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College football's 4 biggest disappointments at the halfway point of 2026 include 2 preseason top-10 teams

At the halfway mark of the 2026 college football schedule, four programs that secured spots in the initial AP Top 25 have failed to meet expectations. Among them, the Texas A&M Aggies entered the year ranked eighth after losing considerable roster continuity, coaching staff, and production from the previous season, while quarterback Marcel Reed has struggled against stronger competition.

Other notable early struggles involve the Oklahoma Sooners, whose standout defense has carried them despite a stagnant offense guided by quarterback John Mateer. Meanwhile, the Penn State Nittany Lions fell short of their eighteenth-ranked preseason slot following the arrival of coach Matt Campbell, and the Washington Huskies features dynamic quarterback Demond Williams Jr.

as an intriguing storyline.

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