Presto’s Picks: Tough start to college football’s ‘closing month’ for Navy, U.Md., U.Va.

The upcoming college football schedule features key matchups for local FBS-level teams with varying stakes. Navy seeks an 8-0 start for the first time since 1926 but faces a strong North Texas offense leading FBS in scoring. Virginia Tech, aiming to keep postseason hopes alive, will challenge No. 19 Louisville, which boasts a formidable running game. Maryland will attempt to overcome historical struggles against ranked teams and after bye weeks as they face No. 2 Indiana, which leads the Big Ten in scoring and has a strong defensive front. Virginia, with a series of close wins, will visit California, which is struggling offensively. In other games, Georgetown, Howard, Towson, and Morgan State face challenging opponents, while William & Mary and Richmond look to secure victories.