College football experts Ross Dellenger and Nick Bromberg have released their predictions for the 2026 season, including conference winners, national championship contenders, and potential surprises.
Dellenger predicts a national championship matchup between Notre Dame and Texas in Las Vegas, featuring a quarterback battle between Arch Manning and CJ Carr. He believes the 2026 season will provide a temporary distraction from the ongoing issues surrounding transfers, compensation, and eligibility in college football. He also forecasts Oregon to reach the national semifinals after winning the Big Ten title and Texas Tech to return to the playoff despite the absence of QB Brendan Sorsby. He anticipates coaching changes, particularly with potentially large buyouts paid in Tallahassee.
Bromberg also picks Oregon to win the national title, citing the Ducks’ strong defensive line and quarterback Dante Moore as key factors. He believes Oregon is the most well-built team to win the title this year and predicts Moore will win the Heisman Trophy, though Arch Manning could also be a contender if Texas wins the SEC. Bromberg suggests that if Texas doesn't reach the College Football Playoff semifinals, questions will be raised about Steve Sarkisian’s performance.
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