Memphis football braces for a demanding 2026 slate
The Tigers open against UNLV in Nevada, travel to Boise State, and face a revamped slate of opponents that includes Navy, South Florida, Tulane and more.
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The Tigers open against UNLV in Nevada, travel to Boise State, and face a revamped slate of opponents that includes Navy, South Florida, Tulane and more.

From Akron's 2017 drought to Stanford's power‑conference resurgence, the journeys of six teams illustrate how coaching changes, historic losing streaks and scheduling hurdles intersect in the pursuit of postseason play
Penn State's 2026 schedule is ranked 17th in difficulty, omitting traditional powerhouses and providing a strategic opening for Coach Matt Campbell to integrate new players and staff.

Former Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich has been placed on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, recognizing a career that combined record‑breaking college statistics with a nine‑year NFL tenure.

The American Conference, ESPN and CBS have released kickoff times for the Owls’ first three weeks of the 2026 season, confirming a slate that includes marquee matchups against Penn State, Army and Navy, while also highlighting a home showdown with Rice.

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.

Penn State’s post‑spring ranking, a challenging yet promising schedule, and the impact of transfers and coaching changes set the tone for a season that could see the Nittany Lions reach double‑digit wins.