Dark‑Horse Programs Eye Playoff Upsets
A look at the underrated programs that could reshape the College Football Playoff picture this season.
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A look at the underrated programs that could reshape the College Football Playoff picture this season.

The Chippewas open training camp on Aug. 5, returning 13 starters and planning two public scrimmages before their season opener at New Mexico on Sept. 5.

The Volunteers will face Central Michigan for the first time in 2028, pay $1.3 million for the matchup, and begin a home‑and‑home series with Washington in 2029, while also playing West Virginia in Charlotte.

Central Michigan University's football program expressed optimism after a strong showing at the Mid‑American Conference Kickoff Media Day at Ford Field, setting the stage for a pivotal game against Eastern Michigan on November 4 and a potential run at the MAC Championship.

The Mid-American Conference will hold its annual Football Kickoff on July 22, 2026, at Detroit’s Ford Field, featuring Central Michigan’s coaching staff and players, with live coverage on ESPN+ and a full season schedule set to begin August 29.

The Mid-American Conference will unveil its 2026 football season during a live kickoff event on July 22 at Detroit’s Ford Field, featuring media sessions with coaches, players and conference leadership.

The Hurricanes will host the Chippewas at Hard Rock Stadium as a preparatory game before their high‑profile encounter with Clemson.
Landon Swanson, a former state wrestling champion and walk‑on at Central Michigan University, has been awarded a full scholarship after a series of position changes and impressive performances on special teams.