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Sporting News 2026 Preview: Indiana No. 1, 40 Bowls

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sporting News released its 2026 College Football Preview magazine, with over 150 team previews.
The preview placed defending champion Indiana at No. 1 in the preseason top-25.
It said 40 FBS bowl games will be played in 2026-27, with the College Football Playoff running Dec. 18 to Jan. 25 and ending at Allegiant Stadium.
The magazine also listed top-25 quarterback rankings and a 2027 NFL Draft Big Board to be updated.

History

Historical Context

After the NCAA replaced the BCS with a four-team College Football Playoff in the 2014 season, Ohio State defeated Oregon in the January 12, 2015 championship at AT&T Stadium, while the semifinals aired at the Rose and Sugar Bowls. That debut’s high ratings set a template that now drives the 2026 preview’s expanded bowl schedule and media hype.

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Story summary

Sporting News released its 2026 College Football Preview magazine, with over 150 team previews.
The preview placed defending champion Indiana at No. 1 in the preseason top-25.
It said 40 FBS bowl games will be played in 2026-27, with the College Football Playoff running Dec. 18 to Jan. 25 and ending at Allegiant Stadium.
The magazine also listed top-25 quarterback rankings and a 2027 NFL Draft Big Board to be updated.

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