Football

8/10/2026 |  6 college football coaches under the most pressure entering the 2026 season (Associated Press (AP)) Patience for poor performance is a rarity in college football and that’s only become more clear in recent years. Eight power four coaches were jobless by November in 2025, and fifteen Bowl Subdivision coaches were fired throughout the season, totaling a record $270 million in buyout packages.

8/10/2026 |  Who's next for Canton? Ranking the biggest names eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027 (CBS Sports) In addition to 2026 snubs Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft and Eli Manning, a slew of other big names will be eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. 
The list of first-time eligible players for 2027 includes two former league MVPs, a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, a former All-Pro defensive back and arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history. To get ready for 2027, we analyze first-time eligible stars in addition to some predictions along the way.

8/10/2026 |  Apparently, $2.1 billion doesn't buy a clear view: Bills fans discover major problem with new stadium (CBS Sports) Apparently, $2.1 billion doesn't buy what it used to. The Buffalo Bills held the first big event at their new stadium over the weekend, and although the new building received a lot of praise, there was also one massive complaint from fans.

8/10/2026 |  CFN 2026 Preseason Top 10 College Football Coaches (College Football News) What makes someone one of the top ten college football coaches going into a season?
We give a hat tip to all-time greatness – all ten guys on this list will someday be in the College Football Hall of Fame – but this is more about who the best coaches are going into the season, combined with what they’re doing with the talent they have in place.
Basically, if you have to make a case, you probably don’t belong in the top ten.

8/10/2026 |  Do NFL superteams usually win the Super Bowl? Will the Rams? (ESPN) The 2026 Rams are the closest thing we've had to a preseason superteam in several years. Sean McVay's group was already a popular pick to win Super Bowl LXI before the offseason began. But then L.A. traded for Trent McDuffie and signed Jaylen Watson, shoring up the secondary at the expense of a potential Super Bowl opponent in the Chiefs. The move to draft Ty Simpson as Matthew Stafford's successor struck a curious tone, but general manager Les Snead responded with the mother of all high-stakes moves, trading Jared Verse and three picks to the Browns for reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.