In college football, as in so many other facets of life, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
When games have yet to kick off and there's nothing off of which to judge a team other than roster retention, coaching changes, depth charts, statistical projections and, most of all, vibes, that's especially true.
Entering the 2026 season, there's a wide variance of opinion on a number of teams, including some that found their way into the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. Some are programs that have struggled the past few years, but have been re-energized by the arrival of a new coach. Others are historic powerhouses that have faded recently, but still have built-in name recognition and goodwill.
Who's too high, too low? USA TODAY Sports' Top 100 College Football Players for 2026
College football Re-Rank: Where all 138 FBS teams sit ahead of 2026 season
#teams #entering #sports
When games have yet to kick off and there's nothing off of which to judge a team other than roster retention, coaching changes, depth charts, statistical projections and, most of all, vibes, that's especially true.
Entering the 2026 season, there's a wide variance of opinion on a number of teams, including some that found their way into the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll. Some are programs that have struggled the past few years, but have been re-energized by the arrival of a new coach. Others are historic powerhouses that have faded recently, but still have built-in name recognition and goodwill.
Who's too high, too low? USA TODAY Sports' Top 100 College Football Players for 2026
College football Re-Rank: Where all 138 FBS teams sit ahead of 2026 season
#teams #entering #sports
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