
2026 College Football Season Opens with Global Showdown in Dublin
The 2026 FBS season begins on August 29 with eight games spread across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and more, highlighted by a Dublin classic and a week of expanding broadcast partnerships.
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The 2026 FBS season begins on August 29 with eight games spread across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and more, highlighted by a Dublin classic and a week of expanding broadcast partnerships.

Dallas Clark, a consensus All‑American at Iowa and Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts, has been appointed to the 12‑member committee that determines the John Mackey Award winner, joining a distinguished group of former players, broadcasters and analysts.

At the ACC football media day, James Franklin addressed his controversial departure from Penn State, the people he’s brought along, and his ambition to restore Virginia Tech’s national relevance.

At the ACC football media days, James Franklin discusses his recent move to Virginia Tech, the abrupt end of his Penn State career, and his determination to build a competitive program.

Former Penn State coach James Franklin nearly quit football after his firing, but encouragement from his wife, agent, and close friend Brent Pry, along with Virginia Tech’s new financial commitment, led him to accept the Hokies’ job and install Pry as defensive coordinator, aiming for a swift resurgence.

James Franklin, dismissed by Penn State, was persuaded by his wife and agent to accept the Virginia Tech coaching job, bringing his friend Brent Pry on board to help stage a swift program revival.

Coach Curt Cignetti has been vocal about expanding Memorial Stadium, citing sellouts, alumni support and potential funding sources.

Curt Cignetti is mapping out the 2026 season with a focus on defending the national championship, using a relentless search for motivation against every opponent.

Under new head coach James Franklin, Virginia Tech has overtaken Penn State in the 2027 national recruiting rankings, turning a personal rivalry into a competitive recruiting battle that reshapes both teams’ rosters.

After a high‑profile stint as Oklahoma’s defensive play‑caller, Zac Alley is set to join West Virginia, where he will lead a unit under Rich Rodriguez’s redemption plan, bringing a $1.5 million salary and a vision that leverages the Mountaineers’ historic legacy.

A phone call from Nick Saban to Rich Rodriguez ignites optimism for a program seeking to reclaim its former glory.

Former Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez reflects on his ill‑fated tenure, admits he misjudged West Virginia’s resources, and explains how the experience reshaped his career and the programs involved.

Rich Rodriguez admits that his three‑year stint at the University of Michigan was a mistake, citing incomplete evaluation of West Virginia and the importance of authentic leadership. His candid reflections follow Michigan’s hiring of Jim Harbaugh and his own return to West Virginia, where both parties hope to rebuild on new foundations.

Rich Rodriguez admits his tenure at Michigan was a mistake, recounts a .405 winning percentage and winless record against Ohio State and Michigan State, and explains how those hard lessons shaped his return to West Virginia.

A Big Ten coach’s critique highlights the impact of losing quarterback Dylan Raiola, the arrival of transfer Anthony Colandrea, and head coach Matt Rhule’s pressure to revive Nebraska’s football legacy.

James Franklin discusses the challenges of leaving Penn State, his appreciation for the achievements he helped build, and his ambition to bring relevance to Virginia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference.