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
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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
Justin Speros Takes the Helm of UVA Football Program as General Manager
Justin Speros, a longtime insider with deep ties to the Cavaliers' football operations, has been appointed general manager, succeeding Tyler Jones who left for Stanford. Coach Tony Elliott expressed confidence in Speros's ability to steer the program forward.
Jun 4, 2026
New Leadership on the Division I Women’s Basketball Committee
The NCAA has appointed three new administrators to its Division I Women’s Basketball Committee, while longtime director Jeff Konya receives a two‑year extension. Their appointments coincide with a period of rapid growth for the sport.
Jun 3, 2026
Four Catamounts Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
Four Western Carolina University baseball players receive 2026 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selections, highlighting academic and athletic prowess
Jun 2, 2026
John Groce Bolsters CofC Men’s Basketball Staff with Terry and Davis
College of Charleston announces the addition of Collin Terry as Director of Player Development and Austin Davis as Director of Sports Performance for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Jun 2, 2026
Nick Castro Leads UNC Asheville’s New Women’s Flag Football Initiative
UNC Asheville has named Nick Castro its first head coach for women’s flag football, a program set to expand toward varsity status and Olympic participation by 2028.
May 30, 2026
FCS Outlook: Four Programs Poised for Breakthrough
Four FCS programs face intense pressure in the 2026 season as they chase conference titles and playoff advancement.
May 28, 2026
Tyra Robinson Joins SIUE Women’s Basketball for 2025‑26 Season
Coach Samantha Quigley Smith announced the addition of Tyra Robinson, a 6‑foot‑3 forward, as the latest offseason transfer, highlighting the team's strategic moves ahead of the 2025‑26 campaign.
May 28, 2026
Catamounts Load Up for 2026‑27 Season with Ten New Additions
Western Carolina’s men’s basketball program welcomes a strategic mix of returning players and ten newcomers, aiming to strengthen competitiveness in the Big South Conference.
May 28, 2026