2026-27 American Conference MBB & WBB Schedule Pairings Announced… Best And Carr Earn Preseason Honors… ECU fired up to have these three players back from injury, on the field again… Ja’Quan McMillian embraces the debate over his playoff interception vs the Bills

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

ecupirates.com

• 2026-27 American Conference MBB Schedule Pairings Announced
• 2026-27 American Conference WBB Opponent Assignments Announced
• Best And Carr Earn Preseason Honors

Two East Carolina linemen earn preseason honors  WNCT 9

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Conference

• American Conference Partners With The Shawn Clark Legacy Foundation And The 61 Initiative
• Three American Players Named to Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Preseason Watch List
• American Conference Announces 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Schedule Pairings
• American Conference Releases 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Schedule Pairings
• ESPN Events, Atlantic 10 Conference, and American Conference Announce A10/American Showcase on ESPN

Change to college sports bill proposed by Fla. senator could help Miami, FSU Tampa Bay Times

Memphis basketball 2026-27 American Conference pairings set Memphis Commercial Appeal

NOLA.com

• Quarterbacks solid in Tulane’s first football practice in full pads
• Photos: New coach, new energy as the Tulane football team opens practice

Saturday scrimmage key in race for starting spots for host of UNT players, including Taye Seymore Denton Record-Chronicle

Veteran Owen McCown leads UTSA into first day of preseason practice San Antonio Express-News

UAB’s Kaleb Brown ‘progressing’ after multiple injuries, could be key receiver this season AL.com

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Every college football team’s over/under for the 2026-27 season YAHOO!

Charlotte Observer

• Memories fill Luke Kuechly’s hall of fame display
• Which items did Luke Kuechly choose for his Hall of Fame display? Let’s ask him
• First look at USC’s offloaded Under Armour stockpile (and how you can buy it)
• Will Clemson football add players after major NCAA court ruling? What Dabo said
• ‘I wanna go fast!’ Ricky Bobby ‘Talladega Nights’ car lands in NC body shop.
• UNC basketball adds a 7-foot center as Tar Heels continue to build roster
• Duke basketball releases 14-game nonconference slate for 2026-27 season
• Kalshi Predicts College GameDay Locations For The 2026 Season

WRAL

• Former coach Ron Rivera takes pride in Luke Kuechly’s Hall of Fame induction
• Belichick, Tar Heels welcome back kicker after court ruling tied to 5-year eligibility rule
• Denied waiver by NCAA, NC State football player sues for immediate eligibility

Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 preseason win  Queen City News

Charleston Post & Courier

• Clemson receivers give advantage to Tigers on offense and defense. Here’s how.
• Gamecock women’s basketball has paths forward after McDaniel departure
• Fire trucks greet Gamecocks at first practice of preseason camp

Analysis: Commanders’ GM evolves with Stefon Diggs signing  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot