2026 college football futures: Expert's national championship best bets, value plays include Oregon

SportsLine expert Thomas Casale delivers his best bets to win the National Championship for the 2026 college football season

ByThomas CasaleUpdated: Aug 10, 2026 11:00AM ET2 min read

The 2026 college football season kicks off with a handful of games on Saturday, Aug. 29, before the action ramps up the following week, and the goal for every team will be to reach the College Football Playoff and compete for a national championship. The 2026-27 season ends at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and reigning champion Indiana and runner-up Miami are among those expected to be right in the mix.