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Top NFL Draft prospects to watch in the College Football Playoff with Dane Brugler | Football 301

Episode Summary

Nate Tice is joined by the Athletic's Dane Brugler to break down all the 2026 NFL Draft prospects to keep an eye on throughout the upcoming College Football Playoff.

Episode Notes

Nate Tice is joined by the Athletic's Dane Brugler to break down all the 2026 NFL Draft prospects to keep an eye on throughout the upcoming College Football Playoff. The duo start by diving into the top prospects to watch in each of the playoff games coming up this weekend: 12 James Madison @ 5 Oregon, 9 Oklahoma @ 8 Alabama, 11 Tulane & 6 Ole Miss and 10 Miami @ 7 Texas A&M. Nate & Dane empty their notebook on big-name players to keep an eye on like Dante Moore, Rueben Bain, Cassius Howell, Fernando Mendoza, Peter Woods and many more.

Nate & Dane wrap up the show with the teams on bye this week: 1 Indiana, 2 Ohio State, 3 Georgia & 4 Texas Tech. They discuss whether QB Fernando Mendoza projects as the future first overall pick,

(7:10) - 12 James Madison @ 5 Oregon

(23:25) - 9 Oklahoma @ 8 Alabama

(34:50) - 11 Tulane & 6 Ole Miss

(37:50) - 10 Miami @ 7 Texas A&M

(57:50) - Fernando Mendoza & Indiana

(1:12:05) - More bye teams: Ohio State, Georgia, Texas Tech

 

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