Top College Football Handicappers 2026
Top college football handicappers right now: 1. Ron Romanelli (+$1,896), 2. Big Al McMordie (+$1,444), 3. Hunter Fogarty (+$1,237). Last updated November 11, 2026.
This is Sports Chat Place’s look at which college football handicappers are actually making money in 2026. We sort everyone by dollars won, then give our own read on who’s built for the stretch run and conference title weekend.
College Football Handicapper Power Rankings
| Rank | Handicapper | Record | Win % | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Romanelli | 47-25 | 65.3% | +$1,896 |
| 2 | Big Al McMordie | 75-55 | 57.7% | +$1,444 |
| 3 | Hunter Fogarty | 45-29 | 60.8% | +$1,237 |
| 4 | Brad Francis | 54-37 | 59.3% | +$1,185 |
| 5 | Sean Murphy | 49-34 | 59.0% | +$1,181 |
| 6 | Jay Briggs | 43-31 | 58.1% | +$951 |
| 7 | Jeremy Conn | 74-59 | 55.6% | +$932 |
| 8 | Kyle Hunter | 8-5 | 61.5% | +$240 |
| 9 | Tony Brown | 16-13 | 55.2% | +$184 |
| 10 | PickDawgz TopDawgz | 37-33 | 52.9% | +$122 |
Our Take: Real or Hot Streak?
For real: Ron Romanelli
Winning 65% over 72 plays is rare in college football. Close favorites have been his bread and butter, and he’s only gotten sharper since mid-October, going 21-8 in that stretch.
Volume king: Big Al McMordie
At 130 plays, McMordie has one of the biggest workloads on the board and he’s still up more than $1,400. That’s a huge step up from last season, when he finished barely in the profit.
Logjam for third
Hunter Fogarty, Brad Francis and Sean Murphy are separated by just $56. Fogarty’s 2-0 MACtion night moved him up, but one Saturday could reshuffle all three.
Trending Up and Down
Up: Fogarty and Murphy both went 2-0 on Tuesday’s MAC card, and Kyle Hunter climbed to eighth.
Down: Jeremy Conn went 0-3 and slid from fourth to seventh, and Brad Francis lost his only play to drop to fourth.
How We Rank College Football Handicappers
Profit decides the order. Every play counts as a bet to win $100, and losses stay on the record. With 130-plus FBS teams and wide point spreads, we’d look for 60 or more plays before trusting any record.
Top College Football Handicappers FAQ
Who is the top college football handicapper right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Ron Romanelli is the top college football handicapper of the 2026 season at 47-25 for +$1,896. Big Al McMordie is second at +$1,444 and Hunter Fogarty third at +$1,237.
What has made Ron Romanelli so successful?
Close favorites. He’s been especially strong laying 7 points or fewer, and he’s 21-8 since October 15.
Who is third in the college football handicapper rankings?
Hunter Fogarty, but it’s tight. Fogarty, Brad Francis and Sean Murphy are all within $56 of each other.
How are college football handicappers ranked?
By profit, not win rate. Every play counts as a bet to win $100, losses stay on the record, and the handicapper who has won the most money ranks first.
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