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EA Sports predicts South Carolina as 2026 college football champion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:11 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

EA Sports predicts South Carolina as 2026 college football champion

Summary

EA Sports simulated the 2026 college football season, with South Carolina emerging as the champion. The Gamecocks are projected to finish at 13-3 overall, including a notable 38-3 victory over Georgia in the SEC Championship. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers led the offense with impressive stats, throwing for 4,706 yards. The simulation also forecasts USC as the Big Ten champion and Louisville getting crowned in the ACC. Auburn’s Byrum Brown is predicted to win the Heisman Trophy, leading a strong season for dual-threat quarterbacks across the board. The simulation results aim to intrigue fans and analysts ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•South Carolina finishes 13-3 with an SEC title
•LaNorris Sellers throws for 4,706 yards
•Byrum Brown expected to win the Heisman Trophy
•USC and Louisville also clinch conference titles
•Simulation intended to spark interest before the season

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1:11 PMYahoo Sports — EA Sports' College Football 27 predicts the 2026 season, with a Heisman winner, 12-team playoff and champion

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