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As the 2026 SoCon football season looms, teams like Western Carolina, Mercer and Tennessee Tech bring new storylines, key players and coaching changes that could reshape the league.
Senior defensive back Ken Moore Jr. of Western Carolina University was named to the second‑team Preseason All‑America list by Stats Perform FCS, marking the fifth consecutive season a Catamount has received the honor. The announcement coincides with upcoming Southern Conference Media Day and the start of ticket sales for the 2026 home schedule.
A look at the most consequential portal moves for four programs and how they could influence the upcoming college football landscape.
The Hawkeyes open the 2026 season against Northern Illinois, a team bolstered by transfer quarterback Taron Dickens, whose 2025 performance sets a high bar for the upcoming clash.
Northern Illinois' offseason moves make their matchup with Iowa more competitive than in recent years.
The Hawkeyes are favored to beat the Huskies on Sept. 5, but the emergence of transfer quarterback Taron Dickens adds a new layer of challenge for Iowa's revamped defense.
Iowa is favored to beat Northern Illinois on Sept. 5, but the Huskies' new quarterback Taron Dickens brings a potent offensive threat that could make the game far more competitive than initially expected.
After being released by North Carolina for academic reasons, record‑setting quarterback Taron Dickens has committed to Northern Illinois, where he will look to add depth and experience as the Huskies prepare for their inaugural season in the Mountain West.
Despite a five‑year, $50 million deal, Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina has been marred by a 4‑8 record, a weak transfer portal class and off‑field distractions that have prompted HBO to scrap a planned Hard Knocks feature.
After a 4‑8 record under Bill Belichick, the Tar Heels lose Taron Dickens, but emerging talent Billy Edwards offers a glimmer of hope for a rebuilding squad.
Steve Newmark, who will assume the role of UNC athletics director on July 1, speaks about the program’s direction under Bill Belichick, a revamped roster and the upcoming season opener in Ireland.