By: Erick Smith, Paul Myerberg
Spring practice has wrapped up for most of the college football teams across the country, so it's time to revisit our too-early Top 25 teams ahead of the 2026 season.


Erick Smith is a College Sports Editor at USA TODAY Sports. He specializes in covering competitive and professional sports, focusing on team sports, sports tournaments, and the business aspects of the sports industry. Erick's work has been featured in notable publications such as the Detroit Free Press, Yahoo Sports, and The Indianapolis Star.
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Erick Smith’s coverage is heavily focused on college football, particularly around events such as bowl games and the College Football Playoff. Given his focus on event coverage, he would likely be most receptive to pitches related to upcoming major college football events, rankings updates, and any breaking news or developments within the world of college football.
Those looking to reach out should consider offering unique insights into future matchups or significant changes in team performance that could impact upcoming events. Pitches centered around exclusive interviews with coaches or players ahead of key games could also be of interest given Erick's emphasis on event coverage.
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