Using SP+ projections, we ran 1 million simulations of the 2026 season, so we found something for everyone.
Ohio State starts the 2026 season as the No. 1 team in the AFCA Coaches Poll as the Big Ten tries to extend its run of college football national champions to four.
After 26 simulations, we tallied the national titles, Heisman winners, coaching changes, transfers and more.
The players, position groups or situations that could swing the season for each of the top teams.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, armed with statistical evidence, said the Big Ten doesn't "run a hype machine" and is "the best league in football."
TV, realignment, stars and legends, postseason quarrels. Those themes have set up epic games and made the current sport.
