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After the sport’s long offseason, Week 0 opens the 2026 season with a slate of eight games, setting the tone for the first-look teams ahead of the full Week 1 schedule.
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Washington’s latest preseason power rankings, built around “advanced hype” tracking for roster hopefuls, has been reordered as the team moves toward its final exhibition matchup.
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Bryan Jackson II, Austin Kawecki and Nate Palmer are among the Badgers named to the 2026 watch group for college football’s top offensive back.
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Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski said the Falcons have not finalized their starting-quarterback decision, even as the team works toward its preseason finale. An opinion in the Falcons QB conversation argues the path is straightforward: pick the quarterback who gives the offense the cleanest fit, not the one with the flashiest storyline.
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Brandon is among the quarterbacks being tracked for the ninth annual honor recognizing the top true freshman at the position.
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A season finale in New Jersey frames a demanding three-game run for the Spartans, with two contests against highly regarded opponents coming before the Rutgers trip.
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Philadelphia’s drafting path has drawn constant debate from fans, and another prospect has already stepped away from the NHL pipeline by signing overseas after injury-marred development.
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With game week not yet arrived, Notre Dame’s lineup discussion remains fluid, and the offense’s preferred identity is being framed around a “triple option.”
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As the Carolina Panthers approach their 2026 season kickoff against the Chicago Bears, the team’s longtime preseason countdown tradition has been adjusted, shifting from jersey-number matching to a broader all-time player list.
