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Arkansas's 2026 preseason schedule pits the Razorbacks against a gauntlet of ranked teams, from road battles with Texas and Texas A&M to home clashes with Georgia and LSU, setting the stage for a demanding start under new leadership.
Alabama’s 2026 preseason AP poll places the Crimson Tide at No. 13, the first time they have been outside the top 10 since 2008, while they prepare to face East Carolina in their season opener.
Senior lineman Luke Roaten and defensive back Dillon Williams were named to the 2026 Preseason FCS All‑American second team, highlighting Abilene Christian University’s optimistic outlook for the upcoming season.
The preseason AP Top 25 poll omitted Memphis and other Group of Six programs, highlighting the limited preseason visibility for smaller conferences despite occasional vote counts.
The Bombers return seven offensive starters and all defensive starters from a 7‑5 season, with health and experience poised to fuel a conference championship and playoff push.
Arizona State finished the 2025 season with an 8‑5 record, received 32 AP votes, and opened with a game against Morgan State, but was left out of the initial rankings and dropped from the polls after three weeks.
The University of Missouri enters the 2026 season ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll, joining eight other SEC teams in the Top 25 and confronting a demanding slate of ranked opponents.
Arizona enters the 2026 campaign with a competitive slate, a recent peak of No. 21, and high expectations for a conference surge.
LSU's preseason placement reflects growing optimism under new head coach Lane Kiffin, who prepares for a demanding schedule against top SEC rivals.
The Aggies' ascent to eighth reflects a sustained rise in program momentum, highlighted by historic rankings and a challenging slate of opponents.
Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders vie for the Browns' starting quarterback spot, each carrying a distinct legacy — Watson seeking redemption after suspension and injury, Sanders trying to step out from his father's shadow — while the team eyes a winning season that could justify a record‑breaking investment.
Texas Tech’s historic climb to No. 12, Ohio State’s 40 first‑place votes and the SEC’s nine‑team presence set the stage for a competitive 2026 season, with emerging stars like Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith poised to influence the race.
Tennessee climbs to No. 20 in the AP preseason poll, joining nine SEC teams in the top tier, with Coach Josh Heupel’s squad poised for a pivotal season opener against Furman and a home clash with the fifth‑ranked Longhorns.
A look at the top returning high school rushers in Wisconsin, led by Kingston Allen of Notre Dame, and a glimpse at the author’s background ahead of the 2026 season.
The 2026 Lower Merion Youth Football Clinic raised funds for the Lower Merion Township Scholarship Fund, providing scholarships to graduating seniors from Lower Merion and Harriton High Schools.
The Cony Rams are poised to rewrite the narrative of last season, when a 40‑20 defeat to Westbrook denied them the Class B North crown despite a roster that graduated 17 players from the championship team.
Ohio State and Oregon sit at the top of the 2024 preseason poll, marking the first time since 1961 that the Big Ten has claimed the first two spots. The conference’s recent championship streak adds pressure for another title run.
The Cardinals break a 2017‑year top‑25 drought, returning key defenders and a standout running back as they prepare to face Ole Miss in the season opener.
Caleb Wooden, a former Auburn defensive back, is set to strengthen the Arkansas Razorbacks for the upcoming season after a federal court cleared a fifth‑year eligibility path for 2022 recruits.
Florida A&M’s football program evaluated its second preseason scrimmage, noting improved cohesion and quarterback confidence as the team readies for a home game against Albany State on August 29.
Ohio State opens the season as the preseason No. 1, buoyed by a revamped defense and a potent offense, while Texas and Oregon look to capitalize on emerging star performances.
A fatal accident on August 17, 2026 took the lives of Jeremy Jenkins, head football coach and athletic director at East Bernard High School, and his wife Brandy Jenkins, a teacher at East Bernard Junior High School. The town is grieving the loss of two dedicated community members.
The Ducks' second week of fall camp highlights the emerging starters at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive positions, setting the stage for the 2025 campaign.
The Cougars are projected to crack the top fifteen of the 2026 preseason AP poll, reflecting growing confidence in the program under Sitake’s leadership.