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Small colleges are starting football programs, hoping to boost enrollment as student shortage looms

A bagpiper in a kilt led hundreds of Azusa Pacific University students and the school president into the Cougars' stadium before kickoff against Whittier College earlier this season, a sun-splashed celebration of what once were two of the biggest brands in California small-college football. Azusa Pacific had dropped the sport in 2020 after 55 years and Whittier in 2022 after 115 years, mainly for financial reasons. The two schools are among 10 four-year colleges and universities that started or re-started programs this season, the most in a single year since 2013, according to the National Football Foundation. Seven schools have announced plans to start programs in 2027 or later. Azusa Pacific won the 1998 NAIA Division I championship and became a full NCAA Division II member in 2013. The Cougars made playoff appearances in 2016 and ’18, but a decline in the number of West Coast…

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Another Texas high school football team shutters, raising questions about sport's future

While most of Texas continues to celebrate the state's pastime, a worrying trend is chipping away at the game so many love. On Wednesday, Meridian head football coach and athletic director Jim Kerbow announced the cancellation of the rest of the Meridian Yellow Jackets' football season. The Yellow Jackets, which compete in Class 2A-2 Region II District 8, suspended their season with a 1-7 record and just two games remaining against Santo and Mart. Both games will be counted as forfeited losses for Meridian, which is located approximately 70 miles south of Fort Worth. Mounting injuries began to take their toll on the Yellow Jackets, who were outscored 96-0 in their previous two games against Crawford and Frost. In September, Meridian ISD shuttered its junior high football program due to "low numbers." Meridian joins a growing list of schools including Austin LASA, Keene, Baird, Dallas…

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Missouri raising speed limits to 75 mph on parts of rural interstates

Missouri plans to raise speed limits to 75 mph on hundreds of miles of rural interstate highways after reviewing traffic patterns, crash history and roadway conditions across the state. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the changes, according to a community announcement, after a review prompted by a new state law allowing rural interstate speed limits to increase from 70 mph to 75 mph. Transportation officials said they evaluated traffic volumes, truck traffic, speed data, crash history, terrain, road design, nearby state speed limits and construction activity before selecting eligible corridors. MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger said the agency examined whether higher speeds could improve travel efficiency while maintaining safety. "This decision is not made lightly and comes after a detailed study into each of those factors to determine where we can move people and traffic…

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Madden 27 Week 8 Roster Update Release Date

We expect the Madden 27 Week 8 Roster Update Release Date to arrive on Thursday, October 29th, 2026. The updates typically arrive before the Thursday Night Football game of the week. Therefore, we can expect to see it drop before the Green Bay Packers host the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. Regardless, the latest roster update should be out before the games begin on Sunday. Additionally, make sure you know how to update your rosters in Madden 27. If you like, check out our guide on how to do so. Overall, the process takes just a few moments and only requires an internet connection. Once complete, you'll have the latest rosters from EA Sports. Speaking of Week 8, it begins with a bout between the Packers and Panthers. Green Bay had their three-game win streak ended by the Lions last week, but still present a great challenge for the Panthers. Carolina, meanwhile, is coming off a bad…

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Rams Power Rankings: Week 8

Each week, TheRams.com will be taking an aggregate look at where the team ranks across different outlets in the sports media landscape. Here are the power rankings for the Rams heading into Week 8: NFL.com, Nick Shook Rank: 21…

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