Preseason Moves Onward but Some Conferences Kick Off
It's still preseason time for D1A and NCR D1 teams but now we're thinking a little bit more about conference matches as well as what progress teams can make in non-conference games.
Player Spotlight: Max Doerfler's Inspiring Journey
West Point's explosive victory over Queens University Charlotte this past weekend showcased a somewhat newer offensive approach from the Black Knights, and it was also a big day for one particular player.
Max Doerfler, a second-year loose forward starting at No. 8, scored two tries and was an influence throughout the game. But that's only part of the story.
D1A Rankings for 2026-27 Week 2
It's early days of course in D1A, but we're back with a new week of rankings.
We only make a couple of small changes, but this is a good time to remind you that playoff and bowl games have more of an influence than conference games, and those games have more of an influence over preseason games.
Cross-Divisional Lessons in Opening Weekend
August went out with some fireworks in men's collegiate rugby as we saw some high-finishers clash over the weekend.
Army, Navy, Put Royals, Bonnies to the Sword
The two highest-profile matches of this early weekend in men's college rugby had to be two service academies taking on the two NCR D1 finalists from a year ago.
Army, who were downed by Navy in the D1A quarterfinals this past spring, faced fall 2025 NCT D1 runners up Queens at West Point.
