The CFB Brief
The 2026 season is close enough to feel real, and the gap between expectations and reality is starting to show.
Top Storylines
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MIAMI FOOTBALL
Miami Arrives at ACC Kickoff as Conference Favorite With Offense Under the Microscope
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TEXAS FOOTBALL
Lone Star Showdown Named On3's Top SEC Matchup of 2026 as Manning Era Builds
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FLORIDA STATE FOOTBALL
Florida State lands four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson in 2027 class
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PENN STATE FOOTBALL
Former Penn State RB Tikey Hayes Transfers to Nebraska for 2026 Season
MIAMI FOOTBALL
Miami Arrives at ACC Kickoff as Conference Favorite With Offense Under the Microscope
2
TEXAS FOOTBALL
Lone Star Showdown Named On3's Top SEC Matchup of 2026 as Manning Era Builds
3
FLORIDA STATE FOOTBALL
Florida State lands four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson in 2027 class
4
PENN STATE FOOTBALL
Former Penn State RB Tikey Hayes Transfers to Nebraska for 2026 Season
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NORTH CAROLINA
UNC's 2027 Class: Highlighting the Offense - Noon Dish
PENN STATE
Is Matt Campbell the man to unite Penn State Football? Todd Blackledge thinks so
LOUISVILLE
2025-26 LCPT Semifinals: Brian Mandel vs. Louisville Football’s November Swoon
TEXAS
The Lethal Cocktail That No Program Can Survive
FLORIDA STATE
Mike Norvell delivers clear message to FSU fans on future: 'Words don’t matter, it’s about the action'
UTAH
Coach Speak: ATH Commit Jaxton Itaaehau
TEXAS
Grok simulates the Texas Longhorns' 2026 season, game results, statistical leaders, and an aggressive playoff projection
LSU
Early look at Auburn’s game against LSU
FLORIDA STATE
Florida State's Ashton Daniels on not being ranked among top 10 ACC QBs: 'That's in the back of my mind'
OHIO STATE
Buckeyes Land in the Top Tier, but Did CBS Get the Rest of the Rankings Right?
ALABAMA
3 reasons why Alabama could make deep CFP run in 2026, 3 why not
OREGON
What If's: Five Recruitments That Would Have Re-Shaped Oregon
SOUTH CAROLINA
State of the Room: What you need to know about South Carolina's specialists
NEBRASKA
Nebraska Fall Camp Preview for 2026: Specialists
NOTRE DAME
Rivals rankings director breaks down three rising Notre Dame defensive commits
FLORIDA STATE
Mike Norvell doesn't believe he's coaching for his job in 2026: 'I don't fear failure'
Dynamic duo: Donte Wright, Juju Johnson decide to chart own course on next level
NOTRE DAME
More Than a Winning Streak: Looking Back at Notre Dame’s 2001 Victory Over Navy
NEBRASKA
Nebraska upgrades the running back room with transfer Tikey Hayes
OLE MISS
Todd Cooley coming to Ole Miss has been a 'huge assest' for Pete Golding
KANSAS STATE
Kansas State Football's 2026 Season Will Hang On One Major Factor
TEXAS
Final Thoughts from preseason FPI: SEC bias? Underrated and overrated teams and Texas' standing amongst the elites
USC
Relationship with Trovon Reed Helping USC's Position with Elite 2028 CB Ca'ron "Prime" Williams
HOUSTON
Fast-Rising Pass Rusher Ready to See Sooners
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