Yahoo Sports has published a feature identifying five college football teams that opponents are currently reluctant to face. The article, written by Qwame Skinner for The Comeback on November 5, 2026, highlights programs that have established themselves as particularly challenging matchups in the current season.
A accompanying photograph from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum captures a pivotal moment from an October 31, 2026 game between the Southern California Trojans and the Ohio State Buckeyes. In the image, Trojans tight end Mark Bowman (19) leaps over Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (8) during a 79-yard run in the second half.
