Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Phil Steele across Football, Basketball.
The University of Utah opens its 2026 football season on Thursday night against Idaho, with Morgan Scalley taking the helm after Kyle Whittingham’s departure and analysts projecting a range of outcomes from ninth to third place in the Big 12.
West Virginia University’s football program opens its 134th season on September 5 against Coastal Carolina, featuring a new coaching staff, a historic jersey retirement, and a fierce quarterback competition.
Tony Diaz, a third‑year wide receiver for the Iowa Hawkeyes, has been selected for the 2026 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Award watch list, highlighting a season that saw him top the Southland Conference in touchdowns and earn multiple all‑conference accolades.
Anthony Smith, a standout defensive lineman from the University of Minnesota, has been placed on the watch list for the prestigious Chuck Bednarik Award, highlighting his record‑breaking performance and the upcoming award timeline.
The Cougars' quarterback duo of Conner Weigman and Keisean Henderson, bolstered by a revamped line and a wealth of playmakers, could turn Houston into a surprise contender in the Big 12.
Author Phil Steele exposed a wave of counterfeit 2026 preview magazines on Amazon, highlighting errors and prompting the platform’s takedown.
The Bulldogs enter the 2026 season with a preseason poll that forecasts a 20th Ivy League championship, highlighted by standout recognitions for senior defender Abu Kamara and a coaching transition led by Kevin Cahill.
Four Cal Poly players receive Phil Steele preseason accolades, highlighting a revitalized defensive unit and a promising rushing attack as the Mustangs gear up for the August 28 showdown.
Wide receiver Nick Devereaux from Eastern Michigan University has been named to the 2027 Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist after a 2025 season that featured 510 receiving yards, seven touchdowns and a career‑high 121‑yard performance against Ohio.
Duke enters the 2026 season as defending ACC champions, but the loss of quarterback Darian Mensah to Miami and a bleak analyst prediction force coach Manny Diaz to rally the squad.
The 2025 standout, who led his team with 510 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, was selected for the prestigious Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist, a stepping stone toward the East-West Shrine Bowl that has launched countless professional careers.
The 2026 preseason rankings for North Carolina football vary widely across major metrics, reflecting optimism from some models and caution from others as the team embraces a new era under Bobby Petrino.
Missouri Tigers' key returners head to Tampa for SEC Media Days as the program navigates the uncertain status of star running back Ahmad Hardy.
College football analyst Phil Steele projects eight favorable games for Tennessee, labels the Alabama rivalry a pick 'em, and diverges from DraftKings' market expectations.
Nike has committed to a multi‑year name, image and likeness agreement with Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, securing one of the most valuable college athletes as the landscape of collegiate compensation continues to evolve.
The Huskies secure a 15th‑overall spot in Phil Steele’s preseason power poll, outpacing the analyst’s own No. 25 ranking, while key position groups show both promise and room for growth.
West Virginia’s head coach Rich Rodriguez predicts a markedly improved Mountaineers squad for the upcoming season, pointing to added athleticism, experienced transfers and a streamlined approach that could defy preseason forecasts.
Phil Steele’s preseason poll places Tennessee at No. 18, outranking ESPN’s projection while trailing the FPI, and the team navigates key questions as the 2026 season approaches.
A look at how Penn State head coach Matt Campbell blends personal growth, mentorship, and a selfless philosophy to navigate challenges on and off the field.
A look at the varied forecasts surrounding Alabama’s upcoming season, from Dari Nowkhah’s bold range to the uncertainty voiced by analysts and the author’s own projection.
The Huskies are entering a make-or-break year under head coach Jedd Fisch, with preseason rankings, key returning players, and a high‑stakes opener against the Cougars shaping their playoff hopes.
Phil Steele's annual strength‑of‑schedule analysis ranks the 2026 college football schedules, highlighting conference trends and key power‑matchups.
National rankings from Phil Steele, Athlon and ESPN highlight both promise and uncertainty for Kansas State’s offense, defense and schedule as the 2026 season approaches.
With a returning starting quarterback named Manning and a schedule stacked against six preseason ESPN Top 25 teams, Texas prepares for a season that could define its championship aspirations.