Clemson’s All‑Time Ranking: A Look at History and Recent Challenges
Clemson climbs to No. 13 in the all‑time college football rankings, reflecting a storied past and a hopeful future.
Jul 24, 2026
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Preseason Super 25 Rankings: IMG Academy Tops National High School Football List
USA TODAY Sports releases its preseason Super 25 high school football rankings, highlighting Florida’s IMG Academy at No. 1 and a diverse set of teams from 11 states, along with the star players and emerging storylines that will shape the upcoming season.
Jul 24, 2026
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Ranks Among Nation’s Elite College Football Venues
A recent ranking highlights Ben Hill Griffin Stadium's fourth-place national standing, underscoring its impact on Florida's football legacy and the broader SEC landscape.
Jul 24, 2026
Alabama Leads Preseason All-SEC Selections with Two Standout Defenders
USA TODAY Sports unveils its preseason All-SEC team for 2026, highlighting Alabama’s safety Bray Hubbard as a unanimous choice and cornerback Zabien Brown as a proven playmaker, while the Crimson Tide prepare to open the season against East Carolina on ABC.
Jul 23, 2026
USC Trojans Aim to Reclaim a Top Spot in the Big Ten
From championship pedigree to a seventh‑place finish, the Trojans are working to bridge the gap between past glory and future success.
Jul 23, 2026
USC Trojans’ Football Decline: From Dominance to Seventh in Big Ten
The University of Southern California once stood as a colossus in college football, dominating the sport in two distinct eras that stretched from 1967 through 1979 and again from 2002 through 2008. Fast forward to the present day, and the program finds itself ranked seventh in the Big Ten Conference after a nine‑win season in 2025 and a recruiting class that topped the conference’s rankings. Yet the recent surge has not translated into the kind of national relevance the school has historically enjoyed.
Jul 23, 2026
USC’s 2026 Big Ten Challenge: A Schedule That Tests Ambition
USC sits seventh in the Big Ten, faces a tough schedule, and is projected to outshine Penn State in 2026.
Jul 23, 2026
USC’s Uphill Battle in the Big Ten Race
Recent matchups reveal a stark gap between USC and the upper tier of the Big Ten, but the Trojans are charting a course to close the distance.
Jul 23, 2026
Oregon’s Ascendancy Outpaces USC in Big Ten Rankings
Recent rankings reveal Oregon eclipsing USC over the past three seasons, while Indiana climbs to No. 2 despite a shorter history. Both teams sit near the summit but have yet to capture a national title.
Jul 23, 2026
Georgia Bulldogs set to test Alabama’s resolve in Tuscaloosa
Georgia will visit Alabama on October 10, aiming to end a long‑standing drought, while the Crimson Tide prepare for a pivotal season under new leadership.
Jul 23, 2026
Iowa Hawkeyes’ Enduring Football Excellence
An overview of Iowa's remarkable football legacy, from Hayden Fry's revival to Kirk Ferentz's sustained success and recent national rankings.
Jul 23, 2026
Five-Star Running Back Commits to Tennessee, Elevating 2027 Recruiting Class
The nation’s No. 10 overall prospect in the 2027 class chose Tennessee, becoming the first five‑star running back to commit since Jalen Hurd in 2014.
Jul 23, 2026
Arkansas Baseball Secures Record‑Breaking 2026 Draft Class Amid Roster Shifts
The Razorbacks announced a program‑record 12 selections in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighted by three first‑round picks, while navigating the loss of key players and integrating a full slate of unsigned high‑school signees.
Jul 13, 2026
College Football’s Elite Coaches: Who’s Leading the Pack?
From national champions to program builders, this season’s top 25 coaches reveal a dynamic mix of veteran mastery and fresh ambition.
Jul 13, 2026
Baylor’s 2026 Football Outlook: A Mid‑Tier Contender in a Tight Big 12
A predictive model forecasts Baylor’s season record, bowl eligibility and championship odds, while Texas Tech emerges as the Big 12 favorite and the conference’s landscape remains tightly packed.
Jul 13, 2026
Colorado Buffaloes Overhaul Defensive Coaching Staff with NFL Veterans
Former NFL players Pierson Prioleau, Xavier Adibi and Vonn Bell have joined the Colorado Buffaloes as defensive quality control analysts, each receiving substantial compensation, while head coach Deion Sanders hails the staff as the best he's assembled
Jul 12, 2026
NASCAR’s Quaker State 400 Returns to Georgia’s EchoPark Speedway
The Cup Series will race at EchoPark Speedway on Sunday, July 12, with a 260‑lap, 400.4‑mile event broadcast on TNT and truTV, streamed on HBO Max, featuring a tight points battle between Hamlin and Reddick and a $1 million In‑Season Challenge.
Jul 12, 2026
Iowa’s Summer Baseball and Softball: A Unique Calendar Shaping Athletes and Communities
Iowa stands alone in conducting high school baseball and softball during the summer months, a tradition that molds family plans, fuels multi‑sport participation and creates a communal atmosphere reminiscent of Friday night football.
Jul 12, 2026
Argentina Eyes Semifinal Berth as Messi Leads Charge Against Switzerland
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal scheduled for July 11 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The match pits a favorite team with strong betting odds against a disciplined Swiss side that could challenge the predictions.
Jul 11, 2026
Lincoln Riley’s Struggle to Regain Top‑Tier Status in the Big Ten
Lincoln Riley's promising start at USC has given way to three consecutive losing seasons, prompting USA TODAY Sports to rank him outside the top five Big Ten coaches. Rival coaches such as Curt Cignetti, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Kirk Ferentz and Kyle Whittingham are now viewed ahead of him, while Riley seeks to prove his revamped program can return to elite contention.
Jul 11, 2026
Lincoln Riley’s Rocky Road at USC: Rankings, Rivalries, and the Road Ahead
A look at how Lincoln Riley's tenure at USC has unfolded, the rankings that have placed him behind several Big Ten peers, and what lies ahead for the Trojans' coaching staff.
Jul 11, 2026
Chicago Fire Signs Robert Lewandowski in Landmark Deal
Robert Lewandowski joins the Chicago Fire after a trophy‑laden career, bringing unprecedented prestige and a strategic vision that ties the club's future to its Polish community and new facilities.
Jul 10, 2026
Big 12 Coaches Ranked: Sitake Tops, Sanders Slides
USA TODAY Sports ranks the 16 Big 12 head coaches, highlighting records, experience, and the shifting power dynamics that could define the 2025 championship race.
Jul 10, 2026
Simulated 2026 Heisman Race Reveals Surprising Predictions
A computer‑driven simulation of the 2026 college football season predicts a crowded field of Heisman contenders, with quarterbacks overwhelmingly favored and several underrated players emerging as potential winners.
Jul 10, 2026