The CFB Brief
From Ann Arbor's front office drama to the SEC's recruiting sprint, Monday set the table for a consequential week.
Top Storylines
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MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Michigan AD Warde Manuel's Job in Jeopardy Ahead of Thursday Regents Meeting
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OHIO STATE FOOTBALL
Ohio State enters 2026 atop ESPN FPI with Smith chasing records and brutal schedule
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MIAMI FOOTBALL
Miami's 2026 Offense Hinges on Rebuilt Line as Cantwell Steps In at LT
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TEXAS FOOTBALL
Texas Pushes for Fa'alave-Johnson Flip While Chasing Sales Ahead of July 17 Decision
MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
Michigan AD Warde Manuel's Job in Jeopardy Ahead of Thursday Regents Meeting
2
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL
Ohio State enters 2026 atop ESPN FPI with Smith chasing records and brutal schedule
3
MIAMI FOOTBALL
Miami's 2026 Offense Hinges on Rebuilt Line as Cantwell Steps In at LT
4
TEXAS FOOTBALL
Texas Pushes for Fa'alave-Johnson Flip While Chasing Sales Ahead of July 17 Decision
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NOTRE DAME
Lucky Charms: Notre Dame gaining momentum with some of the nation's top 2028 prospects
OLE MISS
TOC Things Learned: An Ole Miss DGG alternative emerges?
GEORGIA
Rivals300 recruiting intel: More thoughts on top California prospects
MICHIGAN
ITF EXTRA: More Michigan offseason mayhem, President search, more
NORTH CAROLINA
UNC Formally Joins the Race for In-State '28 Four-Star DL Cory Cunningham
PENN STATE
Penn State's offensive line could be the sneaky key to Matt Campbell's first season in Happy Valley being a success
FLORIDA
4-star quarterback Kaden Craft breaks down why Florida is a top contender
ALABAMA
Coach says Alabama getting humble, driven player in OL commit Anthony Blalock
MICHIGAN
Rivals rankings director explains recent movement with Michigan commits Louis Esposito, Quentin Burrell
HOUSTON
Former Texas, FAU head coach Tom Herman joining Florida State football staff
OHIO STATE
The Sporting News dishes out preseason 'Bottom Line' for Buckeyes top opponents
OLE MISS
Ole Miss places nine commits in newly-updated Rivals300
KENTUCKY
Watch Guide: 2026 SEC Media Days
OREGON
Oregon's 2027 class now has eight top-100 recruits after latest Rivals300 update
PENN STATE
Five Penn State players whose stock could rise the most during preseason camp
HOUSTON
Report: Tom Herman to join Florida State coaching staff ahead of 2026 season
SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina slides up in recruiting rankings following update
TEXAS
Texas Ranks No 2 in FPI, But Faces a Nightmare Schedule
MIAMI
'They are the school recruiting me the most': Florida surging with 4-star Miami Central CB
MIAMI
Monday Afternoon Recruiter: Miami finding 'chess pieces' through rise of positionless athletes
VANDERBILT
ESPN gave Clark Lea the 10 top vote over Josh Heupel, but Vols fans can explain why that's a mistake in two words
TEXAS
Florida State adding former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to coaching staff
MICHIGAN
Ex-Michigan coach's lawsuit alleges school leaders covered up sign-stealing scheme ahead of 2023 title season
UTAH
How Utah has Fared with In State Recruiting Since 2020
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