Editor's Note: Welcome to the RFC Offseason Schedule Tracker" here on the Real Football Central blog. The purpose of this blog is to track the schedules of every (or at least as many as possible) current "alternative" or "non-power conference" college football programs between now and the start of the 2026-2027 regular season in late August/early September. This includes teams at the FBS Group of 6, FCS, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA levels/divisions.
P.S.: Each post will be constantly updated, as schedules are subject to change. Only full-season schedules will be posted as they are received.
38. UConn: After back-to-back 9-4 seasons, which ended with consecutive trips to the Fenway Bowl, the Huskies hope to continue their winning ways under new coach Jason Candle. Candle replaces Jim Mora, who left UConn after spending the past four seasons coaching the Huskies
Southern Conference
Overview: The Southern Conference will get a slightly new look in 2026 with the addition of Tennessee Tech from the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference. The Golden Eagles, who won the Big South-OVC championship in 2025, will join nine other schools in the SoCon in 2026, with Mercer looking to win its third-straight conference title while also hoping to advance to the FCS playoffs for the fourth straight season.
39. Chattanooga
41. Furman
42. Mercer
43. Samford
44. Tennessee Tech
45. The Citadel
46. VMI
47. Western Carolina
48. Wofford
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