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Football is officially back, and the Week 1 Top 25 poll brings plenty of early-season drama. A total of 31 voters weighed in for our first official ballot of the year, highlighting major statements, surprising fallers, and a tight race at the top.

Sansom Sports Media Top 25: The People’s Poll Week 1 2026-27 Football is officially back, and the Week 1 Top 25 poll brings plenty of early-season drama. A total of 31 voters weighed in for our first official ballot of the year, highlighting major statements, surprising fallers, and a tight race at the top.

Tracking the Tri-State 9/7

The Tri-State region's sports scene is buzzing with college football returns and exciting updates. Most local college teams marked successful openers. The Bengals prepare for their NFL debut against the Buccaneers, and FC Cincinnati focused on player acquisitions despite a postponed game....

Tracking the Tri-State 9/7 The Tri-State region's sports scene is buzzing with college football returns and exciting updates. Most local college teams marked successful openers. The Bengals prepare for their NFL debut against the Buccaneers, and FC Cincinnati focused on player acquisitions despite a postponed game.

1. OSU
2. UGA
3. Oregon
4. Notre Dame
5. Indiana

This week's Bracketology is here! Check it out below!

College Football Playoff Bracketology: Week 1 Projections & Analysis Week 1 is in the books, and with it, we saw some overall concerning trends within some teams at the top (looking at you Michigan). However, for the most part things stay the same in this week's College Football Playoff bracketology.

Week 1 in the ACC: Five Takeaways

Week 1 of the ACC football season delivered a mix of fireworks and red flags across the conference. From Miami’s explosive offense under Darian Mensah to statement-making performances like Louisville’s Lincoln Kienholz, the league showed flashes of firepower. However, heartbreakers for Georgia Tech, a brutal blowout loss for Clemson, and a 1-5 combined record against Power Four non-conference opponents leave the ACC with crucial questions to answer moving into Week 2....

Week 1 in the ACC: Five Takeaways Week 1 of the ACC football season delivered a mix of fireworks and red flags across the conference. From Miami’s explosive offense under Darian Mensah to statement-making performances like Louisville’s Lincoln Kienholz, the league showed flashes of firepower. However, heartbreakers for Georgia T...

Week 1 is in the books, and with it, we saw some overall concerning trends within some teams at the top (looking at you Michigan). However, for the most part things stay the same in this week's College Football Playoff bracketology.

College Football Playoff Bracketology: Week 1 Projections & Analysis Week 1 is in the books, and with it, we saw some overall concerning trends within some teams at the top (looking at you Michigan). However, for the most part things stay the same in this week's College Football Playoff bracketology.

This week was yet another packed week in NKU Sports!

Player of the Week: Grace Biddle, who took home a 17:57 time and earned her 3rd career victory!

This Week in Norse Sports: NKU Athletics Updates 8/31-9/6 This week was yet another packed week in NKU Sports! Player of the Week: Grace Biddle, who took home a 17:57 time and earned her 3rd career victory!

Louisville Falls Short to Ole Miss; Mistakes Proved Costly

The Louisville Cardinals begin the 2026 season falling short to the Ole Miss Rebels in a track meet that came down to the final play. Beginning the season in Nashville, the Cards couldn’t continue their three-year streak of winning on opening week....

Louisville Falls Short to Ole Miss; Mistakes Proved Costly The Louisville Cardinals begin the 2026 season falling short to the Ole Miss Rebels in a track meet that came down to the final play. Beginning the season in Nashville, the Cards couldn’t continue their three-year streak of winning on opening week.

Across the Bearcats: Cincinnati Athletics Weekly Update | Aug. 31–Sept. 6

Catch up on everything Bearcats Athletics this week. From the Volleyball court to the pitch and back to Nippert!

Across the Bearcats: Cincinnati Athletics Weekly Update | Aug. 31–Sept. 6 Cincinnati athletics had plenty of action this week, with volleyball, women’s soccer and football all taking the court or field. From a competitive weekend at the Popcorn Classic to a hard-fought soccer draw and a statement 34-15 football victory over Boston College, here’s a look at what happen...

This Week in Xavier Athletics: 8/31-9/6

This week in Xavier Athletics featured Men's Soccer victories against Northwestern and Bowling Green, a challenging Cross Country performance, competitive Volleyball matches, and Women's Soccer and Golf events upcoming....

This Week in Xavier Athletics: 8/31-9/6 This week in Xavier Athletics featured Men's Soccer victories against Northwestern and Bowling Green, a challenging Cross Country performance, competitive Volleyball matches, and Women's Soccer and Golf events upcoming.

This Week in Ohio State Athletics: 8/31-9/6

Ohio State Athletics had a busy week, with notable highlights including Women's Golf winning titles, football's return, women's soccer's strong performances, and men's soccer maintaining an unbeaten streak....

This Week in Ohio State Athletics: 8/31-9/6 Ohio State Athletics had a busy week, with notable highlights including Women's Golf winning titles, football's return, women's soccer's strong performances, and men's soccer maintaining an unbeaten streak.