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In Week 2 of the college football season, Kentucky’s first-year coach Will Stein led his team to a surprising 24-20 victory over Alabama, marking the Wildcats’ first SEC win and challenging the Crimson Tide’s dominance.
LSU football is adding Aiden Anding and Gabriel Reliford to meet the 105‑player NCAA cap, a step taken to address a legal battle over Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, as the SEC readies a vote on September 10 that could remove the Tigers from the conference.
The Southeastern Conference has filed an amended complaint alleging LSU lacks institutional control, setting the stage for a decisive vote that may affect the upcoming Tennessee‑LSU matchup and the future of the Tigers’ program.
Michigan escaped with a 13‑12 win after a disputed replay call that added a second to the clock, raising questions about transparency and fairness in college football.
LSU is positioning itself as the most hated team in college football through deliberate cultural moves, while Nebraska commits $25 million to coach Matt Rhule, and programs like Miami and Tarleton State show signs of growth.
A Baton Rouge court hearing will decide whether athletes such as Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton can return to LSU under new NCAA rules, as the SEC enforces penalties and legal challenges mount.
The Volunteers will wear a fresh Adidas uniform combination of white helmets, orange tops and white pants when they open the 2026 season at Neyland Stadium, with a financial partnership that includes a First Horizon Bank jersey patch and a schedule that highlights a smokey grey tribute and a historic orange throwback game.
Former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton have filed suit against the NCAA, arguing they were misled into professional contracts by outdated eligibility rules, while the SEC and LSU confront each other over enforcement of recruitment policies that could bar former pros from the SEC.
The University of Florida men's basketball team announced its complete 2026‑27 schedule, highlighted by a top‑ranked preseason projection, early road games in Tampa and Jacksonville, a Las Vegas showcase against Notre Dame, and a rigorous SEC campaign that runs through March.
After legal and SEC-related obstacles, Mark Mitchell abandoned his pledge to Kentucky and will return to Missouri, a move that underscores the growing friction between college basketball programs and evolving eligibility policies.
A look at the major storylines shaping the upcoming college football season, from controversial roster moves to championship expectations and the broader impact of NCAA litigation.
A hot August match in Tempe ended in a 1‑1 stalemate as Arizona’s Kyleigh Johnson scored her first college goal, while LSU’s fifth‑year seniors sparked an NCAA eligibility debate.
The University of Georgia men’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 campaign with a trio of preseason contests, including home matchups against Georgia State and Charlotte, before heading to Clemson, as the Bulldogs aim for a third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance.
South Carolina has released its full 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, highlighting eight games against teams ranked in the preseason top 25, including a revenge showdown with UCLA and a rematch with UConn.
The Mountain West Conference has instituted a rule that bars professional athletes from competing in college football if they declare for a draft, sign a contract or join a professional roster, a move that aligns with similar measures in the Power 4 conferences and comes after a recent court ruling eased eligibility restrictions for 2022 class athletes.
Mark Mitchell's legal team has expanded its complaint to include the SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey, accusing them of colluding on eligibility rules. The dispute centers on Mitchell's attempt to join the University of Kentucky for the 2026-27 season despite the SEC's intraconference transfer ban.
The NCAA has green‑lighted the use of automated ball‑strike (ABS) technology for the 2027 collegiate baseball season, allowing teams to challenge calls while also adopting several rule modifications aimed at modernizing the game.
The Missouri Tigers women's soccer team will host Northern Illinois at the newly renovated Audrey J. Walton Stadium on August 27, seeking to break a two‑game losing streak and build on a strong defensive start.
A temporary restraining order and a revised SEC eligibility rule have cleared major obstacles for Mark Mitchell to return to college basketball for the 2026-27 season, though a legal battle with the NCAA remains.
The SEC and Big Ten have banned former professional athletes from returning to college competition, targeting drafted players and sparking reactions from coaches, legal experts, and fans.
The Southeastern Conference has joined the Big Ten in restricting athletes with professional contracts from returning to college, while state court rulings have created a patchwork of fifth‑year eligibility that is reshaping the landscape of NCAA sports.
The Big Ten’s suspension of a coach for fielding a former professional player has sparked a nationwide debate over NCAA eligibility, prompting calls for congressional action and raising questions about the future of college sports.
The NCAA has cleared an automated strike‑zone system for use in college baseball, allowing teams to challenge calls, while also introducing new base dimensions, timing rules, and pitcher disengagement limits for the upcoming season.
A Louisiana court has granted RJ Luis Jr. a temporary injunction allowing him to play for LSU while he remains under NBA contracts, sparking a broader conversation about eligibility rules in college basketball.