Morgan State stunned Villanova 38-35 as Cameron Edge threw for 444 yards and scored the winning touchdown with 36 seconds left to improve to 4-1.

Mercer piled up 658 yards in a 54-3 rout of winless VMI, extending the Keydets' skid to 16 games and delaying Ashley Ingram's first win.

Wilberforce football returns after 80 years, reviving a storied HBCU legacy and making the Bulldogs a compelling Chicago Football Classic option.

Miami University boasts the finances, academics, athletics and campus to merit an AAC move, while its RedHawks rallied past UConn 24-21.

Maine's narrow 22-16 loss to Boston College was the series' closest game since 1913, offering hope despite a four-year wait for a rematch.

Projected bowl slate features Notre Dame vs. Georgia for the national title, plus dozens of non-playoff matchups from December 12 to January 2.

YSU opens conference play at SDSU seeking redemption, relying on Beau Brungard's potent offense and a defense tasked with slowing the Jacks' run game.

The East-West Bowl returns to broadcast TV on Ion in February, reviving a 75-year tradition after more than three decades off the airwaves.

Allentown could promote Ivy Madness by hosting Bucknell against an Ivy football team at 15,000-seat J. Birney Crum Stadium for a modest payout.

Mansfield tackles Division II budget, retention, weather and NIL challenges while leveraging sprint football, academics and community.

YSU's defense and special teams faltered in a 45-13 loss to Kentucky, while Beau Brungard and Lynn Wyche-El led an inconsistent offense.

Projected 2026 bowl matchups feature Alabama-Penn State in the Citrus Bowl and Notre Dame-Georgia battling for the national championship.

VMI fell 38-10 to Idaho State after a 28-point third quarter, despite 229 rushing yards, two interceptions and Chandler Wilson's touchdown.

Michael Cross exits the SoCon after securing major media and tournament deals, but amid criticism over basketball strategy and scheduling woes.

2026 DII football kicks off with ranked showdowns, regional clashes, FCS matchups and Sunday's nationally televised Red Tails Classic on ESPN2.

Week 0 opens the 2026 FCS season with key conference games and two Top 25 clashes: Monmouth-Tennessee Tech and Abilene Christian-Lamar.

UNLV enters 2026 as the Mountain West favorite, with Jackson Arnold leading a deep offense and experienced, transfer-boosted defense.

UMass adds Pop Watson and transfer depth across the roster, aiming to end a 16-game skid and make major progress under Joe Harasymiak in 2026.

UConn enters Jason Candle's first season with 70-plus newcomers, deep transfer talent, position battles and a challenging 2026 schedule.

Projected 2026 college football bowl matchups, dates, locations and TV details, plus a playoff bracket ending with Notre Dame vs. Georgia.

UCLA leans on Nico Iamaleava, a transfer-heavy roster and a deep secondary as Bob Chesney aims to restore bowl eligibility in 2026.

UCF adds dynamic QB Barnett, deep skill talent, bolstered lines and elite secondary under Scott Frost, positioning Knights for 2026 bowl run

UAB’s revamped, transfer-heavy roster surrounds QB Ryder Burton with weapons and depth, while a rebuilt defense under Todd Grantham must quickly gel.

YSU, led by star QB Brungard, looks to rebound from a historic playoff collapse with an elite offense and revamped defense in a 2026 title push.

Deep, experienced roster with key transfers; QB battle is main question as Will Hall’s team chases a fifth straight AAC title game berth.

Tulsa’s portal-fueled roster, led by dual-threat QB Baylor Hayes and a loaded defense, looks poised to surge up the AAC in 2026.

NEC underuses regional sports networks, ignoring Chicago Sports Network despite Chicago State’s market and games that could boost league exposure.

Toledo reloads with transfers on offense and defense under new coach Mike Jacobs, aiming to extend a 16-year streak of winning seasons.

Texas Tech boasts Big 12’s deepest roster with strong skill talent and defense, but QB uncertainty keeps ceiling and title hopes in question

Explosive offense led by QB Brad Jackson returns; if new DC Will Windham can elevate the defense, Texas State could contend in the Pac-12.

Texas A&M’s talented, transfer-boosted roster and improved consistency under Mike Elko could deliver another 10-win season in 2026.

Texas loads up around Arch Manning with elite transfers and depth on both sides of the ball, built to tackle a brutal 2026 SEC schedule.

Tennessee boasts depth and experience on both lines and defense, but QB uncertainty and a tough SEC slate will define their 2026 ceiling.

Temple adds key transfers around returning skill talent and OL; if defense improves vs run, Owls look poised for a 2026 bowl return.

TCU leans on transfer QB Craig, veteran skill talent and deep secondary to stay Big 12 contender despite roster turnover and new offense

Syracuse leans on a healthy Steve Angeli, key transfers, and returning depth on both lines to fuel a 2026 bounce-back against a tough slate.