NCAA News -- September 9, 2026

58 NCAA headlines from September 9, 2026.

OU football has played in big stadiums, but nothing like Michigan's The Big House

OU football has never played at Michigan. Never played in a bigger stadium than The Big House either. The Sooners plan 'to take it in.'

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Texas A&M is 'definitely the leader' to flip 4-star 2027 athlete

Texas A&M is now reportedly the frontrunner to flip 2027 4-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson, who is currently committed to Florida State.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Florida State

Tennessee's top offensive performances against Georgia Tech all time

Tennessee's top offensive performances in the Georgia Tech football series.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia Tech

'It just felt right': LB Ray Coney on why he chose Texas A&M

Texas A&M linebacker Ray Coney is stepping up as a defensive leader following the team's dominant shutout victory over Missouri State.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Texas A&M

Heisman Trophy momentum meter: Miami's QB-WR duo shakes up Week 1 power rankings

It has only been a week, but it's never too early to look at the Heisman Trophy race. Take a look at where things stand after one full week of play:

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Miami

No. 2 Georgia faces pleasant dilemma of finding room for its deep and talented group of tight ends

Elyiss Williams showed star potential in No. 2 Georgia’s dominant season-opening win over Tennessee State.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia

Alabama vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Early Odds: College Football Week 2

Early Alabama vs. Kentucky predictions for Week 2. Kentucky +10.5 is the top pick, while the Under 49.5 offers value in SEC play.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Kentucky

Mike Bianchi: Yes, Mike Norvell should be on the hot seat, but FSU fans shouldn’t be pouring gasoline on it

ORLANDO, Fla. — The power went out at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday night. And, really, could there be a more perfect metaphor for Florida State football? The lights went dark. The scoreboard disappeared. The Wi-Fi went down. The helmet communication stopped working. Kickoff against No. 19 SMU was delayed nearly two hours while crews scrambled to restore enough electricity to play the game. ...

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Tennessee football strength of schedule, record projection 2026 Week 2

Tennessee football strength of schedule and record projection after Week 1.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Tennessee

NFL season predictions: Super Bowl-favorite Rams aren't the champ pick

With the 2026 NFL season upon us, it's time for one last set of predictions. Here are our final picks for the playoffs and Super Bowl 61.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Michigan State

Monmouth football faces Western Michigan after clock controversy | preview

After WMU suffered a controversial last-second loss to Michigan, Monmouth hopes to add to the chaos in Kalamazoo with their own upset effort.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Western Michigan

College football bowl projections move LSU into CFP, drop Ole Miss ahead of Week 2

LSU's dominant win over Clemson reshapes the playoff picture as bowl projections get their first major shakeup of 2026.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ole Miss

College Football Week 2 Watchability Rankings: Texas-Ohio State headlines must-see games

Want to know which college football are the best to watch in Week 2? We break down the entire schedule into tiers.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio State

Notre Dame didn’t move in USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank after Week 1

USA TODAY Sports released an updated version of its NCAA Re-Rank. Notre Dame remain in the same spot.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Notre Dame

Miami, SMU lead ACC college football power rankings after Week 1

How do the ACC football teams stack up after Week 1? We reveal our No. 1 to No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports power rankings.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Miami

Texas A&M stays put in latest USA TODAY Re-rank

After blowing out Missouri State 50-0, Texas A&M stays put at No. 13 in the latest USA TODAY re-rank of all 138 FBS teams.

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Tennessee football should be grateful Georgia Tech left the SEC, predictions | Adams

Lane Kiffin, LSU can't top Week 1. No. 1 ranking awaits winner of Texas-Ohio State. Will Michigan run out of time against Sooners? Our SEC predictions.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Georgia Tech

Gaige Weddle set for Utah visit as Eric Weddle enters Ring of Honor

Elite 2028 safety prospect Gaige Weddle returns to Salt Lake City as a top priority recruit while witnessing his father’s legendary career immortalized at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- SMU

'Pray for Oregon': Inside the locker room before Indiana shocked college football

An excerpt from a new book reveals Curt Cignetti's message, Indiana's swagger and the upset that changed everything.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Indiana

Colorado football tries to learn from missed opportunities ahead of Weber State

Coach Prime challenges his squad to tighten secondary play and sustain trench dominance as the Buffaloes hunt for bowl eligibility ahead of a potential trap game.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Colorado

See the uniforms Rutgers football will wear to honor lives lost on 9/11

It's always significant for Rutgers football when it has a chance to play on 9/11 and honor the lives lost in the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Rutgers

Will AJ Surace be ready for first Rutgers start? A look at the new quarterback

AJ Surace is Rutgers football's new QB1. Here's why he's well-prepared for this opportunity.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Rutgers

Super Bowl rematch to open new season - your guide to NFL's key games

With the 2026 NFL season set to start on Wednesday, here are all the key dates and fixtures on the road to Super Bowl 61.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Liberty

LSU Backs Away From Signing Ex-NFL Players Amid Danger of SEC Expulsion:Report

LSU won't add two former NFL players to its roster after the SEC was going to hold a vote to expel the Tigers from the conference. The post LSU Backs Away From Signing Ex-NFL Players Amid Danger of SEC Expulsion:Report appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

Alabama Center Has Blunt Response to Holding Call That Wiped Away Huge TD

Alabama football opened the 2026 season with a dominant 48-10 victory over East Carolina, but a controversial holding penalty took an explosive play off the scoreboard.Crimson Tide center Racin Delgatty was flagged for holding during Trae’shawn Brown’s 68-yard touchdown run in the second half. The penalty wiped out what would have been a huge score for […] The post Alabama Center Has Blunt Response to Holding Call That Wiped Away Huge TD appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- New Mexico State

Happy birthday, Charles Kelly — now, get back to work

Football season doesn't slow down for birthdays, which means Jacksonville State's Charles Kelly celebrated the 59th anniversary of his birth Tuesday by working all day. Kelly and the Gamecocks are preparing for Saturday's trip to Ohio in a non-conference matchup. Kelly said that "having a football season birthday, growing up as a son of a high school football coach," he didn't have a birthday ...

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Jacksonville State

Ohio State football news: Buckeyes land TE commitment ahead of Texas game

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes scored a notable win off the field just before a highly anticipated matchup against the No. 4 Texas Longhorns . Ohio State football reportedly landed the commitment of Class of 2028 tight end Luke Sohyda, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. “Excited to be a part of the Brotherhood!” Sohyda said, per Fawcett, who also […] The post Ohio State football news: Buckeyes land TE commitment ahead of Texas game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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'Football 301': Here's why Trinidad Chambliss is improving his 2027 NFL Draft stock

Chambliss is a real NFL prospect with a fun, competitive play style and significant pocket command. While he faces hurdles due to his height and age, his ability to create and operate efficiently gives him a real shot at sticking in the NFL

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Ole Miss

Georgia Bulldogs football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup

Georgia opened its season with a 63-3 win over Tennessee State.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Liberty

LSU roster move shuts door on Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris

LSU has finally folded its hand. Following speculation, SEC litigation and a few memorable soundbites , Lane Kiffin and the Tigers have abandoned their plan to play former NFL training camp players. They added defensive end Gabriel Reliford and cornerback Aidan Anding to the roster, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, bringing the team to the maximum number of […] The post LSU roster move shuts door on Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

49ers DT Alfred Collins To Miss Season With Torn Patella Tendon

The 49ers were hoping to see second-year defensive tackle Alfred Collins develop into a key piece on the defense in his sophomore season, but ESPN’s Nick Wagoner reported today that the Texas product will miss the 2026 NFL season with a torn patellar tendon.   More to come.

Pro Football Rumors -- Texas

Burning Questions: Indiana Football Preparing For Week 2 Against Howard

Indiana smacked North Texas around in week one and it's supposed to be even worse this week as the Hoosiers host Howard.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- North Texas

LSU fills roster in major twist to former NFL player drama

In the middle of all the roster drama, LSU won its first game under Lane Kiffin in a 51-10 rout over Clemson on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Clemson

LSU Will Not Roster Former NFL Players Wright, Harris

It’s unclear if de-escalation will be enough to end the litigation altogether.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

Back on the gridiron, Mitch Hendricks pulls from past experiences to lead Bemidji's offense

Sep. 8—If Mitch Hendricks had it his way, he'd be out on the water or in a deer stand rather than on the sidelines coaching football. He got a close-up view into the life of a high school head football coach growing up. His father, Troy, was the head coach for Bemidji High School football for 18 years. He saw the amount of work and stress it takes to run a program, so he was completely fine ...

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BOOM! Ohio State gets commitment from 3-star tight end for 2028 class

The Ohio State football program picked up a commitment from 3-star tight end Luke Sohyda for the 2028 recruiting cycle on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio State

LSU finalizes roster, preventing the addition of two former NFL players

LSU is apparently throwing in the towel in its fight to add two fifth-year players who signed NFL teams from joining the Tigers football team.

ProFootballTalk -- LSU

UT Martin Head Coach Jason Simpson's Thoughts on the Matchup with WVU

The Skyhawks have a tough stretch before conference play and head coach Jason Simpson provided some insight on the first of four FBS opponents, West Virginia

Yahoo Sports College Football -- West Virginia

Illinois Quarterback Katin Houser Leads NCAA in This Passing Stat

The Fighting Illini passer dazzled in Week 1 with his new team.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Illinois

LSU Adds Two Players to Roster, Ending NFL Eligibility Saga

The LSU Tigers are putting an end to the back-and-forth NFL eligibility saga, at least for the 2026 season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

Week 2 College Football Predictions: Expert Picks & Lines

Here's the big one. The college football Week 2 expert picks, highlighted by Ohio State at Texas, Oklahoma at Michigan, and Arizona State at Texas A&M

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio State

Ex-Heisman Star Issues Blunt Warning to Kyle Whittingham Over Bryce Underwood Decision: “You’ll Lose the Locker Room”

There is a thin line between backing your starting quarterback and ignoring what everyone on the field sees. Michigan found itself walking that line after barely scraping past Western Michigan 13-12.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan

WATCH: Ohio State coach Ryan Day previews the matchup with Texas

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media for his weekly press conference. Watch and listen to what he said in previewing the Texas matchup.

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LSU announces final decision on adding former NFL players

The biggest storyline in college football over the past few weeks has been LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin’s attempts to add multiple players to its roster who had signed NFL contracts and spent time with NFL teams this preseason. Now, LSU has made a final decision on that matter. With the looming threat of…

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

NFL survivor contest picks, predictions, advice, strategy: My favorite Week 1 selections

NFL survivor pools are back and Matt Russell runs through Week 1, giving his favorite picks to help you advance.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Michigan State

Ohio State Lands Top Tight End in 2028 Class After Dominant Week 1 Showing

The Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Ball State this past weekend. And now, they are already getting ahead of many in the race to add bodies to their 2028 classes. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, three-star tight end Luke Sohyda committed to becoming a Buckeye.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Ohio State

Iowa Football: Former Hawkeyes in the NFL Week 1 Watch Guide & Schedule

With the 2026 NFL season kicking off, a new wave of Iowa rookies join established veterans on this weekend's must-watch list

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Iowa

Utah injury update: 2 key offensive linemen ‘should be ready to go’

Utah’s offense line should be near full strength this Saturday vs. Arkansas.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah

Utah injury update: 2 key offensive linemen ‘should be ready to go’

Utah’s offense line should be near full strength this Saturday vs. Arkansas.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Utah

Michigan's controversial win just forced an NCAA replay change. Now the MAC wants more

The NCAA issued new replay timing guidance after Michigan's controversial win, while the MAC continues challenging the result.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Michigan

Ohio State Lands Big Commitment From TE For 2028 Class

The Ohio State Buckeyes have landed a big commitment from a tight end in the 2028 class.

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Clemson’s Dabo Swinney blows up at reporter over roster question after brutal LSU loss: ‘Did you play football?’

Dabo Swinney faced a pointed question in the aftermath of an ugly loss to LSU on Saturday. The Clemson head coach wasn't exactly thrilled to answer it.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Clemson

Ohio State goes to Pennsylvania to land 2028 TE Luke Sohyda

Canonsburg (Pa.) Canon-McMillan 2028 tight end Luke Sohyda announced his commitment to Ohio State on Tuesday…

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College Football Bowl Projections Week 2: Is Lane Kiffin’s LSU a Legitimate Playoff Contender?

What better way to celebrate an exhilarating college football Week 1 slate than to project what comes after the conclusion of the regular season? PFN’s latest college football bowl projections forecast which teams will make it to six wins, who they might face in the postseason party, and where they might play, powered by PFN’s College Football Playoff Meter (FPM). College Football Bowl Projections | Playoff BowlsPeach BowlMiami (FL) vs.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- LSU

College Football Playoff Predictions 2026: Can the Miami Hurricanes Get Over The Hump?

Yes, it’s only Week 1. Yes, there are still months of football left.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- Miami

Lincoln Riley Names What Makes USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava So Dangerous

USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley had high praise for his quarterback after the first two games of the season.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC

Steelers made contract offer to CB Joey Porter Jr.

Pittsburgh’s offer to the star corner remains ‘not good enough,’ NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported.

Yahoo Sports NFL -- Pittsburgh

Paul Finebaum explains how USC head coach Lincoln Riley’s hot seat can cool down

Lincoln Riley's seat may be getting warm at USC, but Paul Finebaum believes the Trojans head coach has a chance to cool things down with Jayden Maiava leading the way.

Yahoo Sports College Football -- USC