Big Ten welcomes elite freshmen for the 2026 college football season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
As the 2026 college football season approaches, several first-year players are primed to make significant impacts in the Big Ten. Ohio State and Michigan lead the way with talented freshman classes, highlighted by players like Legend Bey at Ohio State and Titan Davis at Michigan. Additionally, USC's Mark Bowman and Maryland's Zion Elee are expected to showcase their skills early on. The depth in the Big Ten, coupled with the elite talent among incoming players, suggests an exciting season ahead for the conference. Coaches will closely monitor the development of these freshmen during summer workouts and prepare them for key roles.
- •Ohio State's Legend Bey shows promise as a strong running back.
- •Michigan's Titan Davis is expected to contribute on the defensive line.
- •USC's Mark Bowman joins as a notable tight end after an impressive spring.
- •Maryland's Zion Elee aims to impact the Terrapins' pass rush.
- •Washington's Kodi Greene has emerged as a key offensive lineman.
- 1:36 PMCBS Sports — Big Ten freshmen to watch in 2026: Ohio State, Michigan lead loaded class of first-year players
"A talented class of freshmen arrives on the scene in the Big Ten this season
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