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The CFB Brief
From Miami's title ambitions to unresolved quarterback battles, college football's 2026 season is nearly here.
Top Games
Fri · 6:30 PMESPN+
San José State
Eastern Michigan
Fri · 8:00 PMSECN+
UTEP
Oklahoma
#10
Fri · 9:00 PMFOX
Fresno State
USC
#14
Fri · 9:00 PMESPN
Miami
#7
Stanford
Sat · 12:00 PMABC
East Carolina
Alabama
#13
Sat · 12:30 PMBTN
Ball State
Ohio State
#1
Sat · 12:45 PMSEC Network
Kent State
South Carolina
Sat · 3:30 PMESPN
Texas State
Texas
#5
Sat · 3:30 PMFS1
Marshall
Penn State
#18
Sat · 7:00 PMESPN+
Arkansas State
Memphis
Sat · 7:30 PMABC
Clemson
LSU
#11
Sat · 7:30 PMNBC
Western Michigan
Michigan
#16
Sat · 7:45 PMSEC Network
Florida Atlantic
Florida
Sat · 10:00 PMThe CW Network
UNLV
Hawai'i
Sun · 7:30 PMNBC
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
#4
Mon · 7:30 PMESPN
SMU
#19
Florida State
San José State
Eastern Michigan
Fri · 8:00 PMSECN+
UTEP
Oklahoma
#10
Fri · 9:00 PMFOX
Fresno State
USC
#14
Fri · 9:00 PMESPN
Miami
#7
Stanford
Sat · 12:00 PMABC
East Carolina
Alabama
#13
Sat · 12:30 PMBTN
Ball State
Ohio State
#1
Sat · 12:45 PMSEC Network
Kent State
South Carolina
Sat · 3:30 PMESPN
Texas State
Texas
#5
Sat · 3:30 PMFS1
Marshall
Penn State
#18
Sat · 7:00 PMESPN+
Arkansas State
Memphis
Sat · 7:30 PMABC
Clemson
LSU
#11
Sat · 7:30 PMNBC
Western Michigan
Michigan
#16
Sat · 7:45 PMSEC Network
Florida Atlantic
Florida
Sat · 10:00 PMThe CW Network
UNLV
Hawai'i
Sun · 7:30 PMNBC
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
#4
Mon · 7:30 PMESPN
SMU
#19
Florida State
Top Storylines
MIAMI FOOTBALL
Miami Opens 2026 Season at Stanford With ACC Title, Playoff Run in Its Sights
OLE MISS FOOTBALL
Ole Miss Puts Chambliss, Lacy on Las Vegas Sphere in Heisman Push
ALABAMA FOOTBALL
Keelon Russell Named Alabama Starter, Austin Mack Locks In as Backup Ahead of ECU Opener
IOWA FOOTBALL
Iowa QB Competition Between Hecklinski and Brown Unresolved Ahead of Northern Illinois Opener
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USC
USC Has a Bigger Plan Behind Its Early-Season Player Rotation
On3 USC
Sep 1, 2026
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TEXAS
Longhorns Daily News: Lane Kiffin is going to do what Lane Kiffin does — stir things up
SB Nation: Burnt Orange Nation
Sep 1, 2026
BAYLOR
Three Takeaways: August 31
Baylor Athletics
Sep 1, 2026
OLE MISS
Rebels in the Pros: Who survived NFL Cut Day
SB Nation: Red Cup Rebellion
Sep 1, 2026
NEW MEXICO STATE
NM State Welcomes Mercyhurst in Home Opener
New Mexico State Athletics
Sep 1, 2026
Five breakout freshman who could make an instant impact this college football season
Yahoo Sports CFB
Sep 1, 2026
SMU
Recruiting Reset: Where SMU 2027 class stands heading into flip season
On3 SMU
Sep 1, 2026
OREGON
Lanning Kept his Answers Short at Monday's Presser, but said Plenty about What Matters to Oregon in Week One
On3 Oregon
Sep 1, 2026
TEXAS TECH
‘There’s Not Going to Be Any Excuse’ — Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire Takes Subtle Shot at USC’s Pathetic Turnout for Home Opener
Yahoo Sports CFB
Sep 1, 2026
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Longtime EMCC head coach, former Last Chance U star, Buddy Stephens fired after 17 seasons
On3 Mississippi State
Sep 1, 2026
RUTGERS
Rutgers Football Season Opener vs UMass Preview
SB Nation: On the Banks
Sep 1, 2026
UAB
How to Watch Illinois vs. UAB: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
SB Nation: The Champaign Room
Sep 1, 2026
LSU
Lane Kiffin Reveals His Players’ 8-Word Stance on LSU Pursuing Former NFLers
Yahoo Sports CFB
Sep 1, 2026
NEBRASKA
Talented OT Roman Maurizio sets a gameday visit to Nebraska in October
On3 Nebraska
Sep 1, 2026
KANSAS STATE
Kansas State Football Gets Major Big 12 Laud For 2026
Yahoo Sports CFB
Sep 1, 2026
COLORADO STATE
Game Week: The Border War
Colorado State Athletics
Sep 1, 2026
IOWA
Hawkeye Report Podcast
On3 Iowa
Sep 1, 2026
UAB
Illinois vs. UAB: Can the Illini cover in the season opener?
SB Nation: The Champaign Room
Sep 1, 2026
NOTRE DAME
6 days until Notre Dame football: Could the Irish go six deep at defensive tackle?
On3 Notre Dame
Sep 1, 2026
KENTUCKY
Kentucky wideout named Preseason True Freshman All-American
SB Nation: A Sea of Blue
Sep 1, 2026
PENN STATE
BWI Staff Chat: Breaking down Penn State-Marshall
On3 Penn State
Sep 1, 2026
OHIO STATE
5-star WR Braylon Clark to return to Ohio State & Oregon, with Aggies, Bama, LSU & Miami giving chase
On3 Oregon
Sep 1, 2026
SOUTH CAROLINA
How to watch Kent State vs. South Carolina: Full TV broadcast and live stream info
FanSided: Garnet and Cocky
Sep 1, 2026
PURDUE
And Now For Something Completely Different: A Trip to Boilerhouse Prime
SB Nation: Hammer and Rails
Sep 1, 2026



