
Iowa Hawkeyes Cement Legacy as NFL Talent Pipeline
From veteran stars like George Kittle to emerging rookies such as Kaden Wetjen, Iowa’s football program continues to feed the NFL with skilled players across every position.
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From veteran stars like George Kittle to emerging rookies such as Kaden Wetjen, Iowa’s football program continues to feed the NFL with skilled players across every position.

Injury concerns and roster reshuffles shape fantasy football decisions for Week 1.

With several running backs dealing with ankle sprains and others poised for prominent roles, Week 1 offers a mix of high‑upside starters and uncertain options that can make or break fantasy lineups.

Patrick Mahomes' elite pedigree and consistent production make him a compelling fantasy asset for 2026, despite lingering injury concerns.

Week 1 performances propelled Ohio State to the top of Joel Klatt’s latest rankings, with Texas, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame and others moving up or holding steady in a rapidly evolving top ten.

Notre Dame’s second-half surge over Wisconsin restored confidence and highlighted key performances from DJ McKinney, James Flanigan and captains Drayk Bowen and Adon Shuler.

Appleton West entered the state rankings for the first time this season after a 20-14 victory over Green Bay Southwest, marking their first 3-0 start since 2004.

Heath Cummings assesses Week 1 fantasy football projections, highlighting big movers at quarterback, running back and wide receiver while noting challenges for rookie backs and tight ends.

Michigan’s improbable 13‑12 victory over Western Michigan, decided by a one‑second clock tweak, sent betting volumes soaring and produced a $280,000 windfall for a single bettor, even as LSU, Wisconsin‑Notre Dame and Texas State upheld expectations.

With a front‑loaded schedule featuring marquee opponents and a historic championship drought, Notre Dame’s independence from conferences remains a focal point of debate as the program aims to capture a national title in the 2024‑25 season.
Veteran coach Rick Rosinski, after a forced resignation from Green Bay Preble, has been hired at Shawano, bringing back key players and staff while facing community support and high expectations for the upcoming season.

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's left ACL tear sidelines the Notre Dame linebacker, prompting a reshuffle of the rotation ahead of the game at Lambeau Field.

Notre Dame enters the 2026 season as a top contender, boasting a Heisman‑candidate quarterback, a returning‑production‑rich roster and a soft schedule, while Wisconsin’s defense faces a tough test against Carr’s decision‑making and a powerful offensive line.

From a 2025 campaign that produced 2,741 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, CJ Carr enters his sophomore year poised to become one of college football's most watched players, leading Notre Dame into a season where his family's legacy and his own aspirations intersect.

The 2026 college football season opens Thursday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 7, with Fox, ESPN, CBS, NBC and ABC broadcasting key games that pit defending champions, top‑ranked teams and new coaching storylines against each other.

Notre Dame will face Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on September 6, 2026, reviving the Shamrock Series after a COVID‑19 hiatus and marking a historic neutral‑site showdown.
The opening weekend of college football features high‑profile games, highlighted by a top‑ten battle between LSU and Clemson and a series of ACC and Pac‑12 contests that could reshape early season narratives.

The iconic Notre Dame Fighting Irish have secured a 35‑year broadcasting extension with NBC Sports, guaranteeing coverage of every home game in 2026 and reuniting the network’s veteran broadcast team.
After 15 years of incarceration, Wayne Smith was released, and his brother marked the occasion with a community event that provided school supplies and highlighted Smith’s renewed commitment to football and family.

A historic 2‑0 start, driven by seasoned players and coach Drew Brusoe, fuels the team's ambition to break a three‑decade playoff slump ahead of a high‑stakes rivalry game.

Eight former Penn State players have earned spots on NFL rosters after final cuts, highlighting the program's continued impact on the league.

The league's move sidelines Jacobs for the season, prompting a scramble for carries and altering the Packers' offensive dynamics.

After being waived by the Green Bay Packers, tight end McCallan Castles must find a new opportunity to stay in the NFL, relying on his blocking prowess.

A look at how preseason injuries and roster moves are re‑ordering fantasy football rankings, with notable risers and fallers emerging across positions.