The 2026 college football season is getting closer, and this batch of power-rated teams has some massive betting and playoff questions. BYU, Utah, Iowa, Texas Tech, and Washington all have real upside — but every one of them has a major flaw that could change the season.
On today’s Winning Cures Everything college football preview, we break down teams ranked #20 through #16 in my 2026 preseason power ratings. BYU is no longer a cute Big 12 surprise story with Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin returning, but defensive coordinator turnover and a tough road schedule could make things tricky. Utah enters the Morgan Scalley era after Kyle Whittingham’s departure, with a rebuilt offensive line and a schedule that still gives the Utes a real Big 12 title path.

We also dig into Iowa’s massive reload under Kirk Ferentz, including quarterback questions, offensive line turnover, Phil Parker’s defense, and whether the Hawkeyes can still win ugly. Texas Tech may have the Big 12’s best roster, but Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility situation and defensive losses create one of the biggest storylines in the conference. Finally, Washington has a star quarterback in Demond Williams Jr., but the Huskies still have to prove they can handle Big Ten heavyweights.

If you’re looking for 2026 college football previews, Big 12 predictions, Big Ten betting analysis, win total picks, and playoff dark horse breakdowns, this episode is for you.

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0:00 Intro
0:50 BYU
10:17 Utah
18:53 Iowa
28:48 Texas Tech
38:58 Washington


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The 2026 College Football season is already shaping up to be chaos… and some of the biggest programs in the country are sitting right on the edge between playoff contender and major disappointment. In this episode of Winning Cures Everything, we break down my preseason power rankings for teams #25 through #21 — including Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri, Louisville, and SMU.

Can Oklahoma finally pair an elite SEC defense with a championship-caliber offense under Brent Venables and John Mateer? Is Florida about to become one of the most dangerous high-variance teams in the SEC under Jon Sumrall? Can Missouri finally beat elite competition and break through nationally with Austin Simmons at quarterback? And are Louisville and SMU legitimate College Football Playoff threats in the ACC?

We dive deep into:

• Key transfer portal additions and returning production
• - Win totals, betting leans, schedule swing games, and CFP ceilings

0:00 Intro
0:47 Florida’s explosive roster rebuild and QB battle
14:12 Missouri’s offensive transition under Chip Lindsey
28:37 Louisville’s playoff path under Jeff Brohm
44:05 SMU’s rise from surprise contender to ACC heavyweight
58:56 Oklahoma’s SEC title upside and brutal 2026 schedule

This episode is packed with college football analysis, SEC predictions, ACC rankings, transfer portal talk, playoff projections, and betting insight for the 2026 season.

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We’re breaking down FIVE teams ranked #30–#26 in the 2026 college football power ratings—and there’s a ton of volatility, coaching changes, and betting angles you need to know before the season kicks off. If you’re looking for value in win totals, futures, or weekly lines, this is where the edge starts.

In this episode of Winning Cures Everything, we dive deep into the Auburn Tigers, Vanderbilt Commodores, Illinois Fighting Illini, Kansas State Wildcats, and South Carolina Gamecocks—analyzing roster turnover, coaching impact, returning production, and schedule strength. From Auburn’s high-variance rebuild under Alex Golish, to Vanderbilt replacing key offensive pieces, to Illinois navigating a massive defensive scheme change, there’s no shortage of question marks.

We also break down Kansas State’s Big 12 upside with Avery Johnson and a favorable schedule, plus South Carolina’s boom-or-bust offense under Kendall Briles. Every team preview includes strengths, weaknesses, key swing games, and projected ceilings/floors—along with betting leans on win totals.

If you’re a college football bettor, fan, or just getting ready for the 2026 season, this is the kind of analysis that gives you a real advantage.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Auburn
6:36 Vanderbilt
13:56 Illinois
22:47 Kansas State
31:00 South Carolina

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Eligibility drama hits college football as Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss wins a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, while the Joey Aguilar case looms with a different eligibility argument.

BYU immediately dismisses WR Parker Kingston after a serious rape charge, highlighting how BYU’s honor code creates consequences unlike almost anywhere else.

Realignment news accelerates with North Dakota State jumping to FBS and Sacramento State paying its way into the MAC, raising major questions about travel, finances, and the future structure of college football—possibly splitting into an upper and lower FBS.

Plus, preseason power ratings updates (and early market comparisons), coaching carousel “report card” reactions, and an SMU defensive staff shakeup as Scott Symons heads to the Dallas Cowboys.


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College sports are at a breaking point as eligibility rules face legal challenges that could permanently reshape college football. We break down the NCAA’s growing inability to enforce its own rules, why courts are siding with players, and how football could be next.

The show also recaps Indiana’s improbable national championship run over Miami, why analytics said the wrong team won, and what this title means for the future of non-traditional powers. We dig into the massive TV ratings, what they say about brand value, and why Indiana may have changed how fans view the sport.

Plus, a deep dive into way-too-early 2026 rankings, why preseason projections are more meaningless than ever, and the escalating standoff between the SEC and Big Ten over College Football Playoff expansion as the ESPN deadline approaches.

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Indiana vs Miami is the last game of the 2025 college football season, and Gary breaks down the national championship matchup from Hard Rock Stadium. He walks through the current spread and total movement, compares power ratings vs projected stat spreads, and uses a common-opponent lens (Ohio State) to frame how each team wins. The key matchup themes: line of scrimmage control, Miami’s ability to stop the run, Indiana’s efficiency throwing the ball, and whether Miami’s mistakes (penalties/turnovers) create a runaway scenario. Injury and availability notes in the Miami secondary factor heavily, along with finishing drives, havoc rates, sacks, and pace. Final pick: Indiana to cover 8.5, with a look back at bowl-season record and what’s coming next for the offseason content slate.

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Major transfer portal chaos collides with the College Football Playoff as quarterbacks flip commitments, NIL agreements unravel, and CFP semifinal rosters are suddenly in flux. A Washington quarterback enters the portal just days after signing an NIL deal, a Notre Dame backup commits and flips within 24 hours, and Nebraska pivots quickly to land an experienced transfer.

The episode also covers Oregon losing a key running back ahead of the CFP semifinal against Indiana, why that injury materially changes the matchup, and how roster depth matters more than ever in playoff football. Viewership numbers for the CFP quarterfinals are in, and they’re up significantly year over year — even with blowouts — raising big questions about what actually drives ratings in the expanded playoff era.

The show wraps with a discussion of potential College Football Playoff calendar changes, including moving the transfer portal and recruiting windows, and why the current December–January crunch is unsustainable for players, coaches, and programs.

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A full breakdown of the College Football Playoff semifinals, including Ole Miss vs Miami in the Fiesta Bowl and Oregon vs Indiana in the Peach Bowl. Gary digs into power ratings, projected stat spreads, last-four-weeks performance, talent profiles, special teams edges, and matchup-specific efficiencies to explain why these lines feel uncomfortable — and why that matters.

The episode also explores the impact of coaching turnover during the playoff, Ole Miss navigating staff departures, Indiana’s veteran-heavy roster defying recruiting logic, Oregon’s travel disadvantage, and why experience and execution are beating raw talent in this postseason. The show wraps with semifinal picks and a broader look at what the portal, NIL, and expanded playoff era are doing to college football’s balance of power.

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A full breakdown of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games, including what actually happened on the field, why several games were effectively over early, and how line-of-scrimmage dominance decided outcomes. Miami controls Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, Oregon overwhelms Texas Tech with possession and physicality, Indiana humiliates Alabama in the Rose Bowl, and Ole Miss shocks Georgia in a chaotic Sugar Bowl finish.

The episode also looks ahead to the semifinal matchups, coaching instability surrounding Ole Miss, the impact of CFP byes failing across the board, and what these results mean for future playoff expansion, conference championship games, and the evolving structure of college football.


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One more time, my College Football Playoff predictions heading into the quarterfinals, including spread picks, straight-up winners, and projected semifinal matchups. Miami vs Ohio State, Alabama vs Indiana, Oregon vs Texas Tech, and Georgia vs Ole Miss set up a dream semifinal slate.


The episode also covers major coaching and program news: Michigan’s stunning hire of Kyle Whittingham, Lane Kiffin’s bizarre Sugar Bowl situation and the LSU / Ole Miss mess, Clemson moving on from OC Garrett Riley, Chip Kelly landing at Northwestern, and the broader cultural shift reshaping college football. Bowl timing, coaching continuity, portal chaos, and playoff preparation all factor into how teams — and programs — move forward.


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