Reich noted that in the NFL, coaches spend every day with players, but in college, limited access requires careful planning and prioritization in coaching strategies.
When discussing the advice he gets from his grandfather and namesake, Archie Manning, the younger Manning detailed how Archie will send motivational texts to his grandkids every morning -- each one including a personalized sign-off.
Kalani Sitake proposed a new scheduling format for college football that would involve cross-conference games between the Power Four conferences, focusing on matchups involving ACC, SEC, and Big Ten teams.
One of college football's most unique traditions resides in Lubbock, Texas, where students toss tortillas onto the field at Jones Stadium during Texas Tech games. The distinct tradition was added in virtual form to CFB 26.
Nolan Wilson, a four-star defensive end from Mississippi, pledged to Alabama, making him a key addition to their 2026 recruiting class. He is ranked No. 53 in the ESPN 300 and has been a high-profile commitment following several recent additions to Alabama's lineup.
Offensive linemen naturally get overlooked, and Dawkins is no exception, but he once again will occupy a vital role as Penn State chases its first Big Ten title since 2016 and its first national title since 1986. Dawkins is at the heart of an offensive line that has stabilized and excelled in recent years.