
Big Ten Football Season Opens with Upsets and Surprises
The opening weekend of Big Ten play delivered a mix of dominant performances, shocking upsets, and dramatic finishes that set the tone for a unpredictable season.
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The opening weekend of Big Ten play delivered a mix of dominant performances, shocking upsets, and dramatic finishes that set the tone for a unpredictable season.

UCLA opened its season with a 45‑24 victory over California, highlighted by late touchdowns from Wayne Knight and a rushing score by Anthony Woods.

UCLA’s 45-24 win over Cal showcased six rushing touchdowns, a dual-threat quarterback and key defensive plays, marking a strong start under new head coach Bob Chesney.

The Bears fell to the high‑profile UCLA Bruins in their home debut under new head coach Tosh Lupoi, a result that threatens their bowl prospects and ACC title chances.

UCLA’s 45-24 triumph over California highlighted standout performances from Wayne Knight, Nico Iamaleava and a dominant defensive effort, setting a positive tone for the season.
The Spartans enter 2026 with a roster reshaped by key players and a demanding schedule that will test Coach Pat Fitzgerald’s ability to secure a bowl berth.

The 2026 season introduces a 12‑team playoff with guaranteed spots for Power Four champions and Notre Dame, while coaching changes and transfer portal activity promise fresh storylines across the nation.

Recent history shows that teams often surpass preseason expectations in college football, and Cal’s new coaching staff and talented quarterback position the Golden Bears to follow the surprising trajectories of Indiana, Arizona State, Vanderbilt and Virginia.

A comprehensive look at the 138 FBS teams, coaching shifts, quarterback developments and transfer portal moves shaping the 2025 college football landscape.
The 2026 quarterback class blends returning starters with high‑profile transfers, offering a mix of proven talent and uncertain newcomers. Injuries, offensive line stability and early‑season tests will determine which names rise to the top.

From Texas to California, top college athletes face dramatically different tax rates on their 2026 name, image and likeness earnings, prompting states to consider exemptions.
A preview of the 2026 college football season highlights Ole Miss’s title aspirations, Clemson’s slump, UCLA’s rebuild, Florida’s fresh leadership, Utah’s transition, Oklahoma State’s sleeper potential, Cal’s quarterback resurgence, and South Carolina’s surprise factor.

The University of California Berkeley’s football program is entering a transformative phase as the 2026 season approaches, marked by a wave of player transfers, new leadership and a palpable buzz among fans.

With a $3 million NIL deal for quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele, historic fundraising and a vision for a sold‑out Memorial Stadium, Cal aims to overcome deficits and revive its football program under head coach Tosh Lupoi.

Tosh Lupoi’s coaching philosophy centers on a growth mindset that extends beyond the field, influencing players like Jordan King and Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and permeating personal development across Berkeley.

The ACC Network’s August schedule introduces a series of exclusive interviews with ACC football coaches and players, a play‑calling forum with veteran strategists, and a road‑trip segment that visits key campuses as the conference builds toward the 2026 season

Coach Tosh Lupoi is reshaping California’s football program with aggressive recruiting, financial innovation and a relentless focus on immediate wins, aiming to make the Golden Bears a national contender by 2026.

TCU, UNLV, South Carolina, Minnesota, Louisville, Florida, Cal and Oklahoma State each bring distinct storylines — new coaches, key transfers and favorable schedules — that could see them join the playoff conversation.

Virginia enters 2026 with unprecedented depth, setting the stage for multiple breakout performances across the schedule.
In just a few years, 7‑on‑7 football has transformed into a year‑round, televised recruiting engine, giving college programs an extra lens to evaluate talent and giving players a shortcut to national fame.

Cal and Stanford enter a pivotal season with new head coaches, fresh quarterback talent, and revamped coordination staff, aiming to climb the ACC standings.

Florida State opens its 2026 campaign against New Mexico State, banking on Ashton Daniels' running skill set and hoping his dual-threat abilities can offset a modest passing résumé.

Clemson University is set to kick off its 2026 football season with a series of media appearances, including ACC Media Days in Charlotte and a season‑opening showdown against LSU in Baton Rouge.
The new season begins with a historic matchup between North Carolina and TCU in Ireland, setting the stage for a competitive ACC race and highlighting dozens of players to watch.