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Sports Illustrated takes a way-too-early look at what the 2026 College Football Playoff brackets could look like and whether the Hoosiers will lift another trophy.

Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Playoff Brackets: Expert Picks, Imaginative Scenarios

Bryan Fischer, Pat Forde

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Jan 23, 2026

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer talks with quarterback Austin Mack (10) before the 2026 Rose Bowl

No. 1 IOL prospect heavily linked to seven college football programs

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Jan 22, 2026

Alabama QB Ty Simpson After Beating Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium

Two Alabama Players Included in Mel Kiper Jr.'s Round 1 NFL Mock Draft: Roll Call

Hunter De Siver

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Jan 22, 2026

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) looks to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half of the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Jets Projected for Prime QB Project With No. 16 Pick

Patrick McAvoy

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Jan 21, 2026

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Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive linemen Jayvin Q. James (77) waits for the snap during the third quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Sixth Offensive Lineman Transfers to Alabama

Hunter De Siver

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Jan 21, 2026

Alabama running back Daniel Hill (4)

What Alabama Roster Looks Like at Each Position after Transfer Portal Window

Katie Windham

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Jan 21, 2026

No. 5 QB recruit strongly linked to four major college football programs

Tucker Harlin

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 5, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Jackson's EJ Crowell (13) breaks through a tackle by Anniston's Dakyus Baker (7) on his way to the first of three touchdown runs in the first half at Protective Life Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

Jackson Running Back EJ Crowell wins Mr. Football Award in Alabama

Christopher Walsh

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Jan 20, 2026

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half of the 2026 Rose Bowl

$2.1 million QB named No. 2 quarterback in 2026 NFL draft

Tucker Harlin

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Jan 20, 2026

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer speaks in a press conference after the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

$1.4 billion college football program named 'loser' of transfer portal cycle

Tucker Harlin

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Jan 20, 2026

Pasadena, CA, USA; Nick Saban on the ESPN College Gameday set during the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium.

ESPN announces Nick Saban documentary on legendary coaching career

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) looks to make a pass in the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Where Alabama Football Finished in The AP Top 25 Poll

Joe Gaither

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Alabama's Alarming Placement in Various Way-Too-Early 2026 Rankings

Hunter De Siver

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Jan 20, 2026

Joe Namath on the cover of Sports Illustrated on this date in 1969 after guaranteeing the win, and pulling off the upset of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.

5 Statistics That Stand Out As 2025-26 College Football Season Wraps: Roll Call

Christopher Walsh

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Jan 20, 2026

How will Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reload after a title run?

Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Top 25: Where Does National Champion Indiana Land?

Bryan Fischer

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Jan 19, 2026

College football national champion teams by year from 1869 to today

James Parks

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Jan 19, 2026

Sports broadcaster Nick Saban before the game during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium.

Nick Saban makes heartwarming gesture to Lee Corso before CFP national championship

Kevin Borba

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Jan 19, 2026

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

'Ready to Tell Our Story': ESPN Producing Nick Saban Docuseries

Hunter De Siver

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Jan 19, 2026

Jan 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban reacts on the sideline against the LSU Tigers during the first half of the 2012 BCS National Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

The Only Game Where Nick Saban 'Significantly' Changed His Preparation Blueprint

Hunter De Siver

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Jan 19, 2026

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