Set to play main hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States are entering a pivotal moment in their men's national team history.

On paper, the English side are well short of their best this evening.

We are expecting an event more akin to a concert than a football tournament draw.

The US LBM Coaches Poll panel has weighed in, and while it will not necessarily reflect the opinion of the College Football Playoff committee, it does present a bit of history on its own.

The games have all been played.

Among the few certainties when the pairings come out Sunday at noon EST: Indiana (13-0) will enter the playoff at No. 1 after beating Ohio State for the Big Ten crown, and two of the following five te...