Purdue Secures Non‑Conference Showdown with Cal Baptist for 2026‑27 Season
Purdue will host Cal Baptist on Dec. 21, 2026, in a much‑anticipated non‑conference matchup that pits a rising Division I program against a national Elite‑Eight contender.
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Purdue will host Cal Baptist on Dec. 21, 2026, in a much‑anticipated non‑conference matchup that pits a rising Division I program against a national Elite‑Eight contender.

After a toe injury limited his playing time, Brock Purdy finished the 2025 season with elite efficiency numbers, added 21.3 fantasy points per game in the final weeks and now benefits from a revamped receiving corps, positioning him as a prime sleeper for the upcoming fantasy season.

Brock Purdy’s impressive finish to the 2025 campaign, combined with a strengthened supporting cast, has analysts labeling him a prime sleeper for the 2026 fantasy season.

The Mountaineers are ranked 15th in the Big 12 and 70th nationally, bolstered by a top‑25 recruiting class, a new quarterback‑line combo, and the addition of nation’s leading rusher Cam Cook under coach Rich Rodriguez.
National outlets predict a back‑half finish for the Wildcats, while sportsbooks rank them among the top contenders, setting the stage for a season of contrasting expectations.
A three-year agreement will see the Tigers and the Billikens meet for the first time since 2001, with additional matchups against Kansas, Illinois, Marquette and more.

The NFL schedule release aligns teams and media partners with a balanced slate of games, introducing new streaming initiatives and holiday programming across multiple platforms.

With the NCAA withdrawal deadline approaching, predictions point to Malachi Moreno staying at Kentucky and Milan Momcilovic eyeing a return, while his exact destination remains uncertain.

CBS Sports places Michigan State at No.66 in its 1-138 college football rankings, highlighting a challenging outlook for the Spartans under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

The Gators and Hurricanes will meet in Tampa on Nov. 2, featuring returning stars and a second‑year coach, in a game that promises early implications for the national title race.

The season‑opening game on Nov. 2 in Tampa will test both programs as they look to build momentum toward national title aspirations.

The Rebels open against Louisville in Nashville, lose key alumni, welcome fresh transfers, and face a schedule ranked among the nation’s toughest.

Arizona’s 2026 football outlook hinges on quarterback Noah Fifita’s return and a revamped offense, while defensive rebuilding aims to solidify a secondary that lost key draft picks.

Malachi Moreno is at a crossroads, balancing a potential return to Kentucky with an early NBA entry, while his family and inner circle guide his next move.

Georgia’s receiving corps, depleted by departures and limited by injuries, is under intense scrutiny as the program seeks to restore its national‑championship pedigree. New recruits and returning players must prove they can deliver the big‑play threat the team has lacked.

The newest CBS Sports 138 college football rankings place Ohio State at No. 1, while Kentucky sits at No. 58 and Arkansas at No. 62, setting the stage for a season shaped by Will Stein’s offensive vision.

Penn State adds Serbian forward Aleksandar Zecevic and assistant coach Dwayne Stephens, while preparing for the Thanksgiving Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas.

Saint Louis’s daring non‑conference schedule pits the Billikens against elite mid‑major programs, aiming to reshape their NCAA Tournament trajectory and elevate the profile of mid‑major basketball.

Xavier University’s men’s basketball team is slated to compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. The event will feature a field that includes Penn State, Memphis and Wake Forest, and marks a continuation of the program’s recent progress under second‑year coach Richard Pitino.
Xavier Musketeers are set to headline the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, opening against Penn State and meeting Wake Forest again after a 2024 victory.

Texas A&M will join Marquette, Virginia and an undetermined team in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas, marking a milestone for the program under new leadership.

Four months before kickoff, analysts outline how the Bears' schedule, quarterback development and historic precedents converge on a Clemson clash that could define the 2026 campaign.

Five‑star offensive tackle Mark Matthews will announce his commitment on CBS Sports' College Football YouTube channel, a broadcast that follows a wave of Crystal Ball predictions favoring Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Michigan, USC and Ole Miss, and may force traditional powerhouses to adjust their strategies.

A look at how the upcoming matchup against South Carolina could define the early trajectory of Florida's 2026 campaign under new head coach Jon Sumrall