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College Basketball Rankings: AP Poll Top 25 updated after Week 1 matchups
After the opening week of college basketball, the AP Poll voters will cast their first ballot since seeing the teams on the floor. Shaped by the preseason rankings, only a handful of losses across the country provide an opportunity to make big shifts on the board. Florida and Miami opened the season with a highly-anticipated matchup while UConn and Michigan played a rematch of the 2026 national championship game. Arkansas and Virginia also hit the court in a top-ranked showdown to close the week.
BCS formula Top 25 makes changes after Week 10 results, before next CFP rankings reveal
The CFP Selection Committee has provided its first looks at the rankings which will determine the playoff bracket. Meanwhile, BCSKnowHow has run the numbers again based on a fan-favorite model from the past which will help set the tone for what the updated Top 25 looks like on Tuesday. While the BCS era is in the rearview mirror and the college football postseason continues to change, the formula can still showcase where teams stand after Week 10 of the 2026 season.
College Basketball Rankings: Predicting the AP Poll Top 25 after opening week of action
The AP Poll Top 25 will make its regular season debut on Monday, providing the first look at how voters view the top teams in college basketball after a week of results. While there are few losses to consider, the biggest question comes in what happens to the programs which added more talent to the roster after the preseason poll dropped.
College Football Rankings: ESPN updates FPI Top 25 after Week 10, before second CFP rankings
The Week 10 schedule was loaded with big-time games and season-altering results for the top teams, setting up big movement in ESPN’ FPI rankings. Unlike the polls which will follow on Sunday afternoon, this positions each team based on a set of computer numbers which track the best teams in college football. During the Week 10 slate, there were plenty results which impact how the numbers will shift, including an in-state rivalry showdown between BYU and Utah.
Report: Former QB Russell Wilson interviews for NC State head coach job
A second former NC State quarterback has interviewed for the vacant head coaching position. Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson met with the Wolfpack on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
College Football Playoff Top 25: First official 2026 CFP rankings revealed
The 2026 college football season moves into November, with teams across the country looking at what they have achieved so far and what else is left to do. For those with outstanding records and big wins, that means a place inside the College Football Playoff Top 25 and a path toward the 12-team CFP bracket at the conclusion of the season.
College basketball is back: The good, the bad, the uncertainty facing fans
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BCS formula Top 25 makes changes after Week 9 results, before CFP rankings reveal
The CFP Selection Committee meets for the first time and decides how to rank the top contenders this week. BCSKnowHow has run the numbers again based on a fan-favorite model from the past which will help set the tone for what the Top 25 looks like on Tuesday. While the BCS era is in the rearview mirror and the college football postseason continues to change, the formula can still showcase where teams stand after Week 9 of the 2026 season.
College Football Rankings: ESPN updates FPI Top 25 after Week 9, before first CFP rankings
After an important slate of results on the Saturday schedule closes with more impactful results, ESPN is set to update its FPI rankings. Unlike the polls which will follow on Sunday afternoon, this positions each team based on a set of computer numbers which track the best teams in college football. During the Week 9 slate, there were plenty results which impact college football’s best teams and how their season looks down the stretch.
Report: UConn, Dan Hurley agree to two-year contract extension through 2031-32 season
UConn has agreed to a two-year contract extension with men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley, Jon Rothstein reports. The agreement will run through the 2031-32 season and keeps him among the highest-paid coaches in the sport. Hurley won back-to-back national championships in 2023 and 2024 with the Huskies, and brings a Top Five team into the 2026-27 season and is the preseason favorite to win the Big East.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving role
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark plans to leave his role with the conference, On3’s Pete Nakos and Chris Low confirm. He will remain in his current position through at least January 2027 and is set to announce his next venture outside of the college sports world at a later date. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the decision. Yormark took over the commissioner role in 2022, helping lead the Big 12 through conference realignment as he took over for Bob Bowlsby.
2026-27 Big 12 College Basketball Preview: Bracketology, power rankings, more
The Big 12 again brings in a talented group of players to match the level of coaching in the conference, setting them up for success. They enter the new year ready to overachieve, with a chance to set themselves apart in the non-conference schedule first. The 2026-27 is almost underway with plenty big storylines already taking shape.
2026-27 Big Ten College Basketball Preview: Bracketology, power rankings, more
The Big Ten has seen big changes this offseason, with even the defending national champions making a coaching change late in the cycle. However, the investment in roster-building is clear as these programs look to assert the conference as the best in college basketball. The 2026-27 is almost underway with plenty big storylines already taking shape.
2026-27 SEC College Basketball Preview: Bracketology, power rankings, more
The SEC has become one of college basketball’s dominant conferences in recent years, continuing to invest in the growth of the sport through coaching hires and roster-building each offseason. Now, the programs are set to battle once more against each other and attempt to separate themselves with a strong non-conference showing. The 2026-27 is almost underway with plenty big storylines already taking shape.
2026-27 ACC College Basketball Preview: Bracketology, power rankings, more
The ACC has invested big in the coaching ranks over recent seasons, as the blue-blood programs look to hold off surging programs which have gone big to close the gap. Entering this season, there is an opportunity to take another step toward the top of the sport. The 2026-27 is almost underway with plenty big storylines already taking shape.
Alabama State announces NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as Men's Basketball GM
Alabama State has named NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as the new general manager of its men’s basketball program, the school announced Tuesday. He joins a growing list of former players to attach themselves to college programs across the NCAA.
Lincoln Riley addresses future at USC: 'I'm the right person to be here'
USC coach Lincoln Riley is facing pressure in his fifth season on the job, now 6-2 on the season and on the outside looking in at the College Football Playoff picture with four games left in the regular season. He took time to address the hot seat rumors and any other speculation about his future while speaking to the media. “If I didn’t want to be at this place, I wouldn’t have come here in the first place,” Riley said on Tuesday. “I’ve had plenty of opportunities to leave.
NCAA names seven cities as finalists to become 2032-36 Final Four hosts
The NCAA announced the seven finalists to host the Final Four from 2032 to 2036 on Tuesday, narrowing down the list ahead of a final decision. The cities which advanced in the process are Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville and New Orleans. Kansas City has hosted more championship games than any other city, serving as the location of the final weekend on 10 occasions, including 1988 most recently.
Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Where all 16 teams stand entering 2026-27 season
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Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Where all 18 teams stand entering 2026-27 season
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BCS formula Top 25 makes significant changes after Week 8 results
With just one weekend left until the CFP Selection Committee meets for the first time and decides how to rank the top contenders, BCSKnowHow has run the numbers again based on a fan-favorite model from the past. While the BCS era is in the rearview mirror and the college football postseason continues to change, the formula can still showcase where teams stand after Week 8 of the 2026 season.
SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Where all 16 teams stand entering 2026-27 season
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ACC Basketball Power Rankings: Where all 18 teams stand entering 2026-27 season
On3 FOOTBALLOn3 Impact Rankings: The Top Risers from Week 8Clark Brooks · 32m Big 12 women's basketball preseason primerTalia Goodman · 43m FOOTBALLTrue Freshman Standouts from Week 8 of College FootballClark Brooks · 59m RIVALS FOOTBALL RECRUITING Champion-Smithson Valley Eye-Catchers: Texas Tech commit clutch; No. 1 QB Ryder Flugence goes off; Texas, Baylor, UTSA commits shineSam Spiegelman · 1h $19.99 for 1 year then $49.99 billed annually + On3 + Rivals National Subscription
College basketball conference realignment: Pac-12 returns, Metro and UAC rebrand, more changes for 2026-27 season
The college basketball season is just around the corner, and if you look around for certain teams where you last saw them, you might not find them. In total, 27 teams have changed conference affiliation from the end of the 2025-26 season to the start of the 2026-27 campaign.
College Football Rankings: ESPN updates FPI Top 25 after Week 8 results
After another week of results now in the book after Week 8’s Saturday slate closes with more season-defining results, ESPN is ready to update its FPI rankings. Unlike the polls which will follow on Sunday afternoon, this positions each team based on a set of computer numbers which track the best teams in college football. During the Week 8 slate, there were plenty results which impact college football’s best teams and how their season looks.
Former West Virginia guard Honor Huff plans to enter NCAA transfer portal, seek eligibility Original
Former West Virginia guard Honor Huff plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his agency RAE Advisory Group told On3’s Joe Tipton. The 5-foot-10 is currently seeking a fifth year of eligibility after spending the 2025-26 season with the Mountaineers. After starting his college basketball career at VMI in 2021, Huff sat out the 2022-23 season while transferring to Chattanooga. There, he spent two seasons and became a two-time All-SoCon selection.
Big Ten head coach rankings: Where all 18 coaches rank before the 2026-27 basketball season
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Big 12 head coach rankings: Where all 16 coaches rank before the 2026-27 basketball season
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SEC head coach rankings: Where all 16 coaches rank before the 2026-27 basketball season
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ACC head coach rankings: Where all 18 coaches rank before the 2026-27 basketball season
On3 FOOTBALLJoel Klatt hints Big Ten-SEC scheduling agreement will be revealed after 24-team playoff becomes officialThomas Goldkamp · 1h Greg McElroy releases Top 15 college football teams after upset-heavy weekThomas Goldkamp · 1h RIVALS FOOTBALL RECRUITING Next round of 2028 quarterback dominoes are ready to fall: Who's next?
Top 10 Big Ten freshmen, international newcomers ahead of 2026-27 basketball season
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Top 10 Big 12 freshmen, international newcomers ahead of 2026-27 basketball season
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Texas issues permanent ban to fan for viral Florida postgame incident
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte announced Tuesday night that the final involved in a viral postgame video after the weekend’s game against Florida will be permanently banned from Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. In the aftermath of the 27-24 loss at home against Florida, a fan in Longhorns attire can be seen flipping off the opposition. He also shouted at the players on their way to the locker room as staff attempted to confirm whether he had field access.
Top 10 SEC freshmen, international newcomers ahead of 2026-27 basketball season
The SEC has always brought in top-ranked freshmen with blue-blood history to offer, but the expansion of talent across the conference has made it a competitive market along with international newcomers. In an era dominated by transfer portal conversation and debate over the eligibility of the oldest players on the market, the young prospects still provide some of the biggest upside possible.
Top 10 ACC freshmen, international newcomers ahead of 2026-27 basketball season
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College basketball rankings: Comparing how 2026-27 Preseason AP Poll lines up to KenPom data
College basketball fans will know that the season is right around the corner after seeing preseason rankings drop amid a flurry of scrimmages. First, KenPom released its 2026-27 numbers which set the tone in the analytics community and serve as a key data point through March. Then the Preseason AP Poll was released to determine which teams start the year with a number next to their name.
BCS formula Top 25 makes widespread changes after Week 7 upsets
With a few weeks left until the CFP Selection Committee meets for the first time and decides how to rank the top contenders, BCSKnowHow has run the early numbers based on a fan-favorite model. While the BCS era is in the rearview mirror, the formula can still showcase where teams stand after Week 7 of the 2026 season.
College Basketball Rankings: Preseason AP Poll releases ahead of 2026-27 season
The 2026-27 college basketball season is just around the corner, with teams already on the floor playing scrimmages across the country. As the season tips off on November 2, the early narratives will be shaped by who lands inside the preseason AP Poll Top 25 and where they sit compared to their rivals.
2027 Bracketology: Preseason NCAA Tournament projections ahead of season tip-off
The college basketball season has arrived, with teams set to tip-off across the country. Throughout the preseason, many computer models have given their projection for where each team will finish, offering a base for bracketology projections ahead. The NCAA Tournament field is officially moving from 68 teams to 76 this season, leaving more room for bubble teams to enter the mix after expansion.
College Football Rankings: ESPN shakes up FPI Top 25 after Week 7 results
As more teams across the country reach the halfway point of their regular season schedule, ESPN runs a fresh update on its FPI rankings based on every result. Unlike the polls which will follow on Sunday afternoon, this positions each team based on a set of computer numbers, leaving the human process for others to sort through. During the Week 7 slate, there were plenty top results which pitted college football’s best against each other.
Top 10 Big Ten basketball transfers changing teams ahead of 2026-27 season
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Top 10 Big 12 basketball transfers changing teams ahead of 2026-27 season
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Top 10 SEC basketball transfers changing teams ahead of 2026-27 season
On3 <p>The SEC looks to establish itself as the top conference in college basketball again this season, with coaches competing for the top talent in the country and beyond. That means hitting the transfer portal hard and making sure that regardless where they played last season, they spend this year in the SEC.</p> <p>In the transfer portal era, there are gems ready to be found across college basketball.
Top 10 ACC basketball transfers changing teams ahead of 2026-27 season
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Top 10 Big 12 basketball players heading into 2026-27 season
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Top 10 Big Ten basketball players heading into 2026-27 season
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Florida State DB Chuck Kennon arrested for driving 150 mph, fleeing police on foot
Florida State freshman Chuck Kennon has been dismissed from the football program, Warchant confirmed on Tuesday. Reports surrounding that decision have now surfaced, with Florida police stating that he is facing felony charges after driving more than 150 mph and fleeing police on foot during a Monday chase. A criminal report affidavit shows that Kennon was initially clocked doing 79 mph in a 50 mph zone, leading an officer to pursue his Dodge Durango.
Florida State DB Chuck Kennon arrested for driving 150 mph, feeling police on foot
Florida State freshman Chuck Kennon has been dismissed from the football program, Warchant confirmed on Tuesday. Reports surrounding that decision have now surfaced, with Florida police stating that he is facing felony charges after driving more than 150 mph and fleeing police on foot during a Monday chase. A criminal report affidavit shows that Kennon was initially clocked doing 79 mph in a 50 mph zone, leading an officer to pursue his Dodge Durango.
Top 10 SEC basketball players heading into 2026-27 season
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Top 10 ACC basketball players heading into 2026-27 season
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