
Conference USA Unveils 2026 Preseason Watch List Featuring Missouri State Standouts
Five Missouri State players make the Conference USA 2026 preseason watch list, highlighting their recent achievements and upcoming appearances.
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Five Missouri State players make the Conference USA 2026 preseason watch list, highlighting their recent achievements and upcoming appearances.

Arkansas State University looks to build on its Xbox Bowl victory and a 7‑6 record as it enters a pivotal 2026 campaign.

After dominating high school and college basketball in the United States, Makaiya Brooks is set to begin a new chapter in Portugal, joining Ginasio Clube Olhanense for the upcoming season.

In a recent interview, Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger discusses his baseball career, his ties to Missouri State University, and the evolving dynamics of college baseball, emphasizing camaraderie and loyalty.

The University of South Florida announced its 2026 men's soccer slate, featuring 17 matches, 11 at home, and the return of veteran coach George Kiefer, who aims to add another chapter to a program steeped in tournament pedigree.
J’Dyn Lloyd, a three‑star guard from Belleville, Illinois, has pledged to Missouri State, becoming the first 2027 commitment for head coach Cunozo Martin.

The Wolverines are set to face the Miners in a matchup that highlights UTEP's recent struggles and Michigan's early-season momentum.

Despite UTEP's recent struggles and a roster overhaul, the Wolverines face a surprisingly mobile offense led by transfer quarterback EJ Colson. Michigan aims to fine‑tune its defense before Big Ten play.
With both Locklear and Belin showing promise, Woods emphasizes teamwork and the need for deep and quick throws as the roster prepares for the upcoming campaign.

The first round of the MLB Draft saw six alumni of the Cotuit Kettleers hear their names called, highlighted by AJ Gracia’s ninth‑overall selection by the Atlanta Braves.
Missouri State’s move to the Football Bowl Subdivision and its partnership with EA Sports College Football 25 have generated significant royalties, boosted rankings, and placed the Bears at the center of a digital sports phenomenon.

Keith Palek III, a recent Missouri State graduate and CUSA All‑Academic Team member, is set to debut for the New York Knicks in the NBA Summer League, where he will face off against teams like the Nets, Spurs, Pistons and Warriors in Las Vegas.
Iowa State announces a 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule that features exhibition games, a Vegas tournament appearance, and a mix of home and away contests against a diverse set of opponents.

The newly released schedule details 18 conference games for the Lady Bears, highlighting home and road matchups, a March championship in Huntsville, and the team's preparations under head coach Beth Cunningham.

The league released its full schedule, highlighting WKU’s opening game against Kennesaw State and a March championship in Huntsville.

Conference USA announced its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate on July 9, spotlighting Missouri State’s second year in the league, a series of home‑and‑home contests, and a March tournament in Huntsville, Texas.

After a breakthrough 2025 season, Missouri State University has dramatically increased salaries for its new football coaching staff, led by head coach Casey Woods, as it seeks to cement its rise into the Football Bowl Subdivision.

The Cyclones will open against Creighton, travel to Northwestern, host a Memphis showdown in Sioux Falls and compete in the Players Era tournament, setting the stage for a challenging start to the season.

The University of Kansas women's basketball program has released its complete non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, promising a blend of home dominance, neutral‑site challenges and a demanding road test.

Kansas announces an ambitious non‑conference slate that includes eight home games, neutral‑site contests and a road test at Minnesota, aiming to bolster its NCAA tournament résumé.

The university announced Johnson's appointment, citing his proven record of cultivating elite arms and his deep ties to collegiate and professional baseball.
New Mexico State will open the 2026 season against Florida State, while a host of quarterback transfers and returning starters shape the landscape of the Aggies' slate.
Kansas State has secured a wave of four‑star and three‑star recruits, climbing to a top‑40 class nationally and cementing its place as the Big 12's most promising program.
North Dakota State University’s football program has cleared a major hurdle as the NCAA Division I Cabinet voted to lift the two‑year postseason ban that had shadowed the Bison since their move to the Football Bowl Subdivision. The decision permits NDSU to qualify for bowl games once it reaches six victories in a season, a milestone that could reshape the team’s recruiting narrative and fan engagement.