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Teams with easiest college football schedules for 2026 identified

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Teams with easiest college football schedules for 2026 identified
Summary

In anticipation of the 2026 college football season, Yahoo Sports has detailed the 26 teams with the easiest schedules. Teams such as Missouri State, Delaware, and Miami University are highlighted for their relatively favorable paths compared to others in tougher conferences. Missouri State is noted for facing some of the projected weakest teams at home, while Delaware's schedule allows them to compete with favorable matchups early in the season. The evaluation of schedules is based on points assigned to opponents according to preseason rankings. Teams will look to capitalize on their lighter schedules as the season approaches.

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By the Numbers
  • •Missouri State has a favorable schedule with several home games.
  • •Delaware starts against lower-ranked opponents and has minimal road games early.
  • •Miami University is positioned well in the MAC with an easy schedule.
  • •Teams are ranked based on preseason opponent difficulty.
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What they're saying
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Which programs have the nastiest schedules going into the 2026 college football season? These 26 teams will have to work harder than everyone else to make a playoff push.

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Which teams have the easiest schedules in college football for the 2026 season? These 26 programs have the lightest paths to big years.

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