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Mid-American Conference commissioner Jon Steinbrecher denounced the dominant Power 4 conferences, invoking Harry Potter imagery and country music lyrics to illustrate the growing chasm in college sports.
The Zips announced Ford's hiring, detailing his contract, incentives and how the university plans to reinvest savings into player compensation.
University of Toledo pitchers and infielders Nathan Leininger, Charlie Scholvin and Troy Sudbrook have been selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, highlighting a season where athletic achievement and academic distinction intersect.
Northern Illinois University announced that five of its baseball players have been selected for the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, highlighting a season that combined unprecedented athletic success with scholarly achievement.
Southern Utah University will host Chicago State University on November 21, 2026, expanding its home slate after conference realignment reshaped the schedule.
Iowa State has released the kickoff times for its first five games of the 2026 season, highlighting a night game against Iowa, a Friday night trip to Provo, and a late-afternoon contest at UCF.
The Cardinals reveal their 2026 slate, featuring a kickoff at Ohio State, home games against Stony Brook and a road trip to Liberty, with all contests slated for broadcast on ESPN and BTN.
Sacramento State announces a landmark television schedule that will feature at least five games on national networks in the 2026 season, highlighting key matchups and the program's move to the FBS level.
North Dakota State University's first FBS season in the Mountain West will showcase ten nationally televised games, spanning The CW, CBS Sports Network, Fox Sports 1 and ESPN, with additional streaming via the new MW+ app.
Western Michigan University has released kickoff times and broadcast information for six 2026 football contests, outlining a schedule that blends early‑season road tests with several home games.
The Mid-American Conference has released its 2026 football slate, highlighting the first three weeks of action, TV designations and a slate of MACtion games, including Kent State's opening road test at South Carolina.
The Mid-American Conference announced kickoff times for the 2026 season, highlighting Miami University’s six games that will be streamed on ESPN+ and aired on the CW Network.
The SEC has released television and kickoff times for the Gamecocks' first three games of the 2026 season, highlighting a home‑field start against Kent State, Towson and Mississippi State.
The Western Michigan University Broncos have released their 2026 football slate, featuring a high‑profile road test at Michigan, a home matchup against Monmouth, and a mid‑week MACtion showdown, all accompanied by broadcast partners and ticket availability.
The Mid-American Conference has released the 2026 football schedule for Central Michigan, detailing late‑night openers, home non‑conference games and a series of national TV contests.
Coach Travis Steele’s contract extension through 2034 follows a historic season that saw the RedHawks go undefeated, capture a MAC title and earn a top‑20 national ranking.
After guiding the RedHawks to an undefeated regular season and a MAC championship, Coach Travis Steele has signed a contract through 2033‑34, cementing a new era for Miami University basketball.
The University of Massachusetts has named Max Weir as its new head baseball coach, highlighting his recent co‑head role, a solid 11‑7 conference finish, and a coaching résumé that spans Nichols College, Gardner‑Webb, American International College and the Boston Red Sox.
Two University of Toledo students have been recognized with the 2026 Mid‑American Conference Medal of Excellence, highlighting outstanding performance in both the classroom and competition.
The Ohio Bobcats finished the 2025 season with a 17‑10 win over UNLV in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl, but the loss of star players and a reshaping coaching staff set the stage for a pivotal 2026 campaign.
From a marathon walk‑off victory to classroom accolades, the 2026 Eastern Michigan University baseball team combined on‑field grit with scholarly distinction, concluding a season that will linger in the program’s history.
A battle over expanding the playoff from 12 to 24 teams pits the SEC against the Big Ten and other conferences, raising questions about tradition, economics, and the sport’s evolving landscape.
Ohio State enters 2026 as a 49.5‑point favorite against Ball State, marking the first meeting between the programs and the seventh MAC opponent under head coach Ryan Day. Defensive standouts Kenyatta Jackson and Jermaine Mathews appear on the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list, while the game’s betting landscape features DraftKings and the Dallas Cowboys’ recent trophy winner.
Pitchers Nathan Leininger and Michael Fliss, along with infielder Troy Sudbrook, were recognized on the MAC All‑Tournament Team after guiding Toledo to the championship game and securing a 32‑29 record for the second consecutive 30‑win season.