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College football teams likely to disappoint in the upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

College football teams likely to disappoint in the upcoming season

Summary

Ten college football teams are positioned to fall short of expectations during the upcoming season, according to analysis. Programs such as Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia are mentioned as potentially struggling to replicate past successes, facing tough schedules and significant roster changes. Michigan's new head coach Kyle Whittingham faces challenges despite a strong running game. Tennessee must find a new quarterback amid a demanding SEC schedule. Virginia's chances of repeating last year's achievement may be hampered by key player losses and a challenging road schedule.

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•Michigan has a tough schedule with opponents like Oklahoma and Ohio State.
•Tennessee breaks in a new QB with a challenging SEC slate ahead.
•Virginia lost key players and faces difficult road games.
•Illinois starts conference play with road games against strong opponents.
•Houston contends with five road games in the Big 12.

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What they're saying

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These 10 programs could fall short of expectations this season, whether in contending for a CFP berth, winning their conferences or settling for a bowl game.
— Yahoo Sportsby Ian Casselberry

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