
Florida and Miami Open 2026‑27 Season in Tampa
The season‑opening game on Nov. 2 in Tampa will test both programs as they look to build momentum toward national title aspirations.
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The season‑opening game on Nov. 2 in Tampa will test both programs as they look to build momentum toward national title aspirations.

The Rebels open against Louisville in Nashville, lose key alumni, welcome fresh transfers, and face a schedule ranked among the nation’s toughest.

Arizona’s 2026 football outlook hinges on quarterback Noah Fifita’s return and a revamped offense, while defensive rebuilding aims to solidify a secondary that lost key draft picks.

Malachi Moreno is at a crossroads, balancing a potential return to Kentucky with an early NBA entry, while his family and inner circle guide his next move.

Georgia’s receiving corps, depleted by departures and limited by injuries, is under intense scrutiny as the program seeks to restore its national‑championship pedigree. New recruits and returning players must prove they can deliver the big‑play threat the team has lacked.

The newest CBS Sports 138 college football rankings place Ohio State at No. 1, while Kentucky sits at No. 58 and Arkansas at No. 62, setting the stage for a season shaped by Will Stein’s offensive vision.

Penn State adds Serbian forward Aleksandar Zecevic and assistant coach Dwayne Stephens, while preparing for the Thanksgiving Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas.

Saint Louis’s daring non‑conference schedule pits the Billikens against elite mid‑major programs, aiming to reshape their NCAA Tournament trajectory and elevate the profile of mid‑major basketball.

Xavier University’s men’s basketball team is slated to compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. The event will feature a field that includes Penn State, Memphis and Wake Forest, and marks a continuation of the program’s recent progress under second‑year coach Richard Pitino.
Xavier Musketeers are set to headline the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, opening against Penn State and meeting Wake Forest again after a 2024 victory.

Texas A&M will join Marquette, Virginia and an undetermined team in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas, marking a milestone for the program under new leadership.

Four months before kickoff, analysts outline how the Bears' schedule, quarterback development and historic precedents converge on a Clemson clash that could define the 2026 campaign.

Five‑star offensive tackle Mark Matthews will announce his commitment on CBS Sports' College Football YouTube channel, a broadcast that follows a wave of Crystal Ball predictions favoring Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Michigan, USC and Ole Miss, and may force traditional powerhouses to adjust their strategies.

A look at how the upcoming matchup against South Carolina could define the early trajectory of Florida's 2026 campaign under new head coach Jon Sumrall

Clemson’s first-ever trip to Berkeley headlines a 2026 schedule that blends historic road challenges with high‑stakes ACC matchups, setting the tone for Dabo Swinney’s pivotal season.

Alabama faces five consecutive away games in 2026, highlighted by a pivotal matchup at Tennessee's Neyland Stadium that could shape the season.

A look at the upcoming bowl projections for Big 12 teams, highlighting tie‑ins, playoff expectations and key storylines for the 2026 season.

The 2026 season brings a revamped schedule, a historic rivalry, and a pivotal home game for Georgia as they prepare to face Oklahoma.

The removal of the spring transfer portal window has left several top programs without a crucial avenue to fill key positions, prompting calls for its return.

Both players have earned accolades and high draft rankings, with Wilson expected to join the Memphis Grizzlies and Veesaar slated for the Boston Celtics.

The Ole Miss Rebels face one of the toughest schedules in college football, confronting top SEC rivals and key returning stars across a demanding stretch of games.

The Hawkeyes open the 2026 season with three non‑conference games they are expected to win, but a difficult Big Ten schedule and a crucial road test at Washington could shape their campaign.