6 college football teams that could surprise everyone in 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) and head coach Lincoln Riley react after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images SB Nation’s look ahead to the 2026 college football season rolls on. Today, we are highlighting some teams that should take a step forward in the season ahead. For some teams, this means a return…