
ACC Coaching Rankings 2026: Cristobal Leads as Swinney Slides
Mario Cristobal’s rise to the top of the ACC coach rankings reflects a dramatic turnaround at Miami, while Dabo Swinney’s fall to second signals a new era of competition.
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Mario Cristobal’s rise to the top of the ACC coach rankings reflects a dramatic turnaround at Miami, while Dabo Swinney’s fall to second signals a new era of competition.

LSU’s basketball team is scheduled to play Arizona State and SMU in Palm Springs during the 2026 Acrisure Series, with games televised on CBS Sports Network and tickets on sale August 8.

From Fort Bend Ridge Point to Pflugerville, a new generation of defensive standouts is committing to top collegiate programs, promising a season defined by relentless pressure and turnover creation.

The latest preseason top‑25 poll highlights rising expectations for programs such as Boise State, Tennessee, SMU and Houston, while revealing critical quarterback situations and defensive upgrades that could shape the upcoming season.

Sam Alexis will return for a fifth season after a court injunction granted him an extra year of eligibility, bolstering Indiana’s frontcourt with new transfers and addressing last season’s depth concerns.

The 2026 college football landscape is shaped by emerging talents and transformative hires across major conferences, each poised to impact their teams' title aspirations.
From Miami's No.6 cornerback to Boston College's safety Jackson Tucker, the Atlantic Coast Conference is loading up on high‑profile pledges ahead of the 2026 season.

Garret Wallow's timely tackle on Xavier Jones halted a potential scoring drive just short of the goal line, underscoring the intensity of the TCU–SMU matchup.

Adia Barnes, SMU's women's basketball head coach, discusses her journey from WNBA champion to leading the Mustangs in the Atlantic Coast Conference, emphasizing travel realities, player development, and the expanding platform for women's sports.
Indiana University’s men’s basketball program is reshaping its frontcourt with the addition of 6‑11 forward Aiden Sherrell and 7‑2 center Samet Yigitoglu, who will debut in an exhibition game against College Jean‑de‑Brebeuf.

Clemson enters 2026 with only 53% of its production returning, a record number of transfers, and a quarterback battle that could define its ACC campaign.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reflects on a challenging 2025 season, details major staff and player changes, and sets lofty goals for a 2026 rebound.

Savion Red, a Power‑Four‑trained running back with a breakout season at Nevada, has pledged to play his final college season at Morehouse College, seeking to transform the Rams' offense under new head coach Brad Sherrod.

College football's ever‑changing rosters make wide receiver rankings volatile, prompting fantasy analysts to target high‑scoring, pass‑heavy offenses when building their 2026 draft boards.

Coach Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Kevin Jennings, backed by alumni Ann and Malcolm Holland, announced a state‑of‑the‑art recovery facility named for the senior quarterback, heralding a new chapter for Mustang athletics.

The Indiana University men’s basketball team posted a 98‑64 victory over Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf, highlighting the performance of five new starters and setting the tone for upcoming international competition.

The Atlantic Coast Conference introduced a revised tiebreaking system for 2026, prioritizing head‑to‑head results and overall performance after a five‑way tie last year.

SMU’s latest tribute to senior quarterback Kevin Jennings includes a Heisman Trophy campaign and a campus‑named recovery center, reflecting his on‑field success and off‑field vision.

Yahoo Sports is set to launch its first collegiate fantasy football league this August, and SMU’s standout players are already making waves in the rankings.
The Indiana University men’s basketball squad displayed a stronger, more versatile lineup in a recent exhibition against Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf, highlighting key transfers and emerging freshmen as they prepare for the upcoming FISU America Games in Peru.

A recent survey maps the primary sports passions of the nation's leading colleges, revealing how football and basketball shape tradition, fan devotion and institutional pride across campuses from the East Coast to the West Coast.

Despite overtures from Arkansas and a wave of coaching moves across the SEC, Rhett Lashlee elected to remain with Southern Methodist University, a decision that reflects a broader shift in how coaches evaluate stability, resources and ambition.

From the season‑opening clash with UCLA to the potential playoff‑contending showdown against SMU, Cal's 2026 slate offers a mix of historic rivalries, new coaching storylines and national spotlight moments.
North Texas native Matt Barr joins veteran actor Dennis Quaid in the new series ‘Thunder Road,’ playing Calvin Whitlock, a former racer turned bar owner. The show, slated for a 2027 release, blends family drama with the high‑stakes world of stock car racing.