
North Dakota State’s Bold Leap to FBS Football
North Dakota State University is investing heavily to transition its football program from the FCS to the FBS, securing major fees, donor commitments and a strategic conference move.
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North Dakota State University is investing heavily to transition its football program from the FCS to the FBS, securing major fees, donor commitments and a strategic conference move.

A look at the programs and key players poised to challenge traditional powerhouses in the 2026 college football season.

Boise State enters as the early favorite, yet a host of contenders and coaching shifts promise a competitive Pac-12 campaign.
Fresno State’s football program confronts a pivotal challenge as senior guard Edward Fonua and running back Brandon Ramirez are lost for the season, forcing a young line to step up and maintain the team’s historic rushing identity.
Coach Matt Entz is reshaping the Fresno State Bulldogs into a potential Group of Six College Football Playoff contender, banking on a roster that returns 14–15 starters and leveraging new NCAA eligibility reforms to accelerate player development.

With a loaded recruiting class and a debut in the Big Ten, USC aims to translate preseason optimism into on‑field production

Ahead of the 2026 kickoff, the Pac-12 unveils eight programs and a coaching roster that blends fresh talent with proven pedigree, setting the stage for a competitive year.

The USC Trojans confront a demanding October slate, featuring marquee matchups against Washington, Penn State, Wisconsin and Ohio State, with the final game against the Buckeyes poised to shape conference titles, postseason routes and individual accolades.

Upcoming changes in college football conference realignment for 2026 bring historic programs into the FBS, reshape major conferences and introduce new postseason challenges.

The 2026 college football landscape will see North Dakota State and Sacramento State enter the FBS, while the Mountain West, MAC and Pac‑12 undergo major realignments, affecting eligibility, postseason prospects, and historic power dynamics.
Josh Brown replaces retiring coach Tony Caviglia, drawing on stints at Sacramento State, Gavilan College and North Dakota State. He aims to recruit locally, balance academics with winning, and rebuild the Bulldogs program.
North Dakota State’s football slate will feature a handful of prime‑time matchups, but the late‑hour kickoffs raise questions about fan accessibility and the wisdom of the Mountain West’s West Coast‑centric schedule.

USC has released the kickoff times and television networks for its first four games of the 2026 season, highlighting a mix of non‑conference opponents and the start of Big Ten play.

Wide receiver Tanook Hines is preparing for a high‑stakes stretch that could define his draft trajectory. Games against Fresno State, Oregon, and Indiana present distinct defensive challenges that may elevate his status as an NFL‑ready prospect.
Fresno State will join the Pac-12 on July 1, but the Bulldogs lag behind many rivals in football spending, prompting coach Matt Entz to call for investment in facilities, revenue sharing and staff salaries.