
Wolfpack Standouts Secure Preseason All-ACC Honors
Six members of the 2026 Wolfpack roster have been named to Athlon Sports' preseason All-ACC teams, underscoring the program's depth and early-season optimism.
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Six members of the 2026 Wolfpack roster have been named to Athlon Sports' preseason All-ACC teams, underscoring the program's depth and early-season optimism.

July media days across the power‑five conferences bring coaches, players and draft prospects into the spotlight, setting the narrative for the upcoming season.

The summer sports news lull ends with college football power conference media days in July, offering a first look at season storylines and NFL Draft prospects.
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.

Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns starter and heir to a football dynasty, is set to lead instruction at the 2026 Manning Passing Academy, joining a faculty of Heisman hopefuls and future NFL talents.

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual kickoff event in Charlotte brings together 17 head coaches and over 50 top student‑athletes, setting the stage for a season marked by depth, tradition and national relevance.

An early look at the 2026 ACC football outlook, highlighting teams projected for success, those battling quarterback issues, and the storylines that will define the season.

NC State's 2026 football squad features a mix of experienced transfers and a record‑breaking freshman, all aimed at revitalizing both offense and defense.

NC State ranks 23rd in active NFL earnings, with 30 former players projected to earn $138 million, led by high‑value contracts for Bradley Chubb, Joe Thuney, Alim McNeill and Jakobi Meyers.

With the 2026 season on the horizon, analysts have released an early power ranking of ACC programs, highlighting the impact of new coaches, transfer portal moves and emerging talent.

NC State's 2026 roster features a returning quarterback, a wave of transfer additions, and a schedule that could shape its bowl outlook, while Vanderbilt prepares for a high‑stakes early‑season test.

Over one hundred youngsters attended recent youth camps at Tippecanoe High School, where coach Brock Moon emphasized fundamentals, love of the game, and the program’s bright future ahead of a packed summer schedule.

A look at the Wolfpack's eight preseason All-ACC selections, from offensive linemen to special‑teams standouts, as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.

From Oregon's Dante Moore opting for college over the NFL draft to Texas' Arch Manning leading a potent Texas offense, the 2026 quarterback class brims with talent, transfers, and storylines that could define the next era of college football.
Following a 9‑5 record, an ACC championship and a Sun Bowl victory, the Blue Devils are set to open the 2026 campaign against Tulane, with tough tests against Miami, Virginia, Clemson and more.

Jacob Smith, a right‑handed pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, has left the NC State football team to focus on baseball, prompting the Wolfpack to rely on three scholarship quarterbacks including transfer Tad Hudson.

Analyst David Pollack predicts that North Carolina State could achieve a breakout 2026 season, potentially capturing the ACC championship. The Wolfpack’s recent progress under coach Dave Doeren and quarterback CJ Bailey, combined with a volatile conference landscape, fuels optimism for a historic double‑digit win year.

The 2026 season opener between the Cavaliers and Wolfpack will be played in Virginia instead of Brazil, reviving a rivalry that has produced just one win for Virginia since 2007.

Defending ACC champions the Duke Blue Devils face three pivotal games that will determine whether they can repeat as conference titleholders in 2026.

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason power rankings have been released, and the narrative is already taking shape. At the top of the list sits the University of Miami, a program that has ridden a wave of momentum into the 2026 campaign.

The first week of the 2026 college football schedule features cross‑continental contests, with TCU favored over North Carolina and Virginia slight favorites over NC State, while betting insights highlight key storylines.

Sports Illustrated’s latest forecast outlines the ACC’s starting quarterbacks for the 2026 season, blending statistical performance with the impact of offseason moves.