SoCon Preview: Key Storylines for the 2026 Football Season
A look at the standout players, defensive upgrades and coaching changes that will define the 2026 Southern Conference campaign.
Jul 23, 2026
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Quarterback Competition Remains Undecided as UNC Prepares for Dublin Opener
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.
Jul 23, 2026
SoCon Football 2026: Storylines, Players to Watch and Conference Shifts
As the 2026 SoCon football season looms, teams like Western Carolina, Mercer and Tennessee Tech bring new storylines, key players and coaching changes that could reshape the league.
Jul 23, 2026
Ken Moore Jr. Earns Preseason All‑America Honors as WCU Preps for 2026 Season
Senior defensive back Ken Moore Jr. of Western Carolina University was named to the second‑team Preseason All‑America list by Stats Perform FCS, marking the fifth consecutive season a Catamount has received the honor. The announcement coincides with upcoming Southern Conference Media Day and the start of ticket sales for the 2026 home schedule.
Jul 13, 2026
Kerwin Bell’s Journey from Small‑Town Quarterback to Coaching Trailblazer
Kerwin Bell reflects on a football career that spanned from a tiny Florida town to national championships, highlighting his resilience, coaching philosophy, and the legacy he shares with his son Kade.
Jul 13, 2026
Catamounts Gear Up for a Milestone Season Opener
Single‑game tickets go on sale July 14 for the August 29 home opener against Eastern Kentucky, featuring $40 million in renovations, free merchandise and a high‑profile Southern Conference Media Day in Greenville.
Jul 12, 2026
Jeff Konya elected chair of NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee
The NCAA announced that Jeff Konya, director of athletics at San José State University, will chair the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee for the 2027‑28 season, while also serving as vice chair during the 2026‑27 term.
Jul 11, 2026
Valley Baseball League Claims First Interleague All-Star Victory in 15 Years
The Valley Baseball League rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League 12‑3 in the 2026 Interleague All‑Star Game, ending a fifteen‑year hiatus and celebrating a resurgence of summer collegiate baseball.
Jul 11, 2026
College Football Transfer Portal: Key Additions Shaping the 2026 Season
A look at the most consequential portal moves for four programs and how they could influence the upcoming college football landscape.
Jul 9, 2026
Kayla McPherson Joins Western Carolina Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The Catamounts announce the addition of Kayla McPherson as an assistant coach, highlighting her collegiate achievements and family ties to the region.
Jul 7, 2026
Wake Forest Announces 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Basketball Schedule
The Demon Deacons reveal a demanding road trip that includes Power Four opponents, a neutral‑site clash with West Virginia and participation in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
Jul 7, 2026
Catamounts Shine Across Summer and Pro Baseball
From the Minnesota Twins to the Forest City Owls, Catamounts are leaving their mark on summer and professional baseball circuits.
Jul 3, 2026
Andrew Green Ascends to Associate Head Coach of Western Carolina Women’s Soccer
After two seasons of remarkable performance, Andrew Green is named associate head coach, reflecting his impact on a program that has dominated home and road play.
Jul 2, 2026
Kent Briggs, Beloved Coach and Community Pillar, Passes Away at 68
Kent Briggs, former Western Carolina University football coach, died after a long battle with cancer. His funeral will be held on June 27 at Biltmore Church in Asheville, and he is survived by his wife, daughter, son‑in‑law and grandson.
Jun 23, 2026
Wright State Women’s Soccer Announces 2026 Schedule
The Raiders reveal a demanding 2026 campaign that blends non‑conference tests, home fixtures at Alumni Field, and a push toward the Horizon League championship.
Jun 23, 2026
Western Carolina Women’s Soccer Unveils 2026 Schedule with Ambitious Road Ahead
The 2026 schedule features 20 matches, including exhibitions, a challenging slate of top‑150 RPI opponents, and a November showdown at the SoCon Women's Soccer Championships.
Jun 22, 2026
Western Carolina Baseball Announces 2026 Single-Game Ticket Sale
Western Carolina University’s baseball program has opened single-game tickets for its 2026 home schedule, featuring a slate of non-conference matchups, tiered pricing and a flexible package that adds free biscuits from Bojangles.
Jun 21, 2026
Remembering Kent Briggs: A Titan of Catamount Football
Western Carolina mourns the loss of Kent Briggs, a former quarterback, assistant coach, and head coach whose 15‑year tenure shaped the Catamount program, celebrated for his resilience, strategic brilliance, and lasting impact on players and the community.
Jun 20, 2026
Rutgers Baseball Crushes Western Carolina 9-3 with Six Home Runs
Rutgers erupted for six solo and two-run homers, led by a career‑best outing from Zack Konstantinovsky, as they rolled past Western Carolina in the Keith LeClair Classic.
Jun 20, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats Add Transfer Talent to Revitalize 2027 Campaign
The Wildcats’ latest transfer class brings veteran arms and proven bats as they target a College World Series run.
Jun 16, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats Aim for College World Series with Strong Transfer Class
The Wildcats are banking on a deep transfer class to restore competitiveness in the SEC after a challenging 2026 campaign, with standout pitchers and outfielders poised to make an immediate impact.
Jun 16, 2026
Butler Basketball Sets Home-and-Home Series with Pittsburgh
Butler University announces a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Pittsburgh, highlighted by a season‑opening game at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Nov. 13. The Panthers are entering the season with a 13‑20 record and a roster featuring 13 new players, while Butler’s nonconference slate also includes games against North Carolina, Nebraska, Boise State and several other opponents.
Jun 15, 2026
Cincinnati Bearcats Announce 2026 Home Game Schedule and Ticket Sales
Cincinnati Bearcats fans can secure seats for the 2026 season, with six home games announced, including first‑time Big 12 opponents and a Halloween showdown against Utah.
Jun 8, 2026
Western Carolina Women’s Soccer Bolsters 2026 Roster with Nine Freshmen
The Catamounts welcome a nine‑player freshman class, swelling the total newcomers to fifteen as the program prepares for a late‑July campus arrival and an August season kickoff.
Jun 6, 2026