Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 Football Schedule Breakdown, Predictions and Prop Bets

The Marshall Thundering Herd enter the 2026 college football season looking to return to the top of the Sun Belt Conference after a rebuilding year under head coach Tony Gibson.

Marshall finished 5-7 overall and 3-5 in Sun Belt play during Gibson’s first season in Huntington. The record represented a significant decline from the program’s 2024 Sun Belt championship season, but the circumstances surrounding the coaching transition and massive roster turnover made 2025 a rebuilding project from the beginning.

Year Two looks much different.

Marshall returns one of the most experienced and talented offensive cores in the Sun Belt, led by quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, the conference’s 2026 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.

Del Rio-Wilson threw for 2,043 yards and 17 touchdowns with only five interceptions last season while completing approximately 67 percent of his passes. He added 661 rushing yards and six touchdowns, breaking a 43-year-old Marshall single-season rushing record for a quarterback.

The supporting cast may be just as important.

Wide receiver Adrian Norton, tight end Toby Payne and offensive linemen Jalen Slappy and Tariq Montgomery joined Del Rio-Wilson on the Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team. Defensive back Daytione Smith also earned first-team honors.

Overall, Marshall produced a league-high nine preseason All-Sun Belt selections, including six first-team players.

That returning talent explains why expectations are substantially higher despite last season’s losing record.

Marshall was picked third in the Sun Belt East Division, trailing defending champion James Madison and Old Dominion while finishing ahead of Georgia Southern, Coastal Carolina, App State and Georgia State.

The schedule presents both opportunities and significant challenges.

Marshall opens at preseason No. 17 Penn State before facing a manageable nonconference stretch against Middle Tennessee, Missouri State and Gardner-Webb. The conference schedule is favorable from a cross-division perspective because Marshall avoids West Division preseason favorite Troy along with Louisiana and Arkansas State.

The problem is location.

Marshall must play the three other highest-rated teams in the Sun Belt East—James Madison, Old Dominion and Georgia Southern—on the road.

Those games will likely determine whether the Herd merely returns to bowl eligibility or challenges for its second Sun Belt championship in three seasons.

Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 Football Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time and TV

Saturday, Sept. 5 at Penn State Beaver Stadium 3:30 p.m., FS1

Saturday, Sept. 12 Middle Tennessee Joan C. Edwards Stadium 7 p.m., ESPN+

Saturday, Sept. 19 at Missouri State Plaster Stadium 6:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network

Saturday, Sept. 26 Gardner-Webb Joan C. Edwards Stadium 3:30 p.m., ESPN+

Saturday, Oct. 3 at James Madison Bridgeforth Stadium TBA

Saturday, Oct. 10 Coastal Carolina Joan C. Edwards Stadium TBA

Tuesday, Oct. 20 South Alabama Joan C. Edwards Stadium 7:30 p.m., ESPN2

Saturday, Oct. 31 at Old Dominion S.B. Ballard Stadium TBA

Saturday, Nov. 7 at Georgia Southern Allen E. Paulson Stadium TBA

Saturday, Nov. 14 App State Joan C. Edwards Stadium TBA

Saturday, Nov. 21 Georgia State Joan C. Edwards Stadium TBA

Saturday, Nov. 28 at ULM Malone Stadium TBA

Friday, Dec. 4 Sun Belt Championship Game Campus Site 7 p.m., ESPN

Marshall plays six home games and six road games. The Herd has four Sun Belt games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium and four conference road contests. The Sun Belt Championship Game features the East and West Division champions, with the team owning the better conference record hosting the game.

September 5: at Penn State

Marshall opens the season against easily its most difficult nonconference opponent.

The Thundering Herd travel to Beaver Stadium to face preseason No. 17 Penn State in front of more than 100,000 fans.

The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on FS1.

This will be Marshall’s first trip to Happy Valley.

From a talent and depth perspective, Penn State possesses obvious advantages. The Nittany Lions’ current regular-season win total is 8.5, while Marshall sits at 7.5, demonstrating the difference in expectations between a nationally ranked Big Ten program and a Sun Belt contender.

The matchup is still valuable for Gibson.

Marshall enters with an experienced quarterback capable of creating problems through both the air and on the ground. Del Rio-Wilson’s mobility could become especially important against Penn State’s pass rush.

The offensive line must protect him well enough to create opportunities for Norton and Payne.

Defensively, Marshall cannot allow Penn State to control the game with explosive plays. The Herd need Ward, Gilmore and the defensive front to create enough disruption to keep the Nittany Lions from establishing complete control.

An upset would become one of the biggest victories in Marshall history.

Realistically, however, the primary goals should be competing well, avoiding injuries and preparing the roster for the games that will determine the Sun Belt championship race.

Difficulty level: Extremely high

September 12: Middle Tennessee

Marshall returns to Huntington for its home opener against Middle Tennessee.

The Blue Raiders enter the season with modest expectations and a regular-season win total of 3.5.

That makes this a game Marshall should expect to win.

The biggest concern will be the emotional transition from Penn State.

Whether the Herd plays competitively or suffers a decisive defeat in Happy Valley, it must quickly turn its attention toward a much more important game from a season-win perspective.

Del Rio-Wilson should have opportunities to attack Middle Tennessee both through the air and with designed quarterback runs.

Marshall’s offensive line should also provide an advantage.

The Herd averaged 197 rushing yards per game last season and returns Slappy and Montgomery after both played major roles in that production.

Marshall needs to establish control early and prevent Middle Tennessee from gaining confidence.

A loss would dramatically damage the Herd’s path toward eight or nine victories.

Difficulty level: Low to moderate

September 19: at Missouri State

Marshall returns to the road for its first-ever visit to Missouri State.

The Bears are entering another season at the FBS level and have a current regular-season win total of 4.5.

That number suggests Marshall should enter as the stronger team.

The location still makes this an important test.

Marshall struggled with consistency during its 5-7 season, and winning road games against manageable opponents is essential if the Herd expects to contend for a division championship.

Missouri State will also have the benefit of a nationally televised home game on CBS Sports Network.

The biggest advantage for Marshall should be quarterback experience.

Del Rio-Wilson has demonstrated the ability to create offense even when the original play breaks down. Missouri State must account for him as both a passer and runner.

Marshall should also have advantages at receiver and along the offensive line.

This is not an automatic victory, but it is a road game a potential Sun Belt East champion should win.

Difficulty level: Moderate

September 26: Gardner-Webb

Marshall concludes nonconference play against Gardner-Webb on Homecoming.

This should be the most favorable matchup on the schedule.

Marshall will possess substantial advantages in scholarship depth, size and athleticism.

The game arrives at an ideal time as well.

The Herd will have already played three games, including two road contests, and will begin Sun Belt competition the following week against defending champion James Madison.

Gibson should use the Gardner-Webb game to establish confidence and expand the rotation.

The coaching staff may also want to reduce Del Rio-Wilson’s rushing workload if Marshall builds a comfortable advantage.

Keeping the starting quarterback healthy becomes especially important because his dual-threat ability is central to the offense.

The Herd should take control early.

Difficulty level: Low

October 3: at James Madison

Marshall opens Sun Belt play against the defending conference champion.

It does not get much tougher.

James Madison defeated Troy 31-14 in the 2025 Sun Belt Championship Game and earned the conference’s first College Football Playoff berth. The Dukes were overwhelmingly selected to win the East again in 2026, receiving 11 of 14 first-place votes.

Their regular-season win total is also 8.5, the highest among Marshall’s Sun Belt opponents.

Marshall must play the game in Harrisonburg.

That combination makes this the Herd’s most difficult conference matchup.

The good news is that Marshall should enter with a battle-tested quarterback.

Del Rio-Wilson’s experience at Penn State and during the opening month could prepare him for a hostile environment.

Marshall must protect the football.

James Madison is too talented for the Herd to survive multiple turnovers or give the Dukes repeated short fields.

Defensively, Marshall needs Gilmore and Ward to create negative plays.

An upset would immediately place Marshall in control of the Sun Belt East race.

A loss would not eliminate the Herd, but it would make the Old Dominion and Georgia Southern road games considerably more important.

Difficulty level: Very high

October 10: Coastal Carolina

Marshall returns home to face Coastal Carolina.

The Chanticleers were selected fifth in the Sun Belt East preseason poll but received one first-place vote, demonstrating that at least one conference coach believes they have championship-level upside.

That makes Coastal more dangerous than its fifth-place projection might suggest.

The schedule position is also important.

Marshall will either be attempting to build on an upset of James Madison or recover from a difficult road loss.

The Herd cannot allow either result to affect its preparation.

Playing at Joan C. Edwards Stadium should provide a major advantage.

Marshall’s offense should have opportunities to test Coastal vertically with Norton, Tamarez and Payne.

The defense must prevent the Chanticleers from creating explosive plays in space.

If Marshall wants to compete for the East Division championship, it needs to protect its home field against teams projected below it.

Difficulty level: Moderate to high

October 20: South Alabama

Marshall gets an unusual scheduling break before hosting South Alabama on Tuesday night.

The Herd will have 10 days between the Coastal Carolina game and the nationally televised matchup with the Jaguars.

That additional recovery time should be valuable.

South Alabama was selected sixth in the Sun Belt West preseason poll, ahead of only ULM.

The Jaguars’ current regular-season win total is 5.5, while Marshall’s is 7.5.

On paper, Marshall should be favored.

Tuesday-night Sun Belt games can still become unpredictable.

The national ESPN2 audience and unusual preparation schedule create a different atmosphere than a normal Saturday game.

Marshall must use its experienced offense to take control early.

This could also become an important opportunity for Del Rio-Wilson to strengthen his case for Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year.

The Herd should win if it protects the football.

Difficulty level: Moderate

October 31: at Old Dominion

After an extended break, Marshall travels to Norfolk for one of its most important games.

Old Dominion was selected second in the Sun Belt East preseason poll with 73 points and one first-place vote.

Marshall was third with 67.

The Monarchs also reached double-digit victories in 2025, helping the Sun Belt produce multiple 10-win teams for the eighth consecutive season.

Current win-total markets list Old Dominion at 7.5—the same number as Marshall.

Everything points toward a close matchup.

This is also a potentially critical tiebreaker.

If James Madison, Old Dominion and Marshall remain near the top of the East standings, head-to-head results could determine which team reaches the championship game.

The game being played in Norfolk makes it considerably more difficult.

Marshall must establish the running game and avoid placing the entire offensive burden on Del Rio-Wilson.

The defense also needs to create pressure without surrendering explosive plays.

This could easily become a fourth-quarter game.

Difficulty level: Very high

November 7: at Georgia Southern

Marshall stays on the road to face Georgia Southern.

This may be the most dangerous stretch of the entire schedule.

Georgia Southern was selected fourth in the East preseason poll, only one position behind Marshall, and received one first-place vote.

The Eagles’ current season win total is only 4.5, which creates an interesting contrast between their divisional respect and the broader betting market.

Playing in Statesboro is rarely comfortable.

The biggest concern is schedule position.

Marshall will be coming off a potentially emotional game against Old Dominion and then faces App State during the special “75” game the following week.

Georgia Southern could easily get overlooked.

That would be a major mistake.

The Eagles have enough offensive ability to turn the game into a high-scoring contest.

Marshall needs long possessions from its offense and disruptive plays from Ward and Gilmore defensively.

This is the definition of a swing game.

Difficulty level: High

November 14: App State

Few games on Marshall’s schedule will carry more emotional significance.

App State visits Joan C. Edwards Stadium for Marshall’s annual “75” game on the 56th anniversary of the 1970 Marshall plane crash. Marshall has designated the game as “We Are … Playing For The 75.”

The emotion surrounding the game will extend far beyond the standings.

From a football perspective, App State was selected sixth in the Sun Belt East preseason poll, one position ahead of Georgia State.

The Mountaineers’ current win total is 5.5.

Marshall should therefore enter with the stronger preseason expectations.

That does not make the matchup easy.

App State and Marshall have developed one of the more compelling rivalries in the Sun Belt, and the Mountaineers will not be intimidated by Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Herd must channel the emotion surrounding the anniversary rather than allow it to become a distraction.

Expect an intense football game.

Difficulty level: Moderate to high

November 21: Georgia State

Marshall concludes its home schedule against Georgia State.

The Panthers were selected seventh and last in the Sun Belt East preseason poll with only 17 points.

Their regular-season win total is 4.5.

This is a game Marshall should expect to win.

The concern will be the timing.

The Herd will be coming off the emotional App State game and may already be thinking about postseason positioning or the regular-season finale at ULM.

Georgia State will have little pressure and could become dangerous if Marshall starts slowly.

Senior Day should give the Herd additional motivation.

Players such as Del Rio-Wilson, Payne, Slappy and Montgomery could be making their final home appearances.

Marshall needs to use that emotion to establish control early.

Difficulty level: Low to moderate

November 28: at ULM

Marshall closes the regular season with a trip to ULM.

The Warhawks were selected seventh and last in the Sun Belt West preseason poll with 19 points.

Their current season win total is only 3.5.

On paper, this is one of Marshall’s most favorable conference games.

The problem is that it comes on the road during the final week of the season.

ULM could enter with nothing to lose and an opportunity to damage Marshall’s championship hopes.

The Herd may also enter needing a victory to clinch bowl eligibility, improve postseason positioning or potentially win the East Division.

That creates pressure.

The veteran leadership on Marshall’s offense should help.

A team with championship aspirations must be able to win this type of road game.

Difficulty level: Low to moderate

Toughest Game: at Penn State

Penn State is easily Marshall’s most difficult opponent.

The Nittany Lions begin the season ranked No. 17 nationally, have an 8.5-win market and will host Marshall in front of more than 100,000 fans at Beaver Stadium.

Marshall has enough offensive talent to produce some problems, but the depth difference will become increasingly important as the game progresses.

The result should not define the season.

What happens during the following 11 games will matter much more.

Toughest Conference Game: at James Madison

James Madison is the defending Sun Belt champion, the preseason favorite to win the East and carries an 8.5-win total.

Marshall must also play the Dukes in Harrisonburg.

This is the biggest obstacle between Marshall and the Sun Belt Championship Game.

A victory would completely change the East Division race.

Toughest Home Game: Coastal Carolina

Marshall’s home Sun Belt schedule is favorable.

Coastal Carolina may present the most difficult traditional home test because the Chanticleers were selected fifth but still received a first-place vote in the East preseason poll.

App State may carry greater emotional significance, while South Alabama could create problems, but Coastal’s upside makes the October 10 matchup especially dangerous.

Biggest Trap Game: at Missouri State

Missouri State is surrounded by more obvious storylines.

Penn State comes before it.

Homecoming against Gardner-Webb comes afterward.

James Madison waits two weeks later.

That makes it easy to underestimate the September 19 trip to Springfield.

Marshall will be the stronger team on paper, but road games against developing programs can become dangerous when the favorite starts slowly.

A loss would dramatically lower the Herd’s season ceiling.

Biggest Swing Game: at Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern sits directly behind Marshall in the preseason Sun Belt East poll.

The game also comes on the road one week after the showdown with Old Dominion.

Marshall could realistically enter Statesboro needing a victory to remain alive in the division championship race.

Winning could set up a strong November finish.

Losing could transform a potential championship season into merely a bowl season.

Most Important Stretch

Marshall’s season will likely be determined during this three-game stretch:

• October 31: at Old Dominion
• November 7: at Georgia Southern
• November 14: App State

Old Dominion was picked second in the East.

Marshall was third.

Georgia Southern was fourth.

App State was sixth.

The first two games are on the road, making this especially challenging.

A 3-0 stretch could put Marshall in position to win the division.

Going 2-1 would keep the Herd firmly in contention.

A 1-2 result could leave Marshall dependent on other teams to defeat James Madison or Old Dominion.

Schedule Advantages

Marshall’s biggest advantage comes from its cross-division draw.

The Herd plays South Alabama and ULM from the Sun Belt West.

Those teams were selected sixth and seventh in the division.

Marshall therefore avoids preseason West favorite Troy, second-place Louisiana and third-place Arkansas State.

That is a significant advantage.

Marshall also gets App State, Coastal Carolina and Georgia State at home.

The nonconference schedule contains two favorable home games against Middle Tennessee and Gardner-Webb, while Missouri State represents a manageable road opponent.

The Herd should have an opportunity to enter conference play with a 3-1 record.

The schedule also provides an extended break after the Tuesday-night South Alabama game.

Marshall does not play again until October 31, giving the Herd valuable recovery and preparation time before Old Dominion.

Schedule Concerns

The location of Marshall’s biggest conference games is the primary problem.

James Madison, Old Dominion and Georgia Southern were selected first, second and fourth in the Sun Belt East.

All three games are on the road.

That is an extremely difficult draw for a team projected third.

Marshall may need to win at least one—and probably two—of those games to capture the division.

The Penn State opener is another challenge because it places the Herd against an elite opponent before the roster has an opportunity to build early-season rhythm.

Marshall also has six total road games.

The schedule becomes particularly demanding between October 31 and November 7 when the Herd plays consecutive road games at Old Dominion and Georgia Southern.

Those two weeks may determine the season.

Marshall 2026 Schedule Grade: B+

Marshall’s schedule is demanding but provides a legitimate path to a major turnaround.

Penn State is a difficult opener, but the remaining nonconference games against Middle Tennessee, Missouri State and Gardner-Webb are all winnable.

The cross-division Sun Belt draw is excellent.

Marshall avoids Troy, Louisiana and Arkansas State while facing South Alabama and ULM.

The difficulty comes inside the East.

James Madison, Old Dominion and Georgia Southern are all road opponents.

Because those are three of the four highest-rated teams in the division, Marshall cannot rely solely on protecting Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Herd must win important road games.

Overall, the schedule is favorable enough for eight or nine victories but challenging enough that winning the division would be a legitimate accomplishment.

Marshall 2026 Record Prediction: 8-4

Marshall should produce substantial improvement from last season’s 5-7 record.

The returning talent is simply too strong to expect another losing year.

Del Rio-Wilson is the preseason Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year. Payne, Norton, Slappy and Montgomery give him an experienced supporting cast, while Smith, Gilmore and Ward provide proven defensive production.

Middle Tennessee and Gardner-Webb should provide two strong nonconference wins.

Missouri State is a road game Marshall should also win.

Penn State represents the most likely nonconference loss.

Within the Sun Belt, Marshall should be favored against South Alabama, App State, Georgia State and ULM.

Coastal Carolina is another game the Herd should be capable of winning at home.

The season therefore comes down to James Madison, Old Dominion and Georgia Southern.

All three are on the road.

The most reasonable projection is an 8-4 overall record and 5-3 Sun Belt mark.

Nine victories are attainable if Marshall wins one additional road game against the top half of the East.

A 9-3 finish could be enough to win the division.

Seven victories would be disappointing considering the experience returning on the roster.

Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 Season Prop Bets

The following betting angles are based on Marshall’s schedule, current preseason markets and Sun Belt outlook. Sportsbook prices and market availability can change before kickoff.

Prop Bet #1: Marshall Over 7.5 Regular-Season Wins

The latest broadly published 2026 win-total market lists Marshall at 7.5 victories, with the Over around +105 and Under around -136.

The plus-money price on eight or more victories is intriguing.

Marshall has three favorable nonconference games against Middle Tennessee, Missouri State and Gardner-Webb.

The Herd should also have strong conference opportunities against South Alabama, Georgia State and ULM.

That provides six realistic victories before considering Coastal Carolina, App State, Old Dominion or Georgia Southern.

Marshall needs only two additional wins to cash the over.

With the Sun Belt Preseason Offensive Player of the Year returning at quarterback, eight wins is a reasonable expectation.

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4.5/5

Tip: Marshall Over 7.5 Regular-Season Wins

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Prop Bet #2: Marshall to Win at Least Five Sun Belt Games

Marshall went only 3-5 in conference play last season.

The schedule and returning roster make improvement likely.

South Alabama and ULM were selected sixth and seventh in the West, while Georgia State was picked last in the East.

Coastal Carolina and App State must travel to Huntington.

That provides five strong opportunities without requiring Marshall to defeat James Madison, Old Dominion or Georgia Southern on the road.

A 5-3 conference record matches our projection.

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4.6/5

Tip: Marshall to Win at Least Five Sun Belt Games

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Prop Bet #3: Marshall to Win at Least Five Home Games

Marshall has six games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium:

• Middle Tennessee
• Gardner-Webb
• Coastal Carolina
• South Alabama
• App State
• Georgia State

There is no overwhelming national power on that list.

Middle Tennessee has a 3.5-win preseason market, South Alabama 5.5, App State 5.5 and Georgia State 4.5.

Coastal Carolina may be the most dangerous opponent.

Marshall should still have a realistic opportunity to finish 5-1 or even 6-0 at home.

The experienced offensive core should also perform well in Huntington.

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4.4/5

Tip: Marshall to Win at Least Five Home Games

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Prop Bet #4: Marshall to Reach the Sun Belt Championship Game

Marshall was picked third in the East, so this is the aggressive futures angle.

James Madison is the clear preseason favorite, while Old Dominion finished only six points ahead of Marshall in the coaches poll.

The Herd may have the best quarterback in the conference.

Del Rio-Wilson leads all returning Sun Belt quarterbacks in passing production and was selected as the league’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Marshall also led the conference with nine total preseason All-Sun Belt selections.

The difficulty is obvious.

Marshall plays James Madison, Old Dominion and Georgia Southern away from Huntington.

But if the Herd can go 2-1 during those three games and protect its home field, a Sun Belt East title becomes realistic.

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4.5/5

Tip: Marshall to Reach the Sun Belt Championship Game

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Conclusion

Marshall enters the 2026 season with a very different outlook than it carried into Tony Gibson’s first year.

The 2025 season was defined by transition.

The 2026 season should be defined by expectations.

Marshall returns one of the most productive quarterbacks in the Group of Five in Carlos Del Rio-Wilson. He threw for more than 2,000 yards, rushed for more than 600 and accounted for 23 touchdowns last season while becoming the first Marshall quarterback in more than four decades to rush for 600 yards.

He is surrounded by experience.

Adrian Norton returns at receiver. Toby Payne is an established All-Sun Belt tight end. Jalen Slappy and Tariq Montgomery anchor the offensive line.

The defense has proven playmakers as well.

Daytione Smith returns after recording three interceptions. Javae Gilmore led Marshall with 63 tackles and produced 11.5 tackles for loss. Braydin Ward recorded five sacks and four forced fumbles.

That is not the profile of a team that should finish 5-7 again.

The schedule presents an opportunity for immediate improvement.

Penn State is an enormous challenge in the opener, but Middle Tennessee, Missouri State and Gardner-Webb give Marshall a realistic path to finishing 3-1 in nonconference play.

The Sun Belt schedule is where the season becomes fascinating.

Marshall avoids the three highest-rated teams in the West Division and instead draws South Alabama and ULM.

The East Division schedule is much more difficult.

James Madison is the defending champion and preseason favorite. Old Dominion is picked second. Georgia Southern is fourth.

Marshall must play all three on the road.

Those games will determine whether the Herd becomes a good bowl team or something more.

The most realistic projection is 8-4 overall and 5-3 in Sun Belt competition.

That would represent significant progress.

But the ceiling is higher.

If Marshall defeats Old Dominion or James Madison and survives the Georgia Southern trip, a nine-win season and Sun Belt Championship Game appearance become realistic.

Marshall won the conference championship only two seasons ago.

After a difficult rebuilding year, the roster now has enough experience to believe another championship run can happen sooner rather than later.

The schedule is challenging.

The road games are dangerous.

But with the Sun Belt’s preseason Offensive Player of the Year at quarterback and more preseason All-Sun Belt selections than any other program in the league, Marshall has the talent to become one of the conference’s biggest turnaround stories in 2026.