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The push and pull between the Big Ten and Southeastern sonferences only grows stronger with the release of the preseason Associated Press Top 25.
Having Ohio State and Oregon enter the season …
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By ERIC OLSON
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8/18/26
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Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — 2025 record: 4-8
Expectations
The Spartans will surpass modest projections if they avoid a fifth straight losing season in Pat Fitzgerald's …
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8/18/26
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New York Jets running back Breece Hall will be sidelined two to three weeks with a strained groin, but is expected to be ready to play in the regular-season opener.
Coach Aaron Glenn was …
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
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8/18/26
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Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — 2025 record: 8-5
Expectations
After a promising performance during his 2025 debut as the starting quarterback, Drake Lindsey has entered his third …
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By DAVE CAMPBELL
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8/18/26
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No. 16 Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — 2025 record: 9-4
Expectations
The Wolverines will likely fall short of a double-digit win season for the third straight year with six opponents …
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8/18/26
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At 34 years old, in his 12th pro season and with his fourth team, Patriots right tackle Morgan Moses was the old man in his first year on New England’s offensive line last season. It didn’t stop …
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER
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8/18/26
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The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith, the team said Tuesday.
Smith, who somewhat abruptly announced his retirement last October, will boost a front that has recently …
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By MAURA CAREY
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8/18/26
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No. 18 Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — 2025 record: 7-6
Expectations
Penn State is starting fresh with new coach Matt Campbell who’s spent the last few months …
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By TRAVIS JOHNSON
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8/18/26
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The 2026 preseason Associated Press All-America team announced Tuesday:
First team offense
Quarterback — Dante Moore, fourth year, Oregon.
Running backs — Kewan Lacy, third year, …
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By The Associated Pres
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8/18/26
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Texas leads all team s with four players named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team announced Tuesday and the Southeastern Conference has 14 of the 27 first-team selections on the eve …
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By ERIC OLSON
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8/18/26
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No. 14 Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 2025 record: 9-4
Expectations
The Trojans have elite talent, depth and experience all across their roster. They've got a coaching staff …
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By GREG BEACHAM
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8/18/26
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Purdue looks to snap 18-game losing streak in league play and get back on track in Odom's 2nd season
Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — 2025 record: 2-10
Expectations
Boilermakers fans have modest hopes for coach Barry Odom's second season. They want to snap the school's 18-game losing …
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By MICHAEL MAROT
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8/18/26
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This Date in Baseball - Ty Cobb, 34, gets his 3,000th career hit, youngest player to reach milestone
Aug. 19
1909 — The Philadelphia Phillies were rained out for the 10th consecutive day, a major league record.
1913 — The Chicago Cubs tagged Grover Alexander for nine straight hits and …
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By The Associated Press
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8/18/26
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Today in Sports - Ty Cobb, 34 years, gets his 3,000th career hit, youngest player to reach milestone
Aug. 19
1909 — The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Twelve-thousand spectators watch Austrian engineer Louis Schwitzer win a five-mile race with an average speed of 57.4 …
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By The Associated Press
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8/18/26
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(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Wednesday, Aug. 19
HORSE RACING
8:30 a.m.
FS2 — 2026 Juddmonte International: From York Racecourse (The …
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By The Associated Press
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8/18/26
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Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — 2025 record: 7-6
Expectations
Pressure is building on Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, who is 19-19 overall and 10-17 in Big Ten play over three seasons. A …
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By ERIC OLSON
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8/18/26
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College football’s biggest stars enter 2026 with a chance to take home some of the sport’s most prestigious individual awards. Some of the players to watch:
Doak Walker Award: Kewan Lacy, Ole …
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By MAURA CAREY
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8/18/26
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No. 1 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — 2025 record: 12-2
Expectations
The Buckeyes are the preseason No. 1 for the first time since 2015 after their quest for a second straight national …
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By JOE REEDY
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8/18/26
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UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 2025 record: 3-9
Expectations
New coach Bob Chesney has stirred up anticipation and excitement around a program that has nosedived in recent years. Coming from …
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By BETH HARRIS
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8/18/26
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Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — 2025 record: 7-6
Expectations
Playing in the rough-and-tumble Big Ten is a tough situation for Northwestern, but it got some high-profile help when …
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8/18/26
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