New Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is hoping to turn around the Spartans the way he did Northwestern. But what are fair expectations for year one? #michiganstate #sparty #cfb #big10 #collegefootball

North Texas was thisclose to being in the College Football Playoff in 2025, coming up short in the American championship game. With 0 starters back, how will the Mean Green fare in 2026?

Navy is listed as the favorite in the American for many, but the Midshipmen must replace their key skill position players. Can the Midshipmen reload off of last year's 11 win season?

Kyle Whittingham is the new head coach at Michigan after three decades at Utah, and he's got a lot going for him in year one in Ann Arbor -- a returning QB in Bryce Underwood, experience back on the offensive line, and key transfers from Utah. Here are things to know for the Wolverines going into 2026.

The Memphis Tigers will look completely different in 2026 with only one returning starter. But with Charles Huff at head coach, many like the Tigers to be a contender in the American this year. 

Maryland returns a ton of starters (14), including QB Malik Washington and three offensive linemen. Defensively, 8 starters are back. Could the Terps be a surprise contender in the Big Ten?

Florida Atlantic was one of the most pass-happy teams in the country in 2025, and the Owls figure to throw the ball around as much in 2026 with QB Caden Veltkamp back. Will they be able to get to a bowl game?

Defense is everything at Iowa, and the Hawkeyes must reload on that side of the ball with only three starters back. There will also be a new QB in place as Jeremy Hecklisnki and Hank Brown compete for the starting role. Is this the year Iowa gets back to 10 wins?

Will Indiana go back to back? The Hoosiers have brought in key transfers in QB Josh Hoover, RB Turbo Richard and WR Nick Marsh as they look to repeat in the Big Ten and College Football Playoff. Will it be enough for Curt Cignetti in 2026?

Charlotte was one of the worst teams in college football last season, but the 49ers have options at quarterback, reinforcements coming in at running back and a new look roster. Can they turn it around?