USF enters Year 30 under Brian Hartline with transfer-heavy talent on both sides and a favorable 2026 schedule to chase a first league title.
Sacramento State enters FBS and the MAC with new coach Alonzo Carter, key transfers, depth concerns in trenches, and a challenging 2026 slate.
Maine Black Bears may return to Portland, leveraging a new USL stadium to boost attendance, access, and regional presence like URI in Pawtucket.
Greenville’s historic Sirrine Stadium could see a college football revival as Erskine hosts an HBCU game, boosting attendance and nostalgia.
Omar-Rashon Borja
