What’s the best way to recruit a quarterback in 2026? McElroy gives you five very different philosophies utilized by teams like LSU, Indiana, Penn State, Miami and Vanderbilt to bring in the most important position in college football. Plus, we continue our series on teams that can win the National Championship next season and McElroy tells you why Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State are in prime position with loaded rosters for a “title or bust” run in 2026.

0:00 Intros
2:35 What are the philosophies of teams being used for QB recruiting?
4:25 Philosophy #1 Portfolio strategy-Hedge fund way
8:47 Philosophy #2 Money ball
12:45 Philosophy #3 Big game hunter strategy
16:04 Philosophy #4 Super Comfortable package deal
22:36 Philosophy #5 The Culture flip/the high school gamble
26:50 2026 Championship Contenders
27:45 Ohio State is a championship contender for 2026
29:51 Expectations for Julian Sayin
32:22 Arthur Smith to Colubmus
35:01 Ohio State’s schedule
36:57 Georgia is a championship contender in 2026
38:25 Gunner Stockton and the running game can take a huge jump
40:45 The pass rusher will be much better take season
43:20 Georgia’s schedule
44:58 Notre Dame is championship contender in 2026
46:30 CJ Carr
50:26 Star power in the running game needs to be replaced
52:00 Notre Dame’s Schedule

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