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Samford announces a 32‑game slate featuring 16 home contests, a mix of non‑conference road trips and a full Southern Conference slate, while returning key players and addressing recent departures.
Western Carolina’s women’s soccer team opens the 2026 season with a fourth‑place preseason poll finish and Mary Mueth’s continued defensive excellence.
UTRGV Vaqueros earn preseason votes in the FCS Top 25 Poll, marking a historic milestone for the program as they prepare for a promising season.
After a season‑ending injury at Eastern Illinois, defensive back Nick Coates rejoined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for a sixth year of eligibility, bringing veteran savvy and a graduate‑student perspective to a defense hungry for a comeback.
Western Carolina University’s football program began its 2026 preseason camp, featuring a structured progression of drills, two intra‑squad scrimmages and notable recognitions for players and coaches.
A historic matchup arrives on Dec. 19, 2026, when Maryland welcomes South Carolina to Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena, reviving a rivalry that dates back to 1924 and highlighting a new era under head coach Buzz Williams.
A look at the mindsets shaping the Southern Conference’s 2026 football landscape.
ESPN’s Football Power Index places the Volunteers at No. 16, forecasts 7.3 wins and a 20.5 % playoff chance, and outlines a schedule that mixes easy victories with tough conference battles.
The Southern Conference will host its 2026 Football Media Day on July 21‑22 in Greenville, S.C., featuring Western Carolina’s coaching staff and players, preseason recognitions, and ticket information for the upcoming season.
Western Carolina University’s football program received notable attention at the Southern Conference Media Day, where coaches placed the team fourth in the preseason poll and highlighted three standout players on the all‑conference teams.
The annual Southern Conference Media Day in Greenville, S.C., set the stage for the upcoming football season, revealing poll rankings, player accolades and the Mocs' historic momentum.
Mercer tops the Southern Conference preseason poll, with standout players Brayden Smith and Joshua Stoneking honored as Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year ahead of the August 27 season opener.
ETSU’s coaching staff outlined the quarterback competition and season opener details at the Southern Conference media day in Greenville.
A look at the standout players, defensive upgrades and coaching changes that will define the 2026 Southern Conference campaign.
As the 2026 SoCon football season looms, teams like Western Carolina, Mercer and Tennessee Tech bring new storylines, key players and coaching changes that could reshape the league.
Senior defensive back Ken Moore Jr. of Western Carolina University was named to the second‑team Preseason All‑America list by Stats Perform FCS, marking the fifth consecutive season a Catamount has received the honor. The announcement coincides with upcoming Southern Conference Media Day and the start of ticket sales for the 2026 home schedule.
Single‑game tickets go on sale July 14 for the August 29 home opener against Eastern Kentucky, featuring $40 million in renovations, free merchandise and a high‑profile Southern Conference Media Day in Greenville.
Tennessee Tech announces a $57.2 million overhaul of Tucker Stadium, set to debut in 2026, funded through bonds, private gifts and corporate sponsorships, aiming to become a model FCS venue.
A look at the recent successes of Tennessee Tech's football team, the ambitious stadium upgrade, and the funding that fuels the transformation.
Jon Rothstein’s early SEC rankings highlight Kentucky’s fifth‑place position, underscoring both the team’s solid footing and the looming questions surrounding key newcomers as the Wildcats prepare for a battle‑laden schedule.
The 2026 season begins with road tests in the Midwest and South, culminating in a home opener against Belmont and a full slate of conference battles.
The 2026 schedule features 20 matches, including exhibitions, a challenging slate of top‑150 RPI opponents, and a November showdown at the SoCon Women's Soccer Championships.
The university revealed its 2026 men's soccer slate, the first under head coach Scott Wells and the program's inaugural season in the Southern Conference, featuring a challenging lineup of exhibition and regular‑season matches.
Tennessee is gearing up for a challenging 2026 campaign, beginning with an analysis of opponents and a historic matchup against Furman.