24 NCAA headlines from August 19, 2026.
Florida State was one of only two ACC schools to have multiple players named to the 2026 Doak Walker Award watch list, with running backs Ousmane Kromah and Quintrevion Wisner making the list.
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Stanford is under a lot of pressure to succeed in 2026, and the Cardinal will be leaning on a former Michigan QB to open the year.
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USC head coach Lincoln Riley is under a lot of pressure heading into 2026, and some are questioning whether he is still an elite coach.
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Lincoln Riley has been at the helm of USC football for 5 years now and has 0 playoff appearances to show for it, it is now make or break.
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The Athletic’s Chris Vanini ranked every 138 FBS coach into eight tiers ahead of the college football season. The tiers are labeled: “Tier 1: The Standard”, “Tier 2: Established winners”, “Tier 3: Consistency with upside”, “Tier 4: Usually solid”, “Tier 5: Up and down”, “Tier 6: Great starts”, “Tier 7: Tough starts and hot seats” and “Tier 8: Little to nothing positive”, and Vanini placed Tigers head coach Charles Huff in Tier 4.
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Stanford has made it official, as Davis Warren will be under center for the Cardinal on August 29.
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The Illinois Fighting Illini may have landed an instant contributor in a Jacksonville State transfer.
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The St. Michael’s Horsemen are putting two streaks on the line in the 2026 prep football season. The first is their run of three consecutive Class 3A state championships. The second is a winning streak of 33 games that dates back almost three years, to early October of 2023 and a 7-6 loss to West Las Vegas. “Our thinking is that we’re not putting a lot of weight on the (winning) streak,” ...
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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis is entering his second season in Boulder with the Buffs.
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What to fairly expect when Notre Dame welcomes Rice to South Bend for the true home opener in Week 2.
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Previewing Virginia Tech’s offensive line.
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The Athletic now puts Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti up in a tier above most college football coaches, along with Kirby Smart.
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Four Texas football players found their names on this season’s AP All-America preseason team. That includes offensive tackle Trevor Goosby, wide receiver Cam Coleman, linebacker Rasheem Biles, and edge rusher Colin Simmons—all of whom have become familiar names listed on this season’s preseason watch list cohorts so far. All four Texas players were named to […]
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Kansas State football's massive overhaul over the past few months has shifted the team look after Chris Klieman's sudden departure.
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The Associated Press preseason All-American teams were announced on Tuesday and two Ohio State players were named.
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Rutgers football dismisses former promising EDGE prospect.
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Michigan has the talent to compete with the best teams in the Big Ten in 2026. The Wolverines have a dangerous running back in Jordan Marshall, a potential star receiver in Andrew Marsh and plenty of talent throughout the roster. But if Michigan wants to turn that talent into a Big Ten title and College…
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When talking about potential Heisman Trophy candidates entering the 2026 college football season, Michigan running back Jordan Marshall isn’t one of the first names that gets brought up. Maybe he should be. Marshall enters his junior season as Michigan’s clear No. 1 running back after a breakout 2025 campaign, and everything appears to be lining…
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On Monday, USA TODAY writer Austin Curtright published, "Big Ten football's 10 most impactful transfers for 2026: From Josh Hoover to Terry Moore."
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The 2026 Doak Walker preseason watch list was unveiled on Tuesday and Ohio State running back Bo Jackson was among the names appearing.
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A new era of Michigan football begins this fall, and the Wolverines aren’t exactly getting an easy path to start it. Kyle Whittingham’s first season in Ann Arbor features a 12-game schedule loaded with major Big Ten matchups, rivalry games and a huge non-conference battle against Oklahoma. Michigan does get one major advantage: eight of…
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The dreadful offseason days are dwindling, as we sit less than 11 days from TCU and North Carolina’s kickoff in Dublin on Aug. 29. Preseason polls and award lists keep the college football faithful at ease, with the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List announced today.The 62-athlete list consists of players across every conference, but […] The post Doak Walker Preseason Watchlist Announced: Top Names to Watch appeared first on HEAVY.
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The answer to one of Alabama football’s biggest defensive questions could be coming sooner than expected.With just 18 days remaining until the Crimson Tide opens the 2026 season against East Carolina, Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack indicated that the team is getting close to settling its inside linebacker rotation.And considering how much uncertainty surrounded the […] The post Alabama’s Biggest Defensive Question May Finally Have an Answer appeared first on HEAVY.
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Todd McShay praised how the Sooners handle their business on and off the field.
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