Continuity and loaded rosters bolsters college football teams across Indiana
From Monon Bell rivals to Marian and UIndy to IWU and Taylor, take a spin around the state's college football scene.
College football teams across Indiana are looking forward to the 2026 season, with Butler University and Franklin College showing promise.
Butler, under the leadership of Kevin Lynch, who previously served as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach at Ball State, aims to capitalize on a defensive-focused approach. Key returnees including QB Reagan Andrew, OL Charles Mackley, WR Nick Munson, WR Chet Yardley, DL Okemdi Eze, LB Mason Armstrong, LB Jackson Stratton, DB Steven Stephany, and new faces Desmin Jackson, Albert Kunicikis III, Zac Willingham-Davis, Jack Weybright, and Keaton Jones will make up the team.
Franklin College, under the guidance of Mike Leonard, who returned after a five-year absence, experienced an improvement of two wins in the 2025 season. Key returners include QB Marshall Kmiecik, OL Isaak Fischer, WR Isaiah Miller, DL Chris Green, LB Brayden Baker, LB Haden Durnil, DB Haidyn Bulmer, and DB Michael Loehmer, who will lead a strong defensive lineup.
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