Mountain Eight Conference Preview: 2026 Season Outlook
A preview of the 2026 Mountain Eight Conference football season, highlighting new coaches, key players, and championship expectations.
Jun 25, 2026
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Antonio Berry Commits to Ole Miss, Boosting 2027 Recruiting Class
Antonio Berry, a top-ranked Mississippi prospect, pledged to Ole Miss, joining a surge of high-caliber recruits that elevates the Rebels' 2027 class.
Jun 24, 2026
Auburn Secures Four-Star Defensive Lineman Nate Kamba in 2027 Class
Four-star prospect Nate Kamba pledged to Auburn over Georgia, Ohio State and South Carolina, boosting the Tigers' 2027 class to 12th nationally and fourth in the SEC.
Jun 14, 2026
Kansas Basketball Rebuilds with Bill Self’s Return and Top Recruit Tyran Stokes
Coach Bill Self is back, and the Jayhawks have secured the nation's top 2026 prospect, Tyran Stokes, in a bid to return to the NCAA tournament's second weekend for the first time since 2022
Jun 14, 2026
Sixth Arrest in Murder of Former Ole Miss Star D.D. Bowie
A former University of Mississippi and Jackson State University wide receiver was gunned down in Rankin County, prompting a multi‑suspect homicide investigation that now includes a new charge of obstruction.
Jun 12, 2026
Bud Coombs Commits to Vanderbilt Baseball, Bolstering Outfield for 2026 Season
Bud Coombs, a transfer outfielder from Maryland and Big Ten All‑Freshman Team member, has pledged to Vanderbilt baseball, aiming to fill corner‑outfield gaps while his football future remains uncertain.
Jun 9, 2026
Auburn Secures Top Recruits in 2027 Class
The commitments of Chance Gilbert and Reed Rasimer elevate Auburn’s 2027 recruiting class, reshaping its outlook heading into the next cycle.
Jun 9, 2026
Judd Utermark Becomes Ole Miss All‑Time Home Run Leader
Ole Miss celebrated junior third baseman Judd Utermark after he hit his 50th career home run, cementing his place in Rebels history as the program’s all‑time leader. The performance, highlighted by a video tribute and a key win over Arizona State, underscores his draft prospects heading into the 2026 MLB Draft.
Jun 1, 2026
Southern Miss Secures Sun Belt Crown, Eyes NCAA Tournament Spot
Southern Miss clinched its third Sun Belt Tournament title in four years with an 11-7 victory over Louisiana, earning an NCAA Tournament berth and a chance at a top‑eight seed.
May 24, 2026
Pitt’s Kai Wagner Delivers Ninth-Inning Heroics to Topple Florida State in ACC Tournament
In a dramatic ACC Tournament quarterfinal, Kai Wagner’s three-run homer in the ninth inning sealed an 8-6 victory for Pitt over Florida State, despite the Seminoles’ rally from a four-run deficit.
May 23, 2026
Mississippi State Baseball Poised for SEC Tournament Second Round
Seeded eighth, Mississippi State receives a first‑round bye and will meet the Ole Miss‑Missouri survivor in Alabama, where the tournament’s single‑elimination format is in its second year.
May 16, 2026
Four-star running back Tyson Robinson commits to Michigan
Tyson Robinson, a four-star recruit from Brandon, announced his commitment to the University of Michigan on May 16, picking the Wolverines over offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Texas, Miami and Alabama.
May 16, 2026
Louisville Cardinals Gear Up for a Breakout 2026 Season
Louisville’s 2026 football outlook hinges on a strong opening clash with Ole Miss, the arrival of transfer standouts, and a defense poised to climb the national rankings.
May 15, 2026
Ben Johnson Takes the Helm of Southside Christian Boys Basketball
After a successful stint at Spartanburg Christian Academy, Ben Johnson is named head coach of Southside Christian, aiming to instill discipline, toughness and a winning culture after years of early playoff exits.
May 14, 2026
Ben Johnson Appointed New Boys Basketball Coach at Southside Christian
After a distinguished tenure at Spartanburg Christian Academy, Ben Johnson joins Southside Christian with a mission to instill discipline, accountability and sustained success on the court and beyond.
May 14, 2026
Ben Johnson Takes the Helm at Southside Christian, Aiming to Revitalize Program
Southside Christian School has named Ben Johnson as its new boys basketball coach, tapping a coach with a state championship pedigree and strong local ties to restore momentum to a program that has struggled in recent seasons.
May 14, 2026