Michigan football is in dire need of help at linebacker, and just landed some from the FCS level. On Tuesday night, the Wolverines added Western Illinois linebacker Christian Pierce to the roster for 2026. The 6-foot, 235-pound Pierce was formally announced by the program, bolstering a unit battered by recent departures.

Montana State beat Illinois State in an instant classic in the FCS Championship game. Check out scores, updates and highlights here:

With the addition of Chapa, Arizona’s 2026 transfer portal class now ranks No. 47 nationally and No. 14 in the Big 12 according to 247Sports. Brennan and his staff have prioritized targeting quality players at positions of need rather than bringing in a large number of portal additions, which should ultimately benefit the Wildcats.

Jones — a New Orleans native — is also attractive for his big-play ability. He averaged 14.1 yards per reception with a 6-4, 185-pound frame. That stat would have led Penn State receivers in 2025, topping the 13.9-yard-per-catch high mark set by Devonte Ross.

The FCS Championship Game is tomorrow as Montana State and Illinois State make final preparations. Once the game kicks off, here are some of the top head-to-head player matchups you should watch.

Montana State captured its first FCS championship since 1984 with a thrilling 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State, ending 40-year title drought.

After three contentious rounds of voting, neither Alex Bohannon nor Susan Miller secured a majority, leaving the board’s current leadership in place.

After a huge OL rotation in the 2025 season, Alabama entered the portal to rebuild the offensive line, looking for a starter. While Kalen DeBoer and Co.