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Ohio State opens as the No. 1 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll for the first time since 2015, while Oregon, Georgia, and Texas round out the top four. The poll also spotlights emerging quarterbacks, transfer impacts, and defensive standouts across the country.
The University of Oregon enters the 2026 season ranked second in the US LBM coaches poll, backed by a 13‑2 record and six first‑place votes.
Texas Tech's first Big 12 championship has propelled the team to a historic 12th‑place preseason ranking in the 2026 US LBM Coaches poll, the highest ever for the program.
With a revamped roster and a high‑profile opener against Clemson, LSU aims to translate preseason hype into on‑field dominance.
An analysis of 2026 fantasy football projections reveals significant mismatches at tight end, highlighting late‑round steals like Greg Dulcich and potential breakout candidates such as Pat Freiermuth.
The latest US LBM Coaches Poll shows the Big Ten’s dominance, featuring three conference teams in the top ten and a continued push for a fourth consecutive national championship.
Maryland football's new Terp Tank fan zone blends merchandise, drink perks and interactive activations to energize supporters and reverse declining ticket revenue.
The University of Pittsburgh announced that offensive tackle Ryan Baer and guard BJ Williams have been named to the 2026 Outland Trophy preseason watch list, highlighting the program’s continued presence among the nation’s top interior linemen.
The Hawkeyes open the 2026‑27 campaign with three high‑profile games against ranked foes, testing a veteran coach and a roster still searching for stability.
The Hawkeyes enter the new campaign with a No. 22 preseason ranking, but a brutal early stretch against top‑10 foes tests their resolve.
Auburn University received 29 votes in the 2024 US LBM Coaches Poll but was left unranked, while nine SEC peers earned spots in the top 25.
Clemson’s 2026 preseason ranking of No. 23 marks the lowest since 2011, underscoring a shift in perception after a 7‑6 season and a Pinstripe Bowl loss.
A 4‑8 record, the dismissal of Billy Napier and the arrival of Jon Sumrall set the stage for a uncertain 2026 campaign.
Notre Dame opens the 2026 campaign ranked fifth nationally, facing a gauntlet of top‑25 foes including Miami, BYU and SMU, while rising star CJ Carr aims to translate preseason hype into on‑field dominance.
Ranked tenth in the 2026 US LBM Coaches Poll, Ole Miss opens the season against Louisville in Nashville, hoping to translate a strong transfer class and returning stars into a deeper playoff run.
Despite a modest preseason ranking, Kansas State fans remain hopeful that a strong start could propel the Wildcats back into national conversation.
Penn State opens the 2026 season ranked No. 17, led by new coach Matt Campbell and a revamped roster featuring transfers such as quarterback Rocco Becht and safety Jeremiah Cooper.
Despite being omitted from the preseason College Football Playoff poll, a group of five programs—including an ACC contender, a rising Big Ten squad and a non‑power Mountain West champion—are poised to prove their worth over the upcoming season.
The Bulldogs enter the 2026 campaign with a strong preseason ranking, a deep returning roster, and a schedule that pits them against several top‑ranked SEC rivals.
The 2026 preseason Coaches Poll reveals Ohio State leading the pack with the most first‑place votes, while a handful of programs from the Big Ten, SEC and beyond earn early confidence.
The Classic Eight enters 2026 with defending champions Arrowhead and Muskego leading the pack, while rising programs and key player returns promise a competitive race.
The sport is gaining momentum, with over 14 million viewers tuning in to recent championships, a fast‑track NCAA path, and Olympic debut slated for 2028, positioning women's flag football for a national title game in spring 2028.
Melkart Abou Jaoude, a Tar Heels defensive lineman, has been named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List after leading the ACC in sacks and earning weekly honors.
Senior linebacker Rasheem Biles and junior edge rusher Colin Simmons have been named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, a honor that celebrates the nation’s top defensive player.