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UMass ended the nation’s longest FBS losing streak by routing Rutgers 37-21, their first Power Five win in FBS history, led by QB William Watson III ('Pop') with 189 yards and three touchdowns as coach Joe Harasymiak begins a rebuilding push after a winless 2025 season.
UMass stunned Rutgers 37-21 as a 29.5-point underdog, snapping a 16-game skid and marking the Minutemen’s second win over a current Power 4 program since joining the FBS in 2012. The Minutemen dominated on both sides—outgaining Rutgers 200-30 and forcing five turnovers—while QB William “Pop” Watson threw 3 TDs and KJ Duff had 196 receiving yards with 3 TDs. The loss fuels questions about Rutgers under Greg Schiano and its $17.3 million buyout, as UMass coach Joe Harasymiak celebrates his first win at the school.
North Dakota State kicked off its FBS era with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State, validating years of planning and fan fervor as the Bison join the Mountain West. QB Nathan Hayes posted 160 passing yards and two touchdowns in his first start, Reis Kessel caught the first-ever FBS TD for NDSU, and the defense dominated the Gamecocks, giving the program a strong start at the higher level and a hopeful blueprint for the transition.
North Dakota State opened its transition to the FBS with a 33-7 win over Jacksonville State at the Fargodome, a game that was tied 7-7 at halftime before the Bison pulled away. NDSU outgained JSU 373-170 and continues to push forward as they integrate into the Mountain West era under coach Tim Polasek.
The FBS Oversight Committee approved legislation to modify the college football calendar, signaling governance action on scheduling and related rules, with details and next steps to be outlined by the NCAA.
USA TODAY Sports provides final-records projections for every 2026 FBS team, naming Ohio State, Texas, Miami and Texas Tech as Power Four champions, with Oregon, Indiana and Georgia as playoff contenders, plus picks for Group of Five leaders and notable Independent and storyline teams.
The Athletic ranks Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches into eight tiers for 2026, evaluating the full body of work, resources, longevity, and sustained success rather than just recent results. Curt Cignetti and Kirby Smart anchor the top tier, with movements across tiers reflecting evolving roles, program resources, and the pressures of modern college football, including longer-term trends and note-worthy upward or downward shifts among multiple programs.
CBS Sports selects the best Division I college football program for each state ahead of the 2026 season, noting Alaska and Vermont as N/A due to no FBS teams and highlighting notable picks like Navy (Maryland), Army (New York), Harvard (Massachusetts), and Indiana vs. Notre Dame as a debated state rivalry, along with Hawaii and Wyoming serving as default or standout choices in their states.
The National Football Foundation released the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, listing 80 players and nine coaches eligible for FBS induction, led by Mike Leach in his first year of eligibility; coaches must meet at least 10 seasons, 100 games, and a .595 winning percentage (down from .600 after Leach’s death), with legacy candidates Jim Carlen, Pete Cawthon, and Darryl Rogers also on the ballot, and other nominees including Kellen Moore, Josh Heupel, Ron Rivera, Ken Dorsey, and Ken Norton Jr. ahead of potential induction.
The Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee has recommended establishing a standardized start date for the college football regular season to align schedules across conferences and provide consistency for teams, broadcasters, and fans.
The FBS Oversight Committee backed a plan to standardize the football regular season to 14 weeks (12 games with two byes), starting in Week 0 and ending the Saturday after Thanksgiving; conference championships and the Army–Navy Game would stay on standalone weekends. The proposal moves to the Division I Cabinet in June and, if approved, would take effect in 2027, aiming to add postseason flexibility and align with ongoing playoff considerations.
The MAC voted to add Sacramento State as a football-only member, moving the Hornets from FCS to FBS this season for an $18 million entry fee, making them the first West Coast program to jump to FBS in 57 years and effectively replacing Northern Illinois in the conference; no MAC schedules for 2026 have been released yet.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule advocates for big schools to continue playing FCS teams, emphasizing the financial benefits for smaller programs and criticizing proposals to ban such matchups, highlighting their strategic and economic importance in college football.
The FBS Oversight Committee proposed changes to the football recruiting calendar, including a new 10-day transfer notification window from Jan. 2-11, a December recruiting dead period, and a later start date for receiving written offers of financial aid, aiming to streamline transfer and recruitment processes. The recommendations await approval from the Division I Administrative Committee.
Athlon Sports ranks all 136 college football starting quarterbacks for the 2025 season, highlighting key players like Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and LaNorris Sellers, considering talent, supporting cast, and projected development amid significant turnover at the position.