College sports is officially back, and the 2026–27 season is already full of storylines. Lacey Weisenborn looks at the early action in women’s soccer and previews what’s ahead in men’s soccer, volleyball and field hockey, with championship contenders, major rivalries and teams like SIUE, St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois and more all beginning their seasons.

The 2026 SIUE men’s soccer season is almost here.

The Blind Sports Reporter’s Lacey Weisenborn sat down with SIUE head coach Cale Wassermann to talk about the Cougars’ challenging road ahead — from early matchups against Michigan State and Michigan to the highly anticipated return of the Bronze Boot rivalry at Ralph Korte Stadium.

Wassermann also talks with Lacey about the 14 new players joining the program, the personality taking shape within this year’s team, lessons learned from last season and why SIUE’s expectations remain as high as ever.

The Sooners' remarkable postseason run ended with a dominant championship performance, while one unforgettable college sports season comes to a close.

Powerhouse programs, SEC dominance, breakout stars, and Cinderella stories made this year’s Men’s College World Series one to remember.

From Oklahoma City to the super regionals, this stretch of college sports delivered breakout performances, unforgettable moments, and teams proving they belong on the biggest stage.

From SIUE baseball’s postseason battle to unforgettable moments in the NCAA softball tournament, resilience defined the week in college sports.

SIUE softball and baseball both showed resilience late in the season, responding to setbacks with statement wins and strong tournament performances. From dominant shutouts to explosive offensive stretches, the Cougars proved they could fight back, while powerhouse programs like Oklahoma, Stanford, and UCLA added unforgettable championship moments to an exciting spring in college sports.

The SIUE softball team might be the most fun team to watch right now.