
UNLV Leads 2026 All-Mountain West Team with Record 19 Selections
The 2026 All-Mountain West Team showcases UNLV's dominance with 19 selections, while other programs also earn significant representation.
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The 2026 All-Mountain West Team showcases UNLV's dominance with 19 selections, while other programs also earn significant representation.

The University of Wyoming’s football program is gearing up for the upcoming season after a busy offseason that saw nearly five dozen newcomers join the roster, including key additions at quarterback and defensive tackle, while also saying goodbye to several top playmakers.

Six‑foot‑five tight end Thomas Prescott pledged to the University of Wyoming, citing a strong mix of athletic opportunity and academic fit. His commitment adds to a growing list of early pledges for the Cowboys.

Redshirt junior Santana Banner is poised to lead the Missouri Tigers' defense in 2026, bringing a blend of size, athleticism, and proven performance in key matchups.
After losing five top tacklers and four sack leaders, Iowa brings in four portal players, highlighted by Kahmari Brown, who hopes his film‑driven preparation will translate into immediate impact.

Coach Dennis Hutter announced the signing of Juliana Haddad, a forward from Northern Illinois, highlighting her global playing history and potential impact on the team.
After a standout playing career at UW‑Green Bay and a productive stint abroad, Steven Baker is now the head coach of Green Bay Preble’s boys basketball team, succeeding Rick Rosinski.

LSU Football has completed a front‑office overhaul, appointing Billy Glasscock as General Manager and assembling a team of seasoned assistants to modernize the program’s approach to competition and growth.
LSU has completed a major restructuring of its football operations, appointing Billy Glasscock as General Manager and assembling a team that blends NFL‑style management with deep collegiate experience.

LSU Football has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its front office, appointing Billy Glasscock as general manager and unveiling a suite of new roles aimed at sharpening the program’s national competitiveness.
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield is steering the program toward a fresh start, focusing on a roster filled with newcomers, a renewed emphasis on responsible gambling, and a schedule that promises marquee matchups.

The Mountaineers enter the October 17, 2026, matchup with a historic edge, while Cincinnati seeks to reshape its offense and defense under new leadership.

The 6‑foot‑5, 300‑pound defensive lineman from Dayton, Ohio, pledged to Iowa, becoming the third defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class.

Michigan’s 2027 recruiting class already boasts 15 verbal commitments, ranking No. 10 in Rivals’ early standings. Key pledges include four‑star quarterback Kamden Lopati, Chicago’s Mount Carmel duo Quentin Burrell and Tavares Harrington, and Charles Woodson Jr., son of a Wolverines legend. The class emphasizes in‑state talent, a strong defensive line and secondary, while still seeking upgrades at wide receiver and offensive line.

Luke Ertel and Gracyn Gilliard, the latest Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball, lead a historic Indiana All‑Star series against Kentucky, showcasing a rare blend of state titles and championship pedigree.

A back‑and‑forth battle in Florida’s Tallahassee Regional saw the Huskies erase an early hole, driven by a power surge from Nolan Sandee and solid contributions from Dean Mihos.

Coastal Carolina's baseball team opens its postseason against Northern Illinois in a double‑elimination regional, with a storied history and recent coaching ejections adding intrigue.

The Hawkeyes face a pivotal 2026 campaign marked by roster turnover, emerging talent, and the challenge of integrating new pieces quickly enough to compete in the Big Ten.
The 88th edition of the boys’ series and 51st of the girls’ series will feature top Indiana seniors facing Kentucky’s best, with ticket information, historic series stats and a full slate of junior‑senior doubleheaders.
After a dominant 2025 campaign, Coastal Carolina enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 seed in the Tallahassee Regional, setting up a first‑round clash with Northern Illinois.

The University of Toledo baseball team fell 10‑3 to Northern Illinois, but now faces Kent State in a must‑win elimination game on May 23, with a championship spot on the line.

Northern Illinois overcame Toledo 10-3 in the 2026 MAC Baseball Championship, fueled by a six-run seventh inning and stellar pitching from Danny Cihocki.

Kent State’s 6‑1 victory over Western Michigan was highlighted by a three‑run seventh inning, 12 hits and standout performances from Alejandro Covas, Luke Matthews and Sawyer Solitaria, setting up a Saturday clash with the Toledo‑Northern Illinois loser.

The Toledo baseball team posted an 8‑0 win over Kent State, highlighted by Michael Fliss's seven‑inning shutout and a potent offensive display that now puts them one step from the MAC title.