THE WORD

The Patriot League enters a new era in 2026 with Villanova and William & Mary joining the conference and ten teams battling for supremacy. Here’s a team-by-team look at the preseason rankings, top players, Week 0 matchups and storylines shaping the season.

For the first time in history, the Ivy League will participate in the FCS playoffs. Beginning this year, the Ivy League Champion will...