How CFB Title Contenders Can Develop in 2026 The recent upset by Indiana, which won its first national title with odds of +10,000 in 2025, has sent shockwaves through the college football world.
For 24 consecutive seasons, the champion had come from a pool of about 14 to 18 favorites. The traditional powerhouses have been dethroned, and the question on everyone's mind is: who will be this year's dark horse?
In recent years, expert analysis has focused on identifying contingencies that would need to fall in place for a team to win it all.