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Virginia standout left tackle McKale Boley looks to solidify NFL Draft stock in 2026

Virginia standout left tackle McKale Boley looks to solidify NFL Draft stock in 2026

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

McKale Boley likely would’ve been picked in this past April’s NFL Draft, but the Virginia offensive tackle had his reasons for returning to the Hoos for the 2026 season.

White, Franklin evaluating Virginia Tech's future nonconference schedules

White, Franklin evaluating Virginia Tech's future nonconference schedules

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech AD Brian White detailed 3 components that will be used in crafting the Hokies' future schedules. Here's a look at those components and how they could impact the schedules.

What are the top Big 12 college football programs? Newcomers reign supreme

What are the top Big 12 college football programs? Newcomers reign supreme

  • Jordan Mendoza, USA Today

No Power Four college football conference has had its program hierarchy wildly change in the 21st century more than the Big 12.

How Deion Sanders is putting together his best high school recruiting class at Colorado

How Deion Sanders is putting together his best high school recruiting class at Colorado

  • Brent Schrotenboer USA Today

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders once again is bucking old norms to put together a team in his own way.

Mark Story: A bragging right that Kentucky football has over UK men’s basketball

Mark Story: A bragging right that Kentucky football has over UK men’s basketball

  • Mark Story, Lexington Herald-Leader

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Given the historical levels of success of Kentucky men’s basketball vs. UK football, what follows will qualify as a major upset: For the 2026-27 school year, there will be more former Wildcat players serving as NCAA Division I football head coaches than there will be ex-Cats…

Why Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's next college football job will be his best job

Why Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's next college football job will be his best job

  • Matt Hayes USA Today

Dabo Swinney has 13 seasons of double-digit wins in 17 full seasons as coach at Clemson. He has won 11 championships in the last 15 years, including two national titles. 

What are the best SEC college football programs? Start with Alabama, Oklahoma

What are the best SEC college football programs? Start with Alabama, Oklahoma

  • Blake Toppmeyer USA TODAY

In certain outposts throughout the South, it’s pronounced “progrum,” not program.

ACC football notes: Belichick, 'frustrated' Tar Heels seek improvement

ACC football notes: Belichick, 'frustrated' Tar Heels seek improvement

    Plus SMU touts its QB and Duke deals with defections.

    Utah's Morgan Scalley wants to save bowl games, fix the calendar

    Utah's Morgan Scalley wants to save bowl games, fix the calendar

      Utah’s coach Morgan Scalley is ready to share a vision to save college football’s bowl system. Fix the calendar, too. 

      With Fletcher, Sheppard and Haynes leading the way, the ACC boasts a bevy of talented running backs

      With Fletcher, Sheppard and Haynes leading the way, the ACC boasts a bevy of talented running backs

        With Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr., Duke's Nate Sheppard and Georgia Tech's Justice Haynes leading the way, the ACC's most loaded position entering 2026 might be its deep group of running backs.

        Who are the best Big Ten college football programs? Ohio State tops the rankings

        Who are the best Big Ten college football programs? Ohio State tops the rankings

          The question: Which program is the best in the Big Ten? It’s not a hard one to answer.

          Built in a lab: Virginia Tech coaches thrilled about RB Marcellous Hawkins

          Built in a lab: Virginia Tech coaches thrilled about RB Marcellous Hawkins

            "I knew I had to still make sure my body was right so whenever it was my time to go out there and show the little things that I could do, at the time, I was showing my best."

            David Teel: Virginia Tech ‘won the offseason.’ Will it translate to the field?

            David Teel: Virginia Tech ‘won the offseason.’ Will it translate to the field?

              Addressing the largest media audiences of his brief tenure as the Hokies’ coach, James Franklin played his tried-and-true hits of investment, alignment, momentum and tradition. 

              Hokies' Hawkins on his love for football

              Hokies' Hawkins on his love for football

                Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins discusses his love for football on Thursday during ACC football media days in Charlotte, North Carolina.

                Senator Cruz, coaches weigh in on Protect College Sports Act

                Senator Cruz, coaches weigh in on Protect College Sports Act

                The legislation is being revised by its co-sponsors with the possibility of a floor vote before the full Senate in the working session that extends through Aug. 7.

                Who are the top 25 college football coaches? Curt Cignetti passes Kirby Smart at No. 1

                Who are the top 25 college football coaches? Curt Cignetti passes Kirby Smart at No. 1

                Who are the best coaches in college football? It's always a difficult question to answer.

                Can UVa make the CFP in 2026? Tony Elliott says the Hoos 'have a roster that is capable.'

                Can UVa make the CFP in 2026? Tony Elliott says the Hoos 'have a roster that is capable.'

                Virginia set a program record with 11 wins last season, and Cavaliers coach Tony Elliott said the Hoos 'have a roster that is capable' of getting to the College Football Playoff this fall.

                ACC football notes: Swinney says Clemson stunk last year

                ACC football notes: Swinney says Clemson stunk last year

                Plus familiar names join BC and an unsatisfied team at Georgia Tech

                Dabo Swinney: Clemson has history of success, even if 'we stunk' in 2025

                Dabo Swinney: Clemson has history of success, even if 'we stunk' in 2025

                With Clemson coming off a 7-6 finish in 2026, coach Dabo Swinney highlights the Tigers' run of success over the last six years.

                Virginia Tech's Franklin favors NCAA's 'five-for-five' model

                Virginia Tech's Franklin favors NCAA's 'five-for-five' model

                Plus notes on future schedules, jersey patches, QB battle, Quentin Reddish, Que'Sean Brown and Brian White's view of an expanded College Football Playoff.

                Illinois extends athletic director Josh Whitman’s contract through 2036

                Illinois extends athletic director Josh Whitman’s contract through 2036

                Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 after the university’s board of trustees approved a new deal Thursday. Under the new terms, Whitman will receive a base salary of $2.15 million in the upcoming school year and will get a salary bump of $100,000 every year until 2035-36, when a $200,000 bump will put his salary at $3.15 million. Whitman will ...

                Michigan regents don't address Warde Manuel's future or athletics probe

                Michigan regents don't address Warde Manuel's future or athletics probe

                TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The University of Michigan Board of Regents met Thursday, but didn't discuss the $12 million investigation into the culture of the scandal-ridden athletics department or the future of athletic director Warde Manuel. After the meeting, the board went on a "private retreat" where no reporters were allowed. "Nothing related to the athletics investigation or Warde Manuel's ...

                Dabo Swinney talks college football's tampering problem, what consequences should be

                Dabo Swinney talks college football's tampering problem, what consequences should be

                Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has been vocal about fixing tampering in college. Here's what he said consequences should be.

                James Franklin says Virginia Tech won the offseason. Now the Hokies need to back it up.

                James Franklin says Virginia Tech won the offseason. Now the Hokies need to back it up.

                "There's got to be enough evidence that people say Virginia Tech is headed in a really good direction. Not only did they win the offseason, but it's translating to the season as well."

                ACC college football program rankings start with Clemson, Florida State

                ACC college football program rankings start with Clemson, Florida State

                Football might not be the first sport that comes to mind when the ACC is mentioned.

                Virginia Tech AD White hopes 'strategic investments' will yield NCAA title

                Virginia Tech AD White hopes 'strategic investments' will yield NCAA title

                Tech has never won an NCAA team crown.

                Hokies' Copeland on the team's approach to small details

                Hokies' Copeland on the team's approach to small details

                Virginia Tech defensive tackle Kemari Copeland discusses how the team has approached the small details over the offseason during the ACC football media days on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina.

                Hokies' Flowers on Reddish

                Hokies' Flowers on Reddish

                Virginia Tech safety Tyson Flowers discusses Quentin Reddish's recovery from injury on Thursday at ACC football media days in Charlotte, North Carolina.

                Virginia football notes from ACC media days: Beau Pribula is QB1

                Virginia football notes from ACC media days: Beau Pribula is QB1

                Virginia will enter training camp with Beau Pribula atop the depth chart at quarterback, Hoos coach Tony Elliott said Wednesday at ACC media days in Charlotte.

                Standout Virginia LB Kam Robinson aims for a Week 0 return against NC State

                Standout Virginia LB Kam Robinson aims for a Week 0 return against NC State

                Standout Virginia football linebacker Kam Robinson's recovery from last year's season-ending ACL injury is going well and he's aiming to be cleared in time for the Week 0 opener against NC State.

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