Kirk Herbstreit Predicts 2026 National Championship Winner
Summary
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit picked the Miami Hurricanes as the favorite to win the 2026 college football national championship. Miami added several top players, including quarterback Darian Mensah and receiver Cooper Barkate, making their team stronger than last year.Key Facts
- Indiana won their first national championship but lost quarterback Fernando Mendoza to the NFL.
- Indiana replaced Mendoza with Josh Hoover, a transfer who had good stats last year.
- Miami added quarterback Darian Mensah, receiver Cooper Barkate, and edge-rusher Damon Wilson II via transfers.
- Darian Mensah threw 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns last season, ranking second in the country.
- Miami’s running back Mark Fletcher rushed for 1,192 yards last year.
- Receiver Malachi Toney led the country in catches and was ACC Rookie of the Year.
- Miami’s offense is considered much stronger compared to last season.
- Miami’s defense lost two NFL players but gained Damon Wilson to help replace them.
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