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The Cyclones are set to travel to the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility for Big 12 Media Days as they unveil a ranked list of the 25 players expected to shape the 2026 campaign.
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The Cyclones are set to travel to the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility for Big 12 Media Days as they unveil a ranked list of the 25 players expected to shape the 2026 campaign.

A look at the high‑profile departures from West Virginia University’s football roster, where they have landed, and what their moves mean for the 2026 season.

The University of North Texas has revealed its 2026 home football schedule themes, ticket pricing and special event dates, offering fans a series of themed contests and family-friendly experiences.

Coach Krista Gerlich announced a major staff expansion for the Lady Raiders, naming Jackson Davis as video coordinator and adding a group of experienced assistants. The moves follow a 26‑8 season, a Big 12 Coach of the Year award and a new rule that lets full‑time staff directly coach athletes.

Cain Brackney, a top-ranked linebacker from Oklahoma, has switched his commitment to Indiana University for the 2027 class, joining a revamped defensive corps.

Eastwood and El Dorado lost in the state finals, but Heath's triumph marks the first Texas championship and fuels advocacy for official sport status.

Indiana University’s football coach Curt Cignetti joined ESPN’s Rich Eisen to talk about the roster, highlighting players Fernando Mendoza, Josh Hoover and Brendan Sorsby, and previewing the season‑opening game against North Texas on September 5.

With the 2026 UNT football season tickets now on sale, the university offers a range of options from single-game admissions to flexible passes, while celebrating a record-breaking 2025 campaign and a new head coach.
Josh Kirkland, a coach with deep roots in Texas high school and college football, has taken the reins at Westminster Christian School, where his arrival coincides with a promising young team and a wave of state award winners.

The Cowgirls' 2026 campaign begins with a home exhibition on Aug. 6, then travels to Alcorn State before a series of home fixtures, conference road trips and a final stretch that culminates in the Southland Conference Tournament in Commerce, Texas.

TCU lands a 6‑foot‑7, 80‑inch‑wingspan offensive lineman in Colton Steed, the third commitment in its 2027 class.

The 2027 class addition bolsters the Spartans' recruiting class as Forbish, a 6‑foot‑3, 200‑pound prospect, chooses Michigan State over Wisconsin, Pitt and North Texas.

Colton Steed, a 2027 offensive line prospect from Round Rock, Texas, has pledged to join TCU Football, becoming the eleventh recruit and the third offensive line commit in the class.

Eight high schools gathered at the University of North Texas for a two‑day championship, where newcomers like Olivia Richard shone amid growing enthusiasm for the sport.

In just two days Texas State secured six verbal pledges, including top prospects Gordon, Bryson Phoenix, and others, reshaping its recruiting outlook.

After being discovered at a TCU camp, Kanye Anderson chose Trinity Valley Community College over Wyoming, leading the Cowboys to add experienced transfers as they reshape their defensive backfield.

The University of North Texas announced the hiring of Cole Christian, a seasoned assistant with stints at Iowa State, South Dakota State, Murray State and the University of Akron, where he helped shape NBA prospects.

Season tickets for the University of North Texas Mean Green basketball programs are now available, offering affordable access to a season marked by record‑breaking performances and historic coaching milestones.
Noah Tarrant, a sophomore at Pebble Hills High School, has earned scholarship offers from top programs including Texas, Michigan and Nebraska, and is ranked among the nation's top 50 prospects.

In her fourth season at North Texas, associate head coach Britney Brown has guided the Mean Green to three straight 19‑win campaigns, a conference championship and a record‑setting 25‑9 season, while shaping players who have earned conference honors.
Oklahoma State’s newest receiver, Chris Barnes, is adjusting to an outside role, showcasing elite speed and ball skills while aiming to become an every‑down weapon for the Cowboys.

Maryland’s football program continues to expand its footprint in Texas, landing interior lineman Abdus Kone, a 6‑foot‑6, 312‑pound prospect, to round out a class that already boasts eight commitments and a top‑50 national ranking.

Texas A&M’s recent win over Lamar and Texas State’s upset of USC set the stage for a decisive matchup that will determine the Regional Final participant and the loser’s elimination path.

Baylor will play Maryland in College Park in 2027 and host the Terrapins in Waco in 2028, marking a new chapter in the program’s non‑conference planning.