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The upcoming 2026 college football season brings a roster of elite talent that will challenge Iowa's defense and offense. From breakout rushers to dynamic quarterbacks, each rival team brings a key weapon.
Jack Brenner’s exceptional senior season earned him the top local baseball honor, highlighted by impressive stats, a key home run, and a commitment to the University of Oklahoma as MLB draft prospects loom.
The 2026 All-Area team highlights players who drove their teams to titles, posted elite batting and pitching numbers, and exemplified the region’s growing baseball talent.
The 2026 All-Area selections spotlight exceptional performances, from Reed Robinson’s championship‑driven stats to a host of regional stars who helped their squads to historic wins.
The Northern Illinois University women's basketball squad partnered with Habitat for Humanity to construct a 1,425‑square‑foot duplex in DeKalb County, a project that marks the largest build in the chapter's history and will house two families by early 2027.
The State Journal-Register has unveiled its 2026 all-area baseball teams, recognizing a total of 24 standout athletes — 12 in the large-school division and 12 in the small-school division — from across the coverage region.
The 2026 all-area baseball teams recognize twelve standout players from large schools and twelve from small schools, celebrating offensive firepower, dominant pitching and emerging talent across the region.
The 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area baseball team highlights the region's most dominant pitchers, infield standouts and outfield contributors, celebrating their season achievements.
The conference’s re‑imagined lineup sets the stage for a championship race without a clear favorite.
The Raiders reveal a demanding 2026 campaign that blends non‑conference tests, home fixtures at Alumni Field, and a push toward the Horizon League championship.
Three Northern Illinois University women's track and field standouts — Jasmijn Raes, Precious Umukoro and Sarah Maggio — have been selected for the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, highlighting a blend of academic rigor and athletic excellence.
Senior Cole Smith becomes the first NIU baseball player in 30 years to be named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team, highlighting a season that saw the Huskies win a program-record 36 games and capture their first MAC title.
Marquette University has released its 2026 men's soccer schedule, highlighting eleven home matches at Valley Fields and a lineup that includes exhibition games, early road trips, and a deep BIG EAST tournament.
Despite a injury-plagued campaign, Cole Latimer topped the 2026 Daily Chronicle awards with a .348 average, two homers and 14 RBIs, while his leadership revived the DeKalb program and secured a football spot at Northern Illinois University.
The 2026 Marquette University men’s soccer schedule was finally unveiled on June 22, but the delay left many fans frustrated. The slate includes matches against Oakland, Saint Mary’s, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Northwestern, St. Thomas, Southern Indiana, Georgetown, UW‑Milwaukee, Carroll, Creighton, Xavier, Butler, Connecticut, DePaul, St. John’s and Akron. What worries analysts most is the lack of competitive non‑conference opponents. Marquette’s history adds another layer of context. If the Golden Eagles can navigate this thin slate, they still have a shot at qualifying for the Big East tournament for the first time since spring 2021.
The Raiders will open with exhibition games against Ohio State and Bellarmine, host eight home contests at Alumni Field, and battle a host of conference rivals as they look to improve on a 2‑13‑1 record.
Nathalie Tulumaris, a versatile middle blocker with a championship pedigree, has signed with Northern Illinois University’s volleyball program for the 2026 season.
The South Bend Tribune’s annual Player of the Year poll features nominees from 17 schools, highlighting top offensive and pitching performances across the region.
The Mountain West conference welcomes several new head coaches for the 2026 season, each bringing distinct records and ambitions, from Dan Mullen’s instant success at UNLV to Rob Harley’s interim appointment at Northern Illinois.
Emily Meinert, a former collegiate player turned performance specialist, joins Arizona Women's Basketball to blend athletic insight with scientific training.
Six NIU golfers earn Academic All-MAC honors, reflecting excellence on the course and in the classroom.
North Dakota women's basketball welcomes Juliana Haddad, a 5‑10 forward from Espoo, Finland, who arrives from Northern Illinois and Eastern Florida State, adding depth and global pedigree to the 2026‑27 roster.
Peoria Notre Dame senior Emy Wardle has pledged to play for Bradley University, bringing a decorated junior season and a family connection to the program as the Braves prepare for a new coaching era.
Northwestern University remembers Ronnie Bouemboue, the assistant men's soccer coach who died on Tuesday, highlighting his contributions on and off the field.