
Vanderbilt Soccer Tabbed Top Contender in 2026 SEC Preseason Poll
Vanderbilt's soccer program is poised to build on a breakthrough season that saw them capture the SEC Tournament title and advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
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Vanderbilt's soccer program is poised to build on a breakthrough season that saw them capture the SEC Tournament title and advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
Recent College Football Playoff results show the Big Ten outperforming the SEC, prompting coaches and commissioners to revisit long‑held assumptions about conference strength.
Recent realignments in college football have opened new pathways for programs like Louisville and Kentucky, whose preseason rankings and key player developments suggest they could reshape conference hierarchies this fall.

A look at how top recruits and deep postseason runs set the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.

Coach Lane Kiffin addressed the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, outlining his vision for LSU football and referencing past achievements and conference forecasts.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball team is set to welcome Arizona on November 13 at Neville Arena, seeking revenge for a 97‑68 loss in Tucson last season. The game’s tip‑off remains unannounced, while the SEC has released the bulk of the 2026‑27 conference slate, confirming neutral‑site matchups in Huntsville and Nashville and a return to the Las Vegas Players Era.

During a recent appearance before the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge, Lane Kiffin expressed confidence that LSU will finish among the top five in the SEC, citing his extensive coaching experience and a history of double‑digit win seasons.
A look at how the Big 12’s policy to schedule power‑league opponents is being reshaped by the Pac‑12’s decline, playoff expansion and the ambitions of schools like Kansas State.

LSU’s newly appointed head coach, Lane Kiffin, will address the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on July 29, sharing insights from his 14‑year career and the conference’s forecast of a Top‑5 finish for the Tigers.

Coach Lane Kiffin will address the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on July 29, sharing his ambitious plans for LSU football, which boasts four national titles and aims for a Top‑5 SEC finish in its first season under his leadership.

Coach Lane Kiffin will speak at the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge on July 29, with his remarks streamed live. The event comes as the SEC preseason poll places LSU in the Top 5, and Kiffin’s extensive coaching résumé fuels high hopes for the upcoming season.

The Gamecocks are reshaping their program after a 4‑8 finish, adding fresh leadership and talent to chase a return to prominence.

The Gamecocks are entering a pivotal year marked by a sweeping coaching overhaul, a reinvigorated roster and high‑profile talent, setting the stage for a potential return to SEC contention.

The Big Ten is prepared to eliminate its championship game if a 24‑team playoff gains traction, a move backed by several conferences but resisted by the SEC.

The Big Ten Conference is weighing the removal of its championship game if a 24‑team playoff becomes reality, a move championed by commissioner Tony Petitti and backed by several power conferences.
The Big Ten is considering eliminating its championship game to accommodate a 24‑team playoff, a proposal backed by several conferences and coaches but opposed by the SEC.

The conference’s plan to replace its title game with a 24‑team playoff has drawn backing from several power conferences and coaches, while the SEC voices reservations.

The Southeastern Conference is testing a Hawk‑Eye based umpire system that could debut in 2027, but questions of consistency, calibration and cost remain before a full adoption.
The University of Tennessee announced its 2028 football schedule, adding a non‑conference game against Central Michigan at Neyland Stadium and a neutral‑site contest with West Virginia in Charlotte. The moves highlight the Volunteers' expanding footprint and include a $1.3 million guarantee to the Chippewas.

The Big Ten is considering scrapping its championship game if a 24‑team playoff is adopted, a move championed by commissioner Tony Petitti and backed by several conferences, while the SEC remains opposed.

Coach Dave Van Horn discusses the arrival of 18‑year‑old Japanese pitcher Shogo Miyauchi, the Razorbacks' fall exhibition schedule, and updates on key players such as Jackson Kircher and Brenton Clark, while also weighing potential rule changes for the 2027 season.

Coach Dave Van Horn discusses the arrival of 18‑year‑old right‑hander Shogo Miyauchi, the Razorbacks’ fall schedule, the progress of pitcher Jackson Kircher, and the possible impact of automated strike zones and larger bases for the 2027 season.

The Southeastern Conference’s media poll forecasts Mississippi State near the bottom of the league, while redshirt junior cornerback Kelley Jones and punter Ethan Pulliam earn preseason All-SEC honors.

Zachariah Branch’s impact, Mike Bobo’s controversy, and Justin Williams’ rise highlight the Bulldogs’ outlook as SEC media days begin in Tampa.