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Local small colleges hold media days for upcoming football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:28 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Local small colleges hold media days for upcoming football season

Summary

The First College Kickoff 2026 took place in Roanoke County, Virginia, on August 12, featuring local small college football programs. Coaches and players from Southern Virginia University, Ferrum College, Virginia University of Lynchburg, and Roanoke College participated in discussions about their upcoming seasons. The event aired media day interviews on WFXR+ and portions on WFXR. This initiative is part of an effort to promote small college football and engage with the community.

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Key Details

•First College Kickoff 2026 held in Roanoke County, Virginia
•Participating schools include Southern Virginia University and Ferrum College
•Coaches and players discussed their teams and upcoming seasons
•Full interviews available on WFXR+ and WFXR
•Event aims to engage the local community with small college football

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12:28 AMYahoo Sports — First College Kickoff 2026 – Local Small College Football Media Days

What they're saying

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ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Something new for WFXR Sports…….as Wednesday we held our First College Kickoff 2026 – Local Small College Football Media Days at the WFXR Studios. Wednesday, the head coach and a couple of players from the football programs of Southern Virginia University, Ferrum College, Virginia University of Lynchburg, and Roanoke College […]
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