Join us for a special Fourth of July edition of Forklift Systems Football Saturday as we dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football’s 2026 season. From conference realignment and playoff expansion to NIL, media rights, coaching changes, and the programs everyone will be watching, this episode sets the stage for an unforgettable year.We also talk about the off-field forces changing the sport, the impact of new coaching hires, and the key matchups that could define the season.Main Topics
2026 college football preview
SEC and Big Ten realignment
Playoff expansion discussions
NIL and athlete branding
Media rights and revenue sharing
Coaching changes and program rebuilds
Key non-conference matchups to watch
What the future of college football could look like

<p>Join us for a special Fourth of July edition of Forklift Systems Football Saturday as we dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football&rsquo;s 2026 season. From conference realignment and playoff expansion to NIL, media rights, coaching changes, and the programs everyone will be watching, this episode sets the stage for an unforgettable year.We also talk about the off-field forces changing the sport, the impact of new coaching hires, and the key matchups that could define the season.Main Topics</p>
<ul>
<li>2026 college football preview</li>
<li>SEC and Big Ten realignment</li>
<li>Playoff expansion discussions</li>
<li>NIL and athlete branding</li>
<li>Media rights and revenue sharing</li>
<li>Coaching changes and program rebuilds</li>
<li>Key non-conference matchups to watch</li>
<li>What the future of college football could look like</li>
</ul>

Not many analysts in the midsouth have as much football expertise as Doug Mathews brings to the microphone every Saturday morning. It’s Forklift System’s Football Saturday on 104-5 The Zone.

Mathews, best known for his 10 seasons as Running Backs Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the University of Tennessee, tells it like it is and lets you take show where you want to go every weekend.

Forklift Systems Football Saturday covers all the big games across the nation, including all the action within the Southeastern Conference. It’s the perfect preview before you catch your favorite team play Saturday afternoon. Featuring long-time college football writer Tony Barnhart and NFL analyst Charles Davis.