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The University of Notre Dame will meet USC and South Carolina in Las Vegas in December 2026, featuring star players and a renewed rivalry that underscores a strategic non‑conference slate.
A fresh coaching staff, key returning players and a renewed rivalry set the stage for La Salle's 2026 field hockey campaign.
The new season opens on November 1 with a historic 76‑team NCAA tournament, highlighted by a double‑header in Rome, the defending champion Michigan’s title defense, and a fan‑driven 3v3 bracket that promises fresh excitement.
The Princeton men’s soccer team opens the 2026 campaign ranked eighth nationally, bolstered by a defense that set program records and a coaching staff that blends experience with fresh talent
Villanova University announced a $1 million endowment from NBA star Stephen Curry ‘99, creating the first-ever defensive coordinator position in its football program and underscoring the alum’s continued commitment to the school.
Tyler Brown, Iowa’s projected starter for the 2026 season opener against Northern Illinois, is listed as questionable after a soft‑tissue injury sidelined him throughout fall camp. Anthony Hawkins has taken over the strong safety spot, and defensive coordinator Phil Parker sees the move as an opportunity to add depth.
Gary Goff, the newly appointed head coach of the University of Arkansas at Monticello football program, arrives with a track record of revitalizing Division II teams. With quarterback Drew Forkner leading a blend of transfers and returning lettermen, the Boll Weevils hope to break a long‑standing conference title drought and secure their first winning season in the Great American Conference.
Duke Brennan, a fifth‑year transfer from Villanova, has signed with the University of Oklahoma, bringing double‑double production and rebounding dominance to the Sooners' 2026‑27 roster.
Duke Brennan, a double‑double averaging big man, has chosen Oklahoma over Ole Miss and USC, bringing elite production and an extra year of eligibility to the Sooners' frontcourt.
Holy Cross University announced Nick Dicciani as its new assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting his extensive background in player development, scouting and data‑driven coaching.
Brody Crampton’s blend of experience, leadership and academic distinction has helped Villanova cut goals allowed in half, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
Iowa's fall camp has been marked by the absence of key transfer Tyler Brown, prompting the team to rely on newcomer Anthony Hawkins for defensive leadership.
Rutgers will host Villanova in a non‑conference exhibition on Oct. 11, offering a first look at key returnees and transfers, including the impact of new center Christian Gurdak.
From a modest ranking in 2023 to a central role at Villanova, Darryl Simmons II is preparing to showcase his skill set against larger opponents, aiming to help the Wildcats start the season with a bang in Rome.
A tactical battle and resilient defending defined Villanova's season opener against Syracuse, ending in a 0‑0 draw that highlighted both teams' adjustments and set the stage for upcoming challenges.
The latest BIG EAST preseason poll places Georgetown and Akron at the summit of their divisions, while standout players are honored ahead of the August kickoff.
On Thursday, August 13, the Syracuse University women's soccer team will host Villanova at the SU Soccer Stadium, looking to extend a series that favors Villanova historically but sees the Orange aiming for a fresh start.
The University of New Hampshire Wildcats are entering the 2026 football season with veteran coach Sean Goldrich back at the helm, a roster bolstered by defensive standouts, and a schedule that includes new rivals and a historic rivalry game.
Marquette forward Jocelyn Leigh headlines the 2026 Big East Women’s Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team, highlighting a roster poised for a strong campaign.
Jocelyn Leigh, a junior forward for Marquette University, has been selected to the 2026 Preseason All-BIG EAST Conference Team, highlighting a promising outlook for the Golden Eagles as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Villanova's women's soccer program receives three Preseason All-BIG EAST nods, highlighted by Dickinson's top goalkeeper honor, and is projected fifth in the conference poll.
The Bluejays earned a program‑best fourth spot in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, amassing 73 points as they look to build on a strong recent stretch.
Hannah Dickinson, a fifth‑year goalkeeper from Villanova, was selected to the United Soccer Coaches Goalkeepers to Watch list after a 2025 season that featured a .964 goals‑against average, 69 saves and eight solo shutouts.
Virginia will face a challenging slate of ranked opponents, including Arkansas, Kentucky, Duke and Battle 4 Atlantis participants, echoing the tradition of tough scheduling set by former coach Tony Bennett.