
2026 College Football’s Emerging Legends
From contested catches to dual‑threat quarterbacks, this season’s top talents are already making headlines.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Ahmad Hardy across Football.

From contested catches to dual‑threat quarterbacks, this season’s top talents are already making headlines.

EA Sports has unveiled the official player ratings for College Football 27, revealing a SEC‑heavy top tier led by two Missouri Tigers at 96 overall. The game launches worldwide on July 9, with staggered early access for MVP+ members and Deluxe buyers.

EA Sports has announced the ten highest‑rated SEC players who will feature in its forthcoming College Football 27 title, set to launch on July 9. The list highlights explosive running backs, dominant defenders and rising freshmen who are expected to shape the next college football landscape.

Ahmad Hardy and Kewan Lacy emerge as the leading contenders for the 2026 college football running back award, with a high‑profile matchup looming and Jamal Roberts adding depth to Missouri’s backfield.

Austin Simmons, a former Ole Miss quarterback, is slated to start for the Missouri Tigers in 2026, bringing a mix of experience and high‑school pedigree to a program seeking offensive revival.

From the stands of Qatar to the practice fields of Columbia, Coach Eli Drinkwitz shares his vision for a Missouri Tigers team reshaped by new talent, fresh schemes, and a renovated home venue.

A look at the leading college football running backs for the 2026 season, highlighting their achievements, injuries and the impact they could have on their teams.

Missouri aims to transform its already potent rushing attack into a balanced, explosive offense by adding transfer wideout Cayden Lee to a backfield led by Ahmad Hardy and Jamal Roberts.

The latest 2027 commitment adds depth to the Tigers’ backfield and underscores the program’s recent surge as the SEC’s leading rusher.

The latest roster rankings for EA Sports' College Football 27 have been released, spotlighting the nation's elite prospects and setting the stage for deeper engagement in both casual and dynasty modes.

Missouri’s offensive line hinges on Cayden Green, whose elite blocking grades and potential first‑round draft status make him indispensable for the Tigers’ attack.

Kewan Lacy’s 1,567-yard, 24‑touchdown season at Ole Miss and Kelley Jones’s All‑SEC cornerback performance set the stage for a pivotal matchup against Mizzou’s defense.

The latest release of EA Sports' College Football 27 showcases the Hurricanes' surge, with multiple stars earning top rankings and a place on the game's cover for the first time.

Redshirt junior Jamal Roberts is preparing to take on a larger role for the Missouri Tigers in the upcoming 2026 season, aiming to build on a 2025 campaign that saw him eclipse 750 rushing yards and earn praise for his dynamic play.

EA Sports College Football 27 will launch worldwide on July 9, featuring Miami's standout players in the top tiers of the game's rankings.

Athlon Sports has revealed the 2026 All‑America College Football Team, a preseason snapshot that projects the brightest talents who will shape the next season. The list, determined by a combination of career statistics, award history and expected on‑field impact, showcases a record‑setting presence from the SEC, which accounts for 48 of the 2026 honorees.
The University of Missouri announced that four of its football standouts have been selected to Phil Steele’s preseason All‑SEC squads, highlighting both individual promise and team expectations for the upcoming season.
Ahmad Hardy and Cayden Green headline Missouri’s preseason All-SEC selections, while injuries and draft projections add intrigue to the Tigers’ upcoming season.

A look at the top backfields and key players heading into the next college football season.

Auburn’s Jeremiah Cobb enters his senior season aiming to surpass 1,000 rushing yards, facing a new coaching staff and a crowded backfield.
Missouri’s football program has scheduled a non‑conference road test that will take it to Oxford, Mississippi, on October 17, 2026, where the Tigers will meet the Ole Miss Rebels at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium. The matchup marks the first visit to Oxford for the Tigers since 2013 and arrives amid a demanding stretch of games that also includes trips to Syracuse, Baylor, Florida State, California, Auburn, Oregon, Alabama and Louisiana State.
A junior rusher’s historic 2025 campaign, highlighted by a 266‑yard game and a lofty draft forecast, places him at the center of Florida’s offensive renaissance under new leadership.
After a 1,170‑yard, eight‑touchdown campaign, Florida’s Jadan Baugh enters 2026 with high expectations under new coach Jon Sumrall and coordinator Buster Faulker.
Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh finished the 2025 season third in the SEC with 1,170 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Building on that performance, he is slated to be a central piece of the offense under new head coach Jon Sumrall and coordinator Buster Faulkner, with analysts projecting All‑SEC honors, Heisman discussion and a top‑10 NFL draft slot.