👀 The first-year coaches built to win right away

Plus, which 2026 games could feature #1 vs. #2, and the first NFL player set to return to CFB.

Monday, August 24, 2026 If this email was forwarded to you, please subscribe. College Football 1 From Lane Kiffin to James Franklin: 10 first-year head coaches built to win right away With the advent of NIL and the transfer portal, college football coaches can flip rosters faster than ever, and Indiana's Curt Cignetti proved it, needing just two seasons to bring a national championship to Bloomington. That success puts immediate pressure on first-year head coaches, and On3 is breaking down 10 who could win big right away, starting with two facing the highest stakes.   Lane Kiffin, LSU LSU opened up the checkbook for one of the top rosters in college football, headlined by transfer portal additions Sam Leavitt at quarterback and Jordan Seaton on the offensive line. Kiffin has avoided setting Year 1 expectations, but with that much talent in Baton Rouge, the pressure to win right away is real. The Tigers aren't done adding, either, bringing in Notre Dame EDGE Junior Tuihalamaka out of the portal Friday thanks to a TRO in Louisiana.   James Franklin, Virginia Tech Franklin steps into Blacksburg looking to reset his career after a rocky exit from Penn State, and he's not wasting time building a roster to do it. The pressure is different this time: not championship-or-bust, but proving he can still develop a program from a lower rung of the sport. Virginia Tech's fan base has waited years for relevance, and Franklin knows patience will run thin fast if results don't follow.   Pete Nakos broke down eight other coaches who are poised for immediate success this season, and the names further down the list might be even bolder calls. FULL LIST FROM PETE NAKOS → College Football 2 Which games on the 2026 college football schedule could match No. 1 vs. No. 2 A viewer's question got Andy Staples thinking: will college football get a true No. 1 versus No. 2 matchup this season? The Big Ten and SEC schedules are loaded with potential candidates, but one October rivalry showdown stands out as the most realistic shot. Staples breaks down games spread across 11 weeks of the season that could produce a No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash, including multiple Saturdays that have THREE possibilities. READ MORE FROM ANDY STAPLES → College Football 3 Browns TE Dae’Quan Wright has agreement to join LSU program if he clears NFL waivers The Browns waived former Ole Miss TE Dae'Quan Wright, an undrafted rookie who spent the summer in Cleveland's training camp. On3's Wilson Alexander confirmed that Wright has an agreement in place to suit up for LSU this season, provided he clears NFL waivers. If it holds, Wright would become the first player to jump from an NFL roster back to college football, and the legal and eligibility twists behind it are wild. FULL STORY → 4 Rivals Football Recruiting The latest on No. 1 2027 recruit Jalen Brewster after setting decision date Buford (Ga.) five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster has set a date for his college decision, his family tells Rivals. The No. 1-ranked overall prospect in the 2027 class is committed to Texas Tech, but is also considering LSU. Read More → 5 College Football Latest on Tennessee quarterback battle as Volunteers finish final scrimmage Tennessee held its second and final preseason scrimmage on Saturday morning, with just 14 days until Week 1 of the 2026 season kicks off. Pete Nakos has the latest on the QB battle between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. Read More → 4 Rivals Football Recruiting The latest on No. 1 2027 recruit Jalen Brewster after setting decision date Buford (Ga.) five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster has set a date for his college decision, his family tells Rivals. The No. 1-ranked overall prospect in the 2027 class is committed to Texas Tech, but is also considering LSU. Read More → 5 College Football Latest on Tennessee quarterback battle as Volunteers finish final scrimmage Tennessee held its second and final preseason scrimmage on Saturday morning, with just 14 days until Week 1 of the 2026 season kicks off. Pete Nakos has the latest on the QB battle between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. Read More → Also Trending 6 ESPN College GameDay announces Week 3 destination 7 Rece Davis reacts to Kalen DeBoer hot seat talk 8 ESPN provides new timeline for Ahmad Hardy return at Missouri after shooting 9 Dan Lanning rips NFL players returning to college football 10 Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel weighs in on retired jersey numbers after Jayden Daniels fiasco Not subscribed? Get On3 | Rivals National + Team All-Access Get The App Unsubscribe Privacy Policy On3.com © 2026 On3 | Rivals. All rights reserved. 2970 Foster Creighton Drive, Nashville, TN 37204

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