125 NCAA headlines from July 18, 2026.
Jack Bouwmeester was originally set to join the 49ers as an undrafted free agent this spring. His arrival with the team has been delayed, but it is now official. The former Texas punter is on the books, per a team announcement. Bouwmeester is Australian, and the gap between his decision to join San Francisco and […]
Pro Football Rumors -- Texas
Monshun Sales commits to Indiana, giving the Hoosiers their first-ever five-star recruit. The No. 1 2027 wide receiver chose Indiana over Alabama, Texas, LSU and Ohio State. "To be the highest-rated recruit is a blessing. At the end of the day, rankings don't mean anything. I'm just ready to work," Sales stated. Why the Nation’s No. 1 WR […] The post Monshun Sales Commits To Indiana: No. 1 2027 WR Picks Hoosiers Over Alabama, Texas, LSU, Ohio State appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Rutgers
ChatGPT predicted how the Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 season will play out. There's some good, some bad, and some pain that only Tennessee football fans can truly understand.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Boston College
Despite being an early favorite for a top recruit, the Auburn Tigers lose out on him to another major program
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Auburn
The Oklahoma Sooners really like what they have seen in four-star 2028 safety Brandon Nash, but there's some work to do.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Boston College
The Florida Gators' transfer portal haul will determine how quickly Jon Sumrall can return the program to prominence in the SEC, according to On3.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
Mississippi State commit BJ Allen talks with Vols on SI about the Vols push to flip him.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Mississippi State
Georgia football pulled in a big, local recruiting win on Saturday by beating out Ole Miss and LSU for this safety.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Sports Illustrated is right to call Drew Mestemaker the Big 12's most impactful transfer. Oklahoma State doesn't just need a productive quarterback—it needs someone capable of changing the direction of the program. If the Cowboys bounce back in 2026, it will likely start under center.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
The Badgers are continuing to add to their front office.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Ohio
The Oregon Ducks' move to land quarterback Dylan Raiola in the transfer portal has not been ranked high.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska
Ohio State 4-star commit, Karlos May, said he was going to end up at Georgia before the OSU visit changed his mind. Here's why.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
The 49ers signed punter Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year deal, the team announced Saturday.
ProFootballTalk -- Texas
The 49ers signed punter Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year deal, the team announced Saturday.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Texas
This is a series looking at the upcoming season
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Auburn
LSU has added Southern to its 2028 football schedule, setting up Marshall Faulk’s Jaguars for a return trip to Tiger Stadium.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- UTEP
Ryan Day and the Buckeyes are hot on the recruiting trail, landing 2027 4-star defensive tackle Karlos May.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio State
Elite safety Adryan Cole chooses home-state Georgia over Gainesville, testing the Florida Gators' top-10 recruiting class as the fierce SEC battle for secondary dominance intensifies for 2027.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Iowa State
Kansas State Wildcats coach Collin Klein said he is hoping to improve recruiting so they can develop NFL talent
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Kansas
Who could leave the Badgers with buyer's remorse this fall?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Wisconsin
The Georgia Bulldogs have added a notable prospect to their 2027 recruiting class. Here are the details.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Adryan Cole showed his playmaking ability with an end zone interception in a playoff OT win in 2025. The 4-star safety is Georgia's newest commitment.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
What are your expectations for Caelen Carson?
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Wake Forest
Auburn has recruited its home state very well this cycle, but it just missed landing Alabama's No. 5 player from the 2027 class.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Auburn
Ohio State football continues to build up its 2027 recruiting class in the trenches, this time landing this four-star talent.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Ohio State HC Ryan Day bolsters the 2027 class as Birmingham standout Karlos May spurns SEC powerhouses, choosing Larry Johnson’s elite defensive line room to fuel the Buckeyes' future pass-rush.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio
After finally getting over the hump and into the College Football Playoff, Texas A&M now has to prove it can sustain the success.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas
Florida State takes a hit on the defensive front despite a solid haul thus far.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
Karlos May‘s recruitment took plenty of twists before Ohio State emerged with the final word. The four-star defensive lineman from Birmingham (Ala.) Ramsay sas leaning toward Auburn early in the spring, then Georgia took over the lead, but after the official visit to Columbus, the Buckeyes surged to the top. Ryan Day and Larry Johnson […]
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Four-star defensive tackle Karlos May announced his decision to commit to Ohio State over other programs on Saturday.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio
In a recent interview, former Michigan State defensive coordinator and current Pitt coach Patt Narduzzi claimed the ACC is better than the Big Ten.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan
ESPN's Football Power Index predicts the Oregon Ducks record in 2026, as well as the team's chances to win the Big Ten and College Football Playoff.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oregon
The UFL made an interesting tweak to the rules in 2026, boosting the points for a 60-yard field goal from three to four.
ProFootballTalk -- Navy
The UFL made an interesting tweak to the rules in 2026, boosting the points for a 60-yard field goal from three to four.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Navy
Houston football has one major area of concern that nobody is talking about.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Houston
What to know about the Open in Orange, Stripe the Jungle, and White Bengal games for the 2026 NFL season.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Syracuse
The final uncommitted prospect who took an official visit to Washington announced his commitment on Saturday.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- BYU
The Montreal Alouettes (4-1) lead the East Division in the Canadian Football League and look for a second consecutive win over the Calgary Stampeders (2-3) as the teams collide for the second straight week, this time at McMahon Stadium in…
Yahoo Sports College Football -- California
Florida State has received a prediction to land another blue-chip recruit. This time it's 2028 edge Meshi Dobson.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
A healthy John Mateer could remind everyone why he was once a Heisman contender.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
Georgia football lands in the top 10 of On3's defensive rankings heading into 2026 despite losing key players to the NFL draft.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska
Cougars add another verbal pledge from a Utah talent along the defensive front.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- BYU
The former FSU head coach is itching to get back on the sideline.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
The Seminoles defense received a big boost for their class of 2027.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Texas A&M is pushing into the 2028 recruiting race for four-star cornerback Jordan Hicks, a California ballhawk planning a Kyle Field visit.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- California
After being named head coach of the offense, Joe Judge is quickly becoming a big asset for Ole Miss, not just on the field though.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ole Miss
The Huskies season begins 49 days from Saturday when they host Lafayette.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- UConn
The Auburn Tigers are a program up for consideration as a defensive lineman recruit gets set to make a decision
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Auburn
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is giving a specific answer when asked what he has heard about the NCAA's tampering investigation.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Clemson
Is Oklahoma LB Kip Lewis Getting Enough Attention Ahead of 2026 Season?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
Auburn football is in a tough stretch of five-straight losing seasons. How has the Tigers' recent woes affected their brand in the SEC?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Auburn
Oklahoma is entering 2026 as one of college football's most overlooked contenders.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
The Texas A&M Aggies have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country so far, but will they be able to land all of them?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska
Through the summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Darrell Jackson Jr. Name: Darrell Jackson Jr. Number: 78 Year With Jets: 1st Projected Role: Depth defensive lineman His 2025: Jackson’s final collegiate season at Florida State saw him record 45 tackles and 3 sacks. The Jets selected him in the […]
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Florida State
The updated ESPN college football recruiting rankings are very high on Georgia Bulldogs quarterback commit Jayden Wade
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska
One Tennessee running back thinks this team can go far in the College Football Playoff, during the 2026 campaign.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tennessee
BYU has landed one of its top remaining targets. On Saturday morning, local standout Jag Ioane committed to BYU over finalists Michigan, Utah, and Washington. I
Yahoo Sports College Football -- BYU
What are the strengths and weaknesses of Wisconsin’s new look quarterback room?
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Wisconsin
One of the departed defensive linemen via the portal from Oregon after last season has been named to the Preseason All-SEC Second Team with Alabama.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oregon
With a CBA solution unlikely, the players need another strategy.
ProFootballTalk -- Wisconsin
LSU football added four nonconference games to its future schedules, including the renewal of an old rivalry.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
The Cleveland Browns added WR KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston to the roster. Former NFL great Steve Smith gives his thoughts
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Washington
The San Francisco 49ers finally signed punter Jack Bouwmeester to a contract after agreeing to a deal shortly after the 2026 NFL Draft ended in April.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Texas
Last season, fans had national championship expectations for the Clemson Tigers. Instead, the program stumbled to a disappointing 7-6 finish and never looked like a serious title threat.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Clemson
Four-star recruit Karlos May announces his commitment Saturday with Auburn competing against Ohio State and Georgia. Will the Tigers come out on top?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Houston Cougars football is about to be gearing up for fall camp, and there are some important questions to be looked at.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Houston
It's a two-way street in the relationship with this quarterback
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia State
At some point, Rich Rod and the coaching staff will have a decision to make.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Navy
From hungry Memphis commit to central culture piece, Smith's impact reaches far beyond the field
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Memphis
A returning player for the Blue Devils was the program's highest-rated recruit ever. He could be ready to become a star in Durham.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke
If you're looking for reasons to have hope for North Carolina football this fall, this is the right place. There are plenty of them to go on ahead of the 2026 season.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- North Carolina
Dennard Wilson’s defense may allow Tyler Nubin to play to his strengths, unlocking his playmaking ability.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Minnesota
The FSU Seminoles beat out several SEC schools for top 100 safety Ta'Shawn Poole, and he is now their highest-ranked commit.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida State
Penn State's Brock Riker is an elite pass protector. USC has to crack the code when it takes the field on defense against him
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas State
Former Tennessee football assistant coach is returning to Webb under George Quarles in 2026.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tennessee
The most favorable schedules in the country give these programs the opportunity for CFP stardom this fall
CBS Sports College Football -- Miami
A potential pattern to pay attention to in college sports
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
The college football world watched an all-too-familiar development last season when Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss. He, of course, departed for the LSU head coach job. Despite the abrupt move, Ole Miss went on a deep playoff run that nearly…
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/18/26.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- USC
When the Seahawks' rookies reported to training camp on Friday, the highest-profile player in the group was first-round running back Jadarian Price, who projects to have a very big role as a rookie.
ProFootballTalk -- Notre Dame
When the Seahawks' rookies reported to training camp on Friday, the highest-profile player in the group was first-round running back Jadarian Price, who projects to have a very big role as a rookie.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Notre Dame
Penn State reserve kicker Matthew Parker is entering his second season with the Penn State program.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Baylor
The USC Trojans are aiming to win over a highly-touted defender and now, have landed on this recruit's short list of school options.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC
Florida State's possible quarterback of the future is fired up.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
Can this speedy, undersized corner prove himself worthy of the 53-man roster this season?
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Missouri
Redshirt junior Bobby Mears will hope to get on the field at some point during the 2026 Penn State football season.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State
SEC Football Media Days are next week. Here's when Lane Kiffin and the Tigers are slated to appear.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
The Georgia Bulldogs have three players attending SEC media days including quarterback Gunner Stockton
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Lane Kiffin’s $40M roster overhaul at LSU faces a timing problem. The Athletic’s Justin Williams says a new quarterback, a rebuilt offensive line, and a fresh system could derail Year One, even with elite transfer pieces.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Former Penn State head coach James Franklin is playing some of his greatest hits in his first ACC media day appearance with Virginia Tech.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State
Whatever the payout is, if you’re the coach of the visiting team and you know this game will help your team’s finances, what are you thinking as you step off the bus? In this case, maybe it’s ‘we’re here to play some football’. The Howard team preview by Andrew gave us an overview of what […]
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke
The Georgia Bulldogs have an absolutely nasty unit.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
This is arguably the closest and most interesting Colts training camp positional battle.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- UAB
Josh Heupel has undeniably improved Tennessee but has not reached elite status
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Kansas
Jeremiah Smith was a prime transfer portal target. Miami reportedly offered Smith $10 million to transfer to Coral Gables.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio State
Texas A&M is one of eight early finalist to land standout 2028 4-star CB Jordan Hicks.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas
Across 898 games and 80 seasons in the books, there have been plenty of memorable moments in the story of Florida State Seminoles football. The challenge we issued to you was helping narrow them down, establishing the 50 best Seminole games. It was a difficult task, but one that you all helped make happen. Now, […]
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
New head coach Kyle Whittingham and staff challenges SEC giants for Alabama’s top-ranked defender, a versatile two-way phenom boasting rare athleticism and the physical frame to anchor a championship-caliber defense.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Alabama
The 2004 squad ended the season on an eight-game winning streak to capture Iowa's most recent Big Ten title.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nevada
The former Sooner quarterback holds a unique spot in Oklahoma quarterback lore - hear from the man himself about his thoughts on his career.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
Here is a look at who ranks No. 9 on the Tar Heels' 2026 roster.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- North Carolina
Florida State landed four-star safety Ta'Shawn Poole over Georgia and Tennessee, giving HC Mike Norvell his top recruit in the 2027 class.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
ESPN's "lingering question" for Texas A&M this fall is centered around new OC Holmon Wiggins' ability to "elevate" QB Marcel Reed's play.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas A&M
The Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to do some serious damage to Notre Dame's college football playoff aspirations.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Louisiana Tech
Penn State will have the James Franklin cloud hovering above it this football season, according to ESPN.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State
Bob Chesney found his leader of the defense through the portal.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Air Force
Nearly 50 Nittany Lions transferred out of the program, including several who will make major impacts with their new teams.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State
Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Rice
NFL players start a social media campaign to support a call by their players union for more permanent grass fields following the World Cup.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Wisconsin
Bryant Vincent continues to rebuild ULM, and after laying the foundation, there's a shot at the first winning season since 2012.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- UL Monroe
One Alabama recruiting target is intrigued by the work of these three Crimson Tide stars. The post Four-Star cites 3 Alabama Stars on why he’s Leaning Towards the Crimson Tide appeared first on HEAVY.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Alabama
Mike Norvell beats out SEC rivals to land a top-100 talent, signaling a massive recruiting surge as the Seminoles rebuild their secondary with elite defensive playmakers.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
Replacing a legend requires patience, not immediate perfection. Discover why judging a new era by Nick Saban’s unprecedented standards ignores the reality of building a sustainable dynasty.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Alabama
The NFL has suspended Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating its gambling policy. The ban will take effect immediately, but Gold has the right to appeal it. As part of its announcement, the NFL stated (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter): “The League’s investigation determined that Gold provided confidential, non-public inside information regarding […]
Pro Football Rumors -- California
USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg ranked all of the Big Ten college football programs. Where does he have Ohio State among its peers?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio
Fernando Mendoza is the future for the Las Vegas Raiders. But whether it will be in the immediate future is unknown. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, he believes that...
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Indiana
Razorbacks need breaks to go their way to exceed expectations
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Arkansas
The USC Trojans are building momentum with future California recruits this summer.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- California
Lawrence North wide receiver Monshun Sales committed to Curt Cignetti’s Indiana football program on Friday. Sales is entering his senior season at LN. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound Sales is considered a five-star recruit and one of the top-10 national recruits in the class of 2027. He is the highest-ranked recruit in IU’s football history. “My decision to commit to Indiana was not an easy one,” ...
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Rutgers
The Tennessee Volunteers could be landing an instant Heisman Trophy contender next week.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tennessee
Jul. 17—GRAND FORKS — A year ago, UND true freshman running back Charles Langama saw his first action in college football Oct. 18 at Southern Illinois after Gaven Ziebarth suffered an injury during the game. The Fighting Hawks had six regular-season games remaining but wanted to protect Langama's redshirt status in order to not burn a full season of eligibility — as the rules in 2025 would ...
Yahoo Sports College Football -- UTEP
Will the NCAA go to regional scheduling for non-football sports? It's an idea Charlie Baker floated, but the ACC's Jim Phillips wonders how to do it.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan State
Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has been one of the best recruiters in the nation this summer, and he's landed two players in elite company.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska
Five years after former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III announced, then scrapped, a tell-all book about his time with an inherently dysfunctional franchise, Griffin is apparently ready to tell his story.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Washington
Five years after former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III announced, then scrapped, a tell-all book about his time with an inherently dysfunctional franchise, Griffin is apparently ready to tell his story.
ProFootballTalk -- Washington