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Preseason hype is what college football fans LIVE for, but what happens if your team fails to meet those expectations? Don’t worry McElroy is here to give you a comprehensive Preseason hype is what college football fans LIVE for, but what happens if your team fails to meet those expectations? Don’t worry McElroy is here to give you a comprehensive "bounce back" guide for 10 teams in the 2026 season. South Carolina, Auburn, Illinois, Arizona State, Louisville and more have "February optimism" right now but still have the sting of the harsh reality of last year's failures. It’s time to move on from the disappointment to redemption as McElroy identifies personnel upgrades, portal wins, and favorable schedules for the upcoming season.

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Illinois hires former Montana coach Bobby Hauck as DC Illinois hires former Montana coach Bobby Hauck as DC

Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.

Illinois is hiring veteran coach Bobby Hauck as the defensive coordinator. He spent 14 years as Montana's head coach before stepping down recently. Illinois is hiring veteran coach Bobby Hauck as the defensive coordinator. He spent 14 years as Montana's head coach before stepping down recently.

Which colleges have produced Super Bowl starting QBs? Which colleges have produced Super Bowl starting QBs?

The California Golden Bears have produced the most Super Bowl starting quarterbacks in history. See which other schools join them on the list.

2025 Team Stats

Passing Yards
235.8
60th
Rushing Yards
138.1
89th
Points For
29.4
63rd
Points Against
23.6
57th