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2026 preview: Is Army a threat to win the American?

Army is 19-8 over the last two seasons and recovered from a poor start in 2025 to play good football down the stretch. With 72% of their offensive snaps, the Black Knights should expect to be a contender in the American. But can you make the College Football Playoff running the triple option?

2026 preview: Can Illinois move into the "elite tier" in Big Ten?

Illinois just completed its best two season run in school history, going 19-7. But the Illini have been uncompetitive in losses to Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana during that run. Can head coach Bret Bielema lead Illinois to be a real contender for the Big Ten title in 2026?

2026 preview: With Angeli back, can Syracuse be an ACC contender?

The Syracuse Orange are hoping to be much more competitive in the ACC this year. Last season was derailed due to Steve Angeli's injury, but he is expected to return and be healthy for the start of the season.

2026 preview: Can James Franklin lead Virginia Tech back to ACC contention in year one?

James Franklin is the new head coach at Virginia Tech, and expectations are through the roof for the Hokies. With 14 starters back, can Franklin get Virginia Tech back to playing important games in October and November in year one? 

2026 preview: Can Wake Forest prove last season wasn't a fluke?

Coming off a 9-win season, Wake Forest is working to show last season wasn't a fluke. The Demon Deacons bring in QB Gio Lopez to run the offense and eight players on defense. Is it enough to be a factor in an improving ACC? 

2026 PREVIEW: Can Virginia keep it going after 11 win season?

Virginia had its best season in program history last year. Can the Cavaliers keep it going with a new quarterback and running back, an experienced offensive line and pieces back on defense?

Stanford 2026 preview: Can the Cardinal get to a bowl game?

Can the Stanford Cardinal get back to a bowl game in 2026? The Cardinal have brought in Tavita Pritchard to be the head coach and Davis Warren, a Michigan transfer, is likely to start at QB. Stanford has seven starters back on defense. #stanford #stanfordcardinal #cfb #collegefootball #ncaafootball
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2026 preview: With Jennings back, SMU expects to be in ACC Championship

SMU's offense is loaded and the Mustangs are poised to once again compete for a trip to the ACC Championship game. Kevin Jennings is back at QB and he has a new RB in California running back Kendrick Raphael. Can the defense improve enough for the Mustangs to be in the hunt? #smumustangs #smu #collegefootball #cfb #ncaafootball

Pittsburgh Panthers preview 2026: Can Heintschel get Pitt to ACC title game?

Pittsburgh is entering year 12 under head coach Pat Narduzzi and expectations are high with quarterback Mason Heintschel returning. Can the Panthers surprise and get back to the ACC championship game? #pittsburghpanthers #pittpanthers #pitt #cfb #collegefootball 

2026 season preview: Is NC State the ACC Sleeper Ready to Break Through?

This episode previews NC State as a possible ACC sleeper for 2026: quarterback C.J. Bailey is back, Dave Doeren is back for year 14, and the offense returns key pieces with transfer reinforcements.
The defense needs upgrades but incoming transfers could help, and a favorable schedule — just two true road games until late November— gives the Wolfpack a real chance to compete in the conference behind top contenders like Miami.