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Texas, Michigan, USC face tough college football schedules in 2026

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Texas, Michigan, USC face tough college football schedules in 2026
Summary

As the 2026 college football season begins, several teams are poised to contend with challenging schedules. Texas, coming off a successful 2025 season, opens against Texas State but faces No. 1 Ohio State in Week 2 before nine consecutive conference games. Michigan's new head coach Kyle Wittingham debuts against Western Michigan, followed by a tough matchup against No. 10 Oklahoma. Meanwhile, USC will be under pressure to perform as they enter a demanding schedule that includes No. 1 Ohio State and No. 18 Penn State. Ohio State, looking to recover from last year's playoff exit, also has a formidable road schedule.

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  • •Texas opens against Texas State before facing Ohio State.
  • •Michigan's first major test comes in Week 2 against Oklahoma.
  • •USC faces a challenging Big Ten slate, including Ohio State and Penn State.
  • •Ohio State aims to improve after last season's playoff disappointment.
  • •The schedules reflect new conference dynamics impacting traditional matchups.
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  • 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Which college football teams have the toughest schedules in 2026? Texas, Michigan, USC lead the way
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Even before the season begins, some teams are looking at an uphill battle with tough schedules.

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