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  • DerkontheOS
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    • Jul 2009
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    "Nobody's in Control... We Just Pretend Better Than Most." - Davis Lockhart

    It's been some years since I have done a dynasty thread on here (2013 maybe?), I have been having an itch to start one up ever since NCAA came back, it's more or less a way for me to record the history in my dynasty and hopefully some of you will find some entertainment out of it. A lot has changed for me in 12 ish year (wife, kids, job, ect.), so I do not know how reliably I will update this nor do I know how in depth I will get with my updates. Enough rambling here it goes:

    What and how:

    This is going to be a coach mode dynasty, starting off as an OC.

    I am going to sim through the first year as an OC at the lowest rated school available. Then once I get to the coaching carousel I will retire that coach, make Davis Lockhart and take one of the low prestige OC jobs that opened up.

    As an OC I will let the CPU handle the recruiting, only once I am a head coach will I do the recruiting. Also the CPU will handle the defense and special teams. I will just strictly call the offensive plays.

    Once I am hired as a head coach I will let the CPU still call the defense and I have to use my defensive coordinators playbook.

    Who:

    Name: Davis Lockhart

    Playbook: Washington (Multiple)

    Alma Mater: Wisconsin

    Pipeline: Southern California
    The Davis Lockhart Coaching Dynasty [NCAA26]
  • DerkontheOS
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    2025 HEISMAN TROPHY

    Oklahoma QB John Mateer [92 ovr] JR(RS)
    162.9 QBR, 323/467 (69%), 3858 Yds, 37 Tds, 4 Int, 202 Car, 774 Yds, 15 Tds,

    Ohio State QB Julian Sayin [93 ovr] SO
    171.0 QBR, 329/506 (65%), 4429 Yds, 51 Tds, 2 Int, 111 Car, 213 Yds, 4 Tds, 1 Fumb

    Oregon QB Dante Moore [90 ovr] SO(RS)
    162.1 QBR, 270/420 (64%), 3592 Yds, 35 Tds, 3 Int, 98 Car, 330 Yds, 6 Tds, 1 Fumb

    Alabama WR Ryan Williams [95 ovr] SO
    92 Rec, 1481 Yds, 14 Td, 1 Car 65 Yds, 1 Td

    North Texas QB Drew Mestsmaker [87 ovr] FR(RS)
    145.4 QBR, 419/649 (64%), 4741 Yds, 39 Td, 1 Int, 173 Car, 507 Yds, 6 Tds
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      #3


      2025 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS




      #4 11-3(7-1) 41 vs #8 11-3(7-1) 17







      ACC Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #4 Duke11-30.7867-1474313L1
      #8 Miami11-30.7867-1465267L2
      #5 Clemson11-30.7866-2550313L1
      #14 North Carolina10-30.7695-3431361W2
      SMU7-60.5385-3469412L2
      NC State7-60.5385-4425372L2
      California8-50.6154-4369343W3
      Pittsburgh8-50.6154-4435288W1
      Wake Forest8-50.6154-4454402W1
      Boston College5-70.4174-4314280L1
      Virginia8-50.6154-5426357W1
      Florida State7-60.5383-5396361W2
      Virginia Tech7-60.5383-5403342W2
      Louisville6-70.4623-5368317L4
      Georgia Tech5-70.4173-5333366L4
      Syracuse4-80.3332-6299414W1


      #16 12-2(8-0) 21 vs #12 13-1(8-0) 45





      American Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #12 Tulane13-10.9298-0446283L1
      #16 North Texas12-20.8578-0520380W1
      USF8-50.6156-2504394W7
      UTSA8-50.6155-3414386W4
      Memphis9-40.6925-3417319W3
      East Carolina5-70.4174-4333364L3
      Navy6-70.4623-5304264L1
      Florida Atlantic5-70.4173-5369427W1
      Temple4-80.3332-6306379L4
      Army3-90.2502-6215262L3
      Tulsa4-80.3332-6287408L1
      Charlotte3-90.2502-6283389L5
      Rice4-80.3332-6290412L3


      #9 12-3(7-2) 38 vs #2 15-2(9-0) 10





      Big 12 Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #2 BYU15-20.8829-0581381L1
      #9 Texas Tech12-30.8007-2612288L1
      #18 Arizona10-30.7697-3408333W5
      #17 Iowa State9-40.6926-3439336L1
      #24 Colorado9-40.6925-4420301W3
      Houston9-40.6925-4428291W1
      Kansas8-50.6155-4402329W2
      TCU6-70.4624-5411400L1
      West Virginia6-70.4624-5288320L3
      Arizona State8-50.6154-5472367W1
      UCF5-70.4173-6333341L1
      Cincinnati6-60.5003-6347317L4
      Oklahoma State4-80.3333-6255413L2
      Utah6-60.5003-6329321L1
      Kansas State5-70.4173-7313334L5
      Baylor5-70.4172-7428350W1


      #10 11-3(8-1) 36 vs #3 13-2(8-1) 44





      Big Ten Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #3 Ohio State13-20.8678-1640348L1
      #10 USC11-30.7868-1477311L2
      #1 Indiana14-20.8757-2656411W6
      #6 Oregon10-30.7697-2558300L1
      Nebraska8-50.6156-3444330L1
      #20 Penn State10-30.7696-3533323W2
      Illinois7-60.5384-5369376W1
      Iowa6-70.4624-5334378L2
      Michigan8-50.6154-5382356W1
      Maryland7-50.5384-5375366L1
      Washington6-60.5004-5398350L1
      Wisconsin5-70.4174-5327375L3
      UCLA5-70.4173-6356396L3
      Michigan State5-70.4173-6339353W1
      Northwestern4-80.3333-6279345W2
      Minnesota6-60.5003-6330371W1


      9-5(6-2) 48 vs 9-5(6-2) 42





      CUSA Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      Liberty7-60.5386-2330323L2
      Kennesaw State9-50.6436-2508466W4
      Jacksonville State9-50.6436-2496362W1
      Louisiana Tech7-60.5385-3396374L3
      Florida International8-50.6155-3431418W3
      Missouri State6-70.4624-4368444L1
      Sam Houston6-70.4624-4423452L2
      New Mexico State8-50.6154-4381316W2
      UTEP4-80.3333-5273318L1
      Middle Tennessee4-80.3332-6348360L5
      Delaware3-90.2502-6296318W1
      Western Kentucky3-90.2501-7282391L2






      Independents Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #11 Notre Dame11-20.8460-0426274W6
      UConn8-50.6150-0426315L1



      7-7(6-2) 7 vs #23 11-3(7-1) 38





      MAC Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #23 Mami University11-30.7867-1481340L1
      Ohio7-70.5006-2319400L2
      Toledo7-60.5386-2426369L1
      Akron7-60.5385-3386379L1
      Buffalo7-60.5385-3333322W1
      Ball State7-60.5385-3387397L2
      Western Michigan7-60.5384-4442378L1
      UMass5-70.4173-5260314W1
      Eastern Michigan4-80.3333-5277326L2
      Central Michigan4-80.3333-5281338L1
      Kent State3-90.2502-6260390W1
      Northern Illinois3-90.2502-6227365L2
      Bowling Green3-90.2501-7283346L4


      9-5(7-1) 28 vs #13 12-2(8-0) 31





      MWC Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #13 Boise State12-20.8578-0503308L1
      Hawai'i9-50.6437-1483402L2
      UNLV9-40.6926-2415287W2
      Air Force8-50.6156-2262270L1
      San Diego State7-60.5384-4427369L1
      San Jose State5-70.4174-4375362W1
      New Mexico4-80.3333-5260339L1
      Nevada6-60.5003-5280394L2
      Utah State5-70.4173-5341382L1
      Colorado State4-80.3332-6328337L3
      Wyoming2-100.1671-7282365L2
      Fresno State3-90.2501-7309326L4


      6-7(2-0)





      PAC12 Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      Oregon State6-70.4622-0390396L1
      Washington State3-90.2500-2281396L4



      #19 9-5(6-2) 31 vs #25 10-4(7-1) 34





      SEC Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #25 Florida10-40.7147-1479345L1
      #19 Oklahoma9-50.6436-2492376W1
      #7 Alabama11-30.7866-2527391L1
      #22 Texas9-40.6925-3509368W5
      #15 Georgia9-40.6925-3559289L1
      LSU9-40.6925-3464303W1
      South Carolina9-40.6925-3420370W1
      Missouri8-50.6154-4448319L1
      Ole Miss7-60.5384-4479420L3
      Auburn8-50.6154-4467384W1
      Texas A&M6-70.4623-5439385L2
      Tennessee6-60.5003-5481397W1
      Mississippi State6-60.5003-5438425W1
      Arkansas5-70.4172-6307398L3
      Vanderbilt4-80.3331-7334347L1
      Kentucky5-70.4171-7320372W1



      9-5(6-2) 14 vs #21 12-2(7-1) 33





      Sun Belt East Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      #21 James Madison12-20.8577-1441321W8
      Old Dominion8-50.6155-3448391W2
      Georgia State5-70.4174-4323323L1
      Appalachian State6-60.5003-5401335L1
      Georgia Southern4-80.3333-5292345W3
      Marshall3-90.2502-6236410L4
      Coastal Carolina3-90.2502-6246327L3


      Sun Belt West Conference Standings - Updated: Jan 1,
      TEAMRECPCTCONFPFPASTRK
      Southern Miss9-50.6436-2498449L2
      Louisiana9-40.6925-3370302W5
      Texas State8-50.6155-3417371L1
      Arkansas State7-60.5385-3382387L1
      Troy6-70.4624-4362384L3
      South Alabama4-80.3333-5285349L1
      UL Monroe5-70.4172-6287370L5
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        2025 AWARDS





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          2025 BOWL SEASON





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            #6


            2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF


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              DAVIS LOCKHART ANNOUNCED AS OC AS NEW STAFF TAKES SHAPE

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                PLAYERS LEAVING





















































                LARAMIE, Wyo. — Wyoming enters the offseason amid significant roster turnover as the program begins a new chapter under first-year head coach Ricky Rahne following a 2–10 season.

                Five players elected to enter the transfer portal, headlined by running back T. Kellman (82). He is joined by offensive lineman W. King (78), quarterback K. Anderson (74), cornerback I. Bell (74), and defensive tackle J. Williams (74) as departures tied to scheme fit, exposure, and long-term opportunity.

                Graduation losses include several key contributors who played major roles in recent seasons. Tight end J. Gyllenborg (86) leads the group, along with center J. Walsh (84), guard R. Barnett (82), running back S. Scott (82), and edge rusher T. Westland (81). Those exits leave immediate holes at tight end, along the offensive line, and in the front seven.

                While the departures are notable, they also create opportunity. With multiple starting roles now open, Wyoming’s offseason focus shifts toward development, competition, and building a new core as the Cowboys move into the Rahne era.
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                  2025 TOP PLAYERS IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL


                  Transfer Portal Watch — This portal cycle features a strong collection of high-end talent across premium positions, led by edge rusher Colin Simmons (SO), widely regarded as one of the top pass rushers in college football. Simmons headlines a defensive group loaded with disruption and upside.

                  Joining him on defense are interior lineman David Stone (SO), edge defenders Trey White (JR) and Jayden Virgin-Morgan (JR), and a deep secondary class that includes safeties Koi Perich (SO), Bray Hubbard (JR), Tao Johnson (JR), and Jaylen McClain (SO), along with corners Ashton Stamps (JR) and Zabien Brown (SO).

                  Offensively, left tackle Carter Smith (JR) stands out as one of the top linemen available, while the running back market is stacked with underclassmen Ahamd Hardy (SO), Isaac Brown (SO), Kewan Lacy (SO), and Antwan Raymond (SO). Playmakers Cam Coleman (SO) and Mario Craver (SO) bring speed and big-play ability on the perimeter, with Terrance Carter Jr. (JR) offering versatility at tight end.

                  The quarterback group may be the deepest of all, featuring experienced starters Devon Dampier, Noah Fifita, Brendan Sorsby, Josh Hoover, Gunner Stockton, Rocco Becht, Avery Johnson, and Alonza Barnett III, plus high-upside prospects Marcel Reed (SO) and Bryce Underwood (FR).

                  With elite options available at quarterback, edge rusher, offensive line, and skill positions, this portal class is positioned to have an immediate national impact.



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                    #10
                    updated transfer portal.

                    Just figure out how to use excel for this so the dynasty graphics will be a work in progress.
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                      2026 RECRUITING


                      On the eve of National Signing Day, with most blue-chip prospects already off the market and only a handful of impact players still available.

                      On offense, wide receiver A.J. Lamm signed with Ohio State Buckeyes, while Georgia Bulldogs landed a major haul in running back Mailau Ring and offensive tackle Ross Oden. Alabama added physical back Jamerson Stead, and Oklahoma secured receiver Tevin Moultrie. Up front, offensive tackle Larry Savoie came off the board with a commitment to UCLA Bruins, solidifying one of the top linemen in the class.

                      Defensively, corner Trenton Cisco signed with Notre Dame Fighting Irish, linebacker Ja’Quan Whyle joined Ohio State, and edge rusher Amani Umodu headed to Clemson Tigers. LSU added interior defender Nick Baggett, while Penn State Nittany Lions secured defensive tackle Rodney Dove.

                      At quarterback, Clinton Hanson signed with LSU, while Zhaire Byler (Ohio State), Kahli Rossouw (Kansas State Wildcats), Jamie Gray (LSU), Jayden Tiffin (Georgia), Jimmy Godwin (USC Trojans), and Devon Okine (Tennessee Volunteers) have all finalized decisions.




                      That leaves just three notable unsigned prospects still on the board: wide receiver Mac Tuman, offensive tackle Marvin Spillman, and defensive lineman Roy Pendleton — names expected to draw late interest as programs make final adjustments.

                      With most elite talent secured, attention now turns to those final dominoes before signing day arrives.
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                        NATIONAL SIGNING DAY





                        As National Signing Day comes to a close, the transfer portal is still running college football. The SEC arms race is officially unhinged, with Texas Longhorns going full reload mode by landing the top transfer QB Devon Dampier and stacking the offense with top-10 playmakers Kewan Lacy and Caleb Lomu. That haul helps soften the blow of losing left tackle Trevor Goosby, who’s headed to LSU Tigers to keep Baton Rouge’s pipeline humming.

                        Meanwhile, the Big Ten Conference stayed extremely on brand, hoarding defense like it always does. The league landed six of the top 10 defensive players, led by Iowa Hawkeyes grabbing safeties Koi Perich, Bray Hubbard, and Tao Johnson — because of course Iowa did.

                        And then there’s the shocker: blue-chip quarterbacks Avery Johnson and Bryce Underwood both decided to step away from football entirely, reminding everyone that nothing about this sport makes sense anymore.

                        College football never sleeps. It just hits refresh.



                        The dust finally settles on the last undecided recruits, and it did not disappoint. Aside from wide receiver Mac Tuman, who somehow managed to become the most indecisive five-star of all time, the rest of the board came together quickly. Right tackle Marvin Spillman did what everyone expected and stayed home, inking with Alabama Crimson Tide and keeping another blue-chip lineman in Tuscaloosa.

                        The real surprise came up front, where defensive tackle Roy Pendleton turned down the usual Power Four heavyweights and shocked the cycle by committing to Boise State Broncos — a reminder that not every five-star wants the biggest logo when there’s real opportunity on the table.

                        Portal chaos, recruiting drama, and at least one recruit still refusing to pick a hat — college football never changes.



                        At the end of the day, it’s the usual suspects at the top. Georgia Bulldogs cleaned up a healthy chunk of the five-stars — again — cruising to the No. 1 recruiting class, with Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Clemson Tigers, LSU Tigers, and Ohio State Buckeyes rounding out the top five. Business as usual at the top of the sport.

                        The real curveball came further down the list, where TCU Horned Frogs shocked the room by finishing No. 19 overall, highlighted by flipping star edge rusher Colin Simmons at the 11th hour. One late signature, one massive swing — and suddenly TCU’s class looks a whole lot scarier than anyone expected.


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                          2025 RECRUITING CLASS


                          LARAMIE, Wyo. — The new Wyoming coaching staff wrapped up its first National Signing Day on Wednesday, inking 16 total players to finish with the 105th-ranked class nationally. It wasn’t a splashy debut on paper, but the Cowboys leaned into immediate help up front while betting on long-term development elsewhere.

                          The headliners come from the transfer portal, where Wyoming landed a pair of massive interior defensive linemen expected to contribute right away. Defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh arrives from TCU Horned Frogs, while Samu Taumanupepe, a 376-pound nose tackle, transfers in from Baylor Bears. The duo gives Wyoming instant size and experience in the middle of the defensive front — an area of emphasis for the new staff.

                          Beyond the portal additions, Wyoming signed just two three-star prospects: kicker John Patino out of Fort Collins, Colorado, and wide receiver Robert Bandy, an Omaha native. Both are viewed as players who can compete early, particularly Patino, who fills an immediate special teams need.

                          The rest of the class is made up largely of two-star recruits, underscoring the developmental approach the staff is taking in year one. While most of those signees are unlikely to make an immediate impact, the expectation inside the program is that patience and coaching will be required as Wyoming builds depth and identity over time.

                          It may not turn heads nationally, but in Laramie, this class looks less like a quick fix and more like the first brick in a longer rebuild.

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                            The PAC-12 Is Back and College Football Is Finally Fun Again
                            We don’t care about meetings.
                            We don’t care about revenue models.
                            We don’t care about presidents using words like “alignment.”

                            What we do care about is this: the PAC-12 is back, and college football immediately got better.

                            The West Coast finally said “enough” and put the band back together. Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, and BYU Cougars headline the reboot — real programs, real fanbases, real teams people actually stay up late to watch. BYU jumping in fresh off a runner-up national title run is the ultimate flex. That’s not nostalgia. That’s momentum.

                            Yeah, sure, somewhere in the background there was a quick conversation about money and logistics or whatever — but nobody’s watching college football because of spreadsheets. This happened because the sport got too stupid for its own good and needed a course correction. PAC-12 After Dark Is Back (Everyone Cheer)


                            This is the biggest win of all.

                            PAC-12 After Dark is officially back on the menu. Late kickoffs. Weird games. Ranked teams going west and immediately forgetting how to tackle. Absolute chaos at 12:30 a.m. Eastern while the rest of the country pretends to be asleep.

                            No more USC playing a “conference” game in the Midwest at noon.
                            No more Oregon flying across three time zones for no reason.

                            Just vibes. Just football. Just nonsense. A Championship Game That Actually Rules


                            And because the conference is cooking now, the PAC-12 Championship Game will be played at SoFi Stadium — a $5 billion spaceship where you’re supposed to crown champions, not host neutral-site snoozefests. Bright lights, West Coast energy, and a stage that actually feels big.

                            As it should. Everyone Else Is “Fine”… For Now


                            The Big Ten and Big 12 are staying put for the moment. Everything’s “stable.” Nothing to see here. Totally calm. Definitely no group texts lighting up behind the scenes.

                            But let’s be real — college football never stops rearranging the furniture. This isn’t the end. It’s just the latest move.

                            And honestly? That can wait.

                            Because right now the important thing is this:
                            Rivalries make sense again.
                            Geography exists again.
                            Fans actually win again.

                            The PAC-12 is back.
                            PAC-12 After Dark is back.

                            And college football just got its personality back too.
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                              2026 PRESEASON






                              One of the biggest takeaways from the preseason poll is how quickly the newly reformed Pac-12 has announced itself. The league features three teams inside the top 11Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, and BYU Cougars — which is not bad at all for a conference that was pronounced dead about five minutes ago. Turns out putting geography back together and adding a national runner-up helps.

                              Meanwhile, the Southeastern Conference is doing what it always does: hoarding ranked teams. The SEC leads all conferences with eight teams in the Top 25 — Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas Longhorns, LSU Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Florida Gators, and Missouri Tigers — because apparently nobody learned anything from the last 20 years.

                              And then there’s Indiana Hoosiers, the defending national champion, starting the year all the way down at No. 13. Disrespect? Maybe. Or maybe it’s just reality after a massive talent exodus that left voters unconvinced the Hoosiers can run it back. Either way, nothing says college football like last year’s champ starting the season with a chip the size of Bloomington on its shoulder.



                              Heisman Watch Is Out — Which Probably Means None of These Guys Will Win It

                              The preseason Heisman favorites are officially here, which historically means congratulations to everyone not on this list. The award almost never goes to the guy everyone agrees on in August, but that hasn’t stopped the usual suspects from grabbing headlines anyway.

                              All five names on the board are juniors, and two of them are wide receivers — which alone makes this list weird. Ryan Williams of Alabama Crimson Tide and Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State Buckeyes are outright favorites for an award that almost always belongs to quarterbacks. If either one actually pulls it off, it would take video-game numbers and weekly highlights that break Twitter.

                              Ohio State, because of course, is doubling down. The Buckeyes somehow put both a quarterback (Julian Sayin) and a wide receiver (Smith) on the watch list. That’s elite talent, sure — but it’s also a perfect recipe for vote-splitting by midseason. History says one will eat into the other, and neither will get the trophy.

                              Then there’s Arch Manning at Texas Longhorns, who could throw for 3,000 yards or 2,000 yards and still be on TV every Saturday. If Texas is good, the narrative writes itself. If they’re not, it won’t matter — the name alone keeps him in the conversation.

                              But the chaos pick is Sam Leavitt at Arizona State Sun Devils. Arizona State starts the season unranked, which is usually a death sentence for Heisman hype… unless the quarterback goes nuclear. If Leavitt puts together a true Heisman season, he’s not just chasing the trophy — he could drag an unranked team into the playoff and flip the entire national picture on its head.

                              And here’s the thing: the Heisman almost never goes to the preseason favorite. It goes to the guy who catches fire in October, hijacks the national conversation, and forces voters to pretend they saw it coming all along.



                              Preseason All-Americans Are Out — And Ohio State Is Absolutely Hoarding Them

                              The preseason All-America teams dropped, and the message is pretty clear: if you’re not already ranked, you’re basically not invited to the party. In fact, no unranked teams landed an All-Americanexcept one. Shoutout to Tennessee Volunteers punter Jackson Ross.

                              Ohio State Is Running a Monopoly

                              If this list feels scarlet and gray heavy, that’s because it is. Ohio State Buckeyes leads the entire country with six first-team All-Americans, including a ridiculous four on offense, plus another six on the second team. That’s not depth — that’s an assembly line.

                              Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Max Klare, and Carter Smith headline the offensive side, while the defense and secondary pile on more honors. If this team doesn’t make a deep playoff run, it’s going to be studied in a lab.

                              Miami Is Built Like a Brick Wall

                              Down in Coral Gables, Miami Hurricanes is quietly terrifying in the trenches. The Hurricanes put both starting defensive tacklesJaheim Oatis and David Stone — on the first team, which is basically a warning label to opposing offensive lines.

                              You don’t accidentally land two first-team interior linemen. That’s a front that plans on ruining Saturdays.

                              Notre Dame’s Defense Is Exactly What You Think It Is

                              Meanwhile, Notre Dame Fighting Irish stayed on brand by flexing on defense. The Irish are led by All-Americans Mike linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, shutdown corner Leonard Moore, and sophomore safety Tae Johnson. Physical. Disciplined. Miserable to play against. Shocking, truly.

                              Yes, The Kids Are Taking Over

                              Speaking of sophomores, youth showed up in a big way. Two underclassmen cracked the first team: Georgia CB Ellis Robinson IV and Notre Dame’s Tae Johnson, which is absurd considering most guys that age are still figuring out the playbook.

                              The second team didn’t lag behind either, with Oregon WR Dakorien Moore and Ohio State CB Courtland Guillory earning spots early in their careers. The future is already here, and it’s stealing snaps.

                              And Then There’s the Elephant Missing From the Room

                              One glaring omission: Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt. Despite being a legitimate Heisman hopeful, Leavitt didn’t land on either the first or second team. No disrespect — just a reminder that preseason awards don’t always line up with what’s coming next.

                              Sometimes the list tells you who’s proven.
                              Sometimes it tells you who’s about to make it look outdated.

                              Either way, the preseason All-Americans are here, Ohio State has claimed half of them, Miami is going to hurt people inside, Notre Dame is still Notre Dame, and somewhere in Tempe, Sam Leavitt is probably circling names.

                              Let the arguments begin.



                              The Top of the 2026 Recruiting Board Is Just Dudes Built to Ruin Your Saturday

                              If you’re an offensive coordinator peeking ahead at the 2026 recruiting cycle, the early returns are not encouraging. The top of the board is absolutely loaded with defenders, and the dudes running this class look like they were created in a lab specifically to make quarterbacks miserable.

                              This cycle is shaping up as defense-first, trench-heavy, and extremely rude.

                              Clemson Is Already Hovering Over Everything

                              Even with the defensive tilt, Clemson Tigers is already looming large on the offensive side of the board. Nearly half of the top 10 offensive prospectsATH Enrique Tatum, WR Greg Chunn, HB Marcus Vigil, and G Tucker Tuttle — are already being linked to Clemson early in the process. No commitments, no fireworks yet — just a whole lot of smoke.

                              Quarterback recruiting? Same story. Two of the top 10 QBs in the class — No. 2 QB Avery Spain and No. 3 QB Kenya Drew — are also frequently connected to Clemson in early chatter. It’s June recruiting logic, which means none of it is real… until suddenly it is.

                              Notre Dame Is Lining Up Another Defensive Wall

                              If Clemson is hovering around the offense, Notre Dame Fighting Irish is already circling the defensive elite like it’s a familiar routine.

                              The Irish are being mentioned early with four of the top 10 defensive prospectsEDGE Darrelle Lamar, CB Dwayne Wrotto, EDGE Alexander Wheaton, and EDGE Trevor Low. No decisions. No silent commits. Just Notre Dame doing Notre Dame things and reminding everyone that defense is still the brand.


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