
Ole Miss Rebels Eye Record‑Breaking 2026 Season
The Rebels aim to capture their first College Football Playoff title, shatter rushing and passing marks, and finally break the barrier of twelve regular‑season wins.
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The Rebels aim to capture their first College Football Playoff title, shatter rushing and passing marks, and finally break the barrier of twelve regular‑season wins.

The planned 2026 showdown between USC and Notre Dame has been canceled, prompting ESPN’s Rece Davis to call for its revival amid broader questions about historic matchups in a rapidly expanding sport.

A fierce debate over expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams is reshaping conference strategies, broadcast negotiations and the financial landscape of postseason college football.

ABC will broadcast the 2026 American Conference title game on Dec. 5, marking the twelfth straight year of coverage. The network’s long‑standing slot showcases the conference’s rising profile, Tulane’s 2025 triumph and the upcoming Temple‑Rhode Island kickoff.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian decries the lack of transparency in the College Football Playoff selection process, questions the committee’s bandwidth, and warns that a 24‑team format would dilute the regular season.

Steve Sarkisian, head coach of the Texas Longhorns, has voiced strong opposition to the College Football Playoff’s expansion, calling for a return to a four‑team format and a conference‑driven selection process.

Navy's top sports administrator says the historic rivalry could be moved earlier to accommodate a broader playoff, but logistical and broadcast constraints remain paramount.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian criticizes the College Football Playoff committee’s transparency and questions its ability to evaluate an expanded field, while financial incentives push the sport toward a 24‑team format.

Recent discussions between the University of Southern California and the University of Notre Dame hint at a possible return of one of college football's most storied matchups, with scheduling compromises and new nonconference commitments shaping the conversation.