Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Pirates Open 2026 Season At Liberty, UNCG ecupirates.com

New Episode of BBOC: East Carolina University Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert YAHOO!

Carteret County rivals unite over meal as season nears; ECU QB battle stays hot in camp WCTI 12

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

• ‘A new Legacy’: Residence hall renovations complete as thousands of ECU students return to campus this week
• ECU football: Physicality, live reps focus for Saturday’s scrimmage

Around the American Athletic Conference

Ohio State transfer C.J. Hicks ready to leave his stamp on USF Tampa Bay Times

Penny Hardaway talks roster plans, schedule, Charles Huff  Memphis Commercial Appeal

Owls overwhelmed by Revolutionaries in season-opener  Temple News

Ascending trio: three players who have plugged holes in Tulane secondary NOLA.com

Tulane football unveils beautiful alternate jersey for home opener YAHOO!

Tulane unveils 2026 Mardi Gras City Edition uniforms SB Nation

Tulane football unveils beautiful alternate jersey for home opener Big Lead

John Hedlund aiming to finish historic coaching career on high note in 32nd season Denton Record-Chronicle

How UTSA found a physical edge early in preseason practice San Antonio Express-News

Bill Haisten: At TU, a strong belief in the offensive line Tulsa World

As preseason camp continues, UAB’s culture blending still a work in progress AL.com

Why Paul Mills refuses to compromise on rebounding for Shocker basketball Wichita Eagle

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Charlotte Observer

• Rookie cornerback Will Lee on how he got the nickname “The Blanket”
• Carolina Panthers add a Pro Bowl tight end as preseason heats up
• Join Panthers WR Jalen Coker at the Charlotte Observer’s NFL season kickoff event
• Will Lee boasts one of the Panthers’ best nicknames. Can he live up to it?
• Free TV? Hornets announce huge shift in broadcast partner for 2026-27 NBA season
• NC State men’s basketball is building a deep, flexible roster
• NC State men’s basketball roster is nearly complete. Where does it stand?
• Why USC coaches expect freshman J’Zavien Currence to ‘play a lot this year’
• Greensboro PGA Tour event to be part of new top-tier Championship Series in 2028

‘Always be a Tar Heel’: UNC’s Trimble commits to Louisville after court grants fifth season WRAL

Columbia The State

• Why USC coaches expect freshman J’Zavien Currence to ‘play a lot this year’
• Clemson football scrimmage decision causing some hurt feelings. What we know
• How things stand with South Carolina’s season ticket sales for 2026 football season
• Darius Gray has done everything right so far at USC. Will he earn a starting job?
• South Carolina women’s soccer opens 2026 season vs. Oregon State. What to know
• Veteran Clemson defensive tackle hurt in practice. Dabo gives the latest

5 reasons why South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers will drastically improve in 2026 Garnet and Cocky

A challenge from Dabo Swinney helped make Chris Johnson Jr. faster than ever. Will it translate? Charleston Post & Courier

David Teel: Virginia Tech’s Marcellous Hawkins, Jaquez White share Div. II roots, considerable upside  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player The Associated Press