100 Days Out: CBS Sports Maps the 2026 College Football Landscape

With the 2026 college football season now 100 days away, CBS Sports released its comprehensive midpoint check on the sport. Ohio State leads the post-spring rankings with Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin, star receiver Jeremiah Smith, and four returning offensive linemen. Texas holds the No. 2 spot with no obvious roster holes after major portal additions. Notre Dame enters with sky-high expectations and an over-under win total set at 11.5, while Oregon returns quarterback Dante Moore but must replace two departed coordinators. A total of 17 power conference head coaching jobs changed hands this offseason, setting up a dramatically reshaped landscape.

Sources: CBS Sports

Comments (0)

Ed Orgeron Returns to LSU as Special Assistant Under Lane Kiffin

Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU, hired as a special assistant for recruiting and defense on head coach Lane Kiffin’s staff. The announcement came Tuesday from LSU Athletics. Orgeron, who led the Tigers to the 2019 national championship behind a historic Joe Burrow-led offense, was bought out of his contract in 2021. He reunites with Kiffin, with whom he previously worked at both USC and Tennessee. Kiffin praised Orgeron’s ability to recruit elite players nationally, particularly within Louisiana. The hire bolsters a recruiting operation already ranked among the nation’s most aggressive, as LSU has assembled one of college football’s most expensive rosters through NIL investment.

Sources: ESPN

Comments (0)

Six College Football Programs Surpass $40 Million in NIL Roster Values

Six college football programs have surpassed $40 million in total NIL roster valuation heading into the 2026 season, according to a Yahoo Sports report. Texas leads at $47.9 million, followed by Miami at $44 million, Ohio State at $43.5 million, and LSU and Oregon tied at $42.8 million. Notre Dame rounds out the group at $40.4 million. The College Sports Commission reported approval of more than 5,500 deals worth $75.85 million between March and April alone, underscoring the accelerating velocity of NIL agreements. The figures represent market valuations rather than direct spending, though the House settlement’s $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap is expected to push real expenditures even higher.

Sources: Yahoo Sports

Comments (0)

ACC Coaches Endorse 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion

The push to expand the College Football Playoff from 12 to 24 teams gained significant momentum this month as ACC coaches and athletic directors voiced unanimous support during spring meetings near Jacksonville. Commissioner Jim Phillips confirmed the conference’s desire to go to 24 teams. The American Football Coaches Association separately voted to recommend the maximum number of playoff participants and the elimination of conference championship games. The Big Ten and Big 12 also favor a 24-team model, while the SEC prefers 16 teams and holds effective veto power over postseason changes. Miami coach Mario Cristobal offered notable dissent, questioning the value of the regular season under such expansion.

Sources: CBS Sports

Comments (0)

Brendan Sorsby Files Injunction Against NCAA, Seeks 2026 Eligibility

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed an injunction against the NCAA this week, seeking eligibility for the 2026 season after being sidelined amid a gambling investigation. The filing, made in Lubbock County district court, accuses the NCAA of a deeply hypocritical position on gambling and abandoning its obligations to athlete well-being. Sorsby, who sought residential treatment for gambling addiction, offered to accept a two-game suspension and partner with the NCAA on education outreach. His legal team is seeking resolution by June 15, a week before the NFL Supplemental Draft declaration deadline. The case has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over NCAA disciplinary processes.

Sources: ESPN

Comments (0)

2027 Recruiting Class Takes Shape as Commitments Accelerate

The 2027 college football recruiting class is taking shape as commitments accelerate ahead of the June official visit period. Texas A&M holds the No. 1 overall ranking in the Rivals Industry team rankings with a 13-player class featuring four five-star prospects. USC sits at No. 2, anchored by five-star safety Honor Fa’alave-Johnson. Miami climbed seven spots to No. 5 after flipping five-star cornerback Donte Wright from Georgia. LSU boasts a perfect blue-chip ratio with all five commits rated four stars or higher. Programs are scaling back spring official visits as the recruiting calendar evolves, with USC hosting roughly half as many visitors after signing a 35-player 2026 class.

Sources: Sports Illustrated

Comments (0)

What's Trending in College Football