College football enters 2026 season with program shifts

The 2026 college football season features significant transitions for several programs. Oregon State begins its campaign with a road game against the Houston Cougars under new head coach JaMarcus Shephard. This season marks the first year of a rebuild for the Beavers within a revamped Pac-12 Conference.

In analysis of Boise State, recent film studies suggest the team has moved away from a reputation for trick plays. Instead, the program has utilized a run-first, “bully ball” strategy characterized by dominance along the lines of scrimmage and an aggressive defensive front to neutralize opponents.