
South Alabama returns key offensive pieces and adds depth, but a rebuilt defense and tough slate make Applewhite’s Year Three pivotal.
Rice reloads with transfer QBs, deep skill groups, veteran lines and bolstered defense, aiming to build on Abell’s Year 1 bowl season.

Maine Black Bears may return to Portland, leveraging a new USL stadium to boost attendance, access, and regional presence like URI in Pawtucket.

Greenville’s historic Sirrine Stadium could see a college football revival as Erskine hosts an HBCU game, boosting attendance and nostalgia.
