2026 NCAA Men’s Formchart #1 — Ultratight Forecast

THE WAY THE YEAR’S FIRST reading of the crystal ball turns out, Arkansas will wrap up the meet by eking out 3 points in the climactic 4×4. Not much, but it’s enough to overcome Auburn’s 2-point lead going in, but Auburn isn’t projected to score at all in the relay, so the Razorbacks will win by 1. It probably won’t turn out that way, but it’s our best guess as indoors gives way to out.

It won’t take much faltering by the pair of SEC powerhouses for Oregon and Georgia to pick up the few points they need to jump right into contention.

Overall, a healthy 8 of last year’s event winners are favored to repeat: Samuel Ogazi (400), James Corrigan (steeple), Ja’Kobe Tharp (110H), Auburn (4×1), Arvesta Troupe (HJ), Aleksandr Kolovev (PV), Ralford Mullins (DT), Peyton Bair (Dec).

The 10-deep predictions for each event (’ = athlete not eligible for U.S. international teams):