13 Rising College Football Stars CBS Expects to Breakout in 2026

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CBS Sports highlights 13 players it believes could become the faces of college football in 2026 (and possibly the 2027 NFL draft), including QBs CJ Carr and Brendan Sorsby, backs Jadan Baugh and Waymond Jordan, and a cadre of linemen, linebackers, and defensive playmakers who could rise with strong schemes and opportunities.
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