
Stanford’s 2017 Australian Triumph and the Road Ahead
In 2017 Stanford traveled to Australia a week early, adapted to the time zone, and defeated Rice 62-7, a victory that set the stage for future NFL games Down Under.
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In 2017 Stanford traveled to Australia a week early, adapted to the time zone, and defeated Rice 62-7, a victory that set the stage for future NFL games Down Under.

When Stanford traveled to Sydney in 2017 for a season‑opening game against Rice, the experience proved transformative for the program and signaled the expanding reach of American football beyond U.S. borders.

Lane Kiffin’s 51‑10 win over Clemson highlighted a strong debut, while coaches such as Eric Morris and Kyle Whittingham faced early setbacks, illustrating the wide range of outcomes among the 31 new college football head coaches.

The 2026 college football season opens with a calendar shift, early losses for powerhouse programs, and surprising wins that highlight the sport's evolving dynamics.

The first week of college football delivered surprising outcomes, standout individual performances and notable roster moves that will influence early season rankings.

The 2026 season introduces a 12‑team playoff with guaranteed spots for Power Four champions and Notre Dame, while coaching changes and transfer portal activity promise fresh storylines across the nation.
From ACC showdowns to early conference standings battles, the Week 0 schedule highlights teams poised to make early statements in the 2025 season.

The Atlantic Coast Conference opens its 2026 football campaign on August 29, highlighted by an unprecedented game in Dublin and a host of storylines across the conference.

USC opens with a 52‑20 win over San Jose State, while other early games reveal coaching shifts, injury management, and potential turning points for several programs.

The opening week of the 2026 college football schedule blends FCS showdowns, historic rematches and early power‑five confrontations, highlighting teams poised to make early statements.

From a Dublin rematch between North Carolina and TCU to North Dakota State’s FBS debut, the opening week promises twists that could ripple through the playoff picture.

The latest 2026 preseason rankings of all 138 FBS teams highlight the growing influence of NIL deals and the transfer portal, with early‑season matchups, coaching moves and offensive revamps set to dictate which programs can turn potential into contention.

Mario Cristobal’s rise to the top of the ACC coach rankings reflects a dramatic turnaround at Miami, while Dabo Swinney’s fall to second signals a new era of competition.

The ACC Network’s August schedule introduces a series of exclusive interviews with ACC football coaches and players, a play‑calling forum with veteran strategists, and a road‑trip segment that visits key campuses as the conference builds toward the 2026 season
Notre Dame’s head coach Marcus Freeman chose not to participate in the 2024 preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, a departure from previous years. His absence coincides with the Irish securing a No. 5 preseason ranking and five first‑place votes, reflecting a broader pattern among top coaches who increasingly delegate ballot responsibilities.
Marcus Freeman, head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, chose not to participate in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll, delegating the task to his staff. The omission comes as the program pushes for a spot in the 2025 College Football Playoff, a selection process now driven by a committee rather than polls.

Andrew Luck, now Stanford's general manager, and head coach Tavita Pritchard are leveraging a shared playing history to steer the university's football program back to prominence amid a complex athletic landscape.

Clemson University is set to kick off its 2026 football season with a series of media appearances, including ACC Media Days in Charlotte and a season‑opening showdown against LSU in Baton Rouge.

The 2026 season opens with North Carolina facing TCU in Dublin, while Heisman hopefuls and new coaching dynamics promise excitement across the sport.

A group of Stanford football seniors has launched the first chapter of the College Football Players Association, signaling a push for collective bargaining and improved conditions for college athletes.

Stanford’s football team has launched the inaugural player‑led chapter of the College Football Players Association, a move that could reshape how college athletes organize and negotiate.
Stanford’s football team has formed the inaugural player‑led chapter of the College Football Players Association, a step that could reshape how college athletes organize and negotiate.

The 2026 college football season opens on August 29, featuring matchups in Ireland, the United States, and a slate of high‑profile games that spotlight emerging coaches and historic rivalries

The Hokies enter fall camp with a fresh coaching direction, key Penn State transfers and high expectations for a dramatic turnaround in the 2026 season.