The college football season is now just four weeks away from its Week Zero kickoff. Programs will begin their quests for the College Football Playoff, and fan bases across the country will have renewed hope before their teams take the field.
Several programs and their fan bases are hoping for a much better 2026, especially after disappointing 2025 campaigns. Many schools have also hired new head coaches, hoping they can lead their programs back to national relevance.
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The 2026 season will bring renewed optimism and excitement for fans nationwide. Not every team will rebound into a College Football Playoff contender, but meaningful progress is often enough to energize a fan base. Here are three schools that should bounce back in 2026 after dreadful 2025 seasons.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) warms up in the second quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Several programs and their fan bases are hoping for a much better 2026, especially after disappointing 2025 campaigns. Many schools have also hired new head coaches, hoping they can lead their programs back to national relevance.
MORE: Former FSU quarterback Thomas Castellanos plans to explore a potential return to college football
The 2026 season will bring renewed optimism and excitement for fans nationwide. Not every team will rebound into a College Football Playoff contender, but meaningful progress is often enough to energize a fan base. Here are three schools that should bounce back in 2026 after dreadful 2025 seasons.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) warms up in the second quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
#schools
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