College softball power rankings: Nebraska trending up, Tennessee’s offense struggles
Well, college softball fans and newbies, this is the weekend we’ve all been waiting for and knew would…
Indiana’s QB, Miami’s pass rush, Texas’ O-line: 1 key question for each AP Top 25 team
Yes, we’ve still got another weekend of college basketball, but spring football has already wrapped up at several…
Big Ten win totals: Picks, predictions for each team ahead of 2026 season
The Big Ten has backed up its reputation as the best conference in college football with three straight…
College football’s most impactful re-signings for 2026 season
The modern era of college football is so often focused on player acquisition — who changed teams, which…
College softball power rankings: The sport’s superpowers are showing they are mortal
Boy, was it a weekend for multi-screeners. Between basketball conference tournaments, Selection Sunday and the World Baseball Classic,…
Dante Moore reveals mental health struggles, asks Oregon governor for more state resources
In a letter to Oregon’s governor, Dante Moore opened up about the pressure on him as an 18-year-old…
The Athletic college baseball top 25: Arkansas back in the top 5, LSU drops out
Arkansas pitcher Gabe Gaeckle allowed two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings against Mississippi State on Friday night.…
Can the Big Ten build a better basketball schedule? Its coast-to-coast conundrum remains
CHICAGO — From the moment Brad Taylor emails the Big Ten’s men’s basketball coaches the upcoming season’s schedule,…
Top 25 college football coach rankings in 2026: Curt Cignetti skyrockets
It took eight years for Georgia’s Kirby Smart to ascend to No. 1 on my annual coach rankings.…
Has Dan Lanning peaked? Is Jayden Maiava underrated? Who’s ripe for a revival? Mandel’s Mailbag
I really hope you guys enjoy this week’s mailbag because I’ll go ahead and warn you right now:…
Texas, Ohio State among teams that face potential trap games in 2026
No one likes to talk about them, but they’re always on the schedule. Coaches insist every gameday is…
Ohio State’s next great D-lineman and everything I heard about the 2026 Big Ten at the combine
INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten alumni commanded the spotlight at the NFL Scouting Combine last week, whether it was…