111 NCAA headlines from August 2, 2026.
Alius Mayo stunned the recruiting world by choosing Cal over LSU and the Crimson Tide. The 6-foot-4 cornerback's decision leaves Alabama's 2027 class struggling to find momentum.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Alabama
A Colorado judge issued an important clarification Aug. 2 to their July 31 injunction for class of 2022 athletes in NCAA.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Colorado
The first domino falls in the WR battle
Yahoo Sports NFL -- UConn
What until you see who the newest Texas 5-star commit is comparable to per this analyst. The post Texas 5-Star Commit’s Comparison to College Football Legend will Turn Heads appeared first on HEAVY.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas
New Orleans placed Polk on the reserve/retired list on Sunday.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Washington
Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is walking away from football ahead of his third NFL season.
ProFootballTalk -- Washington
Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is walking away from football ahead of his third NFL season.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Washington
LSU football's 2027 recruiting class ranks near the top of the SEC. Does LSU have a shot at catching Texas A&M?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
The college football season is almost here, and fan bases across the country are eagerly anticipating their opening games. Following winning the last three nati
Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC
Fall Camp begins tomorrow for Georgia Tech and the Yellow Jackets enter camp with some unknowns about their team after an offseason of change for the program.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Where the Georgia Bulldogs are in the national recruiting rankings after adding a commitment from four-star safety Seth Williams
Yahoo Sports College Football -- App State
Earlier this month, Tuli Tuipulotu indicated he would consider a hold-in during training camp in the event his extension was not in place. Chargers practices have begun, and no agreement has been worked out yet. On Saturday, head coach Jim Harbaugh was asked about the reason behind Tuipulotu’s presence but lack of participation in team work up to that […]
Pro Football Rumors -- East Carolina
Six years after running back James Robinson rushed for 1,070 yards as a rookie in 2020 with the Jaguars, he's looking for a path back to the NFL.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- South Alabama
Six years after running back James Robinson rushed for 1,070 yards as a rookie in 2020 with the Jaguars, he's looking for a path back to the NFL.
ProFootballTalk -- South Alabama
The Titans have agreed to terms with defensive back Derrick Canteen, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Cincinnati
The Titans have agreed to terms with defensive back Derrick Canteen, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.
ProFootballTalk -- Cincinnati
USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava enters a critical season for his draft stock and the program.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC
Despite a firm commitment to Georgia, the nation’s top 2028 quarterback remains firmly in Michigan’s sights as the Wolverines launch an aggressive, high-stakes recruitment battle.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nebraska
Lane Kiffin needed a splash for his debut season at LSU, which is why he aggressively pursued Sam Leavitt. The Arizona State quarterback’s commitment to the Tigers was the centerpiece of Kiffin’s roster overhaul, the No.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Arizona State
A former Pittsburgh football running back is looking to return to college for a fifth season.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Pittsburgh
Boobie Feaster, a freshman WR at USC, dominated at DeSoto High School in Texas, earning more than 50 college offers and All-American honors.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Memphis
From Marcus Freeman’s veteran roster to Curt Cignetti’s revamped Hoosiers, elite programs face defining tests as their leaders fight to secure a legacy and maintain national dominance.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Indiana
Tulane coach Will Hall says scheme matters less than effort, and Polk's energy has him convinced the defense won't miss a beat.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tulane
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have a wealth of new talent heading to fall camp and these three players have a shot to break out in August.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
The Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't have asked for a more perfect start to training camp.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Pittsburgh
According to a report from On3, Michigan Football has reached out to 2 veteran linebackers seeking a fifth-year of college eligibility:
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan
Dabo Swinney enters his 18th full season as the head football coach at Clemson this fall. He continues to keep his foot on the gas when it comes to recruiting blue-chip high school talent. The Tigers are not competing to sign top-five classes, but they do still remain among the best in the ACC. As […]
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Clemson
The former Seminoles passer may be under center once again.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida State
It has been a busy offseason for Texas Tech football, as Joey McGuire has lost Brendan Sorsby and now is addressing NIL spending.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Cincinnati
These two USC cornerbacks look to help the Trojans defense take a step forward this season.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC
Could he be the next Mario Williams to make a name for himself in the NFL?
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Tulane
BracketCat counts down the 34th day until the 2026 kickoff with a profile of Kansas State cornerback Nick McClellan.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Kansas
The Vikings announced a couple of roster moves on Sunday.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Washington
The Vikings announced a couple of roster moves on Sunday.
ProFootballTalk -- Washington
The Oklahoma Sooners could get some more commits in their 2029 recruiting class, and Carson Campbell could be that guy.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
Former four-star recruit Jontavious Wyman has announced he is taking a year off from football.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Miami
A massive recruiting haul brings elite FCS production and Power Five defensive grit to Orlando as the Knights reload their roster to snap a two-year bowl drought.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Buffalo
The Texas football program got a big recruiting win on Saturday.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall has been hitting the ground running on the recruiting trail, including bringing in a rising star early in his development.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah
The FSU Seminoles landed four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson in July, but the Texas A&M Aggies are working to flip him.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida State
Media voters and analysts back Mario Cristobal to end a 22-year drought, fueled by elite transfer quarterback Darian Mensah and a high-powered offense primed for a playoff run.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke
LSU's fall camp success rides the coattails of LSU's spring camp growth.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
The Oklahoma State Cowboys head into fall camp with a clear starter but some questions to answer behind him.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
Jaishawn Barham is having an excellent training camp so far.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Michigan
We're getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football roster, and today we're taking a look at No. 34, running back Isaiah Jackson.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Kentucky
These former top prospects are set up for success with the Blue Devils.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke
The Southern University Jaguars football season in 2026 opens against Alabama State and closes out at the Bayou Classic!
Yahoo Sports College Football -- UTEP
Looking at the Mountaineers' roster numbers and whether they will make an addition in August.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
Lane Kiffin usually has prolific offenses. Will LSU football have a 1,000 yard WR in year one under Kiffin? Here's a prediction.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
Greg McElroy says Oklahoma's dominant defense makes the Sooners one of college football's elite teams
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
Alabama could be just hours away from adding one of the most impactful defensive prospects in the 2027 recruiting cycle.The Crimson Tide remain firmly in the hunt for No. 1 overall junior college prospect Alius Mayo, with the elite cornerback expected to announce his college decision on Sunday. According to a new report from Rivals national […] The post Alabama Awaits Massive Recruiting Moment as No. 1 Overall JUCO Prospect Nears Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Western Kentucky
The USC Trojans have an impressive group of young but talented players on the defensive line.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan State
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh says QB Jaxson Dart is "obsessed with football."
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ole Miss
Throughout the offseason, the Patriots’ WR corps has received plenty of attention. The club’s long-rumored trade for A.J. Brown and Kayshon Boutte’s status as a trade candidate have been especially prominent storylines, and as Brown settles in at his first training camp as a Patriot, Boutte’s future remains a talking point. Naturally, a serious injury […]
Pro Football Rumors -- Washington State
Explosive transfers and versatile dual-threat talents battle for roles as the Utes aim to transform depth into production under a new offensive regime this fall.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah
After a deep dive into the numbers, these 10 signal callers are the toughest to bring down in the FBS
CBS Sports College Football -- Texas
Curt Cignetti believes his Indiana Hoosiers play in the best conference in college football, and it's frankly impossible to argue with him
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Indiana
LSU football is just days away from kicking off the first fall camp of the Lane Kiffin era. Here's the official start date.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
On the heels of Friday's stunning development that saw a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado grant blanket eligibility for 2022 grads, NCAA fights back
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Colorado
After four Giants training camp workouts, here are notes and observations on the wide receivers, Jaxson Dart and more.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- LSU
Oregon comes into the college football season with one of the highest return rates. But the question remains whether the Ducks can translate that into a championship.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oregon
While rivals chase high-priced transfers, the Crimson Tide prioritizes roster continuity. This calculated shift toward internal stability over flashy recruiting hauls marks a new era for sustaining dominance.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Rice
Demetric Felton Jr. knows what it’s like to drown in a playbook.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- UCLA
In the push and pull over whether NFL fields will be covered with high-quality grass, a global solution is possible, albeit unlikely, through collective bargaining.
ProFootballTalk -- Wisconsin
Cleveland Browns roster could be relying on a number of rookies, but will Denzel Boston, Spencer Fano or another top out?
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Utah
Which player will be the biggest difference maker for the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2026 season? ESPN has a guess.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke
Kansas City’s speedy wideout needs to stay healthy this season.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Texas
As the football season approaches, the roster will again not feature a player wearing the legendary number.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Syracuse
Check out this single-season dominance list, weighing schedule strength, scoring margin and NFL talent.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Wake Forest
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer is headed toward a bounce-back season in 2026, according to ESPN's Greg McElroy.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma
James Franklin was fired last year after the Penn State administration became convinced that he was not the person who could get them through big games. But that doesn’t take anything away from the rebuild Franklin oversaw at Happy Valley.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Penn State
Here is a breakdown of the Tar Heels' training camp slate and what you should expect to see from the team in the near future.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- North Carolina
ESPN's computer model, the Football Power Index, has named the top conference in the country for the 2026 college football regular season. And it's not the Big Ten. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti believes that the Big Ten Conference is the country's best heading into the 2026 college football ...
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Indiana
The USC Trojans have moved into the brand-new three-story Bloom Football Performance Center.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia State
Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jacorey Thomas seeks a fifth year of eligibility following a recent court ruling.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia
Close losses were the theme of Iowa's 2025 campaign, but it would've been a tough out in a 24-team field.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Nevada
Former Tennessee defensive back and returner has try out with Washington in the NFL.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Washington
USA TODAY Sports takes a look at the top 2027 commitment for every SEC program.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida
Illinois will have a brand new addition to Gies Memorial Stadium to start the season, but the fans in the stadium will not be the only ones enjoying it.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Illinois
We’re down to just 34 days until the start of a brand new season of Penn State Football! Chris Fileppo is one of the many new faces to join the Nittany Lions in 2026. He began his career at West Virginia, but decided to return to his home state after one season as a Mountaineer. […]
Yahoo Sports College Football -- West Virginia
USA TODAY released its top 25 stadiums in college football and Ohio State and Ohio Stadium were high on the list. Where did the 'Shoe land?
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio
With fall camp approaching, there are several key players for the Alabama Crimson Tide to keep an eye on for the 2026 season. But these four stand out.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Alabama
The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the August 2 edition of the Sunday Dawg Chow.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- LSU
These three Tar Heels' potential breakouts in fall camp could help the program reach its first bowl game under Bill Belichick.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- North Carolina
The Wisconsin Badgers football program hasn't been perfect under Luke Fickell, but things are starting to turn around.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Cincinnati
Duke Blue Devils fall camp is just around the corner. Duke Blue Devils On SI reporter Jared Feinberg shares what he'll be looking at closely ahead of Week 1.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Duke
CHICAGO — Indiana’s Curt Cignetti was the final coach to take the big stage at Big Ten football media days, walking up in front of a crowded room Thursday at the Hilton Chicago. “Everybody ready to get out of here and get home?” he cracked. Big Ten coaches have a busy month ahead as training camps get underway to prepare for a season that starts Aug. 29 for a handful of FBS teams and the ...
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Indiana
Nebraska football tight end Luke Lindenmeyer had nothing but positive things to say about new quarterback Anthony Colandrea.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- UNLV
Notes and thoughts on tight end Eli Raridon and more from Patriots training camp.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Notre Dame
Johnson may have damned Williams with faint praise in suggesting that Williams is not the Bears' best quarterback during Johnson's seven years in Chicago.
ProFootballTalk -- Charlotte
Johnson may have damned Williams with faint praise in suggesting that Williams is not the Bears' best quarterback during Johnson's seven years in Chicago.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Charlotte
Sirianni's training camps, wide receiver versatility, what it's like watching DeVonta Smith in practice and more in Roob's Observations.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Notre Dame
The Texas Longhorns have one of the best recruiting classes in 2027 because of Landon Williams-Callis.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- New Mexico
A sudden legal injunction grants the undrafted playmaker a surprise eligibility extension, sparking a high-stakes scramble for his dual-threat talents just weeks before fall camp begins.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida State
Like many NFL players, Jets veteran defensive tackle Harrison Phillips noticed the grass field being used at MetLife Stadium for the World Cup.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Wisconsin
The Georgia Bulldogs have landed elite four-star safety Seth Williams in the 2027 recruiting class.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- App State
Dual-threat star Devon Dampier headlines a loaded backfield as the Utes launch a new era under Morgan Scalley, eyeing a dominant offensive surge toward the conference title.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah
We use our crystal ball to project what will be in store for the Utes in 2026. Let the madness begin!
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah
Things are starting to get interesting in Colts Camp at a few spots….
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Delaware
Aug. 1—Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of stories that will run each day previewing Washington State's preseason camp before it begins on Aug. 6. This edition covers the Cougars' defensive ends. PULLMAN — The best players on Washington State's defense might hail from two different parts of the world. Their names are Matyus McLain and Linus Zunk, who project to start on either end ...
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Washington State
A pair of second-year Seahawks pass-catchers put in some impressive performances at training camp.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Colorado State
Colorado, Florida and Virginia Tech seek major rebounds in 2026.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Colorado
Texas football delivered a huge start to August by pulling off the first big recruiting win of the new month through Landen Williams-Callis.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU
Three Tennessee Vols commits will meet on national television this season.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tennessee
From Salt Lake City to Ann Arbor, coaching legends are trading traditional hostility for mutual respect, challenging fans to swap generational bitterness for a new era of sportsmanship.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah
The Texas A&M Aggies have the No. 1 recruiting class for the 2027 cycle, but took a hit as they lost a top running back to in-state rivals, the Texas Longhorns
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said his wife is to thank for helping him reunite with his family after years of estrangement.
Yahoo Sports NFL -- Pittsburgh
Jabbar Juluke lands one of the nation’s best running backs.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Troy
Williams-Callis was the last remaining top 100 prospect in the 2027 class who was uncommitted.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas
San Diego Stateopens its fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and will have 26 practices to prepare for its first season in the reborn Pac-12. Third-year coach Sean
Yahoo Sports College Football -- San Diego State
The Oklahoma State Cowboys have a robust roster full of players that could use this season as a springboard to bigger NIL paydays.
Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma