2026 All-ACC Team Highlights Miami’s Lead
The latest All-ACC selections reflect anticipated performance, with Miami topping the list and a diverse array of players recognized across offense, defense, and special teams.
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The latest All-ACC selections reflect anticipated performance, with Miami topping the list and a diverse array of players recognized across offense, defense, and special teams.

Athlon Sports has unveiled its 2026 All‑Southeastern Conference Team, spotlighting six University of Kentucky players for their standout performances during the 2025 season.

Clemson’s preseason No. 27 ranking reflects cautious optimism as the program blends proven veterans with fresh additions, setting the stage for a pivotal season that includes marquee matchups against top‑10 opponents.

Athlon Sports' preseason Top 25 for the 2026 college football season lists the Florida Gators at No. 26, just outside the top 25, highlighting a deep SEC field and setting the stage for a competitive season.

Athlon Sports has revealed the 2026 All‑America College Football Team, a preseason snapshot that projects the brightest talents who will shape the next season. The list, determined by a combination of career statistics, award history and expected on‑field impact, showcases a record‑setting presence from the SEC, which accounts for 48 of the 2026 honorees.

Athlon Sports predicts Auburn will secure a 2026 Liberty Bowl bid, ending a four‑year bowl absence and reigniting hopes under new head coach Alex Golesh.

With only two returning starters, Auburn’s football program is navigating uncertainty as it rebuilds the offensive line and leans on a potent quarterback unit led by transfer Byrum Brown.

Athlon Sports projects the Florida Gators at No. 9 in the SEC for 2026, highlighting a talented but unproven roster and a quarterback competition that could define their season.

The Aggies' passing attack is drawing attention after a strong 2025 showing, with returning stars and a high‑profile transfer set to bolster the lineup.

Athlon Sports’ latest SEC wide receiver rankings highlight Texas A&M’s deep talent pool, featuring returning stars and key transfers, setting the stage for a breakout season.

Virginia Tech has hired James Franklin as head coach for the 2026 season, sparking optimism that the program’s substantial investment and key portal acquisitions will translate into a significant improvement in the ACC.

Byrum Brown, a dual‑threat quarterback recognized by Athlon Sports, has moved from USF to Auburn, bringing his leadership and offensive firepower to the SEC.

Athlon’s 2026 ACC projections place the Tigers fourth, highlighting key uncertainties and strategic moves that could define Clemson’s future under Dabo Swinney.

Veteran sports commentator Paul Finebaum says the Arkansas Razorbacks are on track for fewer than six victories in their 2026 campaign, citing a brutal SEC slate and only two guaranteed non‑conference wins.

Lindy's Sports preseason predictions place Navy as the favorite to win the American Conference, ranking them No. 46 nationally and second among Group of Six programs, while highlighting key player honors and marquee games.

Athlon Sports ranks the Seminoles No. 48 for 2026, highlighting the pressure on head coach Mike Norvell to convert a talented roster into ACC contention.
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield is steering the program toward a fresh start, focusing on a roster filled with newcomers, a renewed emphasis on responsible gambling, and a schedule that promises marquee matchups.

Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, 25, is set to appear in his first World Cup tournament in Qatar. Drawing on his father Gregg Berhalter’s playing and coaching legacy, he details a science‑driven regimen of speed work, recovery, carb‑periodized nutrition and music‑fueled mental preparation, while emphasizing the need for ruthlessness, confidence and authenticity from the U.S. side.

Denny Hamlin captured his 62nd career NASCAR Cup Series win at Michigan International Speedway, tying him with Kyle Busch for ninth on the all‑time wins list while honoring the late driver with a special flag.

Athlon Sports gathered the opinions of unnamed SEC coaches on the Bulldogs’ preparations, spotlighting Gunner Stockton’s development, a thinner depth chart and the program’s recent championship pedigree under Kirby Smart.

Athlon Sports gathered insights from unnamed SEC coaches on the Georgia Bulldogs’ preparations for the 2026 season, highlighting the experience of returning starters, the emergence of Gunner Stockton at quarterback, and the program’s evolving depth.

ESPN's new 128‑page preview magazine introduces three regional covers spotlighting the most talked‑about quarterbacks and offers deep analysis of storylines, rivalries and coaching changes.

Big Ten coaches weigh in on Nebraska's quarterback shifts and staff changes ahead of the 2026 season opener.

Athlon Sports' preseason magazine places the Navy football team at the summit of the American Conference, projecting a first‑place finish, a championship game victory over Memphis, and a showdown with Arizona State in the Armed Forces Bowl.