Four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili, No. 53 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to USC over UCLA, he told ESPN on Sunday, the latest high-profile addition in the Trojans' class, as coach Lincoln Riley prepares for the program's second season in the Big Ten.
There are 21 five-stars in the Class of 2026. We look at how they got to their teams and what they'll do in college.
We asked NFL evaluators to pick out prospects in next year's draft class who aren't being talked about enough right now. Here are 10 names to know.
Wisconsin was placed on one year's probation and fined $25,000 on Thursday after an NCAA investigation showed that nine coaches and staffers made impermissible phone calls to recruits in 2023.
Dan Lanning joins Greg McElroy to talk leadership, quarterbacks, culture and what the Oregon Ducks must do to get back to the BIG 10 championship and the CFP. Plus, we play “like it, love it, or not so fast my friend” asking McElroy to answer questions about Oregon’s National Championship aspirations, the best QB conference in 2025, if Auburn can get a winning season, if Florida State will bounce back and if Bill Belichick can silence the critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We break down the best recruiting classes so far in the 2026 cycle.
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
The House Settlement got its final approval and Greg McElroy is here to tell you what it means for college football, who gets paid, roster limits and if it will bring "competitive balance” to the sport. McElroy also talks about the importance of the College Sports Commission and maybe the unintended consequences it might have. Plus, we look at the comments Ryan Day made about automatic qualifiers for the BIG 10 in the CFP and countdown the Top 10 non conference games of 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ahead of the 2025 season, our writers voted on the most significant and wildest plays of the past 25 years.
The NCAA's committee on infractions completed a two-day hearing Saturday examining potential punishments for Michigan over impermissible scouting and sign-stealing.
Four-star offensive tackle Micah "Champ" Smith, No. 46 in the 2026 ESPN 300, has committed to UCLA, he told ESPN on Saturday, landing as the Bruins' highest-ranked pledge under coach DeShaun Foster.
Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart has suffered a knee injury that's expected to impact his availability in the 2025 season, sources confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel on Friday.
Will Cade Klubnik, LaNorris Sellers or Drew Allar be QB1 in next year's draft? And who are the other names to know in the class?
Michigan has extended an offer to class of 2027 safety Charles Woodson Jr., opening its recruitment of the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Wolverines 1997 Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson.
New Michigan State AD J Batt said the Spartans football program must lead the way to ensure the Spartans have a top-10 athletic department.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day would like to see future College Football Playoff models include at least four automatic qualifying spots for the expanded Big Ten.
Ohio State will host Navy in the 2029 season opener for both teams in first matchup since 2014.
Defense wins championships so we decided to go down and rank the Top 10 defenses entering the 2025 season. Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State and Clemson all welcome in new defensive coordinators - what impact will that have early next year? Texas might have their best defense EVER, Alabama is returning A TON of production while Georgia and Oklahoma are looking to get back to dominance. McElroy breaks down each one and gives you his honorable mentions for best of the rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Does the SEC remain on top? Will Boise State revisit the CFP? Here's what stands out from ESPN's latest data.
The first FPI for the 2025 season is out, and ESPN's college football reporters are here to break it down.
Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III are on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.
With top prospects visiting throughout June, there'll be a lot of action on the trail.
J Batt, who has served as athletic director at Georgia Tech since October 2022, has been hired as the new AD at Michigan State.
Lanning went viral in early May for jumping in a pool with five-star recruit Richard Wesley after Wesley's commitment to Oregon. Wesley decommitted on May 27.
Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams were named cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26, but are they best bets to win the Heisman Trophy this year?
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9-0 | 13-1 |
| Indiana | 8-1 | 11-2 |
| Penn State | 8-1 | 13-3 |
| Ohio State | 7-2 | 14-2 |
| Illinois | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 8-5 |
| Michigan | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| USC | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Washington | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Michigan State | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Northwestern | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 1-11 |
