QB race neck-and-neck for Gators | Freshman WR shines at UCF | Huge change for high school football playoffs

UCF freshman receiver Tyren Hornes turning heads in preseason camp • New Open Division shakes up 2026 high school football playoff picture

Sentinel Sports Final Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up QB race neck-and-neck for Gators | Freshman WR shines at UCF | Huge change for high school football playoffs Jon Sumrall on Gators QB race: ‘Neither one is light years ahead’ Florida’s QB race is too close to call after the first scrimmage, while Jon Sumrall seeks more consistency overall before the Gators’ season opener. Read more → UCF freshman receiver Tyren Hornes turning heads in preseason camp The Knights’ wideout, who became the highest-ranked receiver to sign with the program, has been impressing teammates and coaches this fall. Read more → New Open Division shakes up 2026 high school football playoff picture FHSAA hopes elevating dominant teams in football and 10 other sports into Open Division creates a more even playing field for playoffs. Read more → Orlando’s Sean Sweeney hires ex-Michigan coach Beilein as Magic consultant New Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney is bringing on former Michigan coach John Beilein as a senior coaching consultant, Beilein posted on social media. The two crossed paths with the Pistons. Read more → Rays get Shane McClanahan back and a skid-halting victory over Orioles Pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca put the Rays in front with a two-run single in the seventh, and AL-best Tampa Bay rallied for a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles to avoid a four-game sweep. Read more → TFA back in playoff picture in 2-team district vs. Cocoa | 2A District 5 football After two seasons of being banned from the playoffs, TFA is eligible this season, and the Royals only have to get past one team, Cocoa, to earn an automatic playoff berth. Read more → Loaded DeLand Bulldogs have unfinished business | 6A District 2 football “These guys grew up together. They are DeLand kids. They know each other, they care about each other and I really do feel like this is a special team,” said DeLand football coach Rick Darlington. Read more → Jaguars planning to play starters in preseason game against Panthers In a reversal, Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Monday he will play starters in the next preseason game, against Carolina on Friday night. Expect QB Trevor Lawrence and others to see some game action. Read more → College Football 2026: The Associated Press Top 25 College Football Poll trivia quiz The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll has a rich history. It debuted in 1936. With the first poll of 2026 just released, test your knowledge with some trivia. Read more →

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