
The 2026 Elusiveness Rankings
A new ranking based on sack avoidance, tackles evaded and yards per rush identifies the most elusive signal-callers heading into the 2026 season
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A new ranking based on sack avoidance, tackles evaded and yards per rush identifies the most elusive signal-callers heading into the 2026 season

After a collegiate career that saw him rise at Michigan State and navigate injuries at Mississippi State, Mark "Rocket" Watts has inked a deal with Bosnia’s KK Radnicki Gorazde, marking his second straight season in the Slovak Basketball League.

The Bourne Braves lost 5-3 to Hyannis in the opening game of a doubleheader, leaving nine runners stranded and prompting manager Scott Landers to call for a return to fundamentals before the second contest in Wareham.

ESPN analyst Jordan Rodgers argues the SEC remains the strongest college football conference despite recent Big Ten successes, citing historic titles, depth and upcoming 2026 matchups.

After a decade‑low 2‑10 record and a carousel of coaching changes, Mississippi State enters 2026 with a rebuilt staff, a promising roster and high hopes of breaking through in the SEC.

The Bourne Braves will play a seven‑inning game against the Hyannis Harbor Hawks at McKeon Park before a nightcap against the Wareham Gatemen at Spillane Field, with key performances expected from Josiah Overbeek, Taylor Kirk, and pitching standouts Aiden Stillman and Jonah Barkoff.

The Live Oak baseball team concluded the Blossom Valley Athletic League season with a seven‑game winning streak, clinching first place in a tiebreaker over Sobrato and finishing the league schedule at 11‑3.
The university revealed a slate of home games that marks the first meeting with Jackson State since 2020 and adds two new non‑conference opponents for the upcoming season.
Alabama’s offense enters the 2026 campaign with a revamped line that must replace the inconsistencies of a season that saw the team surrender 32 sacks in 15 games, a figure that placed them fourth worst in the SEC.

Coach Chris Pollard reflects on the 2026 campaign, the impact of the MLB draft, and the strategic additions that promise a deeper, more balanced 2027 roster.
The offseason acquisitions of two seven‑foot big men signal a strategic pivot for Auburn, but they also introduce fresh challenges for the backcourt.
After a Final Four run that exposed a lack of interior depth, Auburn adds French standout Narcisse Ngoy and Santa Clara transfer Bukky Oboye, both 7‑footers, to reshape a defense that struggled last year.

The upcoming season features a slate of marquee individual duels that could shape the fate of teams and the playoff picture.

Mississippi State’s 2027 SEC slate features home games against Alabama, Florida and Kentucky, plus a full slate of contests against eight teams ranked in ESPN’s early Top 25. Coach Chris Jans looks to improve on a 5‑13 conference record and a six‑game losing streak.

Mississippi’s 2026 high school football class boasts a historic depth of returning running backs, each of whom eclipsed 2,000 rushing yards last season.

A Myrtle Beach native with a national championship résumé is set to reshape the Chanticleers' baseball program.

The University of West Georgia has locked in a series of high‑profile football contests against SEC powerhouses and other FBS programs, with guaranteed payments and a strategic move to the FCS level.

Tom Herman, a veteran coach with a national championship pedigree, is set to join Florida State's football staff, raising questions about his upcoming role.

The Southeastern Conference’s media poll forecasts Mississippi State near the bottom of the league, while redshirt junior cornerback Kelley Jones and punter Ethan Pulliam earn preseason All-SEC honors.

Tennessee will field 18 offensive linemen in 2026, featuring sophomore David Sanders Jr. and transfers Wendell Moe Jr., Sam Pendleton, Jesse Perry and Ory Williams.

Texas Longhorns aim to translate offseason upgrades into a championship run, facing a slate of powerhouse opponents.

An inside look at how the Longhorns are reshaping their squad, from Steve Sarkisian’s steady rise to new faces in the backfield, as they chase a championship.

Auburn University has appointed Nick Ammirati as its new hitting coach, a move that reunites him with former pitching coach Butch Thompson and adds a proven offensive architect to the program.

Auburn University announced the hiring of Nick Ammirati, a veteran coach with a track record of SEC championships and College World Series appearances, to lead the program’s hitting development.