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Averett Cougars prepare for upcoming 2026 college football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:27 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Averett Cougars prepare for upcoming 2026 college football season

Summary

The Averett Cougars enter the 2026 football season under the leadership of first-year head coach Matt Quinn. The team looks to improve upon a 1-8 overall record from last season, which included a 1-6 mark in ODAC conference play. The Cougars are scheduled to open their 2026 campaign on September 5th with a home contest against North Carolina Wesleyan at 6 p.m. Following the opener, the team travels to Southern Virginia for a September 12th matchup. The regular season continues through mid-November with a final game scheduled for November 14th against Bridgewater. Quinn begins his tenure tasked with turning around the program after a difficult campaign last year.

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Key Details

•Matt Quinn begins his first season as head coach of the Averett Cougars.
•The 2026 season begins September 5th against North Carolina Wesleyan.
•The Cougars finished the 2025 season with a 1-8 overall record.
•The team concludes the regular season schedule at Bridgewater on November 14th.

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here’s a preview of the 2026 Averett Cougars. Head Coach: Matt Quinn (1st Season) Last Season: 1-8 overall/1-6 ODAC 2026 Schedule September 5th(6 p.m.) – vs. North Carolina Wesleyan September 12th(6 p.m.) – at Southern Virginia September 19th(3 p.m.) – vs. Gallaudett September 26th – BYE October 3rd(4 p.m.) – at […]
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