Three takeaways from the first 2026 College Football Playoff rankings, including Notre Dame, Ohio State, the ACC and the Big 12's playoff hopes.
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Nebraska football is 5-0 for the first time since 2016. Can the Cornhuskers prove they’re legitimate Big Ten contenders against Indiana?
Notre Dame vs. Michigan State returns after a nine-year hiatus as the No. 3 Fighting Irish and Spartans renew their Battle for the Megaphone rivalry.
Ohio State enters 2026 ranked No. 1, but Oregon, defending champion Indiana and a brutal Buckeyes schedule could turn the Big Ten race upside down.
Tennessee’s offense could be powered by three elite newcomers in 2026. Here’s why Faizon Brandon, TK Keys, and Gabriel Osenda are poised to make an immediate impact.
Baylor, Clemson, and South Carolina disappointed in 2025, but each has the talent and coaching to surge back into the AP Top 25 in 2026.
Notre Dame enters 2026 with championship expectations, but are national media rankings undervaluing Marcus Freeman’s Irish compared to the sportsbooks?
Dan Mullen’s rebuilding project at UNLV is on schedule. With Jackson Arnold under center and a weakened Mountain West, the Rebels look primed for a championship run in 2026.
Michigan State begins a new era under Pat Fitzgerald after a disastrous 2025 season. Can Fitzgerald rebuild Sparty into a Big Ten contender and future CFP threat?
Jeremiyah Love’s projected top-five selection could mark the beginning of a new NFL pipeline era for Notre Dame under Marcus Freeman.
Notre Dame Pro Day 2026 takeaways, including standout performances from Jadarian Price, Will Pauling, and CJ Carr ahead of the NFL Draft.
Boise State looks like the early favorite in the rebuilt Pac-12 thanks to its winning pedigree, strong recruiting class, and head coach Spencer Danielson.
Lane Kiffin has injected new life into LSU, positioning the Tigers for a College Football Playoff push in 2026 after years of post-title instability in Baton Rouge.
Notre Dame football stayed patient in the transfer portal and landed elite, blue-chip additions as Marcus Freeman’s recruiting strategy pays off.
Notre Dame doesn't owe anyone an apology. The Fighting Irish were playoff-worthy, victims of CFP inconsistency, SEC bias, and flawed rankings logic.
BCS computer rankings validate Notre Dame’s CFP position while exposing major differences in the Top 15, including Oklahoma falling behind BYU.
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love is having a Heisman-worthy 2025 season, but historical trends and quarterback bias could keep him from winning college football’s top award.
Alabama and LSU renew their SEC rivalry under the lights in Tuscaloosa. Can Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers challenge Ty Simpson and the Tide, or will Alabama cement its playoff push with another statement win?
More AP Poll chaos is brewing as LSU, Ole Miss, and Georgia Tech face tough road tests that could shake up college football’s Top 25.
Michigan and USC face off under the lights in Los Angeles as two Big Ten powerhouses clash in a primetime showdown that could reshape the playoff race.