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Penn State's 2026 schedule deliberately avoids 2025 playoff teams, featuring a marquee White Out against USC, a road test at Washington, and a pivotal game at Michigan, all designed to propel new head coach Matt Campbell toward a playoff run.
From Texas Tech’s title defense to Utah’s overhaul and TCU’s renewed ambitions, the Big 12 enters a pivotal summer break with new faces, returning starters and breakout hopes.
The 2026 Cyclones face a mixed slate of opponents, from Southeast Missouri State to BYU, as they navigate a challenging Big 12 landscape under head coach Jimmy Rogers.
Bryson Ford, a highly rated cornerback with 25 offers, is scheduled for a June visit to Ames as he weighs his college destination.
Iowa State University is making a concerted effort to secure cornerback Bryson Ford, a 6‑foot‑1, 180‑pound prospect from Suwanee, Georgia, who will visit Ames from June 19‑21 and also plans a trip to Harvard. With 25 offers including those from Kansas State, Kansas, BYU, Boston College and Wake Forest, Ford is weighing the Cyclones' coaching staff, culture and campus life against other programs. His junior season produced 39 tackles, four interceptions and 23 pass break‑ups, positioning him as a top secondary target.
The 2026 Cy-Hawk game will see Jimmy Rogers leading Iowa State against a favored Iowa squad in Iowa City on September 12.
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.
James Franklin's move to Virginia Tech brings a $41.75 million contract and a $229 million athletics budget, while Penn State welcomes Iowa State's Rocco Becht and a top-five transfer class under new head coach Matt Campbell.
USC Trojans enter their fifth season under head coach Lincoln Riley with a top recruiting class, but a challenging schedule and key losses could keep them out of the playoff despite a projected 9‑3 finish.
Athlon Sports’ latest outlook envisions a competitive 2026 college football landscape, with Ohio State favored to reclaim the conference title, emerging stars poised for national honors, and several programs eyeing breakthrough performances.
Iowa State is sharpening its 2027 recruiting efforts, highlighted by an upcoming official visit from top prospect Bennett Konkey, whose family ties and on‑field achievements add intrigue to the Cyclones' push.
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 2026 Big Ten clash between USC and Penn State carries extra narrative weight as former assistants take the opposite sidelines, adding personal stakes for Lincoln Riley and his staff.
After a massive exodus, the Cyclones must prove an all‑transfer roster can still compete, aiming for a bowl berth while navigating new chemistry and a showdown with Penn State.
Penn State's quarterback room faces a pivotal season as veteran Rocco Becht battles injury concerns while young arms vie for prominence, shaping the team's playoff outlook.
The Trojans aim for their first College Football Playoff appearance, navigating a challenging slate that tests coach Lincoln Riley’s vision and the team’s championship aspirations.
FanDuel has cut Penn State's projected regular‑season wins for 2026 to 8.5, down from 9.5, yet the Nittany Lions remain favored to exceed that total despite a massive influx of new players.
USC coach Lincoln Riley enters his fifth season with a clear vision: a 2026 campaign that could finally deliver the Trojans back to the top of college football, backed by 65% returning production, a elite recruiting class and veteran coordinator Gary Patterson.
Iowa's 2026 football schedule pits the Hawkeyes against top‑ranked rivals early, highlighting quarterback uncertainty and the potential for a playoff push.
The Hawkeyes’ schedule packs three power‑house opponents into a two‑week window, while a later stretch offers a chance at a perfect run against weaker foes.
The latest wave of Big Ten coaching changes reveals divergent approaches to roster construction, from Chesney’s aggressive portal use to Fitzgerald’s adaptation challenges, and the steady hands of Whittingham and Campbell.
Penn State’s post‑spring ranking, a challenging yet promising schedule, and the impact of transfers and coaching changes set the tone for a season that could see the Nittany Lions reach double‑digit wins.
Ohio State leads the latest Big Ten power rankings despite a five‑year championship drought, while Oregon, Indiana and a host of other programs jockey for position.
After a December 2025 hiring, head coach Matt Campbell begins his first season at Penn State, navigating a low‑ranked recruiting class and a wave of transfers while hoping to restore the program's former prominence.