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College football Week 1 viewer's guide

We made it to the official start of the 2026 college football season. Unlike last year, we don't have a matchup of top-five teams to begin the season. We've got to wait until Week 2 this year. But LSU and Clemson provide us with an intriguing game on Saturday night, and Ole Miss and Louisville on Sunday should also be a fun watch. Here's what you need to know. (Yahoo! Sports)

Michigan basketball five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. to miss 2026-27 season after tearing ACL

Michigan freshman guard Brandon McCoy Recruiting Profile" rel="tag">Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season after suffering a torn ACL last week in the Wolverines' European Tour in Lithuania. McCoy exited a game after just 20 seconds against Mega Superbet and had to be carried off the court. McCoy was the No. 11-ranked player in the 2026 recruiting cycle by 247Sports. (CBS Sports)

Seth Trimble Joins Kentucky State Lawsuit Seeking Fifth Season of Eligibility

Louisville guard Seth Trimble has joined a Kentucky state lawsuit challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules. The lawsuit, filed in Jefferson Circuit Court, previously resulted in a temporary restraining order allowing 13 athletes to pursue an additional season of eligibility. Those athletes include Louisville football players D'Angelo Hutchinson and Jabari Mack. (247 Sports)

SEC school leaders exploring extreme steps over LSU's plan to sign former pro athletes

The legal feud between the SEC and LSU may escalate to historic levels. High-ranking SEC university executives are exploring avenues intended to address the school's plans to add former professional athletes to its rosters, including extreme measures such as boycotting competition against the Tigers, sanctioning the school with probation or even expulsion. (Yahoo! Sports)

Christopher Vizzina to start at QB for Clemson against No. 11 LSU, coach Dabo Swinney says

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Christopher Vizzina will start at quarterback against No. 11 LSU in Saturday night’s season opener. Vizzina’s job security beyond Week 1 is uncertain, and will largely depend on how he performs on the road in what is considered a tough environment. Swinney is also high on true freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds. (Associated Press)

Howard Baum, NC State's in-game statistician for nearly 60 years, dies at 92

N.C. State sports broadcasts are going to have a different feel to them moving forward, at least behind the scenes. Howard Baum, who for more than 50 years has been the Wolfpack’s official in-game broadcast statistician, has died. He was 92. Baum has served as the statistician for multiple Wolfpack sports programs since the 1960s. (MSN.com)

Greg Sankey, SEC 'prepared to contest' judge's order in Louisiana

Though the SEC said it will comply with a Louisiana state judge's order that prohibits the league and commissioner Greg Sankey from punishing schools if they play a football player who returns to campus after signing a contract with an NFL team, the league said it plans to defend its legal rights in court. The NCAA changed its eligibility rules in June. (ESPN)

NCAA reduces, but doesn't rescind suspension of Tennessee LB Arion Carter over $427 plane ticket

University of Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter remains suspended for a $427 plane ticket bought by an agent that he paid back. In July, the NCAA suspended Carter for two games over what it deemed as a Level III violation. On Tuesday, Tennessee athletic director Danny White told On3 that Carter's suspension had been reduced to one game. (Yahoo! Sports)

College Football Week Zero Takeaways: Early Losses Spell Trouble for Sonny Dykes, Dave Doeren

As bad as the TCU Horned Frogs’ performance in Dublin was, it was quickly overshadowed by Virginia’s absolute beatdown of the Wolfpack, 34–8. Now, Virginia may be legitimately good. But NC State is supposed to be a peer program to Virginia, and entering the season CJ Bailey was starting to generate some serious hype at quarterback. (Sports Illustrated)

Dolly Parton's death ripples across sports, where she stole the show

Every Tennessee girl knows the lyrics to "Rocky Top." Not every Tennessee girl can sing it like Dolly Parton. Volunteers football fans were treated to Parton's rendition of their team's unofficial fight song. Escorted to the field by Volunteers legend Peyton Manning, Parton delivered what some called "one of the greatest 'Rocky Top' renditions of all time." (USA Today)

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