The 2026 college football season is finally here, and Tim Murray believes there are seven teams with a legitimate chance to win the national championship: Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Indiana, and Miami.
To break down each contender, Tim brings in insiders and experts who know these programs inside and out. Bill Landis discusses Ohio State, Dan Rubinstein breaks down Oregon, Drew Butler previews Georgia, Tim O'Malley analyzes Notre Dame, Michael Jenkins tackles Texas, Wes Reynolds discusses Indiana, and Alex Donno wraps things up with Miami.
The show covers each team's national championship case, biggest concerns, X-factors, schedules, and potential playoff paths.
Plus, Tim discusses the latest quarterback competitions, including Keelon Russell winning the Alabama QB job, and explains why he's taking a shot on Russell at 26-to-1 to win the Heisman Trophy.
With Week Zero finally here, it's time to identify the teams that could be playing for a national championship in January.
Topics include:
- Ohio State national championship outlook
- Oregon Ducks title case
- Georgia Bulldogs CFP expectations
- Notre Dame's national championship chances
- Texas Longhorns and Arch Manning
- Indiana Hoosiers as a potential CFP semifinalist
- Miami Hurricanes title outlook
- Keelon Russell Heisman Trophy betting value
- 2026 College Football Playoff
- College football betting futures
- Week Zero and the start of the 2026 season
The episode also looks ahead to the College Football Betting Podcast's Week Zero preview from Hawaii.
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