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No. 9 Ole Miss Survives Louisville Thriller, 41-38, on Walk-Off Field Goal NASHVILLE, Tenn. — No. 9 Ole Miss opened the 2026 season in dramatic fashion Sunday night, defeating No. 24 Louisville 41-38 in the Music City Kickoff at Nissan Stadium. In a game that featured explosive plays, momentum swings and 63 combined points in the second half, the Rebels ultimately needed every second on the clock. Lucas Carneiro drilled a 48-yard field goal as time expired, sending Ole Miss home from Nashville with a 1-0 record.
Kiffin Era Opens With a Statement in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE, La. — Lane Kiffin’s first game as LSU’s head coach was worth the wait. After a nearly two-hour weather delay pushed the start of Saturday night’s season opener deep into the evening, No. 11 LSU finally took the field in front of a sellout crowd of 102,000 at Tiger Stadium. What followed was a performance that made the long wait worthwhile. LSU dismantled Clemson 51-10, turning Kiffin’s highly anticipated debut into a statement victory and one of the most dominant season-opening performances in program history.
Oklahoma Sooners Capture 2026 College World Series Title The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team has won the 2026 Men’s College World Series, defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels in a decisive Game 3 to claim the national championship and secure the program’s third title. After the first two games of the championship series were split in Omaha, Nebraska, everything came down to a winner-take-all final. Oklahoma rose to the occasion with a commanding performance on both sides of the ball, overwhelming North Carolina in a 13–2 victory. The Sooners set the tone early in Game 3, using a fast-starting offense to build a lead and keep pressure on the Tar Heels throughout the night. Their bats stayed hot as the game progressed, while the pitching staff controlled North Carolina’s lineup and limited scoring opportunities. With that all-around effort, Oklahoma closed out the series in convincing fashion, finishing its postseason run with a national title and adding another championship chapter to its baseball program history. The Auburn Super Regional will begin on Friday June 5 at 7 p.m. with game two set for Saturday June 6 at 4 p.m. First pitch for the if necessary game three on Sunday will be decided at a later time. Game one of the super regional will be broadcast on ESPN2 and game two will be on ESPN. A network for game three will be announced later. The Rebels will be playing in a super regional for the first time since 2022 and the ninth time in program history. This is the first time since 2019 that Ole Miss will be matched up with a SEC opponent in a super-regional.
OXFORD, Miss. – Ole Miss Baseball, champions of the 2026 NCAA Lincoln Regional, will head to Auburn, Alabama this weekend to compete in the 2026 NCAA Auburn Super Regional against the No. 4-nationally seeded Tigers. The Auburn Super Regional will begin on Friday June 5 at 7 p.m. with game two set for Saturday June 6 at 4 p.m. First pitch for the if necessary game three on Sunday will be decided at a later time. Game one of the super regional will be broadcast on ESPN2 and game two will be on ESPN. A network for game three will be announced later. The Rebels will be playing in a super regional for the first time since 2022 and the ninth time in program history. This is the first time since 2019 that Ole Miss will be matched up with a SEC opponent in a super-regional.
Braylon Mullins drained a last-second 3-pointer with just 0.4 seconds remaining, giving UConn a thrilling 73-72 win over top-seeded Duke on Sunday in Washington. The victory secured the Huskies a spot in the Final Four after they overcame a 19-point deficit in the first half.
Breaking: Hubert Davis is not expected to return as head coach of North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball, according to Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello. Davis spent five seasons leading the program.
Oklahoma vs. North Carolina: College World Series Final Game Recap The 2026 College World Series concluded with a decisive Game 3 between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Oklahoma Sooners, as both teams battled in Omaha, Nebraska for the national championship. After splitting the first two games of the series, the finale turned into a one-sided showcase by Oklahoma. The Sooners came out aggressive from the start, immediately putting pressure on North Carolina’s pitching and building early momentum that carried through the rest of the game. North Carolina struggled to find consistency at the plate against Oklahoma’s pitching staff, which controlled the tempo and kept hitters off balance throughout the night. Defensive execution and timely outs prevented the Tar Heels from mounting a serious comeback. As a member of the Sun Belt Conference East Division, Coastal Carolina will participate on Wednesday, July 15, alongside App State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, James Madison, Marshall and Old Dominion. The Sun Belt West Division schools will take part on Thursday, July 16, featuring Arkansas State, Louisiana, Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Tech, South Alabama, Southern Miss and Troy. Louisiana Tech will make its first appearance at Sun Belt Football Media Days as a member of the conference. The two-day event will feature all 14 Sun Belt football programs as head coaches and student-athletes meet with local, regional and national media ahead of the 2026 season.
CONWAY, S.C. – The Sun Belt Conference has announced the appearance schedule for the 2026 Sun Belt Football Media Days, set for July 15-16 at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District in New Orleans, La. As a member of the Sun Belt Conference East Division, Coastal Carolina will participate on Wednesday, July 15, alongside App State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, James Madison, Marshall and Old Dominion. The Sun Belt West Division schools will take part on Thursday, July 16, featuring Arkansas State, Louisiana, Louisiana Monroe, Louisiana Tech, South Alabama, Southern Miss and Troy. Louisiana Tech will make its first appearance at Sun Belt Football Media Days as a member of the conference. The two-day event will feature all 14 Sun Belt football programs as head coaches and student-athletes meet with local, regional and national media ahead of the 2026 season.
LSU Set for Sweet 16 Rematch with Duke in Sacramento
LSU Set for Sweet 16 Rematch with Duke in Sacramento
Virginia outlasts NC State to advance to the next round. They will face the winner of the Louisville against Miami game.
Hannah Hidalgo has made ACC history as the only player ever to earn both Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons. 💥 This year, she’s putting up an impressive 25 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals per game on average.
Clemson Men's basketball advances to the next round of the ACC Tournament. Will face UNC next!
Kinsea Grimes of Coastal Carolina Chanticleers women's basketball has been named Sun Belt Freshman of the Year after a standout first season. Grimes made an immediate impact, averaging 11.3 points per game and earning 18 starts across 29 appearances. ☀️🏀
Quadir Copeland dished out a flawless performance, racking up 16 assists without committing a single turnover. He becomes the first ACC guard to reach that mark in a game since 1997.
Indiana capped a perfect season with the first national championship in program history, holding off Miami 27-21 in the CFP title game Monday night in Miami Gardens, Florida. Fernando Mendoza delivered the defining moment of the night. The Heisman Trophy winner dropped his shoulder into a defender, spun to stay upright, steadied himself with a hand on the turf, then dove across the goal line for a highlight-reel touchdown that felt pulled straight from a movie script. That score sealed the victory and completed an unbeaten run that few thought possible. For a program that had spent nearly 140 years mired in losses and anonymity, Indiana’s rise to the top ended with a championship that once seemed unimaginable.
The South Carolina women's basketball team handed Vanderbilt its first loss of the season in Sunday's 103-74 dominating performance. UConn is the only undefeated team remaining in women's college basketball. South Carolina's win avenged Thursday's 94-82 overtime loss to No. 16 Oklahoma. It was an all-around performance for South Carolina, which led by double figures most of the night. The Gamecocks shot 62% from the field and went 10-17 from 3, for 59%. The Gamecocks were led by senior Ta'Niya Latson, who finished with 21 points. Junior guard Tessa Johnson finished with 20 points and went 4-of-7 from 3. This was Johnson's fourth straight game scoring in double figures. Mississippi State transfer Madina Okot could not be denied in the paint, going 8-for-9 for 17 points. South Carolina's leading scorer, Joyce Edwards, finished with 16 points. Photo creds: Tracy Glantz
Texas delivered a statement win Wednesday night, knocking off No. 10 Vanderbilt 80–64 at home and handing the Commodores their first loss of the season.
No. 1 overall player in the transfer portal Sam Leavitt has committed to LSU 💜 Leavitt has posted 4,652 yards, 36 TDs, and 11 INTs throughout his career!
LSU women’s basketball delivered a statement win Sunday afternoon, knocking off No. 2 Texas 70–65 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and handing the Longhorns their first loss of the season.
Trinidad Chambliss’ 2026 waiver denied: What’s next for Ole Miss at quarterback? Trinidad Chambliss has been denied a waiver to play in 2026 by the NCAA on Jan. 9.
Miami is headed to the national championship after outlasting Ole Miss in a back-and-forth Fiesta Bowl thriller. Photo provided by Miami Athletics
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Three weeks of twists, rumors, and backstage tension finally reached a breaking point in Oxford — and the ending was as chaotic as expected. Sources, including On3’s Chris Low, now confirm that Lane Kiffin is heading to Baton Rouge as LSU’s next head coach. Kiffin’s move comes in the middle of an Ole Miss season with real College Football Playoff implications, making him the first coach of a playoff-caliber team to take another job before competing for a national title. His departure stretched deep into the weekend as Kiffin and Ole Miss officials worked through scenarios tied to a potential SEC Championship bid and a CFP spot.
Kenzel took to X to share his side of the story, writing, "BK wanted to be there for me…Unfortunately the new leadership at LSU did not see it the same way" with a prayer-hands emoji and an awkward #freeBK hashtag, which might only resonate with Kelly's family and close friends.
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LSU Weighs Redshirt Option for Quarterback Michael Van Buren BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU interim coach Frank Wilson says the Tigers are evaluating whether quarterback Michael Van Buren should use a redshirt this season. Van Buren, a former Mississippi State transfer, has played in three games and can appear in one more without losing redshirt eligibility. Wilson stressed the decision will depend on his ability to contribute to the team’s success. “Michael’s no different than anyone else,” Wilson said. “If he can help us win, that’s what we want him to do, because he has tremendous value to our team.”
Tulane AD Ben Weiner has confirmed Jon Sumrall’s move to Florida, but the Green Wave aren’t losing him just yet—Sumrall will finish the season as Tulane makes its run at an AAC crown and a shot at the College Football Playoff.
No. 3 Texas A&M pulled off the largest comeback the program has ever recorded, edging South Carolina 31–30 on Saturday in College Station.
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Over Two Dozen Players Suspended After Grambling State–Bethune-Cookman Halftime Brawl Grambling, La. — Grambling State’s win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday was overshadowed by a large fight that erupted during halftime. The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced Monday that disciplinary action has been taken against more than two dozen players — including 18 from Grambling State and nine from Bethune-Cookman — for their roles in the altercation.
LSU, Brian Kelly Face $54M Buyout Dispute Amid Debate Over ‘For Cause’ Firing
LSU’s homecoming weekend brought star power to Death Valley as gymnast Livvy Dunne and former Tigers ace Paul Skenes were spotted on the sidelines during Saturday’s game. The couple, both standout names in LSU athletics, drew plenty of attention from fans as they showed support for the Tigers. Their presence added to the buzz surrounding a packed homecoming crowd, with the energy in Tiger Stadium matching the excitement on the field.
In one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2025 college football season, the Duke Blue Devils pulled off a 46–45 upset over Clemson in Death Valley — their first win at Clemson since 1980.
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, widely known as Coach O, made a special appearance at Yulman Stadium on Thursday, October 9, to watch Tulane take on East Carolina. Alongside his wife Brandy, Coach O was seen cheering on the Green Wave, adding star power to the energetic crowd.