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The latest preseason top‑25 poll highlights rising expectations for programs such as Boise State, Tennessee, SMU and Houston, while revealing critical quarterback situations and defensive upgrades that could shape the upcoming season.
The 2026 college football landscape is shaped by emerging talents and transformative hires across major conferences, each poised to impact their teams' title aspirations.
The Cyclones will open the 2026 campaign against a mix of FCS and Power Five opponents, featuring notable games against Iowa Hawkeyes, Utah Utes and BYU Cougars.
Yahoo’s fantasy football platform features an unusually deep quarterback pool, and this year’s rankings reveal the metrics that separate the elite.
With veteran coach Kyle Whittingham out and Morgan Scalley taking the reins, Utah’s football program is poised for a transformative year, blending portal acquisitions with returning stalwarts.
A look at how Utah's emerging quarterback duo is reshaping the team's national outlook and setting the stage for a pivotal clash with Houston on Oct. 24.
With a 3‑0 series edge and a predicted 24‑17 upset, the Utes must navigate a revamped offensive line and a secondary in flux while eyeing a strong finish to the season.
Early power rankings reveal Texas Tech at the summit, with BYU and Houston close behind, while quarterback play, coaching changes and depth will shape the conference race.
As media days approach, analysts have released early power rankings for the Big 12, highlighting returning starters, coaching shifts and quarterback battles that could reshape the conference picture.
A recent CBS Sports analysis ranks the top quarterback rooms for the upcoming season, highlighting teams with elite starters and promising backups across the nation.
A look at the most potent quarterback tandems shaping the 2026 season, highlighting standout starters and the depth that could define each program’s fortunes.
CBS Sports has released its latest rankings of the nation’s leading backup quarterbacks, spotlighting rising stars and veteran reserves who could shape the 2026 landscape.
A look at the most promising reserve quarterbacks poised to make an impact if called upon in the 2026 college football season.
Recent workout footage hints at Brandon Rose's return to the Utah program, where he aims to revive a career marked by early promise, injury, and transfer rumors.
Analysts forecast a win range of 7‑5 to 11‑1 for the Utah Utes in 2026, highlighting key returning players, a revamped receiving corps, and a challenging schedule.
The Utah Utes open the 2026 campaign on the road against Colorado, a game that will set the tone for a season marked by major coaching changes, emerging talent and a narrow path to the postseason.
Ryan Gunderson, a former backup quarterback at Oregon State, has been hired as Utah's dedicated quarterbacks coach, bringing his experience from San Jose State and UCLA to develop Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin.
The Utes finished 2025 at 11‑2, boasting a top‑ranked rushing attack and 41.3 points per game, but a stagnant aerial game and run‑defense lapses leave work ahead for 2026.
In a recent interview, head coach Morgan Scalley outlined his priorities for the upcoming season, from the transformation of the offensive and defensive lines to the quarterback dynamics and collaborative leadership approach.