Ranking the 12 Best Home Field Advantages in College Football These 12 schools stand out for boasting some of the best home-field advantages in college football. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
49ers vs. Rams: Three Bold Predictions for Thursday Night’s NFC West Bout Down Under Both squads traveled over 7,500 air miles to Melbourne, Australia, to open up the NFL’s 2026 International Series slate. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
Matt Verderame’s Notes: Five On-Field Storylines That Are Key in Week 1 Frank Reich’s influence, Matthew Golden’s time to shine and Deshaun Watson’s final chance are among the top storylines. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
2026 Week 2 Selected Big Ten College Football Previews Stephen Vilardo previews six of the Week One Big Ten College football games and gives us his picks straight-up and ATS. SuperWest Sports · Sep 10
San Francisco legend's rallying call to Aussie NFL fans The San Francisco 49ers have been active in Melbourne all week, which all-time great Jerry Rice expects to serve them well at the MCG. AAP · Sep 10
Everything you need to know about the NFL in Melbourne The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia is set to get underway on Friday, and it will be a historic moment for the sport. AAP · Sep 10
Rams star addresses NFL's global push amid backlash Rams player Puka Nacua has clarified his stance on the NFL expanding beyond the US, while a 49ers alum has blasted Los Angeles' travel plans. AAP · Sep 10
The Five Biggest Surprises As NFL Teams Release Depth Charts Ahead of 2026 Season The Patriots don’t have a punter, and J.J. McCarthy is a third-stringer. Jalen Hurts, meanwhile, has two backups. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Forde-Yard Dash: College Football Playoff Expansion Is the Sport’s Worst Idea Yet A push for a 24-team field is gaining momentum again, and it seems inevitable that the power conferences will take away the Group of 6 bid. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
NFL Week 1 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Texans Host Bills in Early AFC Clash Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, including Patrick Mahomes’s likely return in Chiefs-Broncos on Monday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
SI:AM | Looking Back at College Football’s First Replay Controversy The Western Michigan-Michigan ruckus recalls a notorious 1940 game between Cornell and Dartmouth—let us explain. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
I can't quit the NFL Football is hypermasculine and often unwelcoming, but I keep coming back anyway Salon · Sep 9
The Most Memorable Moments of All Time on NFL Kickoff Night As the Seahawks and Patriots kick off the 2026 season, here’s a look back at some classic opening night performances. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Heisman Watch: Whose Stock Is Falling, and Who Burst Onto the Scene in Week 1 Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdowns, Georgia running back Nate Frazier ripped off a string of long TD runs and more players to watch. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Sports Illustrated · Sep 9 Ranking All 16 NFL Week 1 Games From Worst to Best The NFL’s Week 1 slate includes its first-ever game in Australia, five intradivision matchups and plenty of old faces in new places.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 9 Patriots vs. Seahawks: Three Bold Predictions for Wednesday’s Season-Opening Super Bowl LX Rematch New England and Seattle will kickoff the 2026 regular season at Lumen Field on Wednesday night.
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 One-Legged High School Football Player Stuns Fans by Scoring a Touchdown James Melton, a 14-year-old with a prosthetic leg, scored his first high school football touchdown, inspiring many with his determination and resilience. His story has gained widespread attention online.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9 More than a game: NFL hopes Melbourne visit will advance case for Olympic flag football The NFL’s regular season debut in Australia will deliver a significant commercial return for the league and its clubs, but the visit is about more than money
AAP · Sep 8 Revealed: LA's home-grown key to winning in Australia Star cornerback Trent McDuffie will rely on an Australian teammate to help him overcome the short turnaround in the Los Angeles Rams' travel to Melbourne.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Forde-Yard Dash: If the SEC Kicks Out LSU, Where Do the Tigers Go? In our hypothetical landscape, here’s how The Dash views another conference realignment if the shocking development happens.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Albert Breer’s Notes: Why Both Sides Won With Christian Gonzalez’s Contract The deal is done now after a contentious negotiation. Plus, why the Falcons are starting Tua, the situation with Patrick Mahomes’s left tackle and more.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Week 1 NFL Injury Tracker: TreVeyon Henderson Out vs. Seahawks Tracking every major injury during Week 1 of the NFL season.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Four Reasons Why This Is a Pivotal Year for ESPN's College Football Coverage The most powerful media outlet in the game’s history is at a crossroads.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Week 1 Fantasy Sleepers: Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs deserve extra consideration Johnston, a Chargers receiver, and the Colts' Downs are set up nicely to produce in fantasy this week.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 8 Forde-Yard Dash: Rating First-Year Coaches’ Debuts From Dream Starts to Total Disaster Memphis’s Charles Huff is 2–0 this season with a huge game against Boise State looming, while Oklahoma State’s Eric Morris had the worst weekend of the bunch.