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A 4‑20 slump over the past two seasons has put Oklahoma State’s program under scrutiny, but new coach Eric Morris and insider Brett McMurphy believe a turnaround could reshape the school’s place in the Power Five landscape.
With a perfect 16‑0 championship run and a top‑six preseason ranking, Indiana enters the 2026 season as a favorite, but analysts diverge on seedings and potential matchups.
A look at the Buckeyes' ambitious schedule, playoff projections and the personal stakes for key figures as they chase a second championship in three years.
Despite a four‑year bowl drought, Oklahoma State’s new coaching staff and three prominent analysts outline a realistic path to postseason play in the upcoming season.
With a 23‑4 record over the past two seasons, a No. 14 preseason ranking and a schedule that includes marquee matchups against Notre Dame and Utah, the BYU Cougars are poised for a breakout year. Coach Kalani Sitake’s humble approach and expert predictions of an 11‑1 campaign add to the excitement.
Texas Tech’s football program faces a shrinking slate of Power Four non‑conference games, prompting athletic leaders to explore neutral‑site contests and possible Big 12 waivers.
From preseason obscurity to a favored title contender, BYU's transformation under Kalani Sitake is reshaping the conference landscape.
Experts see the Crimson Tide as a potential playoff contender, but the team's success will hinge on fixing a shaky rushing attack, a new quarterback and an untested offensive line.
National rankings from Phil Steele, Athlon and ESPN highlight both promise and uncertainty for Kansas State’s offense, defense and schedule as the 2026 season approaches.
Coach Lane Kiffin says LSU’s 2026 schedule is a test of strength, and only wins will silence doubts about the College Football Playoff.
A look at Coach Collin Klein’s first season, the team’s rising expectations, and the broader Big 12 backdrop.
Florida State and the University of Georgia have cancelled their traditional home‑and‑home series, choosing instead a single neutral‑site game in Nashville set for 2028. The matchup will be held at Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled to open in February 2027, and was selected from a pool of seven cities.
Auburn’s head coach Alex Golesh says the College Football Playoff is not his priority as he works to lift the Tigers out of five straight losing seasons.
Georgia and Florida State are considering neutral site options for a 2028 matchup, with athletic director Josh Brooks discussing financial benefits, logistical challenges, and potential venues across the Southeast.
Georgia is exploring neutral‑site venues for upcoming games against Clemson and Florida State, weighing financial incentives against tradition and campus energy.
The Pac‑12 has finalized a 2026 bowl agreement that will pit its champion against a legacy team at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium, while a new conference lineup and a settlement with the Mountain West reshape the postseason landscape.
The conversation around a 24‑team College Football Playoff has moved from speculation to serious consideration, as commissioners from the Big 12 and the ACC have voiced public support for a larger postseason.
The Florida State Seminoles and Georgia Bulldogs have called off a scheduled home‑and‑home series for 2027 and 2028, prompting discussions about a neutral‑site game in 2028 and highlighting a broader trend in college football.
Florida State and Georgia have called off their traditional home‑and‑home arrangement, opting instead for a single neutral‑site contest in 2028. The game will be staged in one of several major U.S. cities, while the schools reflect on a storied past and plan for the upcoming season.
A look at the upcoming bowl projections for Big 12 teams, highlighting tie‑ins, playoff expectations and key storylines for the 2026 season.