NCAA News -- August 25, 2026

21 NCAA headlines from August 25, 2026.

The Athletic ranks Memphis No. 62 in 138-team ranking

The Athletic’s Chris Vannini ranked all 138 FBS teams ahead of the college football season, and he placed the Tigers at No. 62 in the country. Last week, Vannini predicted every Group of Six conference and picked Memphis to finish fifth in the American Conference, and he used the same conference predictions for his full 138-team ranking.

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Longhorns Daily News: SEC names 11 Texas football players to preseason all-conference ranks

The Southeastern Conference recently announced its annual Preseason Coaches All-SEC team. On its roster this season were 11 Longhorns, which tied with Georgia for honorees named to this year’s roster. Among Texas’ first-team picks: linebacker Rasheem Biles, who joined Texas after transferring out of Pittsburgh early this past offseason; wide receiver Cam Coleman, who left […]

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DeSean Jackson, Delaware State name new QB1 to start season

Ahead of the start of Delaware State’s football season on Thursday, DeSean Jackson has named Ui Ale QB 1. His decision ends a high-stakes quarterback battle featuring Coastal Carolina QB Samari Collier , returning QB Jayden Sauray, and former Delaware State quarterback Marqui Adams, who returned to the team after entering the transfer portal in […] The post DeSean Jackson, Delaware State name new QB1 to start season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“It’s Better Than Everything Else”: Nick Saban Asks to Reconsider His Proposal as College Programs Exploit NCAA Loophole

A single court ruling in Louisiana just blew the doors off college football. A state judge granted a temporary order allowing 2022-class players, even those who already took a shot in the NFL, to jump back into college sports.

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College football analyst gives Virginia Tech fans a reason to be excited

Joel Klatt sees big things for Ethan Grunkemeyer.

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Surveying the schedule: Ranking BYU’s 12 football games in 2026 by order of difficulty

Notre Dame’s visit in October and a trip to Utah on Nov. 7 highlight BYU’s 2026 football schedule.

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Kansas State's Jordan Peterson Reveals Who Defense's X-Factor Will Be

For months, Kansas State football fans have heard about the big names being brought in who will likely elevate the defense next season. Elijah Hill, Wendell Gregory, and Mekhi Mason are the incoming game-wreckers to reciprocate the huge losses the program took over the past few months.

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Marshall Faulk, Southern face tough test versus ascendant Alabama State

The start of the football season is upon us, and Marshall Faulk is already ready for his biggest test yet: a matchup against the ascendant Alabama State Hornets, led by coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and star quarterback Andrew Body. I circled this game the moment it was announced back in February, as it’s a matchup sure to answer a lot of critical […] The post Marshall Faulk, Southern face tough test versus ascendant Alabama State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alabama Football Injury Update: 5-Star Safety Jireh Edwards to Undergo Surgery

A mid-camp arm injury sidelines the versatile five-star freshman just as he surged toward a meaningful role. Fortunately, the instinctive playmaker expects a return to Kane Wommack’s defense.

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Duke Football is Projected to Play in This Bowl Game by ESPN

ESPN reveals where they believe the Duke football program will play in terms of a bowl game for the 2026 season.

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Houston Adds Former Arizona State Safety From Transfer Portal in Surprise Move

The Houston Cougars have made a massive addition to the roster right before the start of the 2026 college football season.

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UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick to start at QB for Washington State this fall

Aug. 24—PULLMAN — Washington State's starting quarterback for this season is in place. The Cougars will start UC Davis transfer Caden Pinnick, the program announced on social media Monday afternoon, ending a quarterback battle with returners Julian Dugger and Owen Eshelman that spanned from spring practice to fall camp, which wrapped up Sunday evening. A redshirt sophomore, Pinnick earned the ...

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“College Sports Are for College Athletes”: SEC Issues Public Statement After Lane Kiffin Brings NFL Players to LSU

The Southeastern Conference stepped in this week to draw a hard line against former professional football players returning to college rosters. Following an emergency late-night call, SEC Presidents and Chancellors released a joint statement directly targeting LSU after head coach Lane Kiffin moved to sign cut NFL rookies under a controversial state court ruling.

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Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Survey: How Many Big Ten Wins Will Purdue Football Have in 2026?

Will Purdue football win a Big Ten game in 2026?

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Lane Kiffin Defends His Stance as Former Ole Miss Star Who Criticized Him Becomes Second NFL Player to Commit to LSU

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is not apologizing for shaking up college football once again. While rival coaches complain about LSU grabbing cut NFL rookies right before the season, Kiffin insists he is just playing by the new rules handed down by a federal judge.

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Washington Huskies Find Out Opposing Quarterback For Season-Opener

The Huskies now know who will be under center for the Washington State Cougars for the Apple Cup on Sept. 6.

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Nick Saban on Protect College Sports Act: ‘It’s certainly 100 times better than what we have now’

As the 2026 season nears, the Protect College Sports Act is one of the bigger issues hanging over college football. The act was co-authored by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), only to be opposed by conferences like the Big Ten and SEC. There are supporters, though, and one of the bigger […]

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Washington State QB Caden Pinnick gets his chance in massive Apple Cup debut

Washington State coach Kirby Moore was clear he planned to have his team's starting quarterback announced at the end of fall camp - and he made good on that pro

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Lane Kiffin justifies recruiting his former players to LSU after NFL cut

Lane Kiffin is defending his recruitment of ex-Ole Miss players to come to LSU following their release from NFL rosters.

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Report: Tulane names Zeon Chriss-Gremillion starting quarterback

Chriss-Gremillion arrives with 13 starts from his tenures at Louisiana and Houston.

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Jacob Lane evolving as a leader & pass rusher for Washington football

The Washington Huskies are looking to lean on Jacob Lane to anchor their pass rush on and off the field.

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