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Projected preseason AP poll places BYU at No. 14, reflecting recent success, returning star LJ Martin and improved recruiting, while scenarios range from a top‑10 breakout to a safe no‑worse‑than‑16 finish.
Early‑season showdowns between traditional rivals and rising contenders will test teams’ playoff credentials and reshape the national title picture.
From Ohio State’s showdown with Texas to BYU’s clash with Utah, a handful of games will determine which teams earn a spot in the 2026 playoff
A look at the programs, key players and structural changes that could deliver the first-ever playoff appearances for several college football teams in 2026.
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.
BYU added California running back Journee Tonga to its 2026 roster without prior recruiting notice, highlighting his versatility and early‑season potential.
The latest Sporting News preseason All‑America team reveals a conference‑heavy lineup, with Texas and Ole Miss delivering multiple first‑team standouts and a wealth of returning talent poised to shape the upcoming college football season.
Jakub Urbaniak, a 6‑foot‑9 Polish center, has signed with BYU for the 2026‑27 season, adding size and international pedigree to the Cougars’ lineup. Meanwhile, BYU football standouts LJ Martin, Walker Lyons and Bruce Mitchell earned preseason honors that signal depth across the program.
Kalani Sitake voices dissatisfaction with the Cougars' recent performance despite a 23‑4 record, emphasizing the need for continued growth as the 2026 season approaches.
A record number of Big 12 players appear on preseason watch lists, highlighting the league's offensive depth and national relevance ahead of the upcoming college football season.
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.
The 2026 college football landscape is shaped by emerging talents and transformative hires across major conferences, each poised to impact their teams' title aspirations.
The Cougars are projected to dominate both sides of the ball, with standout players poised for accolades and a marquee broadcast appearance.
The upcoming season features a slate of marquee individual duels that could shape the fate of teams and the playoff picture.
The Big 12 prepares for its 30th anniversary season in 2026, highlighting historic achievements, fresh leadership and a new playoff structure.
An in‑depth look at the top running backs poised to define fantasy lineups, the importance of four‑RB weekly stacks, and the players leading the conversation.
With the 2026 campaign opening against Utah Tech in under 40 days, BYU is shaping its roster around a returning head coach, a new offensive coordinator, and a running back poised to rewrite the program's record books.
As fall camp begins, the Cougars focus on three pivotal storylines that could shape their season, highlighted by the performance of key players and an early test against the UCF Knights.
At the Harrington Center for the Arts, brothers Bear and Tiger Bachmeier performed their first concert as the musical act Music Bachs, joined by uncle Don and coached by Kalani Sitake, as part of the city’s ‘Concerts in the Park’ series.
Last season’s top preseason contenders stumbled, and this year’s hype cycle faces new eligibility rules, financial strain, and the allure of fresh uniform designs, all while the sport debates a larger playoff expansion.
As the 2026 season looms, seven pivotal players and their teams emerge as critical to title contention, each bringing unique talent and experience.
An early look at quarterbacks, running backs and receivers who could become fantasy standouts in the 2026 season.
From Notre Dame's quarterback to Texas' defensive standout, these players are the linchpins of their programs as the 2026 season approaches.
With 21 former four‑star recruits set for the 2026 fall camp, BYU is building the depth and talent needed to challenge for the Big 12 championship.