Ten college football teams expected to improve this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:18 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
As college football prepares for the new season, several teams are aiming to bounce back from disappointing performances last year. LSU, under new head coach Lane Kiffin, seeks to revive its offense after a 7-6 record in 2025. Florida, now led by Jon Sumrall, hopes to improve from its 4-8 finish with a rebuilding strategy focused on offense and defense. The nature of college football's rapid changes through NIL and the transfer portal presents opportunities for revitalization among teams that struggled previously.
- •LSU ranked 103rd in scoring offense last season.
- •Florida seeks a turnaround with new head coach Jon Sumrall.
- •Kiffin previously averaged over 33 points per game at Ole Miss.
- •Florida's defensive lineup includes top linebacker Myles Graham.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — 10 college football teams poised to bounce back this season
"Things change quicker than they ever have in college football. Last year's disappointments can morph into this year's wonders.
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