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Urban Meyer’s recent visit to Utah’s fall camp, his interaction with Morgan Scalley’s squad, and his presence at a recent game highlight his continued involvement in college football and the program’s strategic preparations.
The Merced High football team, led by veteran coach Rob Scheidt, enters the 2026 season as the preseason favorite to retake the Central California Conference title. With key rivals Golden Valley and Los Banos poised to challenge, the Bears' explosive spread/air‑raid offense and a roster packed with returning starters set the stage for a redemption campaign.
An inside look at how Mississippi State’s football operations blend data‑driven practice schedules, elite speed metrics, and community outreach under the leadership of chief of staff David Wilczewski.
Toledo Football’s new $6-or-less concession model aims to make game-day meals affordable for families, reinforcing a fan-first culture at the Glass Bowl.
Veteran coach Stanley Smith is back with the Richwood Rams, bringing a championship pedigree and a focus on development as the team prepares for a challenging new district and a hopeful 2026 season.
Rising sophomore linebacker Alex Tatsch, sidelined for eight months by injury, is poised to return and add depth to Penn State's linebacker corps for the upcoming season.
After clinching the ACC title and posting league‑leading offensive numbers, the Blue Devils must replace key playmakers, but new talent and a strong defense could keep them competitive next year.
Eric Karabell advises fantasy players to think twice before drafting Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks due to injury history and competition for playing time.
UMass aims to climb out of the FBS scoring basement as former Virginia Tech quarterback William 'Pop' Watson III joins the program and new offensive coordinator Max Warner brings a fresh philosophy.
Joel Klatt’s latest rankings place the Oregon Ducks at the top of the 2026 college football landscape, citing their continuity and the emergence of quarterback Dante Moore as key differentiators from Ohio State and Texas.
During a morning drill at Maumelle High School, a football player uncovered a cottonmouth snake hidden in his helmet, prompting a swift response from coaches and animal control.
Kade Pieper's recent All-America selection highlights his readiness to lead Iowa's line, which will transition him from right guard to center in pursuit of the program's inaugural College Football Playoff appearance.
An early preview of the Irish standouts who could define the 2026 campaign.
During a morning drill, a Arkansas high school athlete opened his helmet to reveal a two‑foot cottonmouth, prompting a swift response from local animal officials.
Indiana University’s football program entered the 2026 season riding the momentum of a historic 2025 campaign that culminated in a College Football Playoff appearance and a perfect 16‑0 record. Coach Curt Cignetti, who guided the Hoosiers to that unprecedented run, now faces a wave of skepticism from Big Ten media and national coaches who predict a third‑place finish in the conference. The 2025 squad shattered expectations, beating powerhouses such as Illinois, UCLA, Alabama and Oregon, yet the preseason USA Today coaches poll still placed Indiana at No. 14 nationally. Cignetti’s philosophy rejects external motivation, emphasizing internal consistency and a belief that underestimation will become a catalyst for performance. The 2026 roster blends returning standouts — Charlie Becker, Davion Chandler and Khobie Martin — with a top‑ranked transfer portal class that has already drawn praise from recruiting analysts. A marquee test will come on November 28, when Indiana travels to face Purdue; the Boilermakers’ athletic director has publicly questioned the fairness of Indiana’s championship pedigree, adding extra pressure to the matchup. Despite the external doubts, the Hoosiers view the narrative as a rallying point, confident that their blend of experience and talent can translate preseason skepticism into another dominant season. If the team can replicate the consistency that defined 2025, the Big Ten title and a repeat playoff berth may be within reach, turning the current underestimation into a footnote of their legacy.
Former Georgia Tech linebacker and longtime coach Ted Roof joins Boston College as defensive coordinator, aiming to lift a defense that surrendered over 30 points per game in 2025.
A handful of rising players are drawing early attention for their potential to influence their teams' performance this fall.
A wave of player transfers reshapes rosters across the Fresno area, with standout athletes joining new programs ahead of the 2026 season.
Colorado State head coach Jim Mora has said he will not name a starter until the Rams open the 2026 season against Wyoming on September 5, leaving the position open for a battle among Oklahoma State transfer Hauss Hejny, UConn transfer K’saan Farrar, and returning quarterback Darius Curry.
A look at the players whose fantasy value is climbing or slipping as teams fine‑tune their 2026 rosters.
Led by coach Mario Cristobal, the Hurricanes enter 2026 with a high‑powered offense, a revamped defense, and a schedule that sets up marquee showdowns against Notre Dame, Clemson and Louisville, making a national championship conversation increasingly plausible.
Despite a four‑year, $114 million extension, Alec Pierce has yet to return to the practice field after offseason ankle surgery, leaving the Indianapolis Colts and fantasy owners scrambling for answers.
The Hawkeyes open the 2026 campaign with a gauntlet of ranked opponents, a short turnaround and underrated rivals that could shape their national outlook.
Purdue University's 2026 football season is marked by the arrival of two standout recruits, one of whom confronts a season‑ending injury, while the other brings a prolific high school record that could reshape the backfield.