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Following a 9‑5 record, an ACC championship and a Sun Bowl victory, the Blue Devils are set to open the 2026 campaign against Tulane, with tough tests against Miami, Virginia, Clemson and more.
A look at the programs expected to surge, those likely to stumble, and the storylines that will define the upcoming season.
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt outlines the college football teams he believes will see their stock rise or fall in 2026, highlighting key coaching changes, quarterback situations and program momentum
Katin Houser, a redshirt senior from Anaheim, California, is set to quarterback the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2026, bringing Big Ten experience and a strong arm, while the program navigates roster turnover and a search for a future signal‑caller.
Illinois announces Katin Houser as its 2026 starting quarterback, highlighting his Big Ten experience, 3,000‑yard 2025 season, and the challenges posed by a reshaped offensive line and defensive scheme.
The latest Big Ten power rankings spotlight Ohio State’s dominance, Oregon’s resurgence, and a host of other contenders as the 2026 season approaches.
Illinois' 2026 football schedule pits the Fighting Illini against a slate of powerhouse opponents, from a revenge duel with Duke to a showdown with top‑ranked Oregon, highlighting key players and pivotal matchups.
The Illini’s 2026 schedule features a Duke rematch, a bid to end a decade‑long drought at Ohio State, a top‑three showdown with Oregon, a rivalry test against Nebraska and a historic finale at Ryan Field.
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti has thrown his weight behind a 24‑team playoff format for college football, a structure that would hand the top eight seeds a first‑round bye and guarantee them home‑field advantage. The proposal promises to keep more programs competitive deep into the season, and a look at Penn State’s hypothetical paths highlights both promise and uncertainty.
Nebraska sits eighth in the Big Ten per ESPN and tenth per CBS Sports, facing a challenging schedule as it seeks to turn back‑to‑back 7‑6 seasons into a breakthrough year.
The Hawkeyes open against Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, then face a gauntlet of Big Ten powerhouses, with transfers, coaching changes and unanswered questions shaping the narrative.
The Fighting Illini have quietly reshaped their roster this offseason, bringing in transfer quarterback Katin Houser and tight end Benjamin Thurman, while veteran Luke Altmyer moves on.
The latest forecast from Sports Illustrated assigns confidence ratings to every projected Big Ten quarterback for the 2026 season, highlighting both locked‑in starters and unsettled races.