Through two weeks of the 2026 NFL preseason, six standout rookies are delivering game changing play and major roster momentum heading into the regular season.

Kansas has new and familiar faces to bring back a bowl contending season back to Lawrence.

The Field Rush reveals their top 10 anticipated matchups for the 2026 college football season.

The hatred was never about football. It started with fire and rifles along a state line in the 1850s, and it never really left. Twenty-five years since Lawrence last hosted this war, and the drum has sat locked away in Columbia.

What if Oregon had offered Tua Tagovailoa before Alabama ever got the chance? Would one of college football’s most iconic careers have unfolded on the West Coast instead?

One team is fighting for a path to the College Football Playoff, the other is fighting for its season to survive. The Golden Egg hangs in the balance, waiting to crown a hero and expose a victim.

The Iron Bowl is notorious for comebacks, upsets, and CFB history. In a year where one team is fighting for a playoff spot and the other for their program's reputation, the 90th Iron Bowl is setting up to have massive implications going forward for both teams. Will the hype and notoriety live up to precedent?

Before De’Anthony Thomas and Bucky Irving, there was LaMichael James. From being thrust into the starting role to taking the Pac-10 (and world) by storm, James quickly became the greatest Oregon running back of the 21st century, even if his pro career didn’t pan out.

Oklahoma proved this week that defense wins championships. Against the #4 team in the country, the Sooners put their name back in the spotlight for playoff contention with a gritty 23-21 victory in Tuscaloosa. But what does this mean for Alabama? Will losing their bye in the CFP come back to haunt them?

The 2025 Utah Football team has brought back the fun with an explosive offense, a trusted defense, and standout playmakers. Every week feels different, and for a lifelong fan finishing his senior year, this is the best Utah has ever looked.

The stain of Mel Tucker still haunts Michigan State, and this time it’s being felt throughout the program. Vacating every win from the last 3 seasons has put Sparty fans in a spiral with questions about the future of this program. In an era where recruiting is everything, how will Michigan State recover from another brutal blow?

With the first CFP rankings released, schools are starting to see what the committee is valuing this year. The Top 12 separates the cream from the crop, but besides the 4 best teams, the chance for a playoff berth is up for grabs.

With Dylan Raiola’s season coming to an end, what does this mean for Nebraska’s season going forward? True Freshman TJ Lateef will take the reins, but will the shakeup at play caller disrupt what Matt Rhule is building? 

Vanderbilt football isn’t chasing respect anymore, they’ve claimed it. With Diego Pavia slinging and Clark Lea leading, the Commodores are rewriting the SEC narrative one upset at a time. The underdog era is over. The takeover is here.

Jaxson Dart’s rise from Ole Miss legend to New York’s newest hope is a story of grit and growth. After rewriting the Rebels’ record books, the Giants believe in his potential now it’s on Dart to prove he can turn promise into permanence.

3 years in, the Deion Sanders experiment is shaky. Even after producing a Heisman winner, the Buffalos are falling to the back of the herd. With the coaching carousel increasing, how long does he have left until Colorado moves on?

After 12 seasons at Penn State, James Franklin has been fired. Lack of big wins, a recent stretch of disappointment, and the must-win attitude in college football today are just some of the factors that lead to this shake-up. But where will Penn State turn to find the next captain in Happy Valley?

Ohio State isn’t just winning, they’re perfecting the art of it. In a season defined by chaos, the Buckeyes have become the calm at the center of the storm, a machine built on precision and discipline. Led by Julian Sayin’s quiet command and a defense that smothers opponents into submission, they’ve separated themselves from the rest of college football.

The Big 12 was supposed to fade away after realignment. Instead, it’s rewriting the playbook. Underdogs have become contenders, and every Saturday feels like a new plot twist. In a world of predictions and odds, college football’s most unpredictable conference might also be its most entertaining.

Realignment drama has moved from the gridiron to the courthouse. As the Pac-12 and Mountain West square off over sky-high poaching penalties, the outcome won’t just balance the books, it could set the tone for how every conference guards its turf going forward.

New evidence shows Kyren Lacy was not responsible for the fatal crash that led to charges against him. His case highlights serious flaws in the investigation and raises questions about why the truth was not revealed sooner.

Alabama pulled off one of the most insane plays of the season when offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, a 365-pound mountain, caught a screen pass and bulldozed down the sideline against Georgia. Proving that sometimes football isn’t about smart or safe, it’s about chaos.

Welcome to the 2025 College Football Stock Watch: Teaching how to buy low and sell high on teams into week 5.