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The Sooners' defense remains elite, but injuries and inefficiencies have held back the offense. With new additions, a manageable schedule, and a promising recruiting class, Oklahoma aims to turn potential into performance.
Florida State's new starting quarterback Ashton Daniels has shown marked improvement in timing, leadership and playmaking, earning praise from defenders and teammates as the team prepares for its first preseason scrimmage.
Intense competitions at nearly every powerhouse program set the stage for an unpredictable start to the 2026 season.
After a breakthrough at Tennessee, Nico Iamaleava joins UCLA with high hopes, but his readiness and decision‑making remain under scrutiny as the Bruins aim for a more stable campaign.
The Wareham High School Vikings aim to build on a 6‑4 2025 record, returning seniors Amare Rose and Ty‑Rell Pires, while facing a mix of familiar opponents and new challenges, highlighted by the Thanksgiving rivalry with Bourne.
Michigan State University highlights Cam Edwards as the centerpiece of its 2026 running back lineup, emphasizing his breakout 2024 campaign, durability, and enhanced pass‑blocking ability.
The Wildcats aim to build on a 9‑4 record, bolster the secondary, stabilize the offensive line, and inject fresh energy into special teams as they chase a championship.
A look at how the Wolverines are reshaping their squad ahead of the 2026 season, with a focus on quarterback depth and linebacker gaps.
A Milton High School graduate, Ty Redmond enters his second year at Tennessee, where his freshman performance earned SEC honors and positioned him as a key defensive piece.
Terrion Thomas' first scrimmage of the 2026 TSSAA season ended with a touchdown, marking his comeback from a 2025 injury and highlighting his growth as a leader and teammate.
From red‑shirt freshmen to transfer breakouts, the 2026 Heisman conversation is already brimming with potential game‑changers.
A look at five Tennessee players whose contributions may fly under the radar but could shape the team's fortunes next season
As fall camp kicks off, the Irish shift focus from recruiting debates to a 12‑game schedule, aiming to translate early optimism into a championship run
The University of Houston enters fall camp eager to build on a 10‑win season, focusing on line reinforcement, a potent receiving corps, freshman integration, and an open kicker race.
A torn Achilles tendon cut short Addison Ostrenga’s 2025 campaign, but a year of rehab, film study and mentorship has set the stage for his return, where he will blend on‑field production with off‑field guidance for Iowa’s rising tight ends.
A demanding slate of games, including top‑tier rivals and seven 'trap games,' may determine whether the Oklahoma Sooners can secure a playoff berth.
Indiana University’s football program, led by coach Curt Cignetti, is reshaping its recruiting philosophy around elite quarterbacks, cultural cohesion and a disciplined transfer portal strategy that has produced a 27‑2 record.
John Klosterman, a former Iowa State Cyclones standout, is set to embark on a fifth‑year senior season at Penn State in 2026, bringing a blend of athletic experience and academic distinction to the Nittany Lions.
The 2026 Presidents' Athletic Conference Football Media Day will take place on August 4 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, showcasing team previews, a live broadcast and the presentation of the Dow Carnahan Media Award to longtime journalist Ed Mailliard.
The Illini open the 2026 campaign at home against UAB, a matchup that promises a lively atmosphere at Gies Memorial Stadium and sets the tone for a schedule that blends home comforts with daunting road trips.
Addison Ostrenga’s 2025 Achilles tendon rupture ended his playing time prematurely, but a year of rehab and strategic involvement has positioned him to re‑enter Iowa’s offense in 2026, bringing leadership and depth to a room that includes emerging talents.
Stanford’s football team has formed the first chapter of the College Football Players Association, marking a pivotal step toward unionization and player-driven reform across the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The upcoming preseason Coaches poll, broadcast live on USA TODAY Sports' YouTube, will rank the Vols among the nation's top teams despite lingering questions at quarterback, setting early narratives for the 2026 season.
The upcoming US LBM Coaches Poll will reveal the first official preseason rankings, with Iowa's Kirk Ferentz and other contenders vying for the No. 1 spot.