
2026 FCS Football Central Preseason All‑American Team Unveiled
The latest preseason All‑American selections highlight the depth of talent entering the 2026 season, featuring standout performers from across the FCS landscape.
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The latest preseason All‑American selections highlight the depth of talent entering the 2026 season, featuring standout performers from across the FCS landscape.

Despite a three‑hour delay and slick conditions, the Falmouth Dores rallied to beat the Harwich Mariners 2‑0, extending their winning streak.

Senior linebacker Mikey D’Amato earns a second preseason All‑American nod, highlighting a standout career that includes a nation‑leading tackle count and a key role in Cal Poly’s season‑opening showdown against Idaho, broadcast on ESPN.
Georgia’s 13 draftees headline a draft that underscores the difference between being selected and actually turning pro.

Tanner Sagouspe, a right‑handed reliever who transferred from Cal Poly to Texas Christian University, was chosen 254th overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2026 MLB Draft. His collegiate career featured strong ERA performances, multiple saves and All‑Big 12 honors.

TCU right‑hander Tanner Sagouspe was selected 254th overall by the Colorado Rockies, capping a collegiate career that blended Big 12 success with a strong stint at Cal Poly.

The NCAA's new rule allowing five seasons of eligibility for players who sign before turning 19 is already influencing Kansas State's offensive line, bringing transfers like Tanner Morley and Delvin Morris into the mix and extending the eligibility of returning starters.

The NCAA’s five‑year eligibility rule for players who enroll before age 19 is reshaping Kansas State’s interior offensive line, bringing in transfers, extending eligibility for returning athletes, and prompting a rotational development plan under new coach Mike Schmidt.

A dominant performance by the Y‑D Red Sox saw Easton Teel toss five no‑hit innings, extending a 19‑plus inning scoreless streak and showcasing a bullpen that could rewrite league records.

The Bourne Braves fell 2-0 to the Y-D Red Sox in a rain‑shortened game, marking their first shutout of the season and snapping a four‑game winning streak.

Camryn Penn, a three‑time All‑Big West honoree, will serve as a student assistant for Cal Poly’s women’s soccer program in 2026, bringing her extensive playing experience and leadership to the staff while completing her degrees.

The Yarmouth Dennis-Red Sox improved to 18-2-1 with a 5-0 shutout over the Brewster Whitecaps, driven by Dante Vachini's three RBI and Cade O'Leary's seven strikeouts.
The Cotuit Kettleers overcame an early three‑run deficit to beat the Harwich Mariners, while Yarmouth‑Dennis and Falmouth also posted decisive wins.

Ethan Porter, a rising sophomore at Oregon State, has been added to the 2026 WCL All-Star Game roster, bringing his impressive batting stats and on‑base skills to the showcase event in Victoria, British Columbia.

The Mustangs add forwards Zoe Minnery and Isis Salazar‑Ortega, midfielders Izzy Sawyers and Miah Thomas, joining a recruiting class that includes five mid‑year transfers and six freshmen.

Sophomore Ethan Porter earns a late-season invitation to the 2026 West Coast League All-Star Game after a standout season with the Corvallis Knights and a strong freshman year at Oregon State.

Washington State University's football program receives extensive preseason accolades from Athlon Sports, highlighting key returning players and impactful transfers.

Lincoln Riley’s reputation for developing elite quarterbacks has taken shape with Jayden Maiava’s 3,400‑yard debut and the emergence of freshman Jonas Williams, who could become the next Heisman contender.

The 2025 Big West Championship MVP, Jessie Halladay, has inked a professional deal with Racing Power FC in Setúbal, marking a milestone for Cal Poly women's soccer and adding a new chapter to the program's historic pipeline of professional players.

Virginia Tech adds two left‑handed pitchers via the transfer portal, completing a nine‑player pitching overhaul that includes retained position players and a strategic focus on the 2027 season.

The Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox erupted for four home runs, including three three-run shots, in a 17-1 triumph over the Hyannis Harbor Hawks, highlighting a league-best .756 OPS and stellar pitching.

From Cal Poly to the University of Kansas, Ritch Price’s 1,199 career wins culminate in a 2027 induction into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

A look at the revamped Michigan offensive line, key returning starters and the depth that could keep the unit competitive next season.

Incoming student‑athletes Ashlea Klam and Maci Joncich bring international experience and elite accolades to Cal Poly’s inaugural flag football roster, positioning the program for immediate national relevance.