New Mexico returns key talent on both sides, adds impact transfers, and has a favorable schedule to contend for the Mountain West title.
Navy leans on QB Woodson, a strong O-line and veteran defense, but must replace key losses and develop new playmakers to navigate 2026 slate.
Texas Southern will host Southern at NRG Stadium in 2026, revisiting a venue rich with shared history and past lopsided matchups between the teams.
Tuskegee’s Red Tails Classic moves to Week Zero on ESPN2, gaining exclusivity and reach that could boost TV ratings up to tenfold.
Omar-Rashon Borja
