NCAA News -- July 19, 2026

91 NCAA headlines from July 19, 2026.

Cam Skattebo doesn't care if people think he's "brain-dead"

Giants running back Cam Skattebo attempted to show that his ankle is healed by attempting to perform a backflip on Saturday at Fanatics Fest.

ProFootballTalk -- Arizona State

USC Four-Star Target Jordan Hicks Pulls Back the Curtain on Recruitment

The latest on Mission Viejo (Calif.) four-star defensive back Jordan Hicks heading into his junior season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Charlotte

Oklahoma Gets in the Mix for Blue-Chip Class of 2028 Defensive Back

Geo McKnight is from Buckeye country, but the Sooners began their recruiting efforts with the 2028 safety this week.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma

4-star DL Brayden Parks to commit this week: Notre Dame, Oregon finalists

Less than 10 blue-chip prospects in the 2027 cycle remain uncommitted. Another top name on the board will make his pledge in the coming days. Chicago Brother Rice four-star defensive lineman Brayden Parks tells Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett that he will announce his commitment on Thursday, July 23. His two finalists are Notre Dame and Oregon. […]

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Rice

Myels Smith Is Texas A&M’s Hidden 2027 Recruiting Monster

Four-star DL Myels Smith is soaring up the rankings, locked in with Texas A&M and giving Mike Elko another future wrecking ball inside.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

ESPN FPI predicts the outcomes of Auburn football's 2026 schedule

ESPN FPI predicts how the season will go for the Auburn Tigers this upcoming season under new head coach Alex Golesh.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Auburn

USC's Recruiting Machine Gains Momentum at California Passing Tournament

Colorado Buffaloes JUCO safety commit Drew Molinari can develop into a versatile player in defensive coordinator Chris Marve's system.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- California

Michigan State Football Weekly Positional Breakdown: Wide Receivers

Beyond raw numbers and transfer portal losses, a new-look Spartan receiving corps relies on chemistry and breakout freshmen to defy low expectations and redefine the offense's potential.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan

Georgia football changes: Staff departures, new jersey numbers and more

Two Georgia football support staffers have departed since the spring. Those changes and new jersey numbers were revealed in the new media guide.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia

Texas A&M WR Could Make Big Leap This Season

Following a standout freshman year on special teams and rotation, this locker-room guy is ready to emerge as a key piece of Elko's offense in the 2026 season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

Georgia Tech Athlete Caught Talking Trash at Deion Sanders' QB Ahead of Colorado Opener: "Go Get the 13"

Colorado Buffaloes 2026 starting quarterback Julian Lewis has been in the news since his controversial comments at the Big 12 Media Day. Now, he makes the headlines again, although for different reasons.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Colorado

Hokies' head coach James Franklin admits 'I'm a huge Beau Pribula fan'

If prediction markets had been in vogue two years ago, you could have gotten astronomical odds that both Beau Pribula and James Franklin would be in Charlotte,

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Missouri

Former Penn State QB Beau Pribula Gets Fresh Start at Virginia

The Cavaliers name Pribula as their starting quarterback for 2026.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Missouri

Clemson offers the No. 1 tight end in the 2028 recruiting class

Dabo Swinney and the Tigers have extended an offer to one of the top players in the 2028 class.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Clemson

Updated ACC Recruiting Rankings: Where is Virginia Tech heading into fall camp?

With the way the college football calendar works now, most recruiting classes are set during the summer and then teams turn their attention to winning on the fi

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Kentucky

USC Trojans Push to Flip UCLA Bruins Cornerback Recruit

Despite extending an offer before their Big Ten rival, the USC Trojans find themselves attempting to flip the commitment of this 2029 recruit.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC

Cowboys 2026 roster rundown: WR Tyler Johnson

The Cowboys have a ton of tough decisions to make.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Auburn

Game-By-Game Win Probability Released by ESPN's FPI for Oklahoma Football

According to the ESPN college football FPI's win probability, the Oklahoma Sooners are projected to go 8-4 in the 2026 football season. Here is why I disagree.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma

Miami QB Darian Mensah rekindles Duke drama at ACC Media Days, alleges 'friction' in locker room

Mensah dramatically entered the transfer portal just before it closed, leaving the Blue Devils scrambling

CBS Sports College Football -- Duke

Southern coach Marshall Faulk: NFL is no longer the "next level" for HBCU talent

For decades, the best of the best players from HBCU schools found their next opportunities in the NFL.

ProFootballTalk -- UTEP

Texas Football Preview 2026: Can Arch Manning and the Longhorns Finish the Job?

Arch Manning and Texas struggled last year, and they still almost made the College Football Playoff. Both are much better, and now, look out.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

College football analyst believes Oklahoma could be 'freaking good'

Oklahoma enters 2026 with expectations rising after returning key pieces on both sides of the ball.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma

"You're Taking on a Risk": James Franklin Gets Brutally Honest About Poaching PSU Players to Virginia Tech

During his 12 years at Penn State, James Franklin built the program in his image. That reflected in the Nittany Lions’ recruiting as well.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State

Who Are The Five Best Running Backs Arkansas Football Will Face in 2026?

Razorbacks' defensive front will be tested after giving up more than 180 yards per game in 2025

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Arkansas

4-star DB commits to Georgia football

Four-star safety Adryan Cole is the only defensive back to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs 2027 recruiting class.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia

Buckeyes' New Rival Indiana Makes Major Splash on Friday, Steals Top Recruit

Ohio State's newest rival, Indiana, made a major recruiting splash on Friday and stole a top recruit from the Buckeyes.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Indiana

48 DAYS TO 2026 KICKOFF: Arley Morrell

BracketCat counts down the 48th day until the 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State tight end Arley Morrell.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Kansas

Eagles' Saquon Barkley, family unharmed after attempted home invasion

The alleged suspects left Barkley's home prior to police arriving at the running back's home

CBS Sports NFL -- Army

Insider explains how Indiana ultimately landed Five-Star Plus+ WR Monshun Sales

The biggest recruiting win in Indiana football history went public on Friday afternoon as Indianapolis Lawrence North Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Monshun Sales announced his commitment to the Hoosiers. Head coach Curt Cignetti and his staff were able to land their top target this cycle, beating out Texas, Alabama, Ohio State and LSU. It’s a […]

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Rutgers

Bills Mafia confident in Keon Coleman for 2026 season

Buffalo Bills fans are gearing up for a big training camp battle between wide receivers Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, and Skyler Bell.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- UConn

Former No. 1 recruit Vince Young now gilding son through recruiting

He was the No. 1 recruit in the nation and a bona fide Texas Longhorns legend. Now Vince Young is helping his son through recruiting process.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska

Pat Narduzzi Calls for Revival of Storied Rivalry Between Penn State and Pittsburgh

Opposing head coach Pat Narduzzi calls for the revival of the storied rivalry between Penn State and Pitt.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State

Veteran Tackle Expected to be Face of Washington Football OL in 2026

Washington's 2026 offensive line will be headlined by one of the Big Ten's most improved players in the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Washington

Which Houston Football Players Are Living Up to Their NIL Expectations?

3 Houston Cougars have lived up to their NIL evaluations since joining the program.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Houston

Sam Ehlinger Could Unseat Jarrett Stidham As Broncos’ QB2?

After re-signing Sam Ehlinger in March, the Broncos have their three-man quarterback group from 2025 in place: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Ehlinger. Stidham has worked as Denver’s second-string passer in each of the past three seasons, operating as Russell Wilson’s QB2 in 2023 and then as Nix’s backup over the 2024-25 campaigns. According to […]

Pro Football Rumors -- Oregon

Player Previews: Transfer DL Junior Poyser Isn't Getting Enough Love Ahead of 2026

The enormous defensive lineman quietly racked up 5.5 sacks last season at Buffalo.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Buffalo

Undrafted Texas Longhorns player sues NCAA to return to college football

The NCAA and the college football world may soon have another lawsuit to monitor. This time, it involves a player who entered the NFL Draft, went undrafted, and now wants to return to college football. If successful, the case could…

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

The Cardinals don't have a quarterback competition, in theory (but maybe they will)

The Cardinals don't have a quarterback competition.

ProFootballTalk -- Stanford

57 Days until Chiefs football, we are ‘Mike Maslowski’ days away

We’re a day closer to the 2026 NFL season in Kansas City.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Kansas

Georgia has massive winning college football formula

The college football season is a little more than a month away. Soon, teams will begin their quest for a spot in the College Football Playoff. One of the favorites resides in Athens, Georgia, where the Bulldogs will look to…

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia

Arkansas Football's Most Important Players for 2026: No. 6, Bryant Williams

Transfer offensive tackle will be critical piece to Razorbacks' success in 2026

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Louisiana

The Traits Lane Kiffin Wants Most in an LSU Quarterback

When Lane Kiffin scouts a quarterback, what traits is he searching for?

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

Six major questions for Georgia football

Georgia football heads to SEC media days facing questions about injuries, playoff failures, and new receivers.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia

5-star Alabama football commit ranked amongst nation's top recruits

The five-star prospect committed to Alabama back in late April, and currently ranks among the highest-rated recruits in the Crimson Tide's class.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska

Recent Syracuse Football Transfer Gains National Praise Ahead of 2026 Season

Noah Meyers is turning some heads as the Orange move closer to training camp.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Western Kentucky

Ranking Oregon’s matchup difficulty, according to FPI

Oregon's schedule in 2026 has some challenges, and ESPN's Football Power Index shows which games create the most concern for the Ducks.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oregon

Cam Skattebo's failed Fanatics Fest backflip tempts fate

For some football players, the attitude that makes them great on the field can tempt them to do dumb things off the field.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Arizona State

Cam Skattebo's failed Fanatics Fest backflip tempts fate

For some football players, the attitude that makes them great on the field can tempt them to do dumb things off the field.

ProFootballTalk -- Arizona State

Illinois football has one of the biggest transfer portal steals based on grades

While some people might be counting Illinois football out, recent ratings have shown that we may have landed the steal of the transfer portal.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

Scouting the Baylor Bears ahead of Auburn football's 2026 opener

Here's what to know about the Baylor Bears, who are led by seventh-year head coach Dave Aranda, ahead of Auburn's season opener.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- UTEP

Penn State Gets Another Playoff Prediction, Albeit One That Needs Explanation

What ESPN's Greg McElroy gets right and wrong about the 2026 Nittany Lions.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State

Tom Brady buys Fernando Mendoza’s first NFL rookie card

The Las Vegas Raiders minority Tom Brady bought an exclusive Fernando Mendoza rookie card

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Indiana

A'Mauri Washington will be main force of Oregon defensive line vs USC

The Trojans will have to be particularly focused on Oregon defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington when the teams meet in LA

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oregon

One Former Blue-Chip Recruit Ready to Breakout for USC

This past prized recruit enters a crucial season three with the USC Trojans and now lands in a system where he could thrive.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC

Designation Of Neeru Khosla As Controlling Owner May Have Impacted Seahawks Sale

Offering some context to previous reports regarding the two finalists that emerged to purchase the Seahawks – the winning group led by Vinod Khosla and the runner-up group led by Aditya Mittal – Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk says the endgame of the competition became a genuine auction. A source with knowledge of the […]

Pro Football Rumors -- Boston College

ESPN's Computer Predicts Country's 10 Most-Likely Playoff Teams

ESPN's computer model, the Football Power Index, has projected the country's 10 most-likely College Football Playoff teams for the 2026 season. There will be 12 teams in the College Football Playoff once again this year. Indiana will look to repeat as national champions, after Curt Cignetti's team ...

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Indiana

Baylor's Top 25 Most Important Players in 2026: Air Jordan Expected to Storm Waco Skies

Oklahoma transfer junior Devon Jordan is bringing elite speed and CFP experience to the Bears' secondary this season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma

Paul Finebaum on early expectations for Lane Kiffin, the SEC’s title drought, and Arch Manning

It’s that time of year again. Southeastern Conference Football Kickoff Media Days kick off on Monday and run through Thursday. The location is new. For the first time ever, the event will be held in Tampa, Florida. But fan expectations remain the same. They are always extremely high for the conference, which gave rise to…

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

Which Great LSU Team Does the 2026 Roster Most Closely Resemble?

LSU football has such a rich history, that its best teams start to look alike

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

Houston Is Finally Recruiting Like It Expects to Win the Big 12

Houston football has changed its recruiting approach to a Texas focus and it has made them Big 12 contenders.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Houston

Lions training camp preview: Will Blake Miller win the starting RT job?

The next installment in our 2026 training camp preview series looks at the Detroit Lions’ offensive tackle room.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Clemson

WVU Won't See Former Pitt QB Eli Holstein in Week 3 Clash vs. Virginia

Zac Alley's defense will face Beau Pribula in Charlotte.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Missouri

Will AJ Hill or KJ Jackson Meet Tim Cramsey's Standard for Arkansas' Offense?

Hogs' OC has history of strong QB play, now just has to find the right 'fit' in fall camp

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Arkansas

FSU defensive line target commits to Big Ten program

FSU football defensive line target Karlos May has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes over the Seminoles.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio

How The 2008 Iowa Football Team Would Stack Up In A 24-Team CFP Field

Led by star running back Shonn Greene, the Hawkeyes won six of their final seven to close the season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nevada

Clemson priority 4-star target Seth Williams announces commitment date

Clemson’s final target in the 2026 class Seth Williams has a commitment date.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- App State

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton Receives High Ranking Among SEC Foes

The Georgia Bulldogs have one of the best quarterbacks in the conference.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia

Linebacker Is Make or Break Player for Iowa State Football

One Iowa State Cyclones linebacker stands out as a differencemaker on defense.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Iowa

FB Adam Prentice will return as the Broncos lead blocker in the run game

Adam Prentice started his college career at Colorado State, where he played for four seasons, before playing one final season at South Carolina. He would then declare for the 2021 NFL Draft, where he ultimately went undrafted before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos. Prentice was among the players waived by […]

Yahoo Sports NFL -- South Carolina

Iowa Football's Biggest Question Grows Louder, But When Will It Be Answered?

No team has all of the answers, but plenty have questions, and Iowa needs to solve its biggest question sooner than later for the sake of success.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Iowa

Former Ohio State QB Who Lost His Place to Julian Sayin Opens Up on OSU's Ruthless QB Standard: "Going to Help Me"

Former Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz offered a glimpse into the Buckeyes’ football program during the 2026 ACC Media Days. Now at Louisville, he was asked what stuck with him after backing up Will Howard and Julian Sayin.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio State

Elite 2027 4-star DL remains locked in with Texas A&M

2027 4-star DL Myels Smith reportedly continues to be locked into his commitment with Texas A&M after shutting down his recruitment.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

Every Position Battle That Will Define North Carolina's Season

With training camp right around the corner, let's take a look at the most pivotal positional competitions for the Tar Heels ahead of the 2026-27 college football season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- North Carolina

Michigan will have a new football and basketball coach at the same time…again

As was the case in 2024, Michigan will have two new coaches in its biggest sports:

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan

This Week in Penn State Football: How NIL Shaped the 2027 Recruiting Class

Examining the role NIL has played in Matt Campbell's 2027 recruiting process.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State

Biggest Questions Facing Duke Football Entering Fall Camp

A lot of things have to go right if the Blue Devils are going to be competitive in 2026.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke

Projecting nine SEC starting quarterbacks Texas A&M will face in 2026

Here are the projected nine SEC starting quarterbacks Texas A&M will face during the 2026 season

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

Nebraska flag football announces home facilities

Nebraska flag football announced that it will play its games at Barbara Hibner Field. This is the current home of the Huskers' soccer program.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska

Tennessee football's DeSean Bishop's 1st youth camp had pushups, pressing his faith

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop hosted his first youth camp at his alma mater, Karns High School, emphasizing faith and hard work.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tennessee

Ole Miss DB Ladarian Clardy hosts youth camp in late brother's memory

Ole Miss player and Escambia alum Ladarian Clardy hosted a football camp to honor his brother, who was killed in a July 2021 shooting.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ole Miss

Several Under-The-Radar Running Backs Could Have Breakouts In 2026

This is setting up to be an electric season of college football. There's several returning star players in South Bend, Columbus, Eugene, Tuscaloosa, Athens, Bloomington and several other iconic stops on the college football trail that have been the talk of the offseason. Potential elite quarterbacks, star edge rushers, impact wide receivers and lock down cornerbacks have garnered a lot of offseason attention. But one position in particular has flown relatively under the radar this offseason and

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke

Texas Tech Football Preview 2026: Do the Red Raiders Have Staying Power?

Texas Tech finally broke through with a Big 12 title, but now it has to prove it can stay among college football's elite.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

5-star Miami 2027 commit goes viral for incredible catch, and it's zero surprise to Hurricanes fans

The Hurricanes have a potential star coming to Coral Gables next year.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Miami

Oklahoma Sooners land in the top eight of an elite 2028 recruit, but they may not stand a chance

The Oklahoma Sooners landed in the top eight among the schools Jordan Hicks is interested in, but USC and UCLA are leading the way.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma

Texas Southern releases 2026 football schedule amid home venue changes

Texas Southern University has released its 2026 football schedule, confirming five home games at W.W. Thorne Stadium

Yahoo Sports College Football -- UTEP

WATCH: The moment Karlos May announced Ohio State commitment

Ohio State got great news on the recruiting front on Saturday with the commitment of four-star defensive tackle Karlos May. Watch the moment.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Western Kentucky

Why Trent Seaborn Is Everything Alabama Football Should Want in a Quarterback

In a transfer-heavy era, the Thompson standout prioritizes competition over convenience, actively recruiting fellow stars to Tuscaloosa while embracing the challenge of an elite depth chart.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Purdue

Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success

NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting to life in the college ranks.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- North Carolina

Oklahoma is the most overlooked National Championship contender heading into the 2026 College Football season

Are folks underrating the Oklahoma Sooners heading into the 2026 college football season? That very well could be the case.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma

Texas Tech signs naming rights deal with digital assets company Galaxy

The Red Raiders’ football stadium will be renamed Galaxy Stadium and the partnership will include NIL opportunities for Texas Tech student-athletes.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas Tech

Washington football eyeing four-star legacy QB in 2028 class

With attention turning towards the 2028 class, the Washington Huskies have their eye on a four-star legacy quarterback.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Washington