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The college football season is coming fast, and not a moment too soon
Here we go with the College Football News Preview for the 2026 season with our complete previews for all 138 FBS teams.
Coming over the next several days: All-American and all-conference teams, projected records, transfer portal impact, returning stars, top newcomers, conference outlooks, preseason rankings, win total projections, bowl projections, and College Football Playoff predictions.
But first, our detailed preview of every team.
College Football PreviewsACC | Big Ten | Big 12 | SEC | AAC | CUSA
ND & UConn | MAC | MWest | Pac-12 | Sun Belt
2026 College Football Team Previews, Rankings, Schedules and Predictions
26 Key Questions for the 2026 Season
26: Winningest Programs Yet To Make the CFP
22: Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects
20: What's Next in Realignment?
19. UP NEXT: Ranking the new coaches
Most previews were done earlier in the summer. We try to update everything on the fly, but please let us know at @ColFootballNews if we're missing anything.
ACC Football Previews 2026
Boston College
The Eagles will bounce back fast under O'Brien.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Cal
The Golden Bears are more dangerous now.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Clemson
Can Dabo Swinney bring the Tigers back?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Duke
The Blue Devils keep on winning.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Florida State
Can the Seminoles get their swagger back?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Georgia Tech
Rebuild or reload for Brent Key and the Yellow Jackets?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Louisville
It's time for the Cardinals to win an ACC championship.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Miami
Can the Hurricanes get back to the CFP?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
North Carolina
Bill Belichick needs results now.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
NC State
When is it finally the Wolfpack's turn?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Pitt
The Panthers are the ACC's ultimate wild card.
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SMU
The Mustangs are among the ACC elite.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Stanford
Can Andrew Luck fix the Cardinal?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Syracuse
Can Steve Angeli bring the program back?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Virginia
The Cavaliers have to finish the job.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Virginia Tech
Can James Franklin fix the Hokies?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Wake Forest
Time to stop overlooking the Demon Deacons.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
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American Conference Football Previews 2026
Army
Can the Black Knights possibly go to the College Football Playoff?
Charlotte
Tim Albin's 49ers need a breakthrough.
East Carolina
Why the Pirates could win big again.
Florida Atlantic
Can Zach Kittley's offense dominate?
Memphis
Can Charles Huff keep the Tigers rolling?
Navy
Can the Midshipmen crash the College Football Playoff?
North Texas
How fast can the Mean Green reload?
Rice
Improved Owls need a few breaks.
Temple
KC Keeler is building a winner.
Tulane
Can the Green Wave win another American title?
Tulsa
Finally time for a Golden Hurricane breakthrough.
UAB
It's Alex Mortensen's program now.
USF
Brian Hartline's Bulls built to win the American.
UTSA
Is this the year the Roadrunners get noticed?
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Big 12 Football Previews 2026
Arizona
Can the Wildcats Push in the Big 12 Race?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Arizona State
Kenny Dillingham Keeps the Sun Devils Rolling.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Baylor
The great Bears offense has to start producing wins.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
BYU
Can the snubbed Cougars grab a CFP spot?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Cincinnati
The Bearcats need a breakthrough season.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Colorado
Can Deion Sanders shock the world again?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Houston
The Cougars are good enough to win the Big 12.
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Iowa State
The Cyclones are starting over under Jimmy Rodgers.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Kansas
Lance Leipold needs more from his Jayhawks.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Kansas State
The Collin Klein era begins - and it should be strong.
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Oklahoma State
The Cowboys will be wild again under Eric Morris.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
TCU
The Horned Frogs want to be better than good.
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Texas Tech
Do the Red Raiders have staying power?
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UCF
Time for the Knights to win like a Big 12 team.
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Utah
Can Morgan Scalley finally get the Utes to the playoff?
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West Virginia
The Rich Rodriguez attack is loaded.
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Big Ten Football Previews 2026
Illinois
Bret Bielema's team is good enough to be a bother again.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Indiana
The Hoosiers aren’t going anywhere - they're still amazing.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Iowa
Can the Hawkeyes win just a little bit more?
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Maryland
Will the Terps finally get noticed?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Michigan
Kyle Whittingham will try making the Wolverines elite again.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Michigan State
Can Pat Fitzgerald bring back the Spartan toughness?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Minnesota
PJ Fleck's team has to find its footing in the loaded Big Ten.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Nebraska
Can the Huskers finally deliver?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Northwestern
The Wildcats will look the part in their new house.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Ohio State
Will the Buckeyes find another gear?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Oregon
Is this finally the Ducks' national title time?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Penn State
Can Matt Campbell win the big games?
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Purdue
Barry Odom is slowly getting the Boilermakers moving.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Rutgers
Will the Scarlet Knights surprise the Big Ten?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
UCLA
Can Bob Chesney pull off the next great turnaround?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
USC
Can Lincoln Riley finally get the Trojans in the CFP?
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Washington
Can the Huskies run with the Big Ten big boys?
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Wisconsin
Will Luke Fickell's team ever score?
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Conference USA Football Previews 2026
Delaware
The talented Blue Hens should build off their great season.
FIU
Willie Simmons' Panthers to make a CUSA title push.
Jacksonville State
Can the Gamecocks get back to the CUSA Championship?
Kennesaw State
Jerry Mack built a winner fast.
Liberty
Was last year's dud just a blip or are the Flames in trouble?
Middle Tennessee
The program is too good to be so blah again.
Missouri State
Last year's fun was just the beginning.
New Mexico State
Is this the breakthrough year for the Aggies?
Sam Houston
Can Phil Longo make the offense work?
Western Kentucky
Conference USA title or bust for the Hilltoppers.
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Independent Football Previews 2026
Notre Dame
Win the national title or don't, Irish.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
UConn
Different team, new coach, same high standards.
MAC Football Previews 2026
Akron
After a decent season, can the Zips make some real MAC noise?
Ball State
Can Mike Uremovich get the Cardinals moving?
Bowling Green
Eddie George's rebuilding job continues.
Buffalo
Pete Lembo's Bulls are overdue to win again.
Central Michigan
Here's the next step season for the Chippewas.
Eastern Michigan
Can the Eagles get back to a bowl level?
Kent State
Real hope for the Golden Flashes after a stunning season.
Miami University
Another run at the MAC crown.
Ohio
The Bobcats keep rolling through odd times.
Sacramento State
The Hornets' big bet to breakout.
Toledo
Mike Jacobs will keep the Rockets rolling.
UMass
The Minutemen are way overdue for a little luck.
Western Michigan
This might be the best Group of Six team.
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Mountain West Football Previews 2026
Air Force
The Falcons will get back to winning.
Hawaii
Timmy Chang has the Rainbow Warriors rolling.
Nevada
Can the Wolf Pack finally catch a break?
New Mexico
The fun Group of Five team to pay attention to.
North Dakota State
It's what we've all been waiting for - the Bison in the FBS.
Northern Illinois
Can the Huskies make any noise in their new conference?
San Jose State
Here's the refresh for the Spartan program.
UNLV
Dan Mullen's Rebels look to rule the lighter Mountain West.
UTEP
The Miners will try to stun in their new conference.
Wyoming
This is when the Jay Sawvel era has to get rolling.
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Pac-12 Football Previews 2026
Boise State
Will the Broncos dominate yet another conference?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Colorado State
Jim Mora leads the Rams' fresh start.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Fresno State
The Bulldogs will bully the new Pac-12.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Oregon State
JaMarcus Shepherd tries to crank up the Beavers.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
San Diego State
Can the Aztecs rule the new Pac-12?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Texas State
The Bobcats stepping up a few level with their great offense.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Utah State
The Aggies have to get better in a new, stronger conference.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Washington State
Total rebuild, new Pac-12, same expectations.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
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SEC Football Previews 2026
Alabama
11 wins aren't enough again for the Crimson Tide.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Arkansas
Ryan Silverfield tries to fix the Razorbacks.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Auburn
Get ready for fast, fast, FAST from Alex Golesh's Tigers.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Florida
Jon Sumrall looks to fix the Gators fast.
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Georgia
Can the Bulldogs save the SEC?
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Kentucky
Will Stein will make Kentucky great because of Will Stein.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
LSU
College football isn't ready for Lane Kiffin's Tigers.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Mississippi State
One of the more fun SEC teams this season needs more wins.
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Missouri
Time for the Tigers to finally break through.
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Ole Miss
Can Pete Golding prove the Rebels don't need Lane Kiffin?
Team Preview | Schedule Analysis
Oklahoma
Brent Venables built a Sooners team to win it all.
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South Carolina
The Gamecocks are trying to get back on track.
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Tennessee
College Football Playoff or bust.
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Texas
Arch Manning and the Longhorns look to finish the job.
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Texas A&M
The Aggies have to prove they're a CFP powerhouse.
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Vanderbilt
Life after the Diego Pavia era.
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Sun Belt Football Previews 2026
Appalachian State
The Mountaineers are trying to restore the former glory.
Arkansas State
Can the Red Wolves win the Sun Belt?
Coastal Carolina
Ryan Beard tries to revive the Chanticleers.
Georgia Southern
The Eagles trying to reload ... and keep winning.
Georgia State
Can Dell McGee finally turn things around?
James Madison
Can Billy Napier keep the Dukes rolling?
Louisiana
The Ragin' Cajuns need more than bowl eligibility.
Louisiana Tech
Can the Bulldogs shine in the Sun Belt?
Marshall
The Herd will be back in the Sun Belt race.
Old Dominion
Can the Monarchs reload again?
South Alabama
Was last year just a blip for the Jaguars?
Southern Miss
The Golden Eagles rebuilding the rebuild.
Troy
The Trojans battle through a big rebuild.
ULM
Can this finally happen for the Warhawks?
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