• Preseason Releases: Team Poll, Offensive Player Watch List, Defensive Player Watch List | Media Day Recap
The countdown to the start of the 2026 season will include a look at all eight OVC football teams with content from the OVC Football Media Day presented by
Shaw Sports Turf.
The Panthers were picked to finish seventh in the OVC Preseason poll with 12 Panthers listed on the OVC preseason watch list for their respective positions.
The team begins its fifth season under head coach Chris Wilkerson. The Panthers open the season on Thursday, August 27 at Murray State.
BELOW VIDEOS
• Head Coach
Chris Wilkerson
• RB
Charles Kellom
• LB
Ja'Wuan Nickson
• "Get to Know" Charles Kellom