586 Sports CFB Survivor Pool Mock Picks
By Shawn Stewart
I’m not listing point spreads on purpose. Lines move all season with injuries, weather, and public betting. This is a strategy map based on the schedule and early team strength, not a set of locked bets.
Join the 586 CFB Survivor Bowl
The first 586 Sports Weekly Newsletter drops Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
That’s where you’ll get the official details on how to join the 586 CFB Survivor Bowl contest. The newsletter will walk you through everything you need to enter.
Survivor Pool Tutorial Video
On Tuesday, August 11, I’m dropping a full tutorial video on both YouTube and Rumble.
The video will break down exactly how survivor pools work for both NFL and CFB, so whether you’re new or just need a quick refresher, you’ll be ready.
Survivor Pool Grid Sheets
Free Survivor Pool Grid Sheets will be released on these dates:
- CFB (Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, & ACC) → Tuesday, September 1
- NFL → Tuesday, September 8
These grids will make it easy to track your picks and the teams you’ve already used throughout the season.
My Full 2026 Mock Path
586 Sports CFB Survivor Pool Mock Picks
Week 1: Maryland over Hampton
Week 2: Virginia Tech over Old Dominion
Week 3: Missouri over Troy
Week 4: Kentucky over South Alabama
Week 5: Kansas over Middle Tennessee
Week 6: Arizona over West Virginia (road)
Week 7: Georgia over Auburn
Week 8: Georgia Tech over Boston College
Week 9: SMU over Syracuse (road)
Week 10: Houston over Cincinnati
Week 11: Ohio State over Northwestern
Week 12: Michigan over UCLA
Week 13: Indiana over Purdue
Get on the newsletter list now so you’re ready when everything launches.
This is just the starting map. The real work starts when the season does.
— Shawn Stewart Founder & CEO, 586 Sports