AMES, Iowa – Former Iowa State head football coach Jim Walden, who led the Cyclones from 1987-94, passed away on Thursday. He was 88 years old.

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati football standout Connor Barwin will be inducted into the 50th anniversary class of the James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame, the athletics department announced.

(BCSNN) -- A lot of hub-bub surrounded the Brendan Sorsby drama before the quarterback and Texas Tech parted ways, due to a gambling scandal and the legal fallout. Now the Red Raiders, who were betting big this offseason with championship aspirations behind Sorsby, are left wondering whether they can still reach their 2026 ceiling.

University of Oklahoma Vice President and Director of Athletics Roger Denny and OU Head Football Coach Brent Venables announced that OU's 2026 season-opening football game against UTEP in Norman has been moved to Friday, Sept. 4, one day earlier than originally scheduled. Kickoff for the contest, which will be streamed on SEC Network+, is set for 7 p.m. CT.

HOUSTON – Houston Baseball will be back in Daikin Park in 2027 as part of the Bruce Bolt College Classic, facing off against UConn, Louisville and Texas A&M March 5-7.

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Track & Field Head Coach Andrew Dubs has announced the promotion of Gabriel Mvumvure to Associate Head Coach following a record-breaking first season leading the Wildcats' sprint program. In his first year in Tucson, Mvumvure guided one of the nation's fastest sprint groups, helping rewrite the Arizona record book while producing national-level performances on both the men's and women's sides.

(BCSNN) -- The NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved an age‑based, five‑year eligibility model on Tuesday, a sweeping change that would replace the long‑standing system allowing four seasons of competition over five years with no age restrictions.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The 193rd edition of the men's basketball Backyard Brawl will take place at PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

STILLWATER - Oklahoma State wide receiver Chris Barnes is one of 20 FBS players on the 2026 watch list for the Jet Award, given annually to the nation's best kick returner.

TUCSON, Ariz. - The University of Arizona Baseball program and Head Coach Chip Hale have announced the promotion of Garen Caulfield to the role of Director of Player Development and Recruiting.

Three members of the West Virginia University baseball team have picked up All-America honors. Redshirt junior Maxx Yehl was named to the first team by Perfect Game and the second team by NCBWA, sophomore Gavin Kelly earned second-team honors by Perfect Game and NCBWA, and sophomore Chansen Cole was named to the second team by NCBWA.

PHOENIX - Sun Devil Baseball’s Landon Hairston was named a finalist for USA Baseball’s 2026 Golden Spikes Award, as well as joining teammate Nu’u Contrades in being named an All-American by a pair of outlets as the postseason awards continued to unveil this week.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For the first time in program history, the West Virginia University baseball team is going to the Men's College World Series after finishing off a two-game sweep of Cal Poly in the NCAA Super Regionals with a 17-1 victory over the Mustangs on Saturday afternoon at Kendrick Family Ballpark. The Mountaineers improve to 45-15 on the season, setting a new program record for wins.

TCU head coach Kirk Saarloos has announced the addition of Thomas Eshelman to the coaching staff. He will serve as the pitching coach for the program.

(BCSNN) -- TCU men’s basketball announced the signing of Sam Fleming, adding another high‑upside piece to its growing 2026–27 roster.

(BCSNN) -- Sure, the WCWS is underway and the CWS is about to begin, but many college football fans are already thinking about next bowl season. The 2026–27 schedule for what we've come to call, "Bowl Season." was released Wednesday, featuring 35 bowl games in addition to 11 College Football Playoff matchups, with everything kicking off on Dec. 12 and concluding with the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 20 in Las Vegas.

(BCSNN) -- Illinois head coach Bret Bielema continues to voice his support for a 24‑team College Football Playoff, joining coaches from - and even the league offices of - the SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten in backing an expanded format for the CFP.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University baseball team will host the NCAA Super Regionals against Cal Poly from June 5-7. First pitch on Friday and Saturday is scheduled for 12 p.m. on both days with Sunday's game time to be determined. It is a best-of-three format with Sunday's game only being played if needed.

(BCSNN) -- Kansas Baseball is headed to a Super Regional for the first time in school history after a 13–10 victory over Arkansas on Sunday evening in front of 4,007 fans at Hoglund Ballpark, clinching the first‑ever Lawrence Regional.

(BCSNN) -- Wichita State and Kansas State will renew their in‑state rivalry this winter as the programs meet in the Wildcat Classic on Friday, Dec. 11 at T‑Mobile Center in Kansas City. It's about as Kansas as you can get.... in Missouri.