NCAA News -- August 15, 2026

13 NCAA headlines from August 15, 2026.

What Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said about James Pearce Jr. suspension

The NFL is suspending Falcons reigning sack leader James Pearce Jr. eight games. Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski spoke on the matter Friday night.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Tennessee

Morris' expectations for OSU return game? 'He wants the ball crossing the goal line'

Oklahoma State special teams coordinator Drew Svoboda doesn’t have to second-guess what head coach Eric Morris wants from the return game. Morris’ expectations for it are the same as he has for his explosive offense. Score. “He’s an aggressive play-caller. He’s aggressive. His whole mentality is if you have possession of the football, go try to score,” Svoboda said Thursday after practice. ...

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Pittsburgh

Virginia Tech football: What tier are the Hokies in for 2026 college football season?

The Hokies in the same tier as Clemson to begin 2026?

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Virginia Tech

What local college football team gets the most love in Utah?

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll asks the question on the minds of college football fans: Utah? BYU? Or another team?

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah

Indiana football news: Curt Cignetti gets spicy after Notre Dame series gets canceled

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti is disappointed at the news of the cancellation of a series against Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Notre Dame

49ers QB discharged from hospital amid rib injury in preseason opener

The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with injuries from the start of training camp, which doesn't bode well for the team's health in 2026.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Rice

Where USC Trojans Rank in College Football Tier List

The USC Trojans are not considered to be a team in the first or second tier of college football as the 2026 season nears.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC

Iowa Football: What Does Tim Lester Want To See From The Quarterbacks At Kids' Day?

Lester's plan is simple - get his young signal-callers acclimated to a game situation.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Iowa

NFL hands down four suspensions before preseason action, with Falcons' James Pearce Jr. hit hardest

The NFL announced four suspensions before Friday's preseason slate, with Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. ordered to sit out eight games

CBS Sports NFL -- Tennessee

Lance Jackson names three freshman defenders who have surprised

Three key signees in the 2026 class are already on a positive trajectory.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas

Cade Klubnik plays two series, leads Jets to 10 points

The Jets made a late change at quarterback on Friday and rookie Cade Klubnik got the start against the Buccaneers as a result.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Liberty

Cade Klubnik plays two series, leads Jets to 10 points

The Jets made a late change at quarterback on Friday and rookie Cade Klubnik got the start against the Buccaneers as a result.

ProFootballTalk -- Liberty

Five Things to Watch as Oklahoma State Football Prepares for First Scrimmage

Fall camp takes on a whole new meaning as the Oklahoma State Cowboys prepare for the first of two scrimmages.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma State