College football storylines emerge as 2026 season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The 2026 college football season is shaping up with several major storylines. Lane Kiffin starts his tenure at LSU following his departure from Ole Miss. Notre Dame seeks to avoid another College Football Playoff snub after a strong finish last year. Indiana aims to maintain success under head coach Curt Cignetti after a historic championship season. Additionally, Texas Tech faces uncertainty at quarterback after Brendan Sorsby’s controversial suspension and subsequent departure. These narratives set the stage for a compelling season ahead.
- •Lane Kiffin debuts at LSU after leaving Ole Miss.
- •Notre Dame aims for a playoff spot without snubs.
- •Indiana looks to sustain success post-championship.
- •Texas Tech searches for a new starting quarterback.
- •ESPN announces seasonal music anthem for college football.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — 10 biggest College Football storylines heading into the 2026 season
"Which of these do you think is the biggest storyline entering the 2026 college football season?
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