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After a foot surgery limited his spring, Arch Manning used the offseason to host his receiving corps in New Orleans, fine‑tune chemistry and lay the groundwork for a Texas offense that finished the 2025 season with a flourish.
Coach Rick Barnes discusses the team's defensive strides, the emergence of key players, and the challenges of blending new talent ahead of the upcoming season.
A look at the standout college careers that defined the pantheon of men's basketball, highlighting achievements, championships and lasting impact.
The Gardner‑Webb men's basketball program revealed a challenging non‑conference schedule that includes marquee road tests and key home games, aiming to prepare the team for the upcoming Big South season.
Syracuse University’s field hockey team faces a rigorous 2026 schedule, highlighted by six matchups against last year’s NCAA Tournament qualifiers, a multi‑team ACC/Big Ten Challenge and a home opener against UMass Lowell.
With the season opening earlier than usual against TCU in Dublin, the Tar Heels are letting Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill, Au'Tori Newkirk and Travis Burgess battle for the starting spot.
The Orange will open the season with exhibitions against Albany and Cornell, travel across the Northeast, and then dive into a rigorous ACC slate before concluding at home and heading into the postseason.
Duke University’s basketball program is defined by a tapestry of rivalries that shape its identity, from the storied duels with North Carolina to the fading feud with Maryland, and the new frontiers it confronts on the national stage.
The University of Akron’s football program is poised for a rebound, reflected in its 10th‑place ranking in the Mid‑American Conference preseason poll, a modest but meaningful rise from last year’s tie for 11th.
Vanderbilt’s 2027 baseball roster is taking shape after the MLB draft, with a strong offense returning most of its production and several top transfers and recruits set to join. Pitching remains the biggest question, as younger arms step into starting roles and the staff awaits the potential return of Connor Fennell.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw six Tennessee players drafted, highlighted by first‑round pitcher Tegan Kuhns and late‑round picks Jake McCoy and Andrew Duncan, while prospects such as Henry Ford and Bo Rhuby signed with major‑league clubs.
Kade Lewis becomes the first Wake Forest player drafted in the fourth round, while four teammates join him across the early rounds, underscoring the university's strong draft pipeline.
Veteran analyst Phil Steele projects the Seminoles to finish tied for ninth in the ACC next season after a 5‑7 record, highlighting major roster moves and a demanding slate of games.
The Demon Deacons are reshaping their roster and seeking new resources to return to relevance in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
A Division II national champion and undefeated 3x3 international player, Pace Prosser joins Siena University with high hopes for a rapid rise to Division I success.
Maddix Simpson, a standout infielder from Ohio State, announced his commitment to Vanderbilt on July 10, bringing a .283 average, eight doubles and four home runs from the 2026 campaign and elite defensive skills at both third base and shortstop.
Junior guard Pace Prosser brings a championship pedigree and a fast‑tempo vision to Siena University, aiming to translate his Division II title and undefeated 3x3 run into NCAA tournament contention.
Several Wake Forest baseball student‑athletes are poised to be selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, an event that will unfold in Philadelphia on July 11‑12 and be streamed live across the university’s social channels.
A deep dive into Ball State’s transfer additions, defensive rankings and the challenges that lie ahead as the team looks to turn a difficult 2025 into a hopeful 2026
Vanderbilt has added eight players through the transfer portal, including experienced pitcher Shane Brinham, ACC catcher Matt Conte, and power hitter Hunter Ray, aiming to address key needs and inject youthful upside into the squad.
Vanderbilt’s men’s basketball team will meet Virginia in an outdoor exhibition game on September 27, 2026, as part of a double‑header at the Credit One Stadium facility, kicking off a season that includes matchups with Wake Forest, Memphis, UCF and Notre Dame.
For much of the past decade, Clemson's dominance in the ACC has been defined by Dabo Swinney's leadership, but the rise of NIL and the transfer portal is reshaping the conference's power structure.
Wake Forest University announced the hiring of Terry Rooney, whose extensive coaching career spans LSU, South Carolina and several other programs, to lead its baseball recruiting efforts.
The Demon Deacons finished 18‑17 last season and will open against Maryland‑Eastern Shore before heading to the Battle 4 Atlantis and confronting top SEC foes on the road.