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Checking on the AP Top 25 going into the 2026 football season

Checking on the AP Top 25 going into the 2026 football season

We have games this weekend, so let’s look at where things are at going into 2026.
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Why College Football Is Bigger Than Football in Many Communities

Why College Football Is Bigger Than Football in Many Communities

In many American towns, college football isn't just a game—it's the cultural and economic heartbeat, creating a unique bond the NFL can't replicate.
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Gators soccer returns to United Soccer Coaches top 25 rankings

Gators soccer returns to United Soccer Coaches top 25 rankings

Florida soccer has surged at the start of the season, cracking the United Soccer Coaches top 25 poll in Week 2.
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Why Jeff Walz, Jacie Hoyt added players made eligible by NCAA lawsuits

Why Jeff Walz, Jacie Hoyt added players made eligible by NCAA lawsuits

Lawsuits against the NCAA have made many athletes eligible again. Louisville and Oklahoma State both added women's basketball players this week.
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Missouri ranked one of the worst states for teen drivers. Why?

Missouri ranked one of the worst states for teen drivers. Why?

See why WalletHub ranked the Show Me State as one the worst in the nation for teen drivers.
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The SEC wanted unity. LSU chose to abstain, maintain renegade status

The SEC wanted unity. LSU chose to abstain, maintain renegade status

An abstention vote, former NFL players and looming lawsuits have put LSU at the center of a high-stakes fight over athlete eligibility.
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Iowa Women’s Soccer – It’s a New Season With a New Head Coach

Iowa Women’s Soccer – It’s a New Season With a New Head Coach

Dean Ward is the new head coach for Iowa soccer, just the 6th head coach in program history
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Why College Football Saturdays Feel Different From Every other Sport

Why College Football Saturdays Feel Different From Every other Sport

Exploring the unique rituals, passionate communities, and deep-seated traditions that make college football Saturdays a cultural phenomenon unlike any other.
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How College Football Became America's Fall Tradition

How College Football Became America's Fall Tradition

Explore the historical and cultural forces that transformed a chaotic 19th-century game into the beloved fall ritual that captivates millions of Americans.
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Who's too high, too low? USA TODAY Sports' Top 100 College Football Players for 2026

Who's too high, too low? USA TODAY Sports' Top 100 College Football Players for 2026

Who are the best players in college football ahead of the 2026 season? Here's a ranking of the top 100, with a non-quarterback taking the top spot.
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Why Tennessee AD Danny White believes NFL players returning to college was avoidable

Why Tennessee AD Danny White believes NFL players returning to college was avoidable

Tennessee athletics director Danny White said NFL players attempting to return to college football was an “avoidable circumstance.” Here's how.
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How does the SEC stacks up in USA TODAY Sports preseason 1-138?

How does the SEC stacks up in USA TODAY Sports preseason 1-138?

The Oklahoma Sooners are among 11 teams ranked inside the top 50 of USA TODAY Sports 1-138 rankings ahead of the 2026 season.