What happened: John Breech projected Drake Maye will receive no MVP votes for the 2026 season. Maye enters the campaign after finishing second in the 2025 balloting.
Why it matters: The bar is unusually high after Maye collected 23 first-place votes and finished five points short last season. A vote-free finish would mark a sharp reversal in award support.
By the numbers: 2025 MVP voting: Maye finished second with 361 points and 23 first-place votes, five points behind the winner.
What to watch: Maye's early-season production will test Breech's preseason forecast.