
Gonzaga Bulldogs Load Up for 2026‑27 with 11 Newcomers, Yet Face Eligibility Hurdles
Coach Mark Few adds 11 newcomers, including five players awaiting NCAA clearance, to a Gonzaga squad that returns only four veterans from a 31‑4 season.
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Coach Mark Few adds 11 newcomers, including five players awaiting NCAA clearance, to a Gonzaga squad that returns only four veterans from a 31‑4 season.

The University of California, Berkeley, has released its 2025‑26 men’s basketball non‑conference slate, featuring games against ranked foes USC, Vanderbilt and Houston, as well as a series of home and road contests.

Darrell Davis, a No. 6‑ranked point guard in the 2027 class, has committed to the Houston Cougars, bolstering a recruiting class that already includes Oneal Delancy and showcases the program’s tradition of developing elite guards.

The Baylor Bears open their 125th football season in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, facing a ranked Auburn team led by first‑year head coach Alex Golesh. With Coach Dave Aranda entering his seventh year and a revamped roster, the stage is set for a pivotal clash.

The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility model has ignited a cascade of court rulings, conference bans and roster crises, leaving programs scrambling to field eligible lineups for the upcoming season.

From Texas to Florida, a new generation of coaches with proven track records is drawing attention from elite programs seeking transformative leadership.

Texas Tech enters the 2026 AP preseason poll at No. 12, while the Big Ten’s Ohio State and Oregon claim the top two spots, setting the stage for a competitive college football season.
Florida State will face Houston at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on December 20, marking coach Luke Loucks' second season and featuring key transfers as the teams prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Under first‑year head coach Will Stein, Kentucky football has bolstered its roster with key transfer‑portal additions, retained a core defensive mind in Anwar Stewart, and embraced a more visible public persona, positioning the Wildcats for a promising 2025 season.

A recent Denver court ruling opens a fifth year of eligibility for 2022 high school graduates, allowing former Houston kicker Ethan Sanchez to potentially return in 2026 while facing strong competition from transfer Evan Noel and redshirt sophomore Jonathan Dimas.

The Buffaloes' 2026 slate features a five-game gauntlet that includes road trips to Power Four programs and a showdown with the reigning Big 12 champions, setting the stage for a season-defining campaign.

Texas Longhorns are poised to make a splash in the upcoming 2026‑27 season, with coach Sean Miller shaping a roster that could crack the top ten.

Brandon Mack II's eighth year of college football showcases how injuries, a pandemic, and strategic transfers have shaped a career defined by resilience, versatility, and emerging leadership.

Alabama's upcoming season features a challenging mix of non‑conference and SEC opponents, including Miami, Houston, St. John's, Kentucky, Texas and Arkansas, promising a rigorous road to the NCAA tournament.

The newest CBS Sports Top 25 and No. 1 college basketball poll reflects a dramatic turnover driven by transfers, injuries and coaching changes across the nation's elite programs.

Willie Fritz's two‑year turnaround has positioned the Houston Cougars as a Big 12 contender, with a revamped roster and ambitions to field the most complete team by 2026.

An early look at quarterbacks, running backs and receivers who could become fantasy standouts in the 2026 season.

The Colorado men's basketball team will meet Purdue on Dec. 19 in Indianapolis, marking the first meeting in 38 years. The game caps a challenging non‑conference slate that includes trips to Providence, San Diego and Palm Desert, a final series game against Colorado State, and a deep Big 12 road trip.

The Tigers' offseason buzz centers on a top‑rated offensive line, a returning quarterback nursing injury, a defense ranked second in the nation, and Lane Kiffin's leadership as high expectations mount.
The Cougars have fortified their roster through the transfer portal, but the running back position remains unsettled, setting the stage for a high‑stakes competition.
An early preview of the players expected to make an immediate impact in the 2026 season, highlighting their backgrounds and potential contributions.

The Cougars have bolstered their trenches but still face uncertainty at running back, with Butler’s inconsistency and Hughes’ transfer experience shaping the competition.

With the 2026‑27 season on the horizon, several top juniors have chosen to stay in school, setting the stage for a deeper and more competitive 2027 NBA Draft.

Marcus Spears Jr., the nation’s No. 1 recruit for the 2027 class, has pledged to the Texas Longhorns and will reclassify to join the 2026‑27 roster, giving head coach Sean Miller an early boost ahead of what promises to be a transformative season.