Dabo to Alabama? Our Boldest 2026 Football Predictions

College football is back—but does it still feel like college football?

In the first edition of Small Town Kickoff, the guys debate how NIL money, the transfer portal and conference changes have affected the game. They also make some bold predictions about Lane Kiffin, Dabo Swinney, Alabama, the Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams and the upcoming football season.

Is college football better because more teams can compete—or has the money taken away what made it special? Tell us what you think in the comments.

Small Town Kickoff drops every Thursday throughout football season.

00:49 A new Thursday football tradition
01:16 Has college football lost its excitement?
02:38 Has the Big Ten passed the SEC?
03:31 Tennessee and opening-week opponents
05:32 NIL money and the transfer portal
06:03 NFL expectations and the Patriots
06:53 Are the Titans in for a rough season?
08:16 How the guys will watch opening weekend
09:24 Will Dabo Swinney eventually coach Alabama?
09:59 The Lane Kiffin debate
12:42 Early NFL and Super Bowl predictions
14:51 The danger of sitting starters
15:32 A bold Titans win prediction
16:18 What’s coming every Thursday

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