# Always College Football: Who got LUCKY with their schedule in 2026?

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Podcast: [ESPN College Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/espn-college-football-6401661)
Published: 2026-07-16T12:28:00+00:00
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McElroy goes over the most “getable schedules” in the SEC, BIG 10, BIG 12 and ACC. Did Vanderbilt, South Carolina and Auburn hit the scheduling lottery in 2026? Will Luke Fickel at Wisconsin and Matt Campbell at Penn State BOTH get more wins than expected with “lighter” paths in the BIG 10? Can BIG 12 favorite Texas Tech take advantage of missing out on BYU & Utah and will Virginia be back in the mix for the ACC in 2026? Plus, McElroy gives you the biggest trap games for 12 legit contenders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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