Some thoughts on the new football format in Massachusetts

August 19, 2026

The MIAA Board of Directors passed the latest football proposal today, 12-2. Just to recap, here is what it means. – The Super 8 is officially here. It will be made up of Division 1 and 2 teams. – The regular season is now nine weeks, with one consolation game. A lot of coaches have been calling for a change in the number of consolation games the past two years….

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New Hampshire High School Football 2026 Kickoff Preview

August 19, 2026

The high school football season is here so without further ado, we start off our state by state kickoff previews with New Hampshire. Preseason Top 10 1. Pinkerton 2. Bishop Guertin 3. Souhegan 4. Bedford 5. Trinity 6. Londonderry 7. Nashua South 8. Plymouth 9. Manchester Memorial 10. Pelham 10 players to watch Joel Gomez Jr. TE, Manchester Memorial Nate Bowen, QB, Bishop Guertin Justin Fish, WR/DB, Nashua South Mike…

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5 areas we’re watching in Eagles-Patriots joint practices

August 19, 2026

NBC Sports Boston Joint practice sessions offer the most authentic test of training camp, pitting starters against unfamiliar schemes and fresh talent. As the New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles, five key areas will reveal plenty about where both rosters stand. 1. A.J. Brown vs. the Eagles Defensive Backs: The headline story of camp features A.J. Brown facing off against his former secondary for the first time. Brown has…

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Wagner ready to lead Milton Wildcats back to the top this season

August 18, 2026

For any high school football program looking to build a championship line, everything begins in the trenches with an anchor who sets the tone. For Milton High School, that pillar is senior offensive lineman Matt Wagner. Standing at a towering 6-foot-6 and weighing nearly 285 pounds, the Villanova commit brings both imposing physical traits and years of high-stakes big-game experience to a program aiming for another run to Gillette Stadium.

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Lots of positives to take away from BC in-stadium scrimmage

August 16, 2026

CHESTNUT HILL- Boston College headed into Alumni Stadium for an energetic in-stadium scrimmage that offered a clearer picture of where the Eagles stand as training camp progresses.
The practice featured noticeable steps progress across multiple position groups, balanced out by clear areas that still require refinement before kickoff. 

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Patriots 13, Colts 13: Patriots kick off preseason with tie in a mistake-filled game

August 14, 2026

AP PHOTO FOXBOROUGH — Preseason openers in the modern NFL rarely provide definitive answers, but they always offer a baseline. On a muggy Thursday night at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots and Indianapolis Colts rested the majority of their projected starters and played to a 13-13 tie in their 2026 preseason opener. With starting quarterback Drake Maye and 30 other key Patriots watching from the sideline following an intense week of…

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10 Patriots to watch in tonight’s preseason game against the Colts

August 13, 2026

Courtesy of the New England Patriots As the New England Patriots prepare for their preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, all eyes are on the younger talent and incoming rookies competing for roster spots and starting roles. With roster construction in full swing under Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf, the depth chart offers plenty of compelling position battles. Here are 10 Patriots players to watch when the lights go on…

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Indianapolis Colts (0-0) at New England Patriots (0-0)

August 13, 2026

Kickoff: Football is officially back in Foxborough. Following a physical joint practice session earlier in the week, the New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium for their 2026 preseason opener. With the majority of the starters getting their primary work during practice, and out for this game, tonight’s game shifts the spotlight entirely onto the fringe roster battles, developmental prospects, and position group depth.  Four Downs 1st…

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