
Avery Mills to Miss Extended Time with Knee Injury
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.
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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.

Khalil Taylor, a standout wide receiver from Pittsburgh, is set to reveal his college choice, with Penn State, Nebraska and Colorado among his finalists. His decision will have major implications for the Nittany Lions' 2027 class.
A look at the top offensive linemen shaping the 2026 high school football landscape in the Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson region, highlighting their size, achievements and college prospects.

A deep dive into the most contested running back situations heading into the 2026 season, highlighting key players, ADP rankings and injury concerns.
From redshirted linemen to graduate‑student linebackers, fifteen Wilmington‑area players are carving out unique journeys in Division I football, highlighting both the promise and the perils of reaching the national stage.

Michal Menet, the last Penn State football player to wear No. 62, rose from a five‑star recruit to a two‑time All‑Big Ten guard, leading the team through a pandemic season before earning a seventh‑round selection by the Arizona Cardinals.

Pro Football Focus omitted every Penn State player from its 2026 top‑50 rankings, highlighting the team's dependence on veteran talent. With opening game against Marshall at Beaver Stadium, a core group of returning starters is poised to drive the Nittany Lions' offense and defense.

Texas Longhorns junior offensive lineman Brandon Baker is transitioning from right tackle to right guard, a move that could elevate him to one of the SEC's top interior linemen and help the program chase its first national title in over two decades.

Virginia Tech is banking on a proven Power Four transfer to jump‑start its 2026 campaign, leveraging his familiarity with the offensive system and solid performance metrics.

Gavin McKenna’s hockey sense, playmaking flair and drive to improve dominated the Leafs’ development camp, drawing praise from coaches, teammates and assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser.