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After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels are gearing up for a challenging 2026 slate that includes marquee matchups against Notre Dame, Miami and Virginia.
Coach Tony Elliott's emphasis on education, leadership and winning has turned Virginia's program into a national model, leveraging unprecedented experience and a roster rich in veterans and transfers.
A look at the college football programs that return the most playing time, the key players driving their depth, and how that experience could shape the upcoming season.
A look at how teams are stacking up on total snaps and games played, the rise of veteran transfers, and what it means for the upcoming season.
With the Cavaliers having experimented with permanent in‑season captains in 2025, the program is weighing a structured selection process for the upcoming year, highlighting a diverse slate of candidates across offense, defense and special teams.
The Cavaliers enter the 2026 campaign with a veteran front five, a defense that finished among the ACC’s best, and a schedule that avoids several traditional powerhouses, but they must replace key skill players and adapt to a shifting roster.
Virginia's 2026 conference slate has been ordered from least to most difficult, spotlighting key matchups, emerging star performances and the pressure on coaches as the team looks to build on a record‑breaking 2025 season.
Justin Speros, a longtime insider with deep ties to the Cavaliers' football operations, has been appointed general manager, succeeding Tyler Jones who left for Stanford. Coach Tony Elliott expressed confidence in Speros's ability to steer the program forward.
Virginia Athletics announced the promotion of Justin Speros to general manager of the football program, highlighting his two‑year climb through the ranks and the confidence placed in him by head coach Tony Elliott.
Originally scheduled for Rio de Janeiro, the NC State vs. Virginia football contest has been shifted to Charlottesville, Virginia, after an extensive review involving operational partners and international stakeholders.
After a review with international partners, the much‑anticipated South American debut of an FBS matchup was aborted, prompting refunds for fans and a pivot toward future global events.
The Cavaliers open with a tough slate, rely on a deep running back corps, and must navigate red‑zone uncertainty while Coach Tony Elliott pushes for consistent playoff contention.
Virginia, fresh off an 11‑win season, enters the September 19, 2026 neutral‑site clash with West Virginia as a heavy favorite, while the Mountaineers aim to prove they can compete in a pivotal non‑conference test.
Defending ACC champions the Duke Blue Devils face three pivotal games that will determine whether they can repeat as conference titleholders in 2026.
The Cavaliers and the Dukes will meet again in 2028 at Scott Stadium, marking the fifth chapter of a series that has seesawed over decades, while both teams navigate new coaching landscapes and conference realignments.
The Cavaliers and the Dukes have announced a 2028 non‑conference football game at Scott Stadium. The matchup revives memories of a 2023 weather‑delayed victory for JMU and raises questions about the evolving careers of Curt Cignetti and Billy Napier.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason power rankings have been released, and the narrative is already taking shape. At the top of the list sits the University of Miami, a program that has ridden a wave of momentum into the 2026 campaign.
Virginia head coach Tony Elliott supports a larger College Football Playoff, citing both the benefits of more teams and the possible downsides for regular‑season and bowl significance.
The first week of the 2026 college football schedule features cross‑continental contests, with TCU favored over North Carolina and Virginia slight favorites over NC State, while betting insights highlight key storylines.
An analysis of the on‑field and off‑field issues that have reshaped Clemson's recent performance and what the future might hold.
After a wave of departures, Duke’s 2026 football slate blends early promise with late‑season trials, culminating in a record that could redefine the program’s trajectory.
After a wave of departures, Duke’s 2026 football slate blends early non‑conference victories with tough conference tests, setting the stage for a balanced finish under Manny Diaz’s leadership.
Head coach Tony Elliott praised the team's progress, noting 16 remaining practices before fall camp and a stable depth chart that positions Beau Pribula as the starter with Eli Holstein and Cole Geer as backups.