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Women's Volleyball Aug. 13, 2026 Out of the box venues in college volleyball this year Aug. 13, 2026 Michella Chester breaks down the most unique venues to host non-conference college volleyball matches this upcoming season, including the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium and Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field.

Why top college football stars returned to schools over the transfer portal In this decade we’ve seen two programs — Sam Houston in 2020 and South Dakota State in 2022 — win their first FCS national championship. Here’s a glimpse at which teams could break through next in 2026. Illinois State finished as last season’s runner-up in the first overtime game in FCS championship history.

Men's Track & Field (O) Aug. 12, 2026 Every NCAA men's 100m sprint championship since 2011 Aug. 12, 2026 Relive the fastest collegiate sprinters with every men's 100-meter final from the NCAA outdoor track & field championships, from 2011 through 2026.

Women's Volleyball Aug. 12, 2026 3 college volleyball teams with revamped rosters heading into 2026 Aug. 12, 2026 These three teams — plus some more honorable mentions — have new-look rosters ready to compete in the 2026 NCAA women's volleyball season.

'90s March Madness highlights that'll leave you feeling nostalgic Selection Sunday for 2027 March Madness is Sunday, March 14. The 76-team brackets for the men's and women's NCAA DI basketball tournaments will be revealed during selection shows. It's the first year the bracket will have 76 teams, up from 68, with an expanded Opening Round before the 64-team First Round begins.

Denver vs. Wisconsin: 2026 Men's Frozen Four championship highlights The 2027 Men's Frozen Four is April 8-10 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Four semifinalists will compete for the NCAA DI men's hockey championship at the conclusion of the NCAA tournament. The NCAA Division I men's hockey championship is the premier collegiate tournament in men's ice hockey, culminating in the iconic Frozen Four.

Softball Aug. 11, 2026 Every Megan Grant home run from the NCAA softball tournament and WCWS Aug. 11, 2026 Watch every Megan Grant home run from the NCAA softball tournament and WCWS throughout her career at UCLA. Grant broke the UCLA career home run record with her 91st homer against Arkansas at the 2026 Women’s College World Series.

Falcons QB Jack Strand's highlights at MSU Moorhead There's a new quarterback in town for the Atlanta Falcons. Former DII standout Jack Strand has been taking first-team reps during training camp ahead of the 2026 season. With fellow quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. getting back from injuries, Strand has been taking snaps. As the 2026 NFL season prepares to kick off, here are six things you need to know about the Minnesota State Moorhead alum.

Curt Cignetti: From DII to CFP national champ The College Football Playoff era began with the 2014 season. For the first decade, four teams were selected to the Playoff field, with two semifinal games and a national championship game. But now we're in the 12-team era. Here's how the bracketing and CFP works: 12 teams will be selected to the Playoff field, with some teams earning automatic bids from the selection committee.

Curt Cignetti: From DII to CFP national champ There will be six playoff rankings shows during the 2026-27 college football season, when the committee's top 25 will be announced each week. The first show is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3. Check out the full schedule and current rankings below. Here's the schedule for the CFP top 25 announcements. All times ET and announcements will be made on ESPN. 7-8 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Nov. 3 9-9:30 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Nov. 10 9-9:30 p.m. ET | Tuesday, Nov.