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Matt Campbell's ISU imprint figures to aid Penn State against Marshall
In the NIL era, honeymoons for new college football coaches can be brief, especially for those who take over blue-blood programs.,And so it goes for Matt Campbell in his first year at No. 18 Penn State, where he is expected to win immediately after bringing 24 players from Iowa State.,The first test...
Valuing preparation, QB Dante Moore leads No. 2 Oregon vs. Boise State
Dante Moore valued long-term football development over an immediate financial windfall, and that led to No. 2 Oregon receiving the highest preseason ranking in school history.,The Ducks are on the short list of national title contenders as they open the 2026 season on Saturday with a regional clash ...
Arch Manning leads No. 5 Texas into opener vs. Texas State
The most anticipated season for Texas since 2009 will kick off on Saturday afternoon, when the fifth-ranked Longhorns host Texas State in Austin.,It's the first time the teams will square off since 1930 and just the second-ever meeting between the schools, which are separated by 30 miles on I-35.,Th...
QB Conner Weigman eager to lead No. 23 Houston vs. Oregon State
Senior quarterback Conner Weigman was asked how he wants to be remembered at Houston.,"I'm going to give it all I've got, and I'm going to leave it out on the field each and every day," he said. "That's how I want to be remembered at UH.",If some prognosticators are correct, Weigman might be remembe...
'We're not intimidated at all': Ball State gears up for No. 1 Ohio State
Coaches give the impression that they are never satisfied, and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day professes to be no different when assessing his top-ranked team, despite having Heisman Trophy hopefuls in quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, plus an abundance of talent elsewhere th...
No. 8 Texas A&M aiming high entering opener vs. Missouri State
It's hard to imagine what Texas A&M could do for an encore in 2026 without dreaming big.,After they made their first College Football Playoff as an at-large team, how about a playoff run for the Aggies, or their first conference championship since the 1998 Big 12 title? With Marcel Reed returning un...
Kirby Smart, No. 3 Georgia keep guard up vs. Tennessee State
No. 3 Georgia enters the season as the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference and a contender to earn its third national title in six years. ,But that's the last thing Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart wants to hear.,Ahead of Georgia's season opener in Athens, Ga., on Saturday afternoon, Smart said he...
No. 6 Indiana, after festivities, begins title defense vs. North Texas
Turns out when you win the national championship, your home opener the following season becomes a much bigger deal than usual. ,Before No. 6 Indiana and North Texas kick off the new season on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind., Hoosiers fans will be treated to a U.S. Air Force flyover, a reveal...
No. 13 Alabama turns to another new QB1 as ECU hunts upset
Kalen DeBoer's second season at Alabama was a step in the right direction.,After failing to lead his team to the College Football Playoff in his debut season in 2024, DeBoer saw the Crimson Tide break through in 2025 and make the postseason bracket as the No. 9 seed. Alabama won at Oklahoma in the f...
Veteran head coaches in new posts when Toledo visits Michigan State
The season opener between Toledo and Michigan State on Friday night in East Lansing, Mich., will feature a pair of first-year head coaches looking to achieve different objectives.,For Rockets head coach Mike Jacobs, it's about maintaining the standard of winning that Toledo has created in the Mid-Am...
Purdue strives to improve on defense in opener vs. Indiana State
Purdue surrendered an average of 8.1 fewer points per game last season than in the previous campaign but realizes there's plenty of room for improvement on defense in Friday's season opener against Indiana State in West Lafayette, Ind.,Opponents still averaged 31.8 points a game against the Boilerma...
Jayhawks kick off new era at QB, welcome Long Island
Isaiah Marshall will have big shoes to fill as he replaces Jalon Daniels as the Kansas Jayhawks' starting quarterback.,Marshall is slated to make his first career start when the Jayhawks host Long Island University in their season opener on Friday night in Lawrence, Kan.,The redshirt sophomore from ...
Phillies' Jesus Luzardo sizes up Eduardo Rodriguez, D-backs
The most attractive pitching matchup in the majors is scheduled in Phoenix on Tuesday, when Eduardo Rodriguez of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Jesus Luzardo of the Philadelphia Phillies square off in a battle of left-handers.,You could look it up. ,Each is on pace for personal records as the teams me...
Yanks could use sweet homecoming for Gerrit Cole vs. Angels
After what manager Aaron Boone called an "ugly" loss in Monday's series opener, the New York Yankees will turn to right-hander Gerrit Cole in Game 2 of the three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Cole (7-7, 3.19 ERA), a former star at nearby Orange (Calif.) ...
Rockies turn to Gabriel Hughes in bid for elusive home win in rematch vs. Orioles
The Colorado Rockies have dropped a franchise-record 10 games in a row at home and are on pace to lose 100 games for a fourth consecutive season.,There are reasons for optimism, however.,Colorado (52-86) had a Rookie of the Year candidate in TJ Rumfield in its lineup Monday night in a 2-1 series-ope...
Astros looking to put some distance in AL West race, host White Sox
After following a dud of a nine-game homestand with a successful six-game road trip through New York, the Houston Astros opened a seven-game homestand on Monday against the Chicago White Sox in search of consistency.,The first game of that four-game series resulted in a 6-3 victory that enabled the ...
Contending Rangers turn to MacKenzie Gore against struggling A's
Needing a strong September to push their way into the playoffs, the Texas Rangers will hope to carry recent success at the plate into the regular season's final month.,Entering the second contest of a three-game set against the Athletics on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, the Rangers (68-70) sit two ga...
Riley Greene expected to boost Tigers' offense vs. Twins
After a forgettable end to August, the Detroit Tigers will aim for a memorable September when they kick it off looking to even their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,The month started well for the Tigers, as they won four straight games (beginning July 3...
Royals strive to continue winning ways at home as Marlins await
While the Miami Marlins are trying to remain a serious contender for a National League wild-card spot, the last-place Kansas City Royals have played like a postseason team of late. ,The Royals will try to extend their season-high home winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night against the Marlin...
Nationals' Daylen Lile out to continue hot streak in matchup vs. Braves
Atlanta will try to cool off reigning National League Player of the Week Daylen Lile when the Braves open a two-game series against the Nationals in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night.,Lile won the award for the week ending Aug. 30 and picked up where he left off with a pair of two-run homers as Was...