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Four college football teams to watch for the 2026 CFP season

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Four college football teams to watch for the 2026 CFP season

Summary

As the 2026 college football season approaches, several teams are emerging as potential dark horses for the College Football Playoff. The Auburn Tigers, under new coach Alex Golesh, aim to end a 16-year title drought despite losing key players. Georgia Tech looks to build on momentum after narrowly missing the ACC Championship in 2025. The Florida Gators have brought in Jon Sumrall to turn around a struggling program. Oklahoma State features transfer quarterback Drew Mestemaker, raising hopes for an offensive resurgence. Fans can expect surprises as these teams compete for postseason spots.

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•Auburn hires Alex Golesh as head coach amid hopes for revitalization.
•Georgia Tech seeks to continue growth after a strong 2025 season.
•Florida's Jon Sumrall takes over a program aiming for a turnaround.
•Oklahoma State boosts its offense with quarterback Drew Mestemaker from the portal.

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