
Parallel Playbooks: How College Football Echoes World Cup Contenders
From the Netherlands to Oregon, from Argentina to Alabama, the 2026 World Cup narrative is being reframed through the lens of college football’s storied programs.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Marcus Allen across Football, Basketball.

From the Netherlands to Oregon, from Argentina to Alabama, the 2026 World Cup narrative is being reframed through the lens of college football’s storied programs.

Duke enters the 2026‑27 campaign on a 42‑of‑44 ACC winning streak, but Louisville, Miami, Virginia and North Carolina are pouring resources into challenging the Blue Devils. New coaches, transfers and strategic shifts promise a competitive season.

The 2016 Penn State Nittany Lions delivered a roller‑coaster of a season, marked by signature victories, a dramatic Big Ten title clash, and a narrow Rose Bowl defeat that still fuels optimism for the future.

St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
An overview of 16 exceptional high school football players from Southern California, highlighting their achievements, records, and lasting influence on the sport.
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the greatest American sports figures, highlighting exceptional high school athletes from Southern California and their lasting impact on the game.

SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic asked who is the best football player USC has ever produced. This piece makes the case for Marcus Allen, tracing his unparalleled collegiate and professional résumé.