
2024 College Football Prospects: Who’s Rising, Who’s Stalling
From Jeremiah Smith’s historic receiving feats to injury‑marred journeys of DJ Lagway and LJ McCray, this analysis tracks the trajectories of the nation’s top college football prospects.
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From Jeremiah Smith’s historic receiving feats to injury‑marred journeys of DJ Lagway and LJ McCray, this analysis tracks the trajectories of the nation’s top college football prospects.

The Kansas City Chiefs are expanding into original shows and digital series to sell advertising to other brands, aiming to offset production costs and demonstrate a clear return on investment.

The Vols' 2026 schedule ranks 14th nationally and 13th in the SEC, featuring marquee matchups against Texas, Alabama and Georgia, while ESPN’s FPI places Tennessee 16th overall.
Chris Denson’s shift to a hybrid receiver‑running back role highlights Clemson’s confidence in emerging quarterbacks and signals a strategic offensive evolution.

Four home games are already sold out, season ticket demand hits record levels, and the Volunteers prepare for a demanding SEC schedule under Coach Josh Heupel.

The Aggies open a demanding stretch of games that could shape their season, facing Arizona State’s explosive attack, South Carolina’s revenge‑driven squad and an Arkansas team reshaped by a new coach.

Texas A&M's schedule pits the Aggies against three formidable opponents, each bringing distinct challenges and storylines that could shape the team's fortunes.

The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff will open in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the USA TODAY Network forecasts the Florida State Seminoles to finish ninth, confronting a slate that mixes Power‑five non‑conference matchups with critical ACC battles.

Texas previews its 2026 edge rush group, highlighting star pass rusher Colin Simmons and the new scheme under coordinator Will Muschamp.

Two projected starters are limited during fall practice, raising questions about their impact on the upcoming season.

The 2026 college football season opens with a much‑anticipated showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Western Michigan, a game that pits a dominant Big Ten program against a MAC champion riding a ten‑win streak.

The Wolverines will host the Broncos on September 5, 2026, in a game that promises fireworks, a massive point spread and a test of Western Michigan’s revamped defense.

Domick Sanabria, Kaylee Trimble and Michael Mitchell are scheduled to appear in Rankin County court following the June 5 death of Idarrious Bowie.

As SEC Media Days approach, the Sooners are intensifying drills, with several job battles at defensive end, tight end, punter and backup quarterback drawing the most attention.

Single‑game tickets for the Yellow Jackets’ 2026 home games become available on July 15, priced from $30, as the university simultaneously rolls out a $500 million initiative to renovate key athletic facilities.

The Longhorns and Tigers, separated by a limited head‑to‑head record, are set to clash in a game that could shape the SEC championship picture.

At Clemson Football Media Day, offensive coordinator Chad Morris outlined the intense competition expected at the quarterback position, while also shedding light on Chris Denson's outlook and the team's summer training regimen.

Harvard University’s senior defensive back Damien Henderson has been named to the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List, highlighting a career marked by three Ivy League championships, a historic playoff run and standout statistical performances.

Lance Rucker, a junior edge rusher for the University of North Dakota, has been named to the STATS Perform Buck Buchanan Preseason Watch List, highlighting his record‑setting performance and the continued legacy of the award named for legendary defensive lineman Junious "Buck" Buchanan.

The Buck Buchanan Award, presented by Stats Perform, highlights four Colonial Athletic Association defensive standouts selected for the 2026 preseason watch list.

The 2026 Division II football campaign opens Aug. 27, and Kutztown University is emerging as a top contender after back‑to‑back national semifinal appearances.

Pitt Panthers will headline the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, featuring Coach Pat Narduzzi and three student‑athletes, with live coverage across ESPN, ACC Network and SiriusXM.

The Mountaineers are reintroducing the fullback position, adding Arizona transfer Kayden Luke, a preseason All‑Big 12 selection, to strengthen a running game that has struggled in recent seasons.

Apple Arcade expands its lineup with Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition on August 6, joining Retro Bowl ’27 and Retro Bowl College+ in a sports‑themed push.