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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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 👇