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A sleeper isn't "trendy"; it’s a team with QB clarity, a defined identity, and a narrow schedule path. That is why McElroy has Utah, Florida, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, Wisconsin and more as teams he thinks will be “sleepers” in 2026. Plus, McElroy explains why we are about to enter into a “quarterback reset” year. How fast can Sam Leavitt and Lane Kiffin build chemistry in the SEC? Will Darian Mensah be able to win tight games in November, can Michigan build a system tailored around Bryce Underwood’s strengths rather than forcing him into an old mold, can homegrown talent still win at Clemson in a portal economy and so much more.
A sleeper isn't "trendy"; it’s a team with QB clarity, a defined identity, and a narrow schedule path. That is why McElroy has Utah, Florida, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, Wisconsin and more as teams he thinks will be “sleepers” in 2026. Plus, McElroy explains why we are about to enter into a “quarterback reset” year. How fast can Sam Leavitt and Lane Kiffin build chemistry in the SEC? Will Darian Mensah be able to win tight games in November, can Michigan build a system tailored around Bryce Underwood’s strengths rather than forcing him into an old mold, can homegrown talent still win at Clemson in a portal economy and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College football 2026: Games, players, teams we're excited to see
Early-season showdowns, newcomers to watch and other things we're looking forward to in the fall.
2026 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools
Lincoln Riley and the Trojans break the SEC's five-year grip on football recruiting supremacy.
Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
What’s the best way to recruit a quarterback in 2026? McElroy gives you five very different philosophies utilized by teams like LSU, Indiana, Penn State, Miami and Vanderbilt to bring in the most important position in college football. Plus, we continue our series on teams that can win the National Championship next season and McElroy tells you why Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State are in prime position with loaded rosters for a “title or bust” run in 2026.
What’s the best way to recruit a quarterback in 2026? McElroy gives you five very different philosophies utilized by teams like LSU, Indiana, Penn State, Miami and Vanderbilt to bring in the most important position in college football. Plus, we continue our series on teams that can win the National Championship next season and McElroy tells you why Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State are in prime position with loaded rosters for a “title or bust” run in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
College football's top 25 portal classes from the 2026 cycle
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.
Final college football defensive stop rate: Texas Tech No. 1
Our final defensive ranking based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
Projecting the 2026 College Football Playoff bracket
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?
Battle of the snubbed: Big 12 slate features Notre Dame-BYU tilt
The 2026 Big 12 Conference football schedule released Wednesday includes all 16 programs playing nine conference games apiece, with a collective 13 nonconference games against Power Four opponents and Notre Dame.
Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2026
We're nine months from the 2026 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.