
Mike Elko’s Aggies Make Playoff History
From a surprise playoff berth to a draft‑rich roster, Mike Elko’s tenure at Texas A&M is rewriting the program’s story.
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From a surprise playoff berth to a draft‑rich roster, Mike Elko’s tenure at Texas A&M is rewriting the program’s story.

ESPN has published its highly anticipated rankings for the 2026 college football coaching landscape, topping the list with Indiana’s Curt Cignetti. The top ten features a mix of established names and rising innovators, with Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer positioned at No. 10, sharing the slot with Miami’s Mario Cristobal.

Steve Sarkisian’s inclusion among 20 candidates for the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year award highlights his blend of on‑field success and dedication to academic and ethical leadership.

ESPN’s latest coach rankings place Texas’ Steve Sarkisian and Texas A&M’s Mike Elko among the nation’s top ten, highlighting their rapid program turnarounds.

With media days underway and fall camp in full swing, ESPN’s Football Power Index offers a first look at win‑loss forecasts and rankings for SEC teams heading into the 2026 campaign.

Veteran Texas coach Mack Brown argues that sustaining a winning program has become increasingly complex in the age of NIL deals and shifting recruiting landscapes, praising those who manage the new financial realities while warning that money alone does not guarantee success.

Former Texas head coach Mack Brown examines the challenges of sustaining success in modern college football, citing NIL money, recruiting dynamics, and the divergent paths of his former rivals.
The UIL has denied appeals by five‑star cornerback John Meredith III and four‑star quarterback Colton Nussmeier, preserving their eligibility at former schools while they await college commitments.

Steve Sarkisian has turned the Texas Longhorns into a consistent SEC contender, leveraging roster retention, transfer portal success, and top recruiting to chase a national championship.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian appears on the preseason watch list for the 2026 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Trophy, reflecting a program that has captured ten wins, top‑10 victories and a national bowl championship in recent seasons.

ESPN's 2026 rankings of college football coaches have stirred conversation, especially after Lane Kiffin was placed seventh despite a high‑profile move to LSU and a lucrative contract.

A look at the fastest college football teams in EA Sports College Football 27 and the players driving their speed advantage

The upcoming 2026 season features three marquee matchups that could shape the Gators' national destiny.

ESPN’s latest rankings spotlight Curt Cignetti’s historic start and the shifting power dynamics in college football.

Texas has secured its third consecutive Learfield Directors Cup, highlighting its dominance across sports, but the football team under Steve Sarkisian remains title‑less, facing mounting pressure in a rapidly changing landscape.

An analysis of Josh Heupel’s coaching trajectory, his recent challenges, and how USA TODAY’s rankings position him for the upcoming season

Analyst Bruce Feldman examines Kalen DeBoer’s rapid ascent, Alabama’s rising talent, and the Big 12’s new $20 million partnership with Monster Energy, highlighting how coaching narratives and commercial deals are redefining college football.

From July 20‑23, the SEC will convene its annual Media Days in Tampa Bay, marking a historic shift to Florida’s Gulf Coast and featuring live coverage, coach appearances, and a showcase of the conference’s expanding footprint.

Eleven new commitments in June have lifted Texas to No. 5 in the Rivals/On3 rankings and No. 4 in the 247sports composite, featuring five‑star recruits John Meredith III and Ismael Camara while coach Steve Sarkisian eyes a top‑five class.
From Kirby Smart's dominance to emerging leaders at LSU and beyond, the latest coach rankings reveal a dynamic SEC preparing to break out of its recent slump.
Despite three straight seasons without a playoff team, SEC coaches are ranked by peers, highlighting Smart's dominance and the rise of new contenders.

Ohio State’s 2027 recruiting class has dropped from No. 5 to No. 7 in the latest Rivals rankings, overtaken by Oregon and Texas. Key prospects remain, but the class lacks the volume of blue‑chip commits that propelled rivals forward.

The 2026 season outlook sees Oregon's high‑powered offense leading the nation, driven by quarterback Dante Moore's decision to stay, while Texas, Ohio State, Miami and USC round out the top five.
Karnell James flips his commitment from Texas to LSU, boosting the program's 2027 class to No. 11 in the 247Sports Composite and adding depth across offense and defense.