All articles tagged with #2026 schedule
The Mountain West Conference announced a 10-team lineup for 2026, adding North Dakota State, NIU, and UTEP; the league will play 40 conference games across 13 weeks, with each team hosting four and visiting four conference opponents across four time zones, culminating in the Conference Championship Game with a potential CFP berth; full schedule to be released soon.
George Kittle reacted playfully on social media to the 49ers’ plan for two international games in 2026 (Australia and Mexico City), posting memes and captions that reflect fan nerves about the travel-heavy schedule; insiders say he could be back by Week 1 in Australia after a torn Achilles, but the long travel remains a concern for San Francisco’s aging core.
Northwestern today unveiled its 2026 football home schedule: the first two non-conference games will be at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, followed by five home games at the new Ryan Field, including the inaugural Ryan Field contest vs. Penn State on Oct. 2. Construction is on track for mid-September completion, with ticketing details for both venues and 2026 community events announced, including a Halloween/Fall Festival and a Winter Festival at Ryan Field plazas; season-ticket holders from 2023–2025 get priority for the new stadium.
The NFL plans a nine-game international slate for 2026, including a Mexico City regular-season game, as part of a push to have every team play overseas annually in a future 20-game season. The slate features three London games and one game each in Madrid, Melbourne, Munich, Paris and Rio de Janeiro, with teams such as Green Bay and New Orleans tied to potential hosting slots while specific matchups are still being determined.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced plans for nine regular-season games outside the United States in 2026, including a December Mexico City game, with fixtures in London, Paris, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne and Munich, as part of a broader push to make the NFL a global sport and eventually have all 32 teams play overseas each season.
Ohio State’s 2026 football schedule is a challenging gauntlet with tests including Texas, USC, Oregon and Michigan, but the author expects about a 10–2 season. Daniel Jeremiah’s Mock Draft 1.0 projects four Buckeyes as first‑round picks (Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate). Coach Jake Diebler delivered an emotional defense of “real toughness” during Coaches vs. Cancer week, with Buckeye players wearing charity shoes; the piece also notes OSU’s 2025 schedule skepticism and cites Matt Rhule’s 2–25 record vs AP Top 25 opponents as a potential hurdle for Nebraska.
Indiana University released its 2026 football schedule, with non-conference games against North Texas, Howard and Western Kentucky and a Big Ten slate featuring Northwestern, Rutgers, Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan, Minnesota, Purdue, along with USC and Washington; the Hoosiers open the season as the reigning Big Ten and national champions.
Virginia Tech released its 2026 football schedule, featuring a mix of ACC games and notable non-conference trips, including matchups with South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Cal, SMU, and Stanford, along with a home-heavy slate against ACC foes and a neutral-site ACC Championship in Charlotte on December 5.
Clemson unveiled its 2026 football schedule: the Tigers open Sept. 5 at LSU, play seven home games (Georgia Southern, North Carolina, Miami, Charleston Southern, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, South Carolina), and travel to Cal for a Friday night game Sept. 25. The schedule also includes a potential Friday/Saturday game at Syracuse in early November (flex), with kickoff times TBA.
West Virginia's 2026 football schedule features seven home games at Milan Puskar Stadium (five Big 12 home dates) with nonconference matchups against Coastal Carolina and UT Martin and a September 19 neutral-site game against Virginia in Charlotte. The Mountaineers also travel for conference games at Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech and Utah, while hosting Oklahoma State, Arizona, Cincinnati, Kansas and Houston. The Big 12 Championship is set for December 4 in Arlington if WVU qualifies. Times are TBA; season-ticket renewals and new sales are underway with online options and MAC perks.
Ross Chastain will return to Niece Motorsports for a larger role in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, planning to race more events following new rules allowing Cup Series veterans to compete in additional races, with a schedule that includes sharing driving duties with Landen Lewis and a third driver, and aiming to maximize his opportunities this season.
The article outlines the Kansas City Chiefs' 2026 NFL opponents, highlighting their home and away games, which include divisional rivals, AFC East, NFC West teams, and specific inter-conference matchups based on league scheduling formulas, with the exact schedule to be announced later.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 schedule includes games against second-place teams from NFC East, NFC West, and AFC West, with home games against the Chargers, Rams, and Falcons, and away games against the Cowboys, Ravens, and others, totaling 17 games with nine at home due to the NFC hosting the 17th game.
The Dallas Cowboys' 2026 schedule includes several playoff teams, with key opponents from both the NFC and AFC, highlighting a challenging road ahead as they aim to improve after a disappointing 2025 season.
The New England Patriots' 2026 NFL schedule has been finalized, featuring a challenging lineup of eight playoff teams, including key divisional rivals and high-profile away games across the league, with potential international contests under consideration.