One of these eight college football teams will be hoisting the national championship trophy in 2026

At the beginning of every college football season, the age-old adage of "hope springs eternal" rings true for every fanbase. Every team is 0-0 and all their goals for the coming year are in front of them. Many programs, coaches, and fanbases all believe they have a chance to win a national title , and in a mathematical sense they aren't wrong. I'm here to tell you, however, that it's rarely that wide open and, during any given year, only a handful of teams can actually win the whole thing. This