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10 College Football Games You Can’t Miss in 2026

A rematch of title contenders, a viciously brewing rivalry and the points in the schedule that could make or break a few teams’ seasons.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

The Hidden Costs Inside a 'Zero-Fee' IRA

Six ways "free" retirement accounts can cost you without showing it — and how to keep more of your money.

Kiplinger · Aug 21

Ranking the 10 First-Year College Football Coaches Under the Most Pressure Entering 2026

Patience is in short supply and after a dizzying carousel spin last season, this group will be in the spotlight to find success this year.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 21

ESPN Floats 20-Team College Football Playoff With Four Play-in Games. Here’s How It Might Look.

The Big Ten reportedly doesn’t support the format, but it would push closer to the league’s desire for 24 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

One Number That Sums Up Every SEC Team in 2026

The conference is wide open as it maintains its tenuous hold as college football’s deepest league.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

Pat Forde: The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Coaches for 2026

The confident reigning national champion and a controversial and brash boss lead the list of coaches who will define the season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 6

Seven College Football Teams That Were Overrated or Underrated in Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Indiana? Alabama? Clemson? Here’s a closer look at teams that got the benefit of the doubt—or got overlooked in the first Top 25 of the 2026 season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5

Pat Forde: Notre Dame Won’t Leave Its Playoff Fate to Anyone Else This Season

Marcus Freeman says the Fighting Irish have the talent to contend for a national title, but only if they avoid another costly September stumble.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

‘We Don’t Cry a River’: Curt Cignetti Takes Aim at SEC Strength Narrative

As the Big Ten celebrates three straight national titles, the Indiana coach argues the conference lets its results speak louder than the SEC’s explanations.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

Where Kirk Ferentz Is Wrong About College Football Getting ‘Back to the ‘70s’

The Iowa coach is missing a key piece of history he should know well.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 29