
Bob Chesney Takes the Helm of UCLA Bruins, CBS Predicts 7‑5 Season
Bob Chesney, the new head coach of the UCLA Bruins, aims to stabilize the program after a volatile period, with CBS projecting a 7‑5 record for the 2026 season.
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Bob Chesney, the new head coach of the UCLA Bruins, aims to stabilize the program after a volatile period, with CBS projecting a 7‑5 record for the 2026 season.

A look at the 2026 Rutgers football outlook, highlighting projected record, key players, and the challenges ahead.

Two Volunteers crack the top‑25 offensive skill players for 2026, heralding a potent attack and a quarterback battle that could define the year.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is projected as the top overall skill player for the 2026 college football class, outshining peers like Malachi Toney and Cam Coleman, whose own talents promise a dynamic future for the game.

Senior tight end Lawson Luckie emerges as the key playmaker for Georgia’s offense, poised to fill the void left by Oscar Delp and elevate the team’s passing attack.

From unknown backup to national championship hero, Charlie Becker's 2025 performance earned him the No. 9 spot among offensive skill players for the 2026 draft class.

Ryan Coleman-Williams’ freshman explosion gave Alabama a boost, but a dip in yardage and touchdowns has analysts re‑evaluating his trajectory. Coach DeBoer, however, sees untapped explosiveness that could rewrite the narrative.

Recognized by CBSSports as a breakout candidate, Devon Jackson returns for a final season with the Oregon Ducks, aiming to leverage his elite speed and experience to dominate the defense and shape the future of younger teammates.

UCLA’s revamped roster features 45 newcomers, including South Carolina transfer Brian Rowe Jr., who is being touted as a breakout candidate by CBS Sports.

The Wolverines' pass-catchers have struggled for productivity in recent years, but a wave of transfers — led by JJ Buchanan — brings fresh talent and familiar coaching connections that could spark a turnaround.

CBS Sports analysts highlight Alabama’s newest defensive lineman, Devan Thompkins, as a potential breakout star for the 2026 season, citing his impressive 2025 stats and versatility.

The Hawkeyes open the 2026 campaign with a three‑game stretch that CBS Sports ranks as the second‑toughest in college football, featuring Michigan, Ohio State and Washington. Coach Kirk Ferentz's history of elevating teams offers hope that the challenging schedule can become a catalyst for success.

The Hawkeyes open October with matches against Michigan, Ohio State and Washington, a stretch CBS Sports has labeled the second‑toughest in college football.

Bryce Deas, a sophomore linebacker at Auburn University, is projected to become a cornerstone of the program's defense in the 2026 season, bringing a blend of speed, experience and raw talent that could reshape the linebacker unit.

As the 12‑team College Football Playoff enters its second year, a handful of marquee contests will determine not only conference crowns but also the seeding and bye weeks that could define championship contention.

A three‑game October stretch featuring Louisville, Miami and Clemson will test the Seminoles' progress under head coach Mike Norvell and could determine their conference trajectory.

CBS Sports ranks Alabama's upcoming stretch as the No. 7 toughest schedule in the country, featuring games against Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Analysts see Florida’s 2026 squad as a top‑25 contender, driven by a deep wide‑receiver group and strong defense, though the quarterback position remains a question mark.

Analysts see the Gators as a top‑25 contender for the 2026 season, driven by a standout wide‑receiver group and a revamped defense, but the success may hinge on settling the quarterback position.

CBS Sports analyst Brad Crawford has ranked the most demanding three‑game stretches in college football, highlighting Alabama's brutal schedule that includes matchups against Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

CBS Sports ranks Auburn’s 2026 midseason slate as the fifth‑toughest, pitting the Tigers against Georgia, Ole Miss and LSU, while Coach Alex Golesh seeks to prove his vision with a roster built around recent USF transfers.

The arrival of Kyle Whittingham as head coach brings a sense of continuity to Michigan football, while the quarterback battle between Bryce Underwood and freshman Tommy Carr adds early intrigue. With key portal additions and a tough Week 2 matchup against Oklahoma, the Wolverines are poised for a pivotal season.

Oklahoma's football program blends a potent offense with an increasingly dominant defense, anchored by defensive tackle David Stone, a projected first‑round NFL Draft pick whose impact is reshaping the team's title aspirations.

CBS’s post‑spring Top 25 places Iowa at No. 23, praising its defensive depth but warning that a lack of explosive playmakers could limit the team’s upside.