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With a 6.5 preseason win total and a schedule of potential bowl destinations, the Hokies are positioned as a compelling non‑playoff television property despite recent losses.
Florida State could owe Mike Norvell $46.7 million if he is dismissed by December 1, making his buyout the third‑largest in recent college football history.
The Atlantic Coast Conference opened its 2026 campaign with a series of decisive wins, highlighted by Miami’s 45‑6 rout of Stanford, Pitt’s record‑setting seven‑TD performance, and Virginia Tech’s blowout under new coach James Franklin, while Clemson’s 51‑10 defeat to LSU raised questions about its trajectory.
In a 45‑0 victory over Marshall on September 5, 2026, Penn State’s football program introduced a series of gameday innovations under new head coach Matt Campbell, from altered rituals to updated signage honoring Joe Paterno.
USA TODAY Sports categorizes Week 1 of the 2026 college football season into four tiers, highlighting key games, coaching debuts, and ranked FCS programs to help fans decide where to focus their attention.
Lane Kiffin’s 51‑10 win over Clemson highlighted a strong debut, while coaches such as Eric Morris and Kyle Whittingham faced early setbacks, illustrating the wide range of outcomes among the 31 new college football head coaches.
A survey of 125 college football programs finds that about 80% of fans are optimistic for the 2026 season, with Indiana and SMU expressing perfect confidence, while Baylor, Boston College and Clemson see steep drops, and coaching changes, NIL deals and the transfer portal shape the overall sentiment.
Penn State’s Stripe Out series, beginning in 2015, has produced a 7‑3 record and a 260‑206 scoring edge, but recent setbacks and a new opponent loom as the team prepares for a crucial September clash.
The Hokies’ 73-3 victory over VMI showcased a balanced attack, standout performances from Overton, Hawkins and Grunkemeyer, and a coaching emphasis on development as the team prepares for a tough road test against Old Dominion.
The Hokies' overwhelming win over VMI on September 5, 2026, highlighted Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s first touchdown and marked James Franklin’s promising start as head coach.
The upcoming season opener against VMI will showcase first‑year head coach James Franklin and returning defensive coordinator Brent Pry, who together inherit a secondary bolstered by standout cornerback Jaquez White, safety Quentin Reddish and a host of experienced playmakers.
Penn State prepares for a 2026 season that could see the Nittany Lions break into the Top 25, led by new head coach Matt Campbell and sophomore receiver Koby Howard.
A cascade of head‑coach changes across the SEC, Big Ten and beyond brings fresh strategies, new faces and high expectations to the 2026 college football season.
A look at the coaches under fire across major conferences, the buyouts that loom over their futures, and how NIL and the transfer portal are reshaping job security in college football.
Early projections suggest the Tar Heels will slip to a 3‑9 finish, face a challenging ACC slate and open the season in Ireland, while Miami is tipped as the conference favorite.
The 2026 campaign marks a pivotal moment for Virginia Tech as new offensive coordinator Ty Howle introduces fresh schemes, with Ayden Greene leading a revitalized receiving corps and a host of transfers and freshmen poised to make an impact.
After a devastating knee injury ended his 2025 campaign, Max Granville is back on the practice field, buoyed by supportive teammates, a new coaching staff, and optimism for the upcoming season.
Sports Illustrated’s Bryan Fischer predicts Alabama will finish outside the College Football Playoff, earning a Citrus Bowl berth against Penn State in January 2027. The projection draws on recent rankings, historic matchups and coaching changes.
From Florida State’s $50 million exit fee for Mike Norvell to USC’s $60 million potential buyout for Lincoln Riley, the upcoming coaching carousel is being driven as much by financial risk as by on‑field results.
The Hokies' season opener against VMI, scheduled for Sept. 5, 2026, marks the first home game since 1984 and sells out instantly, underscoring the surge in ticket demand under new head coach James Franklin.
After retiring from college football due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Journey Brown turned to NASCAR and advocacy, and now joins Virginia Tech’s staff seeking a path back to the sport he loves.
After a season that nearly collapsed, Terry Smith’s steady hand guided Penn State to a bowl victory and a renewed sense of pride among fans, alumni, and players.
The 2026 college football slate is dissected into three tiers, spotlighting elite matchups, playoff contenders and regional rivalries that promise the highest fan engagement.
Major adjustments to playoff qualification, penalty enforcement, and commercial presentation will define the upcoming season, alongside the addition of new programs and high‑profile coaching moves.