Gone are College Football Playoff regulars Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State. In their place, Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami remain. The Hoosiers, Ducks and Rebels are two wins away from their first AP national titles, while the Hurricanes are looking for their first championship since 2001.

What it means: Minchey, the backup to CJ Carr this past season, has committed to Nebraska, ESPN reported. Minchey, who was at Notre Dame for three seasons, lost a close training camp battle to Carr in the summer. He completed 20 of 26 passes for 196 yards in 2025.