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The Florida International University Panthers have released their 2026 football schedule, highlighting a heavy home presence, a stretch of four consecutive nationally televised games, and the program's first bowl appearance since 2019 under head coach Willie Simmons.
The 2026 schedule reveals a heavy presence on ESPN platforms, home games on CBS Sports Network, and a live ESPN+ kickoff event with host Mike Corey.
The Arkansas Razorbacks and Missouri State Bears, long-time baseball rivals, are set to meet again in the NCAA Lawrence Regional. With Arkansas holding a 62-30 all-time series lead, the Bears bring a potent offense and notable talent, while Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn expresses deep respect for their program. The game is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.
After a dominant Conference USA campaign that yielded a 41‑19 record and seven all‑conference honorees, the Liberty Flames baseball team travels to Athens to begin its ninth NCAA Regional appearance against Boston College.
Middle Tennessee University will host the 2027 Conference USA Women's Soccer Championship at the Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, marking the first time the program hosts the tournament and highlighting its rising profile in collegiate soccer.
The two‑day event, scheduled for July 20‑21, will feature head coaches and standout athletes from all ten member schools, including New Mexico State’s T.K. King and Henry Davis.
The upcoming 2026 Football Kickoff and Media Days will bring Conference USA teams, including FIU, to Arlington, Texas, with a live ESPN+ show and press conferences featuring head coach Willie Simmons, quarterback JJ Kohl and defensive back Shamir Sterlin.
After a 9‑4 campaign and a New Orleans Bowl victory, Western Kentucky University will showcase its key leaders at the 2026 Conference USA Media Days in Texas, where the team will also outline its schedule and ambitions for the new season.
For the first time in conference history, five Sun Belt baseball programs have earned NCAA Regional berths, joining the SEC, ACC and Big 12 as the only conferences with five or more teams in the tournament field.
In a dominant performance at Mickey Dunn Stadium, Jacksonville State defeated Liberty 6-2 to win the 2026 Conference USA Baseball Championship, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament and completing a season-long series sweep.
Liberty's championship dreams were shattered on Sunday night as Jacksonville State posted a 10‑0 victory, a result that now pivots the Flames toward an at‑large NCAA bid.
The Bears concluded a demanding Conference USA campaign with a spot in the NCAA Tournament, driven by a tough schedule and a top‑ranked RPI.
The Bears defeated Kennesaw State 6-4 in their Conference USA Baseball Championship opener, highlighted by strong offensive performances and a solid relief outing from Max Knight.
Kennesaw State’s baseball team was shut out 6-0 by Dallas Baptist in the opening game of the Conference USA Championship, with only two baserunners and a strong pitching effort that ultimately fell short.
The Owls enter the 2026 Conference USA Baseball Championship as the No. 7 seed, facing Dallas Baptist and Missouri State in pool play, backed by a tough schedule and standout performances from players like Shamaar McDuffie.
Five Owls receive postseason recognition, highlighting pitching dominance, utility versatility and freshman promise.
Five Kennesaw State Owls receive Conference USA postseason honors, underscoring a strong showing for the program and its emerging talent pipeline.
The program announced a roster overhaul featuring five transfers and three high‑school recruits, highlighting standout performances and coach Antoine Pettway’s vision for the upcoming campaign.
The Western Kentucky University baseball team, seeded sixth, will compete in Pool A of the 2026 Conference USA Tournament, facing Middle Tennessee on May 20 and Jacksonville State on May 22, with all games streamed on ESPN+.
The Panthers closed their regular season with a 30‑21 win over New Mexico State, establishing new franchise marks for runs, hits and RBI while delivering a dramatic comeback.
Liberty’s 8‑7 win over Middle Tennessee sealed a 21‑9 conference record and a No. 2 seed for the C‑USA Championship, highlighted by clutch hitting and relief pitching.
Kennesaw State baseball clinched the No. 7 seed in the Conference USA tournament with a 12-6 triumph over Missouri State, highlighted by senior performances from Trenton Lyons, Shamaar McDuffie and Cooper Williams.
On Senior Day, the Owls rallied past Missouri State 12-6, clinching the seventh seed and delivering a memorable performance for the graduating class.
WKU’s final regular-season game against Delaware ended 6-3 after a back-and-forth contest that saw early leads, a career-high pitching performance and a late surge by the visitors.