KANSAS — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will conduct a virtual media day for the 2026 football season, the conference office announced Friday. The event will take place Friday, August 21, starting at 9 AM CST. The 2026 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day is presented by IMA Financial Group.
Interviews with the football coaches of the KCAC will be pre-recorded and released at 20-minute intervals throughout the day, and will be available to view on the Urban Edge Network (UEN). To view these broadcasts, visit the Urban Edge Network, or download the UEN app from the Google Play store or Apple App store. (NOTE: UEN's website and apps are currently undergoing scheduled maintenance during the summer "offseason." If you're having trouble accessing the website or apps, please try again closer to August 1).
The interviews for the 2026 KCAC Football Virtual Media Day are being conducted by Cory Thorpe of NAIAFBall. The KCAC thanks Cory and the entire team at NAIAFBall for the coverage they provide for our conference and all teams at the NAIA level.
The schedule for media day is as follows:
| TIME INTERVIEW IS PUBLISHED ON AUG. 21 |
TEAM |
HEAD COACH |
| 9:00 AM |
Avila University |
Ed Warinner |
| 9:20 AM |
Bethany College |
Mike Grossner |
| 9:40 AM |
Bethel College |
Josh Lawson |
| 10:00 AM |
Evangel University |
Chuck Hepola |
| 10:20 AM |
Friends University |
Terry Harrison |
| 10:40 AM |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Matt Middleton |
| 11:00 AM |
McPherson College |
Jeremiah Fiscus |
| 11:20 AM |
Ottawa University |
Nick Davis |
| 11:40 PM |
Southwestern College |
Brad Griffin |
| 12:00 PM |
Sterling College |
Reggie Langford Jr. |
| 12:20 PM |
Tabor College |
Mike Gardner |
| 12:40 PM |
University of Saint Mary |
Taylor Calvert |
About IMA Financial Group
IMA Financial Group is the 10th largest independently owned retail insurance broker in the U.S., offering risk management and insurance services. Founded in 1974, IMA has nearly 650 employees in offices throughout the central U.S.
ABOUT THE URBAN EDGE NETWORK
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ABOUT THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and sponsors 28 varsity sports. Founded in 1890, the KCAC is the second oldest intercollegiate athletic conference in the country. As the conference home to 14 member institutions, the KCAC emphasizes commitment, cooperation, high achievement, and working towards a common goal in the act of competition. To keep up with the latest conference news, follow the KCAC on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram using the handle @kcacsports.
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