NCAA News -- August 27, 2026

18 NCAA headlines from August 27, 2026.

‘Horrible,’ ‘I Hate This For College Football’ — Ohio State’s Shiny New $142,700 Suites Fail to Impress CFB Fans

The Ohio State Buckeyes are installing premium, field-level suites in the south end zone of Ohio Stadium. The new suites, which can hold up to 12 people, including eight standing spots, will cost $142,700 each.

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‘Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris Better Get Those LinkedIn Accounts Set Up ASAP’ — CFB World Trolls Kiffin, LSU Over SEC’s NFL Players Return Ban

The SEC’s attempt to draw a line between college football and the NFL did not take long to create a punchline, especially at LSU’s expense. After the conference adopted a policy barring former professional players from returning to SEC rosters, college football fans immediately pointed toward Lane Kiffin and LSU.

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Longhorns Daily News: Three Texas players cited among Sean Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list

Three Texas football players were named to this season’s preseason Sean Alexander Freshman of the Year Award watch list. Among them, linebacker Tyler Arkinson, wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr., and edge rusher Richard Wesley. The Longhorns’ three selections to the watch list leads college football. Currently defensive leader Colin Simmons, an edge rusher, was named […]

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Washington Huskies Announce Football Team Captains

Center Landen Hatchett, quarterback Demond Williams Jr., linebacker Jacob Manu, offensive tackle Drew Azzopardi, defensive tackle Elinneus Davis, offensive guard John Mills and safety Alex McLaughlin will be the official on-field leaders of the Huskies.

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‘Laughing Stock of College Football’ — CFB Fans Rip LSU for Abstaining SEC Vote To Ban NFL Players

LSU voted with the SEC on Tuesday. Twenty-four hours later, when the conference attached teeth to the rule, the Tigers quietly stepped away from the table.

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‘The SEC Is Creating a Legal Mess’ — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Blasts Conference Amid LSU Eligibility Battle

Jeff Landry has watched college football’s eligibility fight bounce from the NCAA to courtrooms and now into SEC boardrooms. Louisiana’s governor thinks the conference picked the worst moment to draw a harder line.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- New Mexico

Michigan State WRs coach Courtney Hawkins talks Spartans WR room

Courtney Hawkins broke down MSU's wide receivers room as camp continues on.

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Vikings Remaining In Touch With S Harrison Smith

Shortly after the Vikings released veteran safety Harrison Smith, Minnesota made it known that the transaction was not an indication that Smith would retire and that it was open to Smith potentially returning. In an update today via ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, head coach Kevin O’Connell made it known that he had been in contact with […]

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USC Cornerback Chasen Johnson Gets Candid on Jontez Williams' Defensive Impact

The No. 14 USC Trojans will have their secondary back at full health with the likes of Chasen Johnson.

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That’s a wrap: What we learned about BYU’s 2026 football team in preseason training camp

BYU coach Kalani Sitake on what was accomplished in preseason training camp, what the Cougars are doing to stay healthy for opener.

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Colorado's Julian Lewis Steps Into Spotlight With Return Home vs. Georgia Tech

One insider revealed if the Georgia native and Colorado Buffaloes quarterback ever considered returning home, to play for the Yellow Jackets.

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Report: LSU's Lane Kiffin recruited NFL players in back-to-college bid

LSU Tigers coach Lane Kiffin reportedly pushed NFL players under contract to come back to school. His messy behavior created a messy situation.

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Ohio State DB named to the Hispanic Player of the Year watch list

The Hispanic College Football Player of the Year preseason watch list was unveiled on Wednesday and an Ohio State defensive back made the cut.

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USC Four-Star Linebacker Recruiting Target Announces Game Day Visit

A four-star linebacker recruiting target announced his game day visit schedule and USC is among them.

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Ex-Michigan LB Michael Barrett joins Ravens, reunites with Jesse Minter

Jesse Minter coached Michael Barrett at Michigan. Now, the two will work together in Baltimore.

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Luther Burden III returns as Chicago Bears close Training Camp 2026

The Chicago Bears closed training camp with about an hour of work, but got good news as two starters returned. Details from @wiltfongjr here.

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Texas football news: Why analyst is concerned about Longhorns before 2026 season

Texas football garners immense preseason hype once again with the Longhorns earning a College Football Playoffs prediction . Head coach Steve Sarkisian welcomes back Arch Manning at quarterback to re-energize Austin. Yet renown college football analyst David Pollock has drawn concerns for the 2026 Longhorns. So Pollock, who has now joined On3, […] The post Texas football news: Why analyst is concerned about Longhorns before 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Santa Margarita Recruiting Standouts Set to Visit USC for Season Opener

Santa Margarita (Calif.) will be well-represented in the USC Trojans' season opener against San Jos State.

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