Super Bowl 2026 rosters by college: Alabama, LSU lead FBS schools with most players on Patriots, Seahawks
Our Summary
Alabama and LSU are strongly represented in Super Bowl 60, featuring prominently in the matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Alabama leads all FBS schools with seven players participating, including Patriots defenders Christian Bamore and Anfernee Jennings, Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe, and backup quarterback Jalen Milroe. LSU follows with five players, notably Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte, tackle Will Campbell, and linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson.
Michigan and USC each contribute four players, with USC's Sam Darnold becoming the first Trojan quarterback to start a Super Bowl. Six other schools, including Auburn and Ohio State, have three players each in the game. The SEC and Big Ten dominate the player representation, accounting for over half of the Super Bowl rosters, with the SEC contributing 30 players and the Big Ten 25.
Notably, the Super Bowl features 13 players from FCS schools, surpassing the Big 12's representation of seven players.
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