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The 2026 college football season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory, with conference realignments, coaching changes, and title aspirations converging across the United States.
Louisiana Tech announced its full 2026 schedule, marking the Bulldogs’ inaugural season in the Sun Belt Conference under head coach Matt Lodge. The slate features exhibition games, a home‑heavy early stretch and the conference championship set for November in Foley, Alabama.
Pete Bevacqua, Notre Dame's vice president and director of athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Selection Committee for a four‑year term starting July 1.
Reliever Darin Horn’s 8‑2 record, 3.21 ERA and clutch performances earn him third‑team All‑America recognition and highlight a standout collegiate campaign.
Darin Horn’s 2026 season earned him Perfect Game Second Team All-American honors and First Team All-Sun Belt recognition, highlighted by dominant relief performances and conference accolades.
South Carolina has named Kevin Schnall its new head baseball coach, bringing a championship pedigree and a 93‑36 record to a program facing a mass exodus of players through the NCAA Transfer Portal.
An overview of the 2026 season schedule, key player movements, and the team's transition into the Pac-12 conference.
Troy University's women's soccer program has unveiled its 2026 campaign, featuring 18 matches that blend non-conference road trips with a robust Sun Belt Conference schedule.
The Bobcats shattered offensive records, earned their first at‑large NCAA Tournament berth since 2022, and showcased a blend of power hitting and emerging pitching talent despite defensive lapses.
Louisiana’s baseball program will bring back a core group of nine athletes, including five freshmen who made a splash in 2026, as coach Matt Deggs looks to sustain momentum.
Media Days for the 2026 Sun Belt football season are set for July 15‑16 in New Orleans, featuring a State of the Conference address from Commissioner Keith Gill and the debut of Louisiana Tech under Sonny Cumbie.
The conference reveals a two‑day media event in New Orleans, featuring all 14 football programs, with Coastal Carolina’s coach Ryan Beard and Louisiana Tech’s first appearance highlighted.
Troy University’s baseball team has secured a spot in the NCAA Super Regional for the first time, joining a string of Sun Belt successes that have defined the conference’s recent dominance.
Louisiana baseball finished as Starkville Regional runners‑up, posting a 41‑25 record and showcasing a mix of seasoned leaders and emerging talent.
Troy University defeated Florida 16‑11 in a high‑scoring game, with Jimmy Janicki’s two homers and six RBIs leading the charge and a winner‑take‑all matchup looming.
Marshall University has released the kickoff times for its 2026 football season, featuring a homecoming clash, a season‑opening road test, and a slate of broadcast partners.
The Ragin' Cajuns, seeded as an at‑large team, will face Cincinnati for the first time in program history in Starkville on Friday night.
The university released kickoff times for every 2026 game, highlighting a Homecoming showdown, a season‑opening FS1 broadcast and a prime‑time Tuesday night clash, while promising more details on themes and fan engagement in the coming weeks.
James Madison University revealed kickoff times and TV partners for a seven‑game 2026 football slate, highlighting early‑season openers, a series of Thursday night contests and a final non‑conference showdown.
Troy University has released the dates, opponents and television networks for its first four games, highlighting a competitive slate that includes a Sun Belt opener against Southern Miss and key matchups against regional rivals.
The university revealed kickoff times for the upcoming 2026 campaign, highlighting a homecoming showdown and several nationally televised contests.
The conference unveiled a slate of televised matchups, highlighting a 15‑year streak of ESPN coverage and the debut of a flagship mid‑week game.
Louisiana’s baseball squad, fresh off a Sun Belt runner‑up finish, prepares for its first NCAA tournament test in Starkville, where it will meet Cincinnati, Mississippi State and Lipscomb in a high‑stakes bracket.
Troy University’s baseball team earned an at-large berth to the 2026 NCAA Gainesville Regional, where they will meet Miami. With a 32-29 record, a top national strength of schedule, and multiple conference awards, the Trojans aim to advance beyond their historic 1-7 mark against Florida.