
SEC Running Backs 2026: Who Leads the Pack?
A look at the top backfields and key players heading into the next college football season.
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A look at the top backfields and key players heading into the next college football season.

After a 4‑8 finish and a thirteenth‑place ACC finish, the North Carolina Tar Heels are pinning their hopes on Bill Belichick’s short‑term focus, player development and a revamped roster anchored by transfer Tarvorise Brown.

Andrew Moore, a former Oregon State Beavers pitcher and All‑American, has been named the new pitching coach for the Oregon State baseball team, bringing his playing pedigree and recent coaching experience to the program.

Andrew Moore, a standout pitcher from Oregon State's early 2010s, is back in Corvallis to lead the pitching staff, bringing a wealth of experience and a championship mindset.

Andrew Moore, a standout pitcher for Oregon State in the mid‑2010s, is set to lead the Beavers' pitching staff after a distinguished playing and minor‑league coaching career.

Andrew Moore, a standout pitcher for Oregon State in the 2010s, is back in Corvallis as the team's new pitching coach, succeeding Rich Dorman and bringing a championship pedigree and minor‑league experience.

The departures of key assistants from the University of Texas baseball program highlight financial pressures and strategic shifts, while the team eyes a modest returning core and upcoming season prospects.

Zach Edwards joins a Gators roster in flux, bringing a 5.68 ERA and a high‑velocity arsenal as the team navigates a wave of transfers.

A look at the top safety tandems and standout individuals across the SEC as the 2025 season approaches.

The Longhorns are preparing for a high‑expectation 2026 campaign, highlighted by a commitment from elite cornerback John Meredith III that elevates their 2027 recruiting class to seventh nationally.

The Gators have added two Oregon State pitchers and several other transfers, while awaiting draft decisions from key players before the portal closes on June 30.

John Martinez, a former Florida Gators infielder, is set to rejoin the University of Florida after spending the last two seasons at Florida Atlantic University. During his time with the Owls, Martinez compiled a .290 batting average and a .755 OPS while appearing in 110 games, and he posted a .973 fielding percentage that highlighted his reliability at the hot corner. Now playing for the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod League, he has opened his summer campaign with a .556 average over two games, underscoring the carry‑over of his offensive spark. The Gators have seen a wave of movement in the transfer portal, with seven pitchers and three position players entering the transfer market, while the coaching staff has secured fresh talent through recent commitments. Among the newcomers are former FGCU catcher Jon Embury, Jacksonville State right‑hander Maddox McDougall, Oregon State southpaw Trey Morris and Utah State infielder Kyle McDaniel, each of whom bring a mix of power and poise to the roster. Coach Rich Dorman, who has guided the team’s pitching staff for several seasons, expressed confidence that the blend of returning veterans and fresh arms will restore depth and competitiveness as the schedule unfolds. The moves reflect a broader trend in college baseball, where player mobility has become a central theme, prompting programs to adapt strategies both on and off the diamond.

With four players standing at seven feet and a starting lineup that averages over six‑foot‑six, Kentucky aims to out‑rebound and out‑shoot the Gators, while Coach Mark Pope eyes a potential clash with Tennessee's Volunteers.

Tre Geathers III, son of former Georgia defensive end Robert Geathers II, pledged to the Florida Gators over the Bulldogs, citing a distinct path for his own career.

Auburn’s Jeremiah Cobb enters his senior season aiming to surpass 1,000 rushing yards, facing a new coaching staff and a crowded backfield.

Veteran infielder John Martinez rejoins the Florida Gators after a standout season at FAU, adding versatility as the program reshapes its roster ahead of the 2026 draft.

A top prospect from Lithonia reverses his pledge, elevating Georgia's 2027 class to No. 10 and highlighting the influence of coaching staff, family ties, and peer recruit Kemon Spell.

A look at the college football arenas that combine historic tradition, deafening crowds, and unique design to create the most hostile environments for visiting teams.

Summer workouts have begun in Gainesville as the Gators announce retained starters, new jersey numbers and incoming freshmen.

Over Nick Saban’s 17‑year tenure, 27 different signal‑callers have guided their teams to victories over Alabama, producing a cascade of memorable performances that reshaped the rivalry’s narrative.

Coach Jon Sumrall’s 2027 class ranks third nationally with 22 pledges, featuring elite talent, legacy players and strategic coaching influences that could reshape the Gators’ future.

The University of Florida announced the jersey numbers that its men’s basketball team will wear during the 2026‑27 season, a list that blends continuity with fresh faces as the program looks to defend its status as a national title contender.

With fresh leadership and challenging slates, Arkansas and Washington State face divergent win‑total projections for the 2026 season.

Freshman offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda will debut for the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2026 season after a high‑profile high school career and early enrollment at the university.