Which college football teams won the 2026 schedule lottery—and which programs got the toughest road to the College Football Playoff?
Tim Murray welcomes Parker Fleming (VP of Football Strategy at Dropback) to break down the biggest scheduling advantages and disadvantages across the Power Four conferences. The duo analyzes why Texas Tech, Notre Dame, Georgia, Penn State, Kansas State, and NC State are positioned for success, while Ohio State, Colorado, North Carolina, Stanford, and Michigan State face brutal paths.
They also discuss:
- Why Texas Tech is the Big 12 favorite despite quarterback uncertainty
- Ohio State's gauntlet schedule and CFP outlook
- Georgia's chances of returning to the national title race
- Notre Dame's favorable playoff path
- Lane Kiffin's rebuilt LSU roster and expectations
- Avery Johnson's development at Kansas State
- Colorado's difficult road under Deion Sanders
- Bill Belichick's challenging first season at North Carolina
- Best win total betting opportunities and conference futures
If you're betting on college football, building preseason power ratings, or preparing for the 2026 season, this episode is packed with actionable insights and schedule analysis.
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