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The 14 college football teams poised to break through and bounce back in 2026
Which teams and players are poised for the next step? Which are ready to put a down 2025 behind them?
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- UW QB Williams ready to go after near transfer
- Cignetti: Hoosiers must 'turn the page' after title
- Whittingham wants focus on football, not drama
- Pressured Terps coach leans on QB for revival
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Bill Connelly's 2026 FBS college football conference previews
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.
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2026 SEC college football preview, predictions, top transfers, more
Three seasons have passed without a championship from the SEC, but as always, there are plenty of contenders.
