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The Athletic’s new eight‑tier ranking spotlights coaches who are redefining success, from Curt Cignetti’s sustained excellence to rising stars like Bret Bielema, while exposing the shifting expectations at programs once considered untouchable.
Notre Dame’s head coach Marcus Freeman chose not to participate in the 2024 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, a departure from previous years. His absence coincides with the Irish securing a No. 5 preseason ranking and five first‑place votes, reflecting a broader pattern among top coaches who increasingly delegate ballot responsibilities.
Marcus Freeman, head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, chose not to participate in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, delegating the task to his staff. The omission comes as the program pushes for a spot in the 2025 College Football Playoff, a selection process now driven by a committee rather than polls.
Navy’s 2026 campaign kicks off with fall camp, Media Day and a Blue‑Gold BBQ, while the program reflects on an 11‑2 2025 season that produced a Liberty Bowl win, a Commander‑In‑Chief’s Trophy, and record‑setting performances by quarterback Blake Horvath and receiver Eli Heidenreich.
Two separate live feeds from the American Conference Media Day will give fans unprecedented access to coaches, players, and key administrators across the 14‑team league.
Navy head coach Brian Newberry unveiled the 2026 recruiting class, featuring 67 athletes from 22 states, and outlined a demanding schedule that includes games against Towson, Tulsa, Notre Dame and the Army‑Navy rivalry.
Will Taffe, a defensive back from Saint James, has pledged to join the United States Naval Academy's Division I football team, citing academic excellence and a supportive environment as key factors.
The American Conference announced that its annual Football Kickoff and Media Days will take place in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, 2026, featuring all head coaches, student‑athletes, live ESPN+ coverage and a series of fan‑focused activities that build on the league’s record‑breaking 2025 season.
The conference’s championship‑winning 2025 season, highlighted by Tulane’s College Football Playoff berth, will be celebrated in a two‑day event that streams on ESPN+.
The American Conference will host its annual Kickoff and Media Days on July 23‑24, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring unprecedented access for fans, live ESPN+ coverage and a look back at the league’s record‑breaking 2025 campaign.