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An in‑depth look at the expanded Football Bowl Subdivision rankings, the criteria behind them, and the storylines surrounding the teams and players poised to influence the 2026 season.
The latest rankings blend Heisman winners, transfer sensations and freshmen phenoms, highlighting the depth and uncertainty that define modern college football.
USA TODAY Sports ranks the best returning and emerging players for 2026, highlighting transfers, breakout freshmen and the unpredictable nature of college football rankings.
The 2026 college football season opens with a series of high‑stakes nonconference games, featuring rematches, coaching shifts and playoff‑bound aspirations.
Veteran signal‑caller CJ Bailey is projected to dominate the ACC, while defensive lineman Harvey Dyson is expected to anchor a pass rush that could reshape the Wolfpack’s fortunes.
SMU announces a seven‑game 2026 home slate highlighted by white‑out attire, crown giveaways for quarterback Kevin Jennings, and a series of fan‑focused celebrations culminating in Homecoming.
A breakdown of the 2026 preseason rankings that place Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Indiana and Miami in the elite S Tier, while teams like Ole Miss, Oklahoma and LSU sit in the A Tier, and lower‑tier programs face steep schedule challenges.
After a flawless 8‑0 ACC run, a Holiday Bowl win and a College Football Playoff berth, SMU returns with a revamped roster, a seasoned coaching staff and a schedule designed to chase another conference crown.
Coach Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Kevin Jennings detail the four essential ingredients — competitiveness, SEC West dominance, overcoming past playoff hurdles, and financial stability — that could finally propel SMU into the College Football Playoff.
Building on Kevin Jennings' dual-threat experience, a fortified offensive line, and a revamped defense, SMU aims to navigate a lighter ACC slate, avoid late-game slip‑ups and secure an 11‑1 record that could deliver an automatic College Football Playoff invitation.
The offseason buzz centers on the programs positioned to break into the College Football Playoff, highlighting quarterback developments, coaching continuity and schedule advantages that could tip the balance.
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
Despite preseason rankings outside the top‑12, three programs — LSU, SMU and Houston — are being touted as dark‑horse contenders for the 2026 College Football Playoff, driven by elite coaching hires, returning starters and strategic schedules.
Virginia enters 2026 with unprecedented depth, setting the stage for multiple breakout performances across the schedule.
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.
SMU’s strong 2025 campaign, led by quarterback Kevin Jennings and a revamped defense, sets the stage for a pivotal matchup against Boston College in Dallas.
Darian Mensah’s preseason accolade, his recent transfer from Duke, and the Hurricanes’ ambitious schedule set the stage for a 2026 campaign that could redefine the program’s national standing.
The Atlantic Coast Conference unveiled its preseason all‑conference team, with Miami dominating the list. Quarterback Darian Mensah earned player‑of‑the‑year honors after guiding Duke to a league title last season.
Darian Mensah’s historic 2025 performance earns him the ACC’s top preseason honor, positioning Miami as the favorite to win the conference title and setting the stage for a competitive 2026 season.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s media poll crowns the Miami Hurricanes as overwhelming favorites, highlighting a veteran voter base, a high‑profile quarterback transfer and a $20 million revenue boost.
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 2026 season opens with North Carolina facing TCU in Dublin, while Heisman hopefuls and new coaching dynamics promise excitement across the sport.
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.