
Big Ten 2026 Football Season Poised for Another Playoff Showdown
The conference aims for a fourth straight College Football Playoff title, with Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon leading a field reshaped by new coaches and a flood of transfer talent.
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The conference aims for a fourth straight College Football Playoff title, with Ohio State, Indiana and Oregon leading a field reshaped by new coaches and a flood of transfer talent.

A junior quarterback headlines a talented roster as St. John's Prep prepares for a championship run in 2026.

Lakeland High School will begin the 2026 football season without junior quarterback Rocco Spataro, who is sidelined for the year due to an arm injury. The loss forces a quarterback transition and reshapes the team's outlook against a slate of traditional rivals.

Florida State’s 2026 season hinges on whether a new quarterback and a revamped roster can overcome coaching uncertainty and a tough schedule to restore the program’s former glory.
Following a 47‑0 loss to Newman Central Catholic, Sherrard High School in Illinois canceled its varsity football season and will play only junior varsity games for the remainder of 2026, focusing on player development for the next season.

The 2026 tight end class is unusually deep, offering elite TE1s, versatile TE2s and flexible TE3 streaming options that can reshape fantasy draft strategies.

USA TODAY Sports projects Alabama as an at‑large playoff team, setting up a first‑round clash with Texas and a potential Rose Bowl finish

The 2026 Ole Miss Rebels must replace three prolific wide receivers, and a crowded roster of prospects is vying for the roles that will define their offense.
Ryan Day plans to expand the Buckeyes' wide receiver corps to up to six players next year, moving beyond a historically narrow rotation that has relied heavily on a trio of top targets.

Weber State’s new defensive coordinator Gavin Fowler is reshaping the Wildcats’ front seven with a hybrid 4‑3 approach that draws on the expertise of Kyle Whittingham, Kalani Sitake and Ed Lamb, aiming to lower the 38.3 points allowed per game and build a more unpredictable defense.

A deep dive into the intersection of sports betting markets and fantasy football projections, showing how odds shifts forecast surprise performers and underperformers.

The 2026 Big Sky Conference schedule compresses nine conference matchups into a single opening week, featuring record‑breaking loads for teams and a marquee showdown between the defending national champions and a rising FCS program.

A new multi‑year sponsorship between Caterpillar Inc. and the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics will feature the company’s logo on Gies Memorial Stadium, marking a first for the historic venue and underscoring a strategic push to boost workforce development and fan engagement.

In a move to streamline the viewing experience, ESPN will retire its BottomLine ticker from regular-season college football telecasts across its family of networks, while still delivering score alerts at key moments.
The 2026 preseason Top 25 US LBM Coaches Poll reveals that USC leads the nation in one‑way travel, covering 8,144 miles to reach road venues. Oregon follows closely, while SEC programs enjoy the shortest itineraries.

Sherrard High School announced the early termination of its 2026 football season, citing safety concerns and low participation. The team will play one final match against Orion High School, honoring its seniors before shifting emphasis to rebuilding the program.

Five‑star linebacker Jay Schell is narrowing his recruitment to Clemson and Oklahoma, with family ties and recent defensive success shaping his final decision.

An analysis of the tiered rankings for 2026 wide receivers, highlighting elite performers, consistent mid‑tier options, high‑upside sleepers and the risks that accompany each category.

LSU’s storied jersey customs recognize outstanding leaders and playmakers, from the inception of the No. 18 jersey by Matt Mauck to the upcoming immortalization of Bert Jones’s No. 7.
Tyler Brown, Iowa’s projected starter for the 2026 season opener against Northern Illinois, is listed as questionable after a soft‑tissue injury sidelined him throughout fall camp. Anthony Hawkins has taken over the strong safety spot, and defensive coordinator Phil Parker sees the move as an opportunity to add depth.
A look at the SEC’s top preseason awards, featuring rushing phenom Jadan Baugh, freshman standout Dallas Wilson and cornerback Ben Hanks III, plus other Gators earning prestigious watch‑list nods.

The 2026 college football campaign begins with FCS teams on August 27, followed by FBS contests on August 29, featuring high‑profile games involving Texas schools and televised on major networks.

An exploration of Kirk Ferentz's legendary coaching career, his perfect 2001 season, and the lasting impact of his philosophy on players and the sport.

The latest NIL agreements highlight a roster of high‑profile college athletes featured in campaigns set to launch with the start of the football season.