NCAA News -- September 3, 2026

29 NCAA headlines from September 3, 2026.

Colorado football predictions 2026: Projecting Deion Sanders' make-or-break season in Year 3

Deion Sanders enters 2026 with a 16-21 overall record at Colorado.

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What channel is Georgia Tech vs. Colorado on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Thursday college football

Deion Sanders leads the Buffs into Atlanta to face Georgia Tech in hopes of bouncing back from a 3-9 season.

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Inside Illinois' new $20.9M jumbotron, the biggest in college football history

Fans at Illinois games will have multiple ways to watch the action this season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Illinois

Bold predictions for Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Boston College

Cincinnati Bearcats football begins with Boston College at Nippert Stadium Sept. 5. Here are predictions from Enquirer UC beat writer Scott Springer

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‘Too Much of a Distraction’ — LSU Predicted To Be College Football’s Biggest ‘Fraud’ As Coaches See Lane Kiffin’s Team ‘Imploding’

The excitement surrounding Lane Kiffin’s arrival at LSU has been difficult to ignore. However, not everyone around college football is convinced the Tigers are ready to live up to the massive expectations surrounding them.

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LSU news: Joel Klatt hits Lane Kiffin's Tigers with harsh CFP reality

LSU football took a massive swing this offseason after a disastrous 2025 campaign that saw the Tigers fire Brian Kelly in the middle of the season. Shortly after the season, LSU went out and stole Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss to be the new head coach in Baton Rouge, which immediately put them back at the top of any and all championship discussions. […] The post LSU news: Joel Klatt hits Lane Kiffin's Tigers with harsh CFP reality appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ole Miss

No. 21 Utah vs. Idaho: 2026 Week 1 college football preview

Morgan Scalley launches his head coaching tenure as the Utes unleash a revamped offense against an explosive Idaho squad capable of punishing any early defensive lapses.

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Cram session: 1 fantasy tip you need to know for all 32 teams

It’s time for a fantasy cram session! Matt Harmon is joined by Chris Harris of Harris Football to deliver one essential fantasy note for all 32 NFL teams. The duo speed-runs through the entire league, highlighting the players, situations and draft-day insights you need to know before your fantasy draft. If you only have time for one last fantasy football study session, this is it.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Kent State

OSU QB Drew Mestemaker faces expectations for first time, but pressure is nothing new: 'This is sprinkles on top'

Memories of the past dozen years flooded Dakota Prukop’s mind as he stared at a TV screen showing him what he’d wished for for so long. On that night, Jan. 3, 2025, a true freshman Drew Mestemaker trotted onto the field at the First Responder’s Bowl to start at quarterback for North Texas against Texas State – the first quarterback start of his varsity football career. Prukop, one of ...

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Oklahoma State

“Be a Dad First”: OSU Alum Kirk Herbstreit Learns Important Family Lesson From ESPN Colleague With Son at Michigan

Kirk Herbstreit knows a thing or two about Ohio State football. Joey Galloway does, too.

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UCLA football news: Nico Iamaleava drops defiant truth bomb on messy Tennessee exit

UCLA football quarterback Nico Iamaleava has garnered new trust in Westwood. He rose to captain for the Bruins ahead of the 2026 season . But his messy Tennessee departure surfaces to this day. So Iamaleava isn’t hesitant about dropping his truth bomb on that whole ordeal . He addressed his controversial College Football Transfer Portal entrance […] The post UCLA football news: Nico Iamaleava drops defiant truth bomb on messy Tennessee exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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CBS Sports ranks Marcus Stokes No. 40 in quarterback power ranking

CBS Sports’ David Cobb posted a “College Football QB Power Rankings” on Wednesday, ranking the top 50 quarterbacks at the FBS level. He ranked Marcus Stokes No. 40 after his first start with the Tigers.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Memphis

SEC reportedly considering removing LSU from conference

The LSU Tigers have been moving forward with plans to add a few players to their roster who have signed professional contracts. However, it sounds like the SEC is considering expelling LSU from the conference if that happens. While adding those players to the roster would violate NCAA and SEC rules, a Louisiana state court…

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Rich Rodriguez Shares What Made Pat White Special at WVU

West Virginia University football head coach Rich Rodriguez looks back on the character and composure that helped make White a WVU legend.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- UAB

Byrum Brown Sounds Ready to Unleash Alex Golesh's Offense at Auburn

Auburn football QB Byrum Brown is confident in the Tigers' offensive line entering Week 1 against Baylor. Brown explains why DJ Durkin's defense has prepared Auburn for Joe Klanderman's pressure looks and why he's comfortable running Alex Golesh's offense.

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FSU Football Gets Ready for ACC Play Against Ranked SMU

FSU Football is 1-0 after their home opener against New Mexico St, but will face a much greater challenge when the No.19 SMU Mustangs come to FSU for their ACC opener. This will be a true test for the Noles who have seven wins in the last two years compared to SMU's 20 win in the same span.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- New Mexico

Deion Sanders on Hot Seat in ‘Narrative-Defining Season’

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders enters the 2026 season on the hot seat after two losing seasons in three years with the Buffaloes. The post Deion Sanders on Hot Seat in ‘Narrative-Defining Season’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former preferred walk-on LB Myles Mayovsky now veteran of Eastern Washington's defense: 'Experience still matters'

Sep. 2—On a first-and-10 play from Eastern Washington's 30-yard line with the Eagles ahead by four, Myles Mayovsky did not, technically, do what he was supposed to do when he went after Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington. And yet Mayovsky, the Eagles' fifth-year starting linebacker, also, instinctually, did exactly what his coaches wanted him to do as a football player. "We were in our ...

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Washington

Georgia A.G. urges SEC to take significant action against LSU, if it uses former NFL players

On Thursday, the legal battle over the SEC's attempt to ban former NFL players returns to court.

ProFootballTalk -- Georgia

UConn Football 2026 season preview: The RB Room

Like most position groups, every major contributor at running back from last year is gone. Cam Edwards, Mel brown, Victor Rosa, Oliver Lundberg Coleman and MJ Flowers transferred out. Those five backs accumulated 1,870 rushing yards and 21 of the team’s 26 rushing touchdowns, with Edwards leading the way, racking up 1,240 yards and hitting […]

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio

Mike Elko highlights Texas A&M roster confidence in SEC teleconference

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko addressed QB Marcel Reed, roster retention, and team culture during the SEC teleconference before the Aggies’ opener.

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Colorado vs. Georgia Tech: Season Opener Set for Thursday Night

The 2026 college football season officially gets underway for two Power Four programs on Thursday night when the Colorado Buffaloes travel to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on ESPN at Bobby Dodd Stadium, with Georgia Tech looking to begin the season with another win…

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Florida makes CFB playoff, upset champs ESPN simulation says

One of ESPN's 1 million SP+ simulations has Florida reaching the College Football Playoff and pulling off a first-round upset.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida

Colorado's Hajj-Malik Williams Gets Real About Julian Lewis' Big Change

Colorado Buffaloes quarterbacks coach Hajj-Malik Williams gave an update on Julian Lewis' development a day out from their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- UNLV

Badgers Confidence Meter: How I Feel About the O-Line, Pass-Rush, More Ahead of Notre Dame

Offering a confidence level for several pressing Wisconsin football topics ahead of Week 1.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Notre Dame

Illinois football: Preview and predictions for the Illini in 2026

Here’s a preview of the Fighting Illini’s football’s upcoming 2026 season, where Illinois eyes to continue its line of success under Bret Bielema.

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Dabo Swinney denies Lane Kiffin 'egged him' to turn in Ole Miss for tampering

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney denied a report that LSU coach Lane Kiffin encouraged Swinney to turn in Ole Miss for tampering with a player

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Dabo Swinney says Lane Kiffin had 'zero' to do with Clemson reporting Ole Miss for tampering over a linebacker's transfer

Clemson signed Luke Ferrelli out of the transfer portal before Ferrelli decided to play for Ole Miss instead.

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Miami football news: Analyst shockingly labels Darian Mensah upgrade over Cam Ward

Miami (FL) football poured lots of NIL money into the pocket of Darian Mensah this offseason . The Duke transfer follows Carson Beck and Cam Ward as quarterbacks arriving via the College Football Transfer Portal. Yet one analyst believes Mensah is already an upgrade over both. CBS Sports analyst Danny Kanell raved about Mensah’s potential […] The post Miami football news: Analyst shockingly labels Darian Mensah upgrade over Cam Ward appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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