SEC coaches have pushed back against a format that would guarantee four spots for both the Big Ten and SEC and leave just three available at-large berths.
Alabama Heisman Trophy candidate Ryan Williams has been training with DeVonta Smith and referred to the Eagles star as a "true gladiator" for his approach to grueling offseason workouts.
Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III and former AP National Player of the Year Ndamukong Suh are on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.