
Tennessee Vols Bolster Defensive Linebacker Corps for 2026 Season
The Tennessee Volunteers are counting on a revamped linebacker unit, led by standout players and a fresh defensive scheme, to make a leap in performance next season.
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The Tennessee Volunteers are counting on a revamped linebacker unit, led by standout players and a fresh defensive scheme, to make a leap in performance next season.

Brayden Fry's dominant performance led his team to a state championship and earned him a decisive fan vote for 2026 Player of the Year.

A deep dive into the players poised to exceed their draft positions and the strategies that can unlock late‑round value.

With veteran kicker Ryan Barker anchoring the field‑goal unit and transfer Cristiano Rosa stepping into the kickoff role, Penn State’s special teams look to build on last season’s progress. Meanwhile, Nathan Tiyce and Lucas Trenbrock battle for the punting duties, while the coaching staff eyes faster skill players for return duties.

With D'Angelo Ponds heading to the New York Jets, Indiana must reshape its secondary. Jamari Sharpe is set to start, while transfers AJ Harris and Ryland Gandy, plus emerging talents, vie for the remaining spots.

Florida State’s baseball team is set for the College World Series, a new transfer pitcher commits, and two beach‑volleyball alumni make academic All‑American history.
In a highly anticipated decision, quarterback James Armstrong announced his commitment to Penn State for the class of 2028, rejecting offers from West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Ole Miss, Georgia and Auburn.

The Dallas Morning News has released its 2026 rankings, spotlighting DeSoto's explosive offense and a host of elite recruits across the region.
The loss of receiver Khalil Taylor to Nebraska and running back Aiden Gibson to Rutgers has dropped Penn State's 2027 class in national rankings, prompting coach Matt Campbell to confront a challenging recruitment season.

Junior guard Avery Mills, a First‑Team All‑CUSA selection last season, will be out for an extended period after a right knee injury sustained during a team workout.

Using EA Sports' College Football 27, the simulation shows Virginia Tech opening with a seven‑game winning streak, key performances from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and running back Marcellous Hawkins, a mid‑season setback against SMU, and a Holiday Bowl defeat, while Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss wins the Heisman and Virginia reaches the playoff.
Four‑star wide receiver Khalil Taylor chose Nebraska over Penn State and Colorado, undoing a prior verbal pledge and leaving the Lions' receiver corps in flux.
Four‑star wide receiver Khalil Taylor announced his pledge to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Monday, ending a brief stint with Penn State and highlighting the program's recent setbacks in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have overhauled their roster through the portal, and three newcomers raise questions about their fit and future impact.

Sixty days before kickoff, Penn State will recognize Bucky Greeley, a key figure from the 1994 squad, as former coach Ty Howle begins a new chapter at Virginia Tech.

After a 9‑4 season and a top‑tier defense, the Huskies are counting on new talent and quarterback Demond Williams Jr. to contend in a tough Big Ten schedule.

Former Penn State coach James Franklin nearly quit football after his firing, but encouragement from his wife, agent, and close friend Brent Pry, along with Virginia Tech’s new financial commitment, led him to accept the Hokies’ job and install Pry as defensive coordinator, aiming for a swift resurgence.

James Franklin, dismissed by Penn State, was persuaded by his wife and agent to accept the Virginia Tech coaching job, bringing his friend Brent Pry on board to help stage a swift program revival.

After a standout college career at Gonzaga, Rasir Bolton is set to test himself at the highest level of Spanish basketball, bringing his shooting and playmaking to Rio Breogan.

Four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor has committed to Nebraska after decommitting from Penn State, adding depth to a class that already includes the top-ranked quarterback.

Khalil Taylor's pledge to Nebraska over Penn State highlights the Nittany Lions' recent struggles to develop and retain top receiving talent.
The Calgary Flames have transformed over the last few years, shedding veterans while building one of the richest prospect bases in a decade. With a development camp full of recent draft picks and several key players poised to make their NHL debut, the upcoming season is being framed as an audition for the next generation.

Identification camps at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and the Lake Placid festival will test the next wave of elite female hockey players, many of whom are poised to represent the United States on the world stage.

USA Hockey’s identification camps in Ohio and New York bring together top female prospects across age groups, highlighting standout performances and future collegiate commitments.