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The University of Arizona’s football program is preparing for a challenging 2026 season, highlighted by key returning players, a stable coaching staff, and a slate of opponents that includes NAU, BYU, Northern Illinois, Washington State, Cincinnati and West Virginia.
Hawai'i opened its 2026 baseball campaign with a dramatic 4‑3 win over Gonzaga, highlighted by clutch hits from Tate Shimao, Elijah Ickes and Ben Zeigler‑Namoa, and a wild pitch that plated the game‑winning run.
Boston College will begin its 2026 campaign on the road against Cincinnati on September 5, a game that pits a historic series against a Bearcats team riding a wave of recent improvement and betting favoritism.
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby's descent into sports gambling forced him into rehab, prompted a temporary injunction and a move to the NFL Supplemental Draft, triggering a chain reaction that saw Texas Tech lose a key player, conference rivals withdraw from future matchups and the Big 12 file a legal complaint.
Bill Connelly's SP+ ratings place Texas Tech at the top of the projected Big 12 order for 2026, with quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible after a brief suspension. The outlook also highlights rising contenders, new head coaches and pivotal player storylines across the conference.
Four-star quarterback Dane Weber pledged to the University of California, Berkeley, bringing a dual-threat skill set and a top-ranked recruiting class to the Pacific-12 program.
The Rainbow Warriors will host California State University, Northridge for a three‑game series at Les Murakami Stadium from May 13‑15, with senior night on May 15 featuring a whiteout tribute and key pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno headlining the effort.