Phil Steele's 2026 College Football Predictions: National Championship Picks, Surprise Teams & Best Bets
VSiN College Football Betting PodcastShow Notes
The college football preview season is officially here, and Phil Steele joins Tim Murray for one of the biggest episodes of the year on the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast.
Phil breaks down his highly anticipated 2026 College Football Preview Magazine, revealing his preseason power ratings, national championship contenders, surprise teams, and Group of Six sleepers. The conversation dives into the biggest betting storylines entering the season, including why Notre Dame, Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, and Miami headline the title race.
The duo also discusses Alabama's bounce-back potential under Kalen DeBoer, why BYU and Clemson could exceed expectations, the outlook for Navy, Air Force, and Fresno State, plus valuable insights into quarterback rankings, schedule strength, transfer portal impact, and season win totals.
Whether you're betting futures, conference championships, or preparing for Week 0, this episode is packed with expert analysis from one of the most respected voices in college football.
In this episode: - Phil Steele's Top 25 preseason power ratings - National Championship favorites - Best quarterback units in college football - Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas, Georgia & Oregon analysis - Why Alabama is Phil Steele's top surprise team - BYU, Clemson & Indiana outlook - Group of Six playoff contenders - Navy, Air Force & Fresno State betting value - Season win total discussion - 2026 College Football betting insights and predictions
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