College football news and 2026 season outlook — Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down two major storylines shaping the national landscape.

In this episode:

Notre Dame 2026 preview: What to expect from Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr, and cornerback Leonard Moore as the Fighting Irish push for College Football Playoff contention in 2026. The guys discuss roster strengths, key questions, and what has to happen for Notre Dame to take the next step.

Lincoln Riley hot seat tracker at USC: How much pressure is on Lincoln Riley this season, what would have to go wrong for USC to consider a coaching change, and how expectations in the Big Ten factor into his job security.

Is Notre Dame built to make a real CFP run in 2026? And how hot is Riley’s seat if USC underperforms again?

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