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On August 27, the Phoenix will host Glenville State at Rhodes Stadium, marking the program’s first-ever meeting with the Division II opponent and the first midweek home game since 1995.
The latest Phil Steele FCS All‑America preseason team highlights a deep pool of talent across the CAA, with Rhode Island’s Marquis Buchanan and others earning first‑team honors.
Six CAA Football athletes were recognized on the 2026 FCS Football Central Preseason All‑America team, highlighted by Rhode Island’s four selections and notable performances from Elon, URI and North Carolina A&T.
The Coastal Athletic Association announced its 2026 preseason football honors, recognizing eight Elon athletes and projecting the team to finish third in the league.
The latest preseason All‑American selections highlight the depth of talent entering the 2026 season, featuring standout performers from across the FCS landscape.
Elon placekicker Luke Barnes has been named a first‑team FCS Football Central Preseason All‑American, highlighting a standout sophomore season marked by perfect extra‑point conversion and near‑perfect field‑goal accuracy.
The 2026 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All‑America team recognizes a deep pool of talent from CAA Football, highlighted by first‑team standout Marquis Buchanan and a host of impactful performers across defense and special teams.
Linebacker Brodie Carroll and placekicker Luke Barnes were named second‑team Stats Perform FCS Preseason All‑Americans, marking a historic first for Elon and highlighting the program’s rising national profile.