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The Athletic’s new eight‑tier ranking spotlights coaches who are redefining success, from Curt Cignetti’s sustained excellence to rising stars like Bret Bielema, while exposing the shifting expectations at programs once considered untouchable.
From the classroom to the gridiron, Rice University’s football program is redefining what it means to compete at the highest level while pursuing demanding degrees.
During a recent Media Day, Rice University’s football staff outlined key themes for the upcoming season, emphasizing player retention, a new offensive scheme, and the leadership role of four newly elected captains.
From Louisiana Tech to Vanderbilt, Tommy McClelland's extensive administrative background equips him to revitalize Purdue's struggling football program and forge a winning culture in the Big Ten.
A decade of high‑scoring Air Raid and spread offenses has given way to a more balanced, defense‑driven landscape in the FBS.
The Owls' special teams unit emerges as a cornerstone for the 2026 campaign, while the offense navigates a new scheme under a growing program.
Coaches across the American Conference reflect on how the transfer portal reshapes roster building, offering players new pathways and financial prospects.
The Owls aim to leverage a revitalized rushing attack under second‑year head coach Scott Abell, with Jackson returning alongside a talented group of runners.
Scott Abell’s first year at Rice Football delivered five victories and a bowl berth, surpassing projections. Entering his second season, he seeks to translate early momentum into a winning campaign and the program’s first bowl win in over a decade.
Two separate live feeds from the American Conference Media Day will give fans unprecedented access to coaches, players, and key administrators across the 14‑team league.
Cade Rodgers, a multi‑position standout from Mississippi, pledged to Rice University, joining a talented cohort of offensive recruits.
The American Conference announced that its annual Football Kickoff and Media Days will take place in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 23‑24, 2026, featuring all head coaches, student‑athletes, live ESPN+ coverage and a series of fan‑focused activities that build on the league’s record‑breaking 2025 season.
The conference’s championship‑winning 2025 season, highlighted by Tulane’s College Football Playoff berth, will be celebrated in a two‑day event that streams on ESPN+.
The American Conference will host its annual Kickoff and Media Days on July 23‑24, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring unprecedented access for fans, live ESPN+ coverage and a look back at the league’s record‑breaking 2025 campaign.