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Four Trojans earn preseason All-Big Ten nods, joining six total selections that include first‑team standouts Makai Lemon and Bishop Fitzgerald. Their stories reflect both promise and perseverance.
From Ohio State's lofty expectations to Texas' tough slate, Klatt's forecasts reveal the shifting landscape of next season's college football.
The author reflects on a pattern of falling for teams that often disappoint, and outlines five programs that could finally break expectations in the upcoming year.
A look at how Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, once a dominant force, now sits at No. 11 among FBS coaches after a challenging 2025 campaign.
With a 9‑4 finish in 2025 and a top‑ranked recruiting class, the Trojans are betting on new talent to chase a College Football Playoff spot.
A recent ranking places Lincoln Riley at No. 15 for the 2026 season, down from No. 12 a year earlier. With USC averaging five losses per season and missing the College Football Playoff, the coach faces a pivotal test in the physically demanding Big Ten, where quarterback development and schedule challenges could define his future.
Ohio State's 2026 schedule blends historic prestige with unprecedented challenges, featuring top‑ranked opponents and a projected win total that hovers near ten.
Despite a injury‑riddled past, Drake London is projected to be the Falcons' primary fantasy weapon in 2026, with expectations of at least 140 targets and a WR8 ranking.
After a 9‑4 finish and a bowl defeat, the Trojans are focused on a College Football Playoff push, highlighted by a marquee matchup at Penn State and a slate of Big Ten battles.
The Ducks' 2026 offense combines veteran experience with emerging talent, setting the stage for a championship run.
With the 2026‑27 college football season approaching, a handful of coaches face mounting scrutiny due to recent performance woes, sizable buyout terms and a flood of players entering the transfer portal.
Billy Bowman Jr. capped his college career with a school‑record three interception returns for touchdowns, helping Oklahoma dominate its final Big 12 games before the move to the SEC.
College football’s most pressured coaches are turning to elite recruiting to buy time, with USC’s Lincoln Riley and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney showcasing starkly different pathways.
Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans face a pivotal Halloween showdown with Ohio State, a game that could shape the team’s playoff destiny and the coach’s future.
With USC tabbed No. 4 in the Big Ten preseason power rankings, coach Lincoln Riley faces mounting expectations. Key battles against Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana, plus the emergence of quarterback Jayden Maiava, could determine whether the Trojans merely qualify for the College Football Playoff or contend for a national title.
The University of Southern California has created a dedicated AI leadership role, appointing Conor McQuiston to steer predictive analytics for football strategy, backed by a $200 million gift and a top‑ranked recruiting class.
In a groundbreaking move, the University of Southern California has named Conor McQuiston to lead its first dedicated artificial intelligence role for football, signaling a new era of data‑driven decision making.
The Trojans enter a challenging schedule in the Big Ten, with marquee games against Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Wisconsin that could shape their postseason destiny.
Penn State enters a new era under Matt Campbell while the Big Ten's competitive landscape reshapes with top‑tier powerhouses, mid‑tier contenders, and a wave of roster changes across the league.
The university announced that Conor McQuiston will transition from director of analytics to director of AI, reporting to general manager Chad Bowden, as part of a broader strategy to embed AI into game planning and scouting.
The University of Southern California has created a pioneering role for artificial intelligence in college football, appointing Conor McQuiston to oversee data-driven strategy for the program.
The University of Southern California has named Conor McQuiston as its first Director of Artificial Intelligence for football, a role funded by a major gift from alumnus Mark Stevens. The hire, reported to Chad Bowden, follows Coach Lincoln Riley's evolving tenure and the program's recent move into the Big Ten.
A forecasted 5‑7 record for Rutgers raises questions about Coach Greg Schiano’s future, while the team’s slate includes both promising victories and formidable opponents.
The 2026 football schedule for Rutgers was released, revealing a home opener against UMass and a demanding Big Ten slate that could determine bowl eligibility and spark debate over Greg Schiano's future.