The Dartmouth Big Green enter the 2026 football season aiming to build upon their storied history as the most decorated program in Ivy League history. Under the direction of Head Football Coach Sammy McCorkle, Dartmouth faces a grueling ten-game slate that features non-conference showdowns against Lehigh, Monmouth, and Merrimack, as well as the standard gauntlet of seven Ancient Eight clashes. Playing five games on their home turf at Buddy Teevens Stadium at Memorial Field, the Big Green rely on an experienced, balanced roster full of returning veteran leadership to lead them back to the top of the Ivy League standings.
2026 Harvard Crimson Season Preview
The Harvard Crimson enter the 2026 college football season with high expectations and a mix of veteran talent and intriguing new playmakers. Coming off competitive campaigns in the Ivy League, Harvard looks to establish dominance early in non-conference action before navigating a challenging Ivy slate. A early-season benchmark comes in late September with a crucial conference opener against Brown, followed by non-conference matchups against Colgate and Holy Cross. The season culminates in late November with the 142nd playing of The Game against rival Yale, which will feature a dramatic setting at historic Fenway Park. To make a serious run at the Ivy League crown, the Crimson will rely on explosive playmaking, physical front-seven play, and fundamentally sound special teams execution.
2026 Yale Bulldogs Season Preview
The 2026 Yale Bulldogs football season marks a significant transition point for one of college football’s most historic programs. Fresh off an impressive campaign that featured an FCS Playoff victory over Youngstown State and a narrow loss to Montana State, the Bulldogs enter 2026 under new leadership. First-year head coach Kevin Cahill takes over the reins, inheriting a team picked to finish atop the Ivy League preseason poll. With high expectations and a rigorous non-conference slate featuring Holy Cross, Merrimack, and Rhode Island, Yale looks to re-establish itself as the premier program in the Ivy League. The season culminates in a historic neutral-site edition of “The Game” against rival Harvard at Fenway Park.
New England Big Game Predictions: Week 3
Another big week of football in New England is upon us. There are several great games including the Ivy League kicking off and the Prep Leagues as well. It should be fun. Here are my picks for this week’s biggest games. High School St. John’s Prep at Central Catholic: We will learn a lot about both teams after this game. I think Central Catholic has state championship potential but it…
Berlin 13, Wilton 6: Foster’s big night leads Redcoats to victory
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WILTON — Noah Foster had a career-game for the Berlin Redcoats in a 13-6 win against the Wilton Warriors on Thursday night. Foster scored both of Berlin’s touchdowns, rushing and catching a receiving touchdown and also had both of Berlin’s interceptions. With Berlin holding a 13-6 lead and Wilton inside its own 10-yard line with seconds left to play, Foster secured the game-sealing interception in…
New England CFB Preview – Week 3
Image courtesy of Sophie Weller/PatriotsWire We’re on to Week 3. For the first time this season, all 17 Division 1 teams in New England will be in action as the Ivy League programs finally kick off. Here’s a quick rundown of the 12-game slate we’ve got this weekend… Saturday 9/19 Maine @ BC (2:00) Coming off a huge win over Rutgers in The Red Bandanna Game, BC looks to get…
New England High School Preview: September 17-19
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent Massachusetts and Connecticut finally joined in on the fun, kicking off the football season last weekend. Week 1 featured many intriguing storylines and non-league matchups across the Bay State. Week 2 will deliver more of the same as coaches continue to challenge their teams in the non-conference portion of the schedule, hoping to boost their power rating. Let’s take a quick trip around New England…
Home opener vs. Steelers suddenly a big moment for Drake Maye
FOXBOROUGH – Let me be perfectly clear before you read anything else. We here at New England Football Journal (and yes I’m speaking for John on this one) believe Drake Maye is the face of the franchise for as long as humanly possible. He’s the next guy for the New England Patriots. However, after such an epic meltdown in the fourth quarter one week ago tonight in Seattle, those raising…
New England Football Journal’s Top 60 Poll High School Poll
Our first installment ranks the Top 60 teams in New England. These ranking are strictly public schools and Catholic Schools Connecticut 1, New Canaan (1-0) 2. Greenwich (1-0) 3. Daniel Hand (1-0) 4. New Britain (1-0) 5. Southington (1-0) 6. Fairfield Prep (0-1) 7. St. Joe’s (1-0) 8. Notre Dane Fairfield (1-0) 9. Berlin (1-0) 10. Wilton (1-0) Maine 1. Thornton Academy (1-0) 2. Bonny Eagle (1-0) 3. Leavitt (1-0)…
New England High School Dudes of the Week
The first full week of high school football had plenty of big time performances. Here are some of the top performances from New England.