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Notre Dame’s season opener against Wisconsin was marked by early injuries to starter Brauntae Johnson and defensive tackle Jason Onye, prompting backup insertions and a narrow halftime lead.
Clemson’s season opener ended in a 51-10 defeat, prompting coach Dabo Swinney to promise improvement and a fresh start with a new quarterback and a resilient defense.
In 2025, Wisconsin's football program generated $113.6 million, a 57% share of the university's athletic revenue, but posted its worst two seasons this century, while the women's hockey squad captured its ninth NCAA title and sent six athletes to the 2026 Olympics, operating at a $3.15 million annual loss.
South Carolina opens its 2026 football season Saturday at 12:45 p.m. at Williams‑Brice Stadium, facing Kent State amid key storylines, injuries and extreme heat.
College football’s opening week delivered a cascade of storylines, with marquee matchups and emerging stars drawing the attention of NFL scouts and Heisman voters alike.
Michigan State’s offensive and defensive coordinators will now coach from the field this season, a shift that promises tighter player interaction and heightened sideline energy.
Indiana University’s football program achieved a flawless 16‑0 season in 2025, winning its first national title and sparking a nationwide shift toward veteran‑focused roster construction.
Indiana’s flawless season and championship have transformed a once‑losing program into a hopeful contender, but the road ahead tests whether the momentum can endure.
Florida State survived a shaky 2026 opener, but the performance highlighted key areas of improvement for the Seminoles as they prepare for a championship‑caliber SMU test.
With temperatures soaring to 92°F, Iowa will rely on a stronger defense, a fresh kicking game and inexperienced quarterbacks to overcome a 31½‑point spread in its season‑opening showdown.
The Blue Devils open their 2026 campaign at home against Tulane, with Coach Manny Diaz looking to build on last year’s ACC title and freshmen like Jayvian Tanelus and Brody Keefe poised for early contributions.
Interim coach Rob Harley spent 18 hours meeting every player in 48 hours, emphasizing teamwork and effort as the Huskies prepare to rebound from a 3‑9 2025 season and challenge Iowa on the road.
The opening week of college football features a primetime clash between LSU and Clemson, a coaching debut for Lane Kiffin, and a slate of games where experts predict tight spreads and upset possibilities.
With quarterback uncertainty and a revamped staff, Northern Illinois aims to capitalize on past upsets of Iowa and a renewed emphasis on effort and teamwork.
The Buffaloes rallied past Georgia Tech in their 2026 opener, securing the program’s first defensive win in ten years and breaking a road losing streak that dated back to 2024.
A legal battle in East Baton Rouge centers on whether former athletes Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton can return to NCAA competition this fall, with the SEC and NCAA locked in a dispute over eligibility and potential penalties.
South Carolina State secured a 28‑13 win over Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic, with Mason Pickett Hicks named MVP after a 210‑yard rushing performance.
Raider Damuni, a fourth‑year safety for BYU, suffered a leg injury in the season opener but says he will not miss the entire year, as the Cougars await MRI results and consider their options at safety.
The USC Trojans secured a 39-0 shutout over Fresno State, improving to 2-0 in 2026 and highlighting both offensive explosiveness and defensive resilience.
A high school football game between Mililani (HI) and Foothill (NV) was halted by a fight in the third quarter, leaving Mililani leading 34‑3 and advancing to a 4‑0 season record.
The Razorbacks opened their 2026 campaign by beating North Alabama 38-24, highlighted by key runs from quarterback Cade Otton and running back Jalen Williams, and a decisive field goal by kicker Jake McCray.
The Florida State Seminoles and SMU Mustangs will open their ACC season Monday night at 7:30 p.m. ET, battling at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. It marks the first time the two programs have met in the Florida capital, and SMU currently holds a 1‑0 edge in the series.
The inaugural Willie Simmons Coach’s Show will air live on September 7 at Twin Peaks Doral, streamed on fiusports.com/TwinPeaksLive, and will kick off a season‑long series of events that include game‑day watch parties and promotional giveaways.
Texas enters Week 2 as a slight favorite over Ohio State, whose recent dominance and the renewed home‑and‑home series promise a tightly contested battle after both teams posted overwhelming wins in their openers.