accolades, has been hired to lead Boston College's pitching staff, tasked with building on recent program breakthroughs.

The New York Rangers have positioned 2023 third‑round pick Drew Fortescue ninth among their prospects for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting his steady rise amid a competitive blue‑line corps.

Rich Kelly, a key contributor to UConn's 2024 national championship team, has left college basketball to assume a player development assistant position with the Boston Celtics, where he will work closely with the G-League affiliate and the team's leadership.

Rich Kelly, a UConn national‑championship alum and former Boston College standout, has transitioned from college coaching to the NBA’s developmental system, taking a role with the Maine Celtics under the guidance of Celtics president Brad Stevens.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst football program is entering a pivotal moment as it prepares for its season‑opening clash with Rutgers on September 3. After a dismal 2025 campaign that left the Minutemen among the nation’s most ineffective offenses, the team has appointed Max Warner as its new offensive coordinator, tasking him with rebuilding an attack that struggled to move the ball.
The University of Cincinnati announced its 2026 non‑conference slate, highlighting exhibition games against Ohio State, Illinois and Minnesota, a Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout with Xavier, and a women's team participation in the Cancun Challenge.

The Athletic’s new eight‑tier ranking spotlights coaches who are redefining success, from Curt Cignetti’s sustained excellence to rising stars like Bret Bielema, while exposing the shifting expectations at programs once considered untouchable.

The St. Louis Cardinals turned a .500 season into a strategic windfall, landing four high‑upside prospects whose blend of power, polish, and pitching depth could reshape the organization’s trajectory.

Ben Smith, a Stanley Cup‑winning forward and longtime hockey veteran, has transitioned to an assistant coaching position with Schiller Family, bringing a wealth of playing and developmental experience to the program.

Luke Murray, celebrated for his offensive brilliance at UConn, is set to lead Boston College’s men’s basketball team, bringing a mix of transfers and fresh talent in hopes of ending a decade‑long drought and sparking an NIT run.

North Carolina leads the 2026 ACC preseason field hockey poll with 73 points, followed by Virginia and a tie between Duke and Wake Forest. The season opens on August 28, featuring key matchups and historic conference dominance.

Ben Smith, a Boston College alumnus with two national championships and a 237-game NHL career, is set to rejoin the Eagles as an assistant coach, bringing extensive professional experience and a deep connection to the program.

After losing more than 1,600 receiving yards and six touchdowns, the Eagles add four fresh prospects and rely on holdovers like Jaedn Skeete and Zay Flowers to restore offensive firepower.

Boston College’s men’s hockey program is navigating a pivotal off‑season, with longtime associate head coach Brendan Buckley stepping down after eight years. The program simultaneously secured commitments from forward Jack Queally and Latvian center Olivers Murnieks, both slated to join the 2026‑27 freshman class. These developments reflect a strategic shift as new head coach Mike Brown continues to shape the Eagles’ roster and future prospects.

The national roster for the 2026 Collegiate Series was unveiled, featuring 25 athletes from the WCHA and other conferences, set to face Canada in Richmond, B.C., on August 12‑14.
From Bill Belichick's off‑field drama to Lincoln Riley's quest for a playoff return, a dozen coaches are under the microscope as the 2026 college football landscape reshapes itself.

The 18‑year‑old forward, a fourth‑round pick of the Sabres, will skip a year in the QMJHL to begin his college career at Boston College, where coaches hope the next two or three seasons will shape him into an NHL‑ready center.

The 2026 Hall of Fame class celebrates five players whose college exploits foreshadowed their NFL greatness, highlighting the diverse paths that led to football immortality.
A personal reflection on college football traditions, family ties, and the rising stars of boxing and baseball that intertwine in New England sports culture

Boston College is reshaping its football program with a massive offseason overhaul, blending experienced transfers and fresh talent to compete in the ACC and beyond.

Duke University’s football program prepares to face Boston College on Oct. 31, 2026, riding a 2025 ACC Championship and Sun Bowl win while adjusting to key player departures and a tougher slate of games.

Former Alabama standouts are dispersing to programs ranging from Ohio State and Notre Dame to Texas A&M and Kentucky, each seeking new opportunities after the Crimson Tide’s recent roster shifts.