
Sacramento State Hornets Gear Up for Fresno State Showdown
Sacramento State prepares for its first California road game against Fresno State, seeking its first win in six historic meetings while key players shine under new conference affiliations.
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Sacramento State prepares for its first California road game against Fresno State, seeking its first win in six historic meetings while key players shine under new conference affiliations.

The Mid-American Conference (MAC) has lodged a protest after a disputed replay call gave Michigan a 12‑7 win over Western Michigan, and is urging the NCAA and College Football Playoff to reconsider the outcome.

Emily Barrett’s three goals and an assist over a weekend that included a 5‑1 win over Boston University and a 3‑1 victory against UMass Lowell earned her the MAC Offensive Player of the Week honor and the UMass Student‑Athlete of the Week title, propelling the 12th‑ranked Minutewomen into a key matchup with Harvard.

The Wolverines’ dramatic second‑down victory raised serious doubts about sportsmanship and fairness in college football.

The Falcons, anchored by a disciplined backline and a bench full of returning talent, will host the Michigan Wolverines at Cochrane Stadium on Sunday. Both teams are looking to translate early performances into a decisive victory.

The Golden Bears open the 2026 campaign with back‑to‑back home games, facing ranked opponents and returning key talent under new co‑directors Tara and Steve Danielson.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s field hockey team opens its 2024 campaign ranked 15th nationally, featuring returning stars Emily Barrett and Fiene Jenniskens and a high‑profile game against No. 8 Liberty.

Miami's men's basketball team concluded the 2025-26 regular season with a perfect 31-0 record, securing a program-record 32nd win in an overtime thriller over Ohio University and marking the 1500th victory in Miami Athletics history.

The Golden Grizzlies travel to face Akron in a pivotal early-season matchup, seeking their second straight victory after a dominant opener.

An analysis of recent championship trends, postseason performance, and conference comparisons reveals why the Big Ten holds the top spot in the 2026 rankings.