The Room · 2026
Players in The Room — 2026
Who fans are actually talking about. Each card shows the player's Belief score (where the conversation falls on a −100 → +100 cold/hot scale, derived from a weighted sentiment read across own fans, rivals, national press, and media), the dominant cohort, mention volume, and a representative quote from the surrounding coverage.
111 players cleared the publish floor this week. Gated at ≥12 mentions and ≥4 unique authors.
Sam Leavitt
Julian Sayin
Ohio State Buckeyes’ offense is set for a major transformation as Arthur Smith brings NFL-style freedom and tempo to Columbus. Can Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith finally unleash the team’s full potential and erase last season’s struggles?…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Dakorien Moore
Ashton Daniels
During the 2010s and early 2020s we were playing second fiddle to Saban. But I think this is the first time in a while at least on paper I could say we have the better qb than Bama. He is a senior who has been in Golesh’s system multiple…
— porygon766
Jayden Maiava
Kewan Lacy
Ole Miss secures long-overdue respect, landing third in the SEC preseason media poll behind Georgia and Texas. Can Pete Golding’s candid leadership and dynamic personality propel the Rebels even further this year? Steven Willis and Matt…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Byrum Brown
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— Locked On Podcast Network
Drew Mestemaker
Oklahoma State's star QB Drew Mestemaker is about to have his second year starting on a college football field, in the same offense, with the same HC, OC, QB coach, OL coach, multiple offensive linemen, multiple WR's and significantly more…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Lanorris Sellers
LaNorris Sellers and Nyck Harbor becomes one of the best QB/WR duos in the country after finally being in a system that is built around their strengths.
— hreigle
D.J. Lagway
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway made one thing clear at Big 12 Media Days: he's done talking and ready to play football. After an offseason filled with hype, Baylor players and coaches believe his leadership, competitiveness, and dual-threat…
— fan
CJ Bailey
If NC State starts looking like an ACC championship contender then either CJ Bailey will suffer a season ending injury, or NC State will lose to a pathetically bad team with an abysmal ACC record.
— ButtCrumbleSmell
Hunter Barnes
Jadan Baugh
Florida Gators boast the most dynamic running back room in the country—can anyone in the SEC keep up? Brandon Olsen spotlights Buster Faulkner’s innovative offensive scheme, revealing how the Gators plan to unleash Jadan Baugh, Evan Pryor…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Arch Manning
*Ahem* # ARCH MANNING LOOKING LIKE GRANDPA
— 18WheelerPackage
Malachi Toney
Bear Bachmeier
BYU Cougars fans have plenty to look forward to as Bear Bachmeier gears up for his sophomore campaign, embracing his growing responsibilities as the likely leader of the offense. Bachmeier details his transformation over the past year…
— Jake Hatch, Bear Bachmeier, Kalani S…
Rocco Becht
Penn State football training camp is underway, and Koby Howard and Alex Manske were two of the biggest standouts from the Nittany Lions’ first practice. Howard already looked like a potential go-to receiver for Rocco Becht, while Manske…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Will Hammond
Thanks brother, this year is unfortunately just another recycling of having the right guys at literally every position other than QB. I love Will Hammond but this is like putting your average citizen in a Formula 1 car and just praying…
— LubbockCottonKings
Duce Robinson
Cool, Ashton Daniels had a TD throw to Duce Robinson on a play that had no DL on the field HOORAY! When's the parade?
— @trick7884
Nico Iamaleava
MUST-WIN: Wisconsin Badgers Face Make-or-Break Showdown with UCLA and Nico Iamaleava HYPE! Wisconsin Badgers face a make-or-break football season as pressure mounts on head coach Luke Fickell, while UCLA Bruins seek a fresh start under Bob…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Fredrick Moore
Tiger Bachmeier
DeSean Bishop
Tennessee Volunteers eye a standout football season as optimism surges—can Josh Heupel’s squad outperform projections and SEC skeptics? With key returners like DeSean Bishop at running back, breakout receivers Braylon Staley and Mike…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Jayden Sellers
Kamario Taylor
Noah Fifita
Noah Fifita Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team
— jsparks50
Devon Dampier
George MacIntyre
Jeremiah Smith
Cam Cook
Conner Weigman
Houston Cougars’ backfield is poised to be the Big 12’s most underrated weapon as Makhi Hughes reunites with coordinator Slade Nagle in a run-heavy offense. Is a CFP-caliber season on the table? Parker Ainsworth spotlights the overlooked…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Beau Pribula
Penn State really missed Beau Pribula.
— MIZ_09
Jordan Marshall
Hate how we are missing players to opt in and they made Jordan Marshall to low should be low 90s fr
— finesserace
Kenny Minchey
Trinidad Chambliss
Keelon Russell
I like Jimmy Stein's opinion on Keelon Russell being a mix of Bryce and Tua. That he has their tendencies and he also believes (As I do also) that Keelon has a ceiling that is out of sight. Look if Austin Mack starts, I am behind the kid…
— @MetallicAAlabamA
Austin Mack
I like Jimmy Stein's opinion on Keelon Russell being a mix of Bryce and Tua. That he has their tendencies and he also believes (As I do also) that Keelon has a ceiling that is out of sight. Look if Austin Mack starts, I am behind the kid…
— @MetallicAAlabamA
Tikey Hayes
Steven Angeli
Tramell Jones Jr.
Cam Coleman
Caleb Williams
Dylan Raiola
Honestly, it’s either Dylan Raiola or Joe Ganz. Both have great Completion Percentage, and I’m sure if you put a legit O-Line in front of them, they would be Heisman material.
— 12Colonies-754
Brandon High
Dante Dowdell
Sounds pretty serious Georgia RB Dante Dowdell suffers serious injuries in ATV accident; Kirby Smart unsure of return timeline Dowdell transferred to Georgia from Kentucky, where he was the Wildcats' second-leading rusher in 2025…
— Red Reign
Dante Moore
Gunner Stockton
Gunner Stockton is just a solid, talented, decent and driven Damned Great Dog. His teammates, coaches and Kirby can't wait to watch him lead the Dawgs back to the top. God Bless 'Em All!
— @GKahn
Demond Williams Jr.
Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies stack their 2026 depth chart with promising, young talent, can the roster deliver a Big Ten breakthrough and help the program return to the College Football Playoff? Locked On Huskies host Roman…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Bo Jackson
This is the locked on podcast network celebrating 10 years of your team every day Bo Jackson has all the tools to become one of Ohio State's biggest offensive weapons this season You are locked on Buckeyes your daily podcast on the Ohio…
— locked_on_ohio-state
Anthony Colandrea
Preseason football camp begins Wednesday at Nebraska. On Tuesday, several Huskers, including quarterback Anthony Colandrea, answered questions from the media. The projected starter, Colandrea kept things close to the vest. Other Huskers…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Nyck Harbor
LaNorris Sellers and Nyck Harbor becomes one of the best QB/WR duos in the country after finally being in a system that is built around their strengths.
— hreigle
Mike Matthews
Jalen Brown
Brendan Sorsby
[On3] Texas Tech's Joey McGuire to Andy & Ari on those who questioned the Red Raiders' integrity during the Brendan Sorsby situation: "A couple of people that used the word 'integrity,' and I don't think their closets are clean."
— Lakelyfe09
Sacovie White
Wayshawn Parker
Utah Utes look primed for immediate success under new head coach Morgan Scally—can they defy the typical first-year struggles and contend for the Big 12 title? J.T. Wistrcill and Shehan Jeyarajah break down Utah’s roster continuity, the…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Isaiah Robinson
Justice Haynes
Katin Houser
Bret Bielema met with the media at Big Ten Media Days, and one thing became crystal clear: Illinois football has changed its expectations. Bielema discussed Illinois' rise over the past two seasons, Katin Houser officially taking over at…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Avery Johnson
Dallas Wilson
Marcel Reed
We have the opposite of a darkhorse where people act like marcel reed can throw a football
— SpaceCowboy34
Jeremiah Cobb
Auburn Tigers spotlight Chas Nimrod’s emergence as a potential WR1 after fall camp's opening practice—can the transfer’s poise and work ethic transform the receiving corps? Zac Blackerby and Christian Rauh react to first looks at Jeremiah…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Joey Aguilar
Mekhi Nelson
Parker Livingstone
Fuck Parker livingstone no matter what happened. Fuck that Judas ass mother fucker
— HookEm25
Isaiah Sategna
Jayden Scott
Malik Washington
IMO Malik Washington would be way more hyped if he was at just about any other power school. I pray he stays here, because I think he will be better than Taulia.
— SEND_ME_YOUR_CAULK
Bo Walker
They did us dirty on the roster.... of course Gunner 1) Demello Jones is a 79 overall 2) Lawson Luckie is the highest rated tight end at 81 overall. 3) Prothro is 2 on the depth chart at 80. All the other tight ends are below him. 3) I'm…
— One-Progress999
Mario Craver
Alberto Mendoza
Andrew Marsh
In a slightly alternate universe one could suggest Andrew Marsh
— C_t_g_s_l_a_y_e_r
Junior Sherrill
Vanderbilt Football has announced Sedrick Alexander, Junior Sherrill, and Issa Outtara as its representatives for SEC Media Days, and it's hard to imagine a better group to represent the Commodores. We break down why Clark Lea made these…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Cash Jones
I love cash jones and what he did for our program… but dawg…. We don’t have anyone else you’d wanna throw those passes to?
— trustsnapealways
Ryan Browne
CJ Baxter
Alabama Crimson Tide fans are buzzing—will defensive lineman Steve Mboumoua have a breakout season and become college football’s next big story? The conversation focused on his impressive spring performance, his unique background hailing…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Diego Pavia
Michael Terry III
Josh Hoover
Indiana Football enters the 2026 season as the defending national champions—but should fans expect another championship run? National betting expert Lee Sterling joins the show to break down Indiana's outlook, Curt Cignetti's roster, Josh…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Vernell Brown III
Florida Gators boast one of the nation’s most electrifying wide receiver trios for 2026—can anyone match the firepower of Vernell Brown III, Dallas Wilson, and Eric Singleton Jr.? Brandon Olsen breaks down each playmaker’s strengths and…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Peyton Bowen
Carter Nelson
Word is Carter Nelson played all year with a messed up labrum in his shoulder. He's going to have surgery right away and will miss all spring.
— Mavric
Mark Fletcher Jr.
King Miller
Willie Rodriguez
Anthony League
CJ Carr
One of the reasons ND has struggled a lot over the years in making the leap from good team to true championship contender is that it's been a very long time since they've had THAT GUY at QB, and CJ Carr really could be THAT GUY
— BringInWeston
DeAndre Moore Jr.
Daniel Hill
Austin Simmons
Isaac Brown
The Louisville Cardinals will enter the 2026 season with their deepest and most talented running backs room yet in the Jeff Brohm era—can Isaac Brown emerge as a legitimate Heisman candidate? Dalton Pence spotlights Brown’s explosive…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Dilin Jones
Clemson’s challenge against LSU is not just stopping the run. It is stopping the run without falling into Lane Kiffin’s trap. Morgan Thomas breaks down why LSU’s running back room creates a real problem for Clemson’s defense. Caden Durham…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Drake Lindsey
Per The Athletic: Minnesota​ The Gophers won every home game last season to finish 8-5, and coach P.J. Fleck might have his best roster since an 11-2 finish in 2019. Minnesota has a primary returnee at every important position…
— BleedGopher
Billy Edwards
Ahmad Hardy
Richard Young
Kevin Jennings
Jordan Ross
Ryan Wingo
Sedrick Alexander
Vanderbilt Football has announced Sedrick Alexander, Junior Sherrill, and Issa Outtara as its representatives for SEC Media Days, and it's hard to imagine a better group to represent the Commodores. We break down why Clark Lea made these…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Aaron Philo
Raleek Brown
Isaiah Horton
Nick Marsh
Bryce Underwood
Darian Mensah
LJ Martin
After two years of being so close to reaching the playoffs, the BYU Cougars have their sights set on finally breaking through this year. 📌 QB Bear Bachmeier will take another step forward 📌 LJ Martin is one of the best backs in the…
— updogsportstalk
Bryson Kuzdzal
Michigan Wolverines snubbed from CBS Sports’ top 10 running back rooms—oversight or a sign of shifting power in college football? Isaiah Hole takes aim at the national rankings, spotlighting Jordan Marshall, Savion Hiter, and Bryson…
— Locked On Podcast Network
Charlie Becker
I could probably just any Charlie Becker catch last year as he always seemed to come in clutch when needed, but the one against Penn State is probably top. Wasn’t scoring play but got us into the position for the next pass attempts to seal…
— NYChockey14