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It's been a long road but Sacramento State has officially made it to the FBS level! New and exciting challenges await the Hornets in 2026. Can they jump to FBS and win immediately?

📌 QB Carson Conklin returns to the program, he was very good for Sac State in 2024

📌 Conklin will have receiver talent to throw to and the defensive line has a lot of talent back

📌 Oline is a concern, lots of new pieces and depth is a worry

Preview attached. What are your predictions for the Hornets in their first FBS season?

The UMass Minutemen enter 2026 with a new hope. Joe Harasymiak revamped the roster this offseason. Can our beloved Minutemen take a step forward in 2026?

📌 Pop Watson is going to be what they need at QB 👀

📌 The skill talent is promising, if the Oline can hold up

📌 LB Tyler Martin leads a defense that has been replenished with an infusion of talent

Preview attached. *Shudders* What are your predictions for UMass in 2026?

After two years of being so close to reaching the playoffs, the BYU Cougars have their sights set on finally breaking through this year.

📌 QB Bear Bachmeier will take another step forward

📌 LJ Martin is one of the best backs in the sport and will run behind a big physical Oline

📌 Physicality is the name of the game on defense also, the Cougars have a lot of talent

Preview attached. What are your predictions for BYU in 2026?

South Alabama enters 2026 with a new hope after a lost 2025 (thank you, spring transfer portal). What will a Jaguars rebound look like?

📌 QB Bishop Davenport returns 🔥

📌 This program churns out tons of skill talent annually, who's next?

📌 The defense will need new parts to step up

Preview attached. What are your predictions for the Jaguars in 2026?

Fly the Jolly Roger! 🏴‍☠️ The East Carolina Pirates are back to playing a fun brand of football again under Blake Harrell. After a lot of change this offseason, can the Pirates remain in conference title contention?

📌 The Pirates have options at QB with Emory Williams or Mitch Griffis👀

📌 There's an influx of talent at RB, WR, TE from the portal 🔥

📌 The Pirates defense lost a few key pieces but there's a lot of returning talent like Jasiyah Robinson and DJ Johnson

Preview attached. What are your predictions for the Pirates in 2026?

Fly the Jolly Roger! 🏴‍☠️ The East Carolina Pirates are back to playing a fun brand of football again under Blake Harrell. After a lot of change this offseason, can the Pirates remain in conference title contention?

📌 The Pirates have options at QB with Emory Williams or Mitch Griffis👀

📌 There's an influx of talent at RB, WR, TE from the portal 🔥

📌 The Pirates defense lost a few key pieces but there's a lot of returning talent like Jasiyah Robinson and DJ Johnson

What are your predictions for the Pirates in 2026?

The Chapel Bill experiment for North Carolina enters year 2. Bill Belichick knows how to win, but will this be the year that shows?

📌 Who will emerge at QB?

📌 The RBs are really good, skill talent in general is strong

📌 North Carolina's defense was low-key good much of last year, but lost some pieces from that group

Preview attached. What are your predictions for North Carolina entering 2026?

The Ohio Bobcats have been a steady team toward the top of the MAC the last several years. Now there is another coaching change. Can the Bobcats culture prevail once again or is there too much change?

📌 The Bobcats have a couple intriguing QB options 👀

📌 Are there concerns with an Oline that's mostly starting over?

📌 The defensive front is LOADED

Preview attached. What are your predictions for the Bobcats in 2026?

Let's go Bows!! To the joy of just about every College Football fan, Hawaii enjoyed a resurgence in 2025. This was one of the best stories in the whole sport, now they enter 2026 on a mission for more!

📌 We can't wait for another year of Micah Alejado making plays on the island 🏝️

📌 Pofele Ashlock is back to continue racking up numbers and Hawaii has a plethora of portal options coming in

📌 Portal pieces will be key for a defense looking to maintain momentum

Preview attached. What are your predictions for Hawaii in 2026?

Florida Atlantic showed promising signs in year 1 under Zach Kittley. Now with a lot of their core back, can the Owls become a contender in the American?

📌 Caden Veltkamp can absolutely sling it 🔥

📌 Easton Messer is the most productive receiver playing on the same team in 2026

📌 The defense has a lot of intriguing portal pieces coming in 👀

📌 But seriously, the turnovers 😬

Preview attached. What are your predictions for FAU in 2026?

Jax State won immediately when they moved up to FBS, but coaching and roster changes in 2025 tested that. They responded with a CUSA title appearance. Should the Gamecocks be considered the favorite in 2026?

📌 QB Caden Creel is back, he is a dynamic runner

📌 Jax State has one of the most experienced Olines in the sport, who will be the next star RB running behind it?

📌 Jax State has a lot of talent back at LB and in the secondary 🔥

What are your predictions for the Gamecocks in 2026?

Old Dominion broke out in a major way in 2026 but now a lot of key players from that team are gone. Ricky Rahne is back and ready to keep the momentum going. Can the Monarchs stay at the top of the Sun Belt?

📌 Quinn Henicle + Devin Roche could make for a dangerous run game if Henicle wins the job

📌 Old Dominion has the least experienced Oline in the sport but there's still potential

📌 The Monarchs will be loaded up front and at LB again 🔥

Full extensive preview attached. What are your predictions for Old Dominion in 2026?

Texas Tech had an entertaining offseason to say the least. The Red Raiders enter 2026 with yet another loaded roster with a goal of making it further in the playoff. Can the Red Raiders get it done?

📌 How long will they need to use Kirk Francis at QB?

📌 Run game and Oline are dominant 🔥

📌 Defense is LOADED once again

Preview attached. What are your predictions for the Red Raiders in 2026?

Butch Jones has been slowly making progress at Arkansas State and has won back to back bowl games. Now can he take that next step and compete for the Sun Belt crown?

📌 It's a crowded QB race, but there's a lot of potential in this group 👀

📌 There's no replacing Corey Rucker but the Red Wolves have a lot of skill talent back and the Oline is experienced

📌 The Red Wolves defense will depend on how the new pieces mesh

Preview attached. What are your predictions for Arkansas State in 2026?

The Buffalo Bulls enter 2026 with a mostly new roster and they are seeking a rebound from a 2025 season that didn't pan out as expected. Can the Bulls get back into MAC title contention?

📌 QBs Jason Wright and Elijah Holmes both look like exciting options 👀

📌 The skill positions see receiver Josaiah Gathings back but it will mostly be new faces otherwise.

📌 Who will be the Bulls next star linebacker? Will continuity help the secondary?

What are your predictions for the Buffalo Bulls in 2026?

NC State is entering a huge 2026 season, following a couple disappointing seasons the Wolfpack look to get back in the thick of the ACC race

📌 Is CJ Bailey the best QB in the ACC?

📌 RB Jayden Scott takes the lead role after flashing ability last year and the Wolfpack revamped the receiver room

📌 Portal help comes in to try to help the defense improve

Full Preview attached. What are your thoughts on NC State in 2026?

Tulsa's Team is heating up 🔥🔥 Tre Lamb built some excitement in year 1 and now they have an opportunity to make a leap

📌 QB Baylor Hayes returns, he could take a step forward or Tulsa has Dexter Williams as insurance

📌 The Tulsa Portal House Delivered! The Golden Hurricane loaded up at the skill positions and on defense 🔥

📌 Corner Elijah Green is a star ⭐

Full Preview is attached. What are your predictions for Tulsa in 2026?

UNLV football has changed dramatically in just a few years, transforming into a consistent conference title contender. Now Dan Mullen looks to crash the playoff with the Rebels in 2026, can they get it done?

📌 Jackson Arnold looks to go on a redemption tour

📌 Fire up the Jet! Jai'Den "Jet" Thomas is one of the best backs in College Football 🔥

📌 Defense will be key for the Rebels

What are your predictions for UNLV in 2026? Let us know below 👇

LET'S GO WARHAWKS!! Our UL Monroe Warhawks Preview is here!

This was an interesting one to write because they didn't have their official roster available at the time. Did we take a shortcut? Not a chance! We're not going to cut corners on our beloved Warhawks. We took this as an opportunity to experiment with a slightly different format that's been considered.

Please check it out and let us know your thoughts on the Warhawks in 2026 as well as the format of this preview.

Now that CFB27 has removed microtransactions from dynasty mode this is also an opportunity for gamers to get to know one of the best dynasty options in the game.