The Freshman Advantage: Why This Year's College Football Stars Will Make Their Mark The annual influx of freshmen into college football has become a familiar narrative, but this year's crop is particularly intriguing.
A total of 51 freshmen are poised to make an immediate impact in the 2026 season.
In the Southeastern Conference (SEC), four freshmen are vying for starting roles: Jared Curtis at Vanderbilt, Faizon Brandon at Tennessee, Deuce Geralds at LSU, and EJ Crowell at Alabama.